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Hongqi H7

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Hongqi H7
Overview
ManufacturerHongqi (FAW Group)
Production
  • 2013–2021
  • 2026–present
Body and chassis
ClassExecutive car (E)
Body style4-door Sedan

The Hongqi H7 is a executive sedan produced by Chinese automobile manufacturer Hongqi, a subsidiary of FAW Group. It is the successor to the Hongqi HQ3 built between 2006 and 2010.

First generation (2013–2021)

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First generation
Overview
Production2013–2021
AssemblyChina: Changchun, Jilin
Body and chassis
ClassExecutive car (E)
Body style4-door sedan
LayoutFront-engine, rear-wheel-drive
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)
Transmission6-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,970 mm (116.9 in)
Length5,095 mm (200.6 in)
Width1,875 mm (73.8 in)
Height1,485 mm (58.5 in)
Kerb weight1,800–1,805 kg (3,968–3,979 lb)
Chronology
PredecessorHongqi Shengshi
Successor
  • Hongqi H7 (second generation)
  • Hongqi EH7 (Electric version)

The first generation 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.[1] The first 500 Hongqi H7 vehicles had been sold before launch to the Chinese government.[2]

2016 facelift

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At the Beijing Motor Show 2016, Hongqi presented a revised version of the H7. In addition, a plug-in hybrid version was presented.[3]

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.[4]

Second generation (2026–present)

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Second generation
Overview
Production2026–present[5]
AssemblyChina: Changchun, Jilin
Body and chassis
ClassExecutive car (E)
Body style4-door sedan
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive
Powertrain
Engine
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,970 mm (116.9 in)
Length5,060 mm (199.2 in)
Width1,910 mm (75.2 in)
Height1,480 mm (58.3 in)
Kerb weight1,800–1,805 kg (3,968–3,979 lb)
Chronology
PredecessorHongqi H7 (first generation)

The second generation H7 was unveiled on 24 April 2026 at the Beijing Auto Show. The powertrain is a plug-in hybrid with a 1.5 liter turbo engine developing 110kW.[6]

References

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  1. ^ Tycho de Feijter (2013-05-31). "Hongqi H7 launched on the Chinese car market". CarNewsChina. Retrieved 2016-12-28.
  2. ^ Tycho de Feijter (2013-04-01). "FAW says it sold 500 (five hundred) Hongqi H7 sedans to the Government". CarNewsChina. Retrieved 2016-12-28.
  3. ^ Tycho de Feijter (2016-05-03). "Facelifted Hongqi H7 Hits The Beijing Auto Show In China". CarNewsChina. Retrieved 2016-12-28.
  4. ^ Brad Anderson (2019-12-11). "New Hongqi H7 Luxury Sedan Looks Derivative, Yet Has Our Attention". carscoops.com. Retrieved April 6, 2021.
  5. ^ "全新红旗H7整车正式下线 搭载1.5T插混系统". yiche (in Chamorro). Retrieved 2026-06-22.
  6. ^ "2026北京车展:红旗全新H9/H7等多款新车领衔 红旗展台王炸阵容". 汽车之家 (in Chinese (China)). Retrieved 2026-06-22.
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