Hongqi H5
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.
| Hongqi H5 | |
|---|---|
 Second generation Hongqi H5 | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Hongqi |
| Production | 2017–present |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Compact executive car (D) |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Bestune B90 |
First generation (2017-2022)
| Hongqi H5 | |
|---|---|
 Hongqi H5 facelift | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Hongqi |
| Production | 2017-2022 |
| 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 Hongqi HS5 Hongqi E-QM5 Bestune B70 III |
| 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 |
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| 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) |
| Length | 4,945 mm (194.7 in) |
| Width | 1,845 mm (72.6 in) |
| Height | 1,470 mm (57.9 in) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Bestune B90 |
| Successor | Hongqi 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]
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Hongqi H5 pre-facelift.jpg.webp)
Rear view
Powertrain
For the 2018 model year, the only engine option is a 1.8-litre turbo producing 178 hp (133 kW; 180 PS) and 250 N⋅m (184 lb⋅ft) of torque mated to a 6-speed automatic gearbox.[4] with prices ranging from 149,800 to 195,800 yuan.[5]
For the 2020 model year, 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 is added to the product line. The 1.8-liter turbo is 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 remains to be the 6-speed automatic gearbox. The prices range from 145,800 to 190,800 yuan.[6]
Hongqi H5 Sports
The Hongqi H5 Sports is the sports appearance package for the Hongqi H5. It features more aggressive front and rear bumpers, reworked grille, glossy black trim parts and boot-mounted spoiler, and quad exhaust tips. However, the powertrain remains to be the same as the regular H5.[7]
Second generation (2022-Present)
| Hongqi H5 II | |
|---|---|
 Second generation Hongqi H5 | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Hongqi |
| Also called | Hongqi Ousado (Middle East) |
| Production | 2022-present |
| Assembly | Changchun (FAW Group) |
| Designer | Xiu Yi |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Executive car (E) |
| Body style | 4-door sedan |
| Layout | FF layout |
| Platform | Mazda GJ platform |
| Related | Mazda 6 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 |
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| 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) |
| Length | 4,988 mm (196.4 in) |
| Width | 1,875 mm (73.8 in) |
| Height | 1,470 mm (57.9 in) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Hongqi 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]
Hongqi H5 II front
Hongqi H5 II rear
Hongqi H5 II interior
References
- "Hongqi H5 Sedan Is Ready For The Chinese Auto Market". 8 November 2017.
- "Hongqi H5 Unveiled On The Shanghai Auto Show In China". 19 April 2017.
- "This Is The New Hongqi H5 Sedan For China". 25 May 2017.
- "New Official Images Of The Hongqi H5 Sedan For China". 11 August 2017.
- "一汽红旗-红旗H5 全部".
- "2020长春车展：2020款红旗H5正式上市".
- "China State Limo Maker Hongqi's H5 Sports Sedan Looks Surprisingly Good".
- "一台小号H9？新一代红旗H5官图发布".
