Hongqi H5

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Hongqi H5
Hongqi H5 II IMG01.jpg
Second generation Hongqi H5
Overview
Manufacturer Hongqi
Production2017–present
Body and chassis
Class Compact executive car (D)
Layout Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
Chronology
Predecessor Bestune B90

The Hongqi H5 is a Compact executive car manufactured by the Chinese manufacturer FAW under the luxury Hongqi marque from 2017. It was positioned under the Hongqi H7 full-size luxury car. [1] The second generation Hongqi H5 was unveiled in 2022 with updated design language shared with the Hongqi H9 flagship.

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First generation (2017–2022)

Hongqi H5
Hongqi H5 001.jpg
Hongqi H5 facelift
Overview
Manufacturer Hongqi
Production2017-2022
Assembly Changchun (FAW Group)
Body and chassis
Class Compact executive car (D)
Body style 4-door sedan
Layout FF layout
Platform Mazda GJ platform
Related Mazda 6
Powertrain
Engine 1.5 L CA4GB15TD-30 I4 (turbo petrol)
1.8 L CA4GC18TD-30 I4 (turbo petrol)
Electric motor Belt-Driven Starter Generator
Power output
  • 124 kW (169 PS; 166 hp) (1.5T)
  • 131 kW (178 PS; 176 hp) (1.8T)
Transmission 7-speed DCT (1.5 L)
6-speed automatic (1.8 L)
Hybrid drivetrain 48V light hybrid system (MHEV) (1.8T)
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,875 mm (113.2 in)
Length4,945 mm (194.7 in)
Width1,845 mm (72.6 in)
Height1,470 mm (57.9 in)
Chronology
Predecessor Bestune B90
SuccessorHongqi H5 II
Hongqi E-QM5 (Electric)
Hongqi H6

The first generation Hongqi H5 was originally reviewed as a preproduction concept during the 2017 Shanghai Auto Show, [2] the production Hongqi H5 mid-size sedan debuted on the 2017 Guangzhou Auto Show. The Hongqi H5 is based on the same platform as the third generation Mazda 6 (GJ/GL), which is known as Mazda Atenza (produced by FAW-Mazda joint venture) in the Chinese market. [3]


Powertrain

For the 2018 model year, the only engine option was a 1.8-litre turbo producing 178 hp (133 kW; 180 PS) and 250 N⋅m (184 lb⋅ft) of torque, the engine was mated to a 6-speed automatic gearbox. [4] with prices ranging from 149,800 to 195,800 yuan. [5]

For the 2020 model year, The 1.8-liter turbo was updated with a 48V mild hybrid system producing 197 hp (147 kW; 200 PS) and 320 N⋅m (236 lb⋅ft) of torque, and the transmission remained to be the 6-speed automatic gearbox. a new 1.5-litre turbo producing 169 hp (126 kW; 171 PS) and 258 N⋅m (190 lb⋅ft) of torque mated to a 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox option was added to the production line. With prices ranging from 145,800 to 190,800 yuan. [6]

Hongqi H5 Sports

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Hongqi H5 Sports front

The Hongqi H5 Sports was offered as a sports oriented appearance package for the Hongqi H5. It featured a more aggressive looking front and rear bumper, a reworked grille, glossy black trim accents and a boot-mounted spoiler, and quad exhaust tips. However, the powertrain remained to be the same and was unchanged. [7]

Second generation (since 2022)

Hongqi H5 II
Hongqi H5 II IMG03.jpg
Second generation Hongqi H5
Overview
Manufacturer Hongqi
Also calledHongqi Ousado (Middle East)
Production2022-present
Assembly Changchun (FAW Group)
Designer Xiu Yi
Body and chassis
Class Executive car (E)
Body style 4-door sedan
Layout FF layout
Related Hongqi HS5
Hongqi E-QM5
Bestune B70 III
Powertrain
Engine 1.5 L CA4GB15TD-30 I4 (turbo petrol)
2.0 L CA4GC20TD-33 I4 (turbo petrol)
Electric motor Belt-Driven Starter Generator
Power output
  • 124 kW (169 PS; 166 hp) (1.5T)
  • 165 kW (224 PS; 221 hp) (2.0T)
Transmission 7-speed DCT (1.5 L)
8-speed automatic (2.0 L)
E-CVT (1.5T HEV)
Hybrid drivetrain Hybrid (1.5T)
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,920 mm (115.0 in)
Length4,988 mm (196.4 in)
Width1,875 mm (73.8 in)
Height1,470 mm (57.9 in)
Chronology
PredecessorHongqi H5 I

Media images of the second generation Hongqi H5 were released in March 2022. The second generation model features a completely redesigned exterior in the same style of the Hongqi H9 flagship. [8]


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