Hongqi to launch three SUV models into market in 2019

Shanghai (Gasgoo)- FAW Group-owned premium car brand Hongqi showed off three SUV models at the 2019 CCTV Spring Festival Gala, namely, the Hongqi HS5, the HS7 and the E-HS3 BEV, which impressed people a lot. In 2019, all three eye-catching SUV models will hit the market to help the automaker strengthen its SUV offensive.

Hongqi E-HS3

The Hongqi E-HS3 measures 4,490mm long, 1,874mm wide and 1,613mm tall with a wheelbase spanning 2,750mm. Compared with the Roewe ERX5 of the same level, the E-HS3 enjoys advantage in width and wheelbase length.

Under the hood, the E-HS3 is powered by two permanent magnet motors with respective maximum output of 114kW and a ternary-lithium battery pack. This powertrain will offer a range up to 390km to the vehicle. Besides, consumers can choose the two-wheel drive system or four-wheel drive system based on their own needs. Two systems enable the E-HS3 to accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 10 seconds and 5.9 seconds respectively. The BEV model is said to hit the market in the first quarter.

Hongqi HS5

Adopting Hongqi's iconic design language in exterior, the Hongqi HS5 features a waterfall grille, a slender headlight cluster integrated with LED light source and an inverted triangle-designed fog light area adorned with chrome trims.

The vehicle boasts a sleek side profile, carrying multi-spoke aluminum alloy rims. Moving to the rear end, a chrome trim stretches across the rear lighting, which also contains LED light source. The model is ready to go on sale in the second quarter.

Hongqi HS7

The Hongqi HS7, positioned as a mid/full-sized SUV model, is going to enter the market this year. The new model's Hongqi family design is also characterized by the typical waterfall grille with vertically-installed chrome trims.

As to the side profile, the straight character lines accentuate a sense of masculinity. Besides, the vehicle is fitted with the blade-shaped dual-five-spoke aluminium alloy rims and privacy glass for the rear windshield.

The HS7 is equipped with a FAW-developed 3.0-litre turbocharged engine that pumps out 248kw and 445N·m of peak torque, hooked up to an 8-speed automatic transmission provided by Aisin.