Hot on the heels of various spy shots, the new Hongqi H6 has been unveiled in full at the Guangzhou Auto Show. The H6 adopts a dynamic and sporty design that should help it appeal to a wide range of buyers. It includes a large grille, aggressive split headlights, LED daytime running lights that run down either side of the grille, and a number of black accents.
We’re particularly fond of the H6’s side
profile with its dynamic design lines, complex wheel design, and the sleek
D-pillar. The rear of the H6 completes the dramatic look with a complex
split-taillight design that includes a light bar, a stylish rear diffuser, and
dual tailpipes exiting out from the center of the bumper.
Found in the cabin is a portrait-oriented
central infotainment display, a digital instrument cluster, flat-bottomed
steering wheel, contrast stitching, and sport seats clad in leather. A
panoramic sunroof and paddle shifters are also featured. Car News China notes
that the Hongqi H6 is 4,990 mm long, 1,880 mm wide,
and 1,455 mm tall while sporting a large 2,920 mm wheelbase. Despite its size, it isn’t too heavy at 1,665 kg.
The Chinese automaker will sell the H6
with just one powertrain, namely a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder that is
good for 248 hp and 380 Nm of torque. This engine is coupled to an
eight-speed automatic transmission and launches the sedan to 100 km/h in 6.8 seconds.
Heaps of impressive technologies also come
standard on the H6, including a Level 2 semi-autonomous driving system that
includes active braking, lane departure prediction system, lane keeping
assistance system, and traffic sign recognition. Hongqi will start accepting
Chinese orders for the H6 on January 23 but dates for its global launch are not
yet known.
