Hongqi L5

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Hongqi L5
Hongqi L5 -- Auto China -- 2014-04-23.jpg
Overview
Manufacturer Hongqi (FAW Group)
Production2014 – 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 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.

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First generation (2014-2022)

Hongqi L5
Red Flag L5 Limousine (18423546376).jpg
Overview
Manufacturer Hongqi
Production2014–2022
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) [2] (CA7400)
  • 6.0 L CA12GV60-01 V12 (petrol) [3] (CA7600)
Transmission
  • 6-speed TB-68 automatic (CA7600)
  • 8-speed automatic (CA7400)
Dimensions
Wheelbase 3,435 mm (135.2 in)
Length5,555 mm (218.7 in)
Width2,018 mm (79.4 in)
Height1,578 mm (62.1 in)
Curb weight 3,150 kg (6,940 lb)
Chronology
Predecessor Hongqi CA770
Hongqi L5 rear Hongqi L5 002 China 2017-03-31.jpg
Hongqi L5 rear

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.

The Hongqi L5 during a parade in Minsk in 2017. Parad po sluchaiu Dnia nezavisimosti Belorussii pri uchastii aviatsii ZVO (3).jpg
The Hongqi L5 during a parade in Minsk in 2017.

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-)

Hongqi Guoli
Hongqi L5 II IMG01.jpg
Overview
Manufacturer Hongqi
Also calledHongqi L5
Production2023–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
RelatedHongqi N701
Powertrain
Engine 4.0 L V8 turbo charged (petrol)
Dimensions
Wheelbase 3,730 mm (147 in)
Length5,980 mm (235 in)
Width2,090 mm (82 in)
Height1,710 mm (67 in)

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

The second generation L5 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 2024, The second generation L5 will be officially renamed as Hongqi Guoli (红旗国礼). [12]

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