Hongqi L5 Explained

Hongqi L5
Manufacturer:Hongqi (FAW Group)
Production:2014 – present
Class:Full-size luxury car (F)
Ultra-luxury car
Body Style:4-door limousine

The Hongqi L5 is a large retro styled full size luxury car produced by Hongqi since 2014, whose design was inspired by the discontinued Hongqi CA770.[1] The L5 serves as Hongqi's current flagship vehicle for the Chinese automotive market.

First generation (2014-2022)

Hongqi L5
Manufacturer:Hongqi
Production:2014–2022
Predecessor:Hongqi CA770
Class:Full-size luxury car (F)
Body Style:4-door limousine
Layout:Longitudinal Front-engine, four-wheel-drive
Wheelbase:3435mm
Length:5555mm
Width:2018mm
Height:1578mm
Weight:3150kg (6,950lb)
Related:Hongqi HQE, Hongqi N501
Designer:Xiu Yi
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Released in 2013 at the Shanghai Auto Show, the L5 is renowned for currently being the most expensive Chinese-made car ever available for purchase, at CN¥5 million Renminbi (US$800,000 UK£580,000).[2] [3] It is the official state car of China, as it is used by President Xi Jinping.[4] The sedan is currently offered only in China.

A handful of first generation L5s have been exported to Belarus via donations, where they are used by the Belarusian military as a parade car, first being debuted at the 2015 Minsk Victory Day Parade.[5]

In 2016 Hongqi announced a V8 version of the L5, powered by a 4 litre twin-turbo V8 producing 381 horsepower with an eight-speed automatic. The 6 litre V12 model is designated as CA7600 and the V8 version as CA7400. The CA7400 was released in 2017.

The L5 has three variants: the civilian, official state car and parade car. It has a length of 5.555m, five being a lucky number in Chinese culture.[6]

Second generation (2023-present)

Hongqi Guoli
Manufacturer:Hongqi
Aka:Hongqi L5
Production:2023–present
Class:Full-size luxury car (F)
Ultra-luxury car
Body Style:4-door limousine
Layout:Longitudinal Front-engine, four-wheel-drive
Engine:4.0 L CA8GV40T-03 V8 turbo charged (petrol)
Wheelbase:3730mm
Length:5980mm
Width:2090mm
Height:1710mm
Related:Hongqi N701

In April 2023, the second generation Hongqi L5 was revealed on the Auto Shanghai 2023.[7]

The Guoli features a dual-color body design, measures 5980/2090/1710mm in dimension, with a wheelbase of 3730mm, which is significantly larger than previous generation. It is equipped with a V8 4.0-liter turbocharged engine that delivers a maximum power of 2850NaN0.[8]

In November 2023, the Hongqi officially announced on Weibo that the car would be delivered in 2024.[9]

In April 2024, The Chinese name of second generation L5 was renamed as Hongqi Guoli (红旗国礼),. the English name remained as L5.[10]

The Guoli Pricing was announced in June 2024. At 7,180,000 RMB.[11]

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Erling, Johnny. Lesereise Peking: Vorfahrt für die Rote Fahne. 2017-06-26. Picus Verlag. 978-3-7117-5350-2.
  2. Web site: en . Meet China's most expensive car . BBC . Vijay Pattni . www.bbc.com . 13 November 2014 . 19 November 2015.
  3. News: $803,300 chinese car goes on sale. 2021-11-06. Bloomberg. 20 April 2014 .
  4. News: China: Australia trade deal won't hurt New Zealand . Associated Press . 20 November 2014.
  5. Web site: en . Hongqi L5 Convertible Parade Car Debuts In Belarus . 17 May 2015 . 25 May 2016.
  6. Book: Автопилот, Редакция журнала . Автопилот 06-2014 . 2020-02-15 . Litres . 978-5-457-73145-5 . 18 .
  7. Web site: TopCarNews . 2023-04-25 . Hongqi L5: China's Rolls-Royce Is Back With A Refreshed Design - TopCarNews . 2023-10-16 . topcarnews.net . en.
  8. Web site: 搭载V8动力 全新红旗L5申报图曝光 . 2023-10-16 . www.sohu.com .
  9. Web site: 红旗车,中国车。#全新红旗L5# 2024年启动交付,匠心之作,不负期待. Weibo. FAW Hongqi. Nov 17, 2023.
  10. Web site: 红旗携三大子品牌强势阵容亮相北京车展. Weixin. 红旗研发新视界. Apr 26, 2024.
  11. Web site: 官方售价718万元 红旗国礼正式上市. autohome. Jun 12, 2024.