Hongqi N501 exposed with 4.0 T V8 engine, based on Hongqi L5

Shanghai (Gasgoo)- Spy shots of Hongqi model, codenamed N501 were exposed from Sina Weibo, China's twitter-like social media recently. The new model will be powered by a 4.0T V8 engine. Positioned as a large-size luxury sedan, the model will measure 5,500 mm in length.

The model adopts an ordinary design language, which strongly resembles the Hongqi L5, looking very dignified and graceful. It offers Hongqi's iconic waterfall-styled intake grille and Hongqi's vertically-positioned badge on its front end. The new model also features rectangular-shaped LED headlights on both sides, integrated with round LED light bulbs inside the headlights, making the overall styling in harmony.

Looking from the rear side, the model's carriage takes large proportion of the whole body. With lower waistlines on the doors, the model boasts larger windows. Additionally, it features tough C-pillars and also rectangular-designed tail lights.

According to the previously-released spy shots of the model, it also features a stably-designed interior with abundant high-tech amenities, such as two LCD screens.