This is the production version of the Hongqi E-HS3,
a new full electric SUV for China, and the first electric car for the iconic
Hongqi brand.
The production car looks 99% the same as the
semi-concept shown on the Beijing Auto Show. The most notable difference is
that the production car has blue lines in the fog light fitting. The grille is
different too, but buyers can specify the sportier grille of the car on top.
There will be two versions, one with a single
152 hp electric motor and one with two 152 hp electric motors. That’s 304 horses
in total for the twin-motor car, and that immediately makes it the most
powerful mass production Hongqi ever. There are no other specifications
available yet. Size is 4490/1874/1613 mm, wheelbase is 2750 mm, and curb weight is 1890
kilo.
Up until now it was always assumed that there would
be a petrol version as well, called the Hongqi HS5. But recently we keep
hearing unconfirmed reports that the petrol version has been cancelled
altogether, and that this SUV will be EV-only.
