Hongqi H7

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Hongqi H7
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Overview
Manufacturer Hongqi
Production2013–2021
Assembly Changchun, Jilin, China
Body and chassis
Class Executive car (E)
Body style 4-door sedan
Layout Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive
Related Toyota Crown Majesta
Powertrain
Engine
  • petrol:
  • 1.8 L CA4GC18T-01 turbo I4 (2015-2021)
  • 2.0 L CA4G20T turbo I4
  • 3.0 L CA6GV1 V6 (2013-2020)
Power output
  • 138 kW (185 hp; 188 PS) (1.8 L; 2015-2021)
  • 152 kW (204 hp; 207 PS) (2.0 L)
  • 170 kW (228 hp; 231 PS) (3.0 L; 2013-2020)
Transmission 6-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,970 mm (116.9 in)
Length5,095 mm (200.6 in)
Width1,875 mm (73.8 in)
Height1,485 mm (58.5 in)
Kerb weight 1,800–1,805 kg (3,968–3,979 lb)
Chronology
Predecessor Hongqi HQ300/HQ430
Successor Hongqi H9 [1]
Toyota Crown Majesta S10 (China)

The Hongqi H7 is a four-door executive sedan that is manufactured by the Chinese manufacturer FAW under the Hongqi marque. It is the successor to the Hongqi HQ3 built between 2006 and 2010.

Contents

First generation (H7; 2013–2021)

The H7 was first presented to the public at the Beijing Motor Show in April 2012, and officially went on sale at the end of May 2013. [2] The first 500 Hongqi H7 vehicles had been sold before launch to the Chinese government. [3]

2016 facelift

At the Beijing Motor Show 2016, Hongqi presented a revised version of the H7. In addition, a plug-in hybrid version was presented. [4]

News of a second generation model surfaced in 2019. However, the actual model launched later was named the Hongqi H9 which was more upmarket and sold alongside the H7. [5]

Second generation (EH7; 2023-present)

In October 2023, the EH7 was revealed as a mid-sized to large pure electric sedan. It is based on the FMSs platform architecture from FAW, with dimensions of 4980/1915/1490mm and a wheelbase of 3000mm.

The EH7 is equipped with dual motors, with a maximum power output of 202kW/253kW. The combined power of the motors totals 455kW, generating a total torque of 756N·m. It can accelerate from 0 to 100km/h in 3.9 seconds

This car is available in a battery-swapping version and a long-range fast-charging version. The battery-swapping version offers a range of 600 kilometers, while the long-range fast-charging version can achieve a range of up to 800 kilometers. It utilizes a ternary lithium battery.

The EH7 is equipped with a 6+15.5-inch dual-curved screen and also features an AR HUD (Augmented Reality Head-Up Display) system powered by a Snapdragon 8155 chip. It also incorporates the HAP precision advanced driver assistance system. [6]

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References

  1. "New Hongqi H7 Luxury Sedan Looks Derivative, Yet Has Our Attention". carscoops.com. Retrieved April 6, 2021.
  2. "Hongqi H7 launched on the Chinese car market" (in German). 2013-05-31. Retrieved 2016-12-28.
  3. "FAW says it sold 500 (five hundred) Hongqi H7 sedans to the Government" (in German). 2013-04-01. Retrieved 2016-12-28.
  4. "Facelifted Hongqi H7 Hits The Beijing Auto Show In China" (in German). 2016-05-03. Retrieved 2016-12-28.
  5. "New Hongqi H7 Luxury Sedan Looks Derivative, Yet Has Our Attention". carscoops.com. Retrieved April 6, 2021.
  6. "【图】全新平台/广州车展亮相 红旗EH7申报图_汽车之家". www.autohome.com.cn. Retrieved 2023-10-16.