Hongqi L5

Second generation
Second generation
Overview
Also called	Hongqi Guoli (红旗国礼)
Production	2023–present
Body and chassis
Class	Full-size luxury car (F); Ultra-luxury car
Body style	4-door limousine
Layout	Longitudinal Front-engine, four-wheel-drive
Related	Hongqi N701
Powertrain
Engine	4.0 L CA8GV40T-03 V8 turbo charged (petrol)
Dimensions
Wheelbase	3,730 mm (146.9 in)
Length	5,980 mm (235.4 in)
Width	2,090 mm (82.3 in)
Height	1,710 mm (67.3 in)
Curb weight	3,150 kg (6,945 lb)

First generation
First generation
Overview
Production	2014–2022
Designer	Xiu Yi
Body and chassis
Class	Full-size luxury car (F)
Body style	4-door limousine
Layout	Longitudinal Front-engine, four-wheel-drive
Related	Hongqi HQE; Hongqi N501;
Powertrain
Engine	4.0 L V8 twin-turbo (petrol) (CA7400); 6.0 L CA12GV60-01 V12 (petrol) (CA7600);
Transmission	6-speed TB-68 automatic (CA7600); 8-speed automatic (CA7400);
Dimensions
Wheelbase	3,435 mm (135.2 in)
Length	5,555 mm (218.7 in)
Width	2,018 mm (79.4 in)
Height	1,578 mm (62.1 in)
Curb weight	3,150 kg (6,945 lb)
Chronology
Predecessor	Hongqi CA770

Hongqi L5
Hongqi L5
Overview
Manufacturer	Hongqi (FAW Group)
Production	2014–present
Body and chassis
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 Chinese automobile manufacturer Hongqi, a subsidiary of FAW Group 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)

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).^[4]^[5] It is the official state car of China, as it is used by President Xi Jinping.^[6] 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.^[7]

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.^[8]

Second generation (2023)

In April 2023, the second generation Hongqi L5 was revealed on the Auto Shanghai 2023.^[9]

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 285 kW (382 hp; 387 PS).^[10]

In November 2023, the Hongqi officially announced on Weibo that the car would be delivered in 2024.^[11]

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.^[12]

The Guoli pricing was announced in June 2024. At 7,180,000 RMB.^[13]

Hongqi L5 II rear

References

^ Erling, Johnny (2017-06-26). Lesereise Peking: Vorfahrt für die Rote Fahne. Picus Verlag. ISBN 978-3-7117-5350-2.
^ "Hongqi L5 V8". 2 December 2016.
^ "Hongqi L5 V12 specs".
^ Vijay Pattni (13 November 2014). "Meet China's most expensive car". www.bbc.com. BBC. Retrieved 19 November 2015.
^ "$803,300 chinese car goes on sale". Bloomberg. 20 April 2014. Retrieved 2021-11-06.
^ "China: Australia trade deal won't hurt New Zealand". Associated Press. 20 November 2014.
^ "Hongqi L5 Convertible Parade Car Debuts In Belarus". 17 May 2015. Retrieved 25 May 2016.
^ Автопилот, Редакция журнала (2020-02-15). Автопилот 06-2014. Litres. p. 18. ISBN 978-5-457-73145-5.
^ TopCarNews (2023-04-25). "Hongqi L5: China's Rolls-Royce Is Back With A Refreshed Design - TopCarNews". topcarnews.net. Retrieved 2023-10-16.
^ "搭载V8动力全新红旗L5申报图曝光". www.sohu.com. Retrieved 2023-10-16.^{[permanent dead link‍]}
^ "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. Retrieved Nov 17, 2023.
^ "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. Retrieved Apr 26, 2024.
^ "官方售价718万元红旗国礼正式上市". autohome. Retrieved Jun 12, 2024.

External links

Official website

[1] Erling, Johnny (2017-06-26). Lesereise Peking: Vorfahrt für die Rote Fahne. Picus Verlag. ISBN 978-3-7117-5350-2.

[2] "Hongqi L5 V8". 2 December 2016.

[3] "Hongqi L5 V12 specs".

[Most_expensive_Chinese_made_car-4] Vijay Pattni (13 November 2014). "Meet China's most expensive car". www.bbc.com. BBC. Retrieved 19 November 2015.

[5] "$803,300 chinese car goes on sale". Bloomberg. 20 April 2014. Retrieved 2021-11-06.

[6] "China: Australia trade deal won't hurt New Zealand". Associated Press. 20 November 2014.

[7] "Hongqi L5 Convertible Parade Car Debuts In Belarus". 17 May 2015. Retrieved 25 May 2016.

[8] Автопилот, Редакция журнала (2020-02-15). Автопилот 06-2014. Litres. p. 18. ISBN 978-5-457-73145-5.

[9] TopCarNews (2023-04-25). "Hongqi L5: China's Rolls-Royce Is Back With A Refreshed Design - TopCarNews". topcarnews.net. Retrieved 2023-10-16.

[10] "搭载V8动力全新红旗L5申报图曝光". www.sohu.com. Retrieved 2023-10-16.^{[permanent dead link‍]}

[11] "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. Retrieved Nov 17, 2023.

[12] "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. Retrieved Apr 26, 2024.

[13] "官方售价718万元红旗国礼正式上市". autohome. Retrieved Jun 12, 2024.

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Marques	Bestune FAW Hongqi Huali Jetta¹ Jiefang Oley Ranz² Silk-FAW Vita Xiali
Subsidiaries	FAW Bus and Coach FAW Car FAW Jiefang FAW Jilin Silk-FAW Tianjin FAW
Joint ventures and shareholdings	FAW-GM (50%) FAW-Volkswagen (60%) FAW Toyota (50%) FAW-ZAZ (50%) Silk-FAW (50%)
Vehicles	Besturn B50 Hongqi H9 Hongqi HQE Hongqi L5 Jiefang CA-10 Jiefang CA-30 Jiefang MV3 Hongqi LS7
¹A brand of FAW-Volkswagen ²A brand of FAW Toyota Category