Hongqi H5
Spy Shots showing the new Hongqi H5
sedan testing in China. The H5 is the production version of the wild Hongqi
B-Concept. The grille is a bit smaller, but not much. The H5 will be launched
on the Chinese car market in the second half of next year.
It is based on the Mazda 6 Atenza that
is made in China by FAW-Mazda. FAW, or First Auto Works, is also the owner of
the Hongqi brand.
The Hongqi will get a entirely different
front, new fenders, a new rear deck, and new doors. The bonnet and greenhouse
will be all the same. FAW-Mazda has just released the facelifted 6 Atenza, but
the Hongqi H5 appears to be based on the pre-facelifted car. The rear overhang
is a bit longer than on the Mazda 6. Profile of the greenhouse is exactly the
same.
No news yet about the engines, but we
can guesstimate. The 6 is available with a 158 hp 2.0 and a 192 hp 2.5. We bet
that Hongqi will use the 2.0, and add their own 188 hp 1.8 turbo and 204 hp 2.0
turbo to the engine lineup. They are likely not interested in the 2.5. But
again, this is a guesstimate.
The Hongqi H5 will be positioned below
the Hongqi L7. Price will range roughly between 180.000 and 240.000 yuan. There
will be some overlap with the Besturn B90, which is based on the previous
generation Mazda 6. Besturn is another brand owned by FAW. The Besturn B90 is
priced from 145.800 to 201.800 yuan. Engines: the 188 hp 1.8 turbo and the 204 hp
2.0 turbo.
