Hongqi
S-Concept SUV
The Hongqi S-Concept
has been launched on the Beijing Auto Show, looking big badass in black with a huge shiny grille and full LED
lights. The S-Concept previews a future mid-size SUV that will be positioned
below the upcoming Hongqi LS5 SUV.
The
production car will likely be based on the current Audi Q5, which is made in
China by the FAW-Volkswagen joint venture. FAW, or First Auto Works, is also the owner of the Hongqi brand. Audi and
Hongqi go a long way back, and the production version of the Hongqi B-Concept will probably be based on an Audi as
well, in that case on the A6L.
Hongqi was
very secretive about the S-Concept. All they would reveal was that it was a
hybrid. They didn’t release and other specifications or measurements. Happily
we got eyes and the concept seems to be based on a stretched Q5 platform, with
the extra space covered by the larger rear door. That would mean the concept is
about five meters long.
The Hongqi
‘Golden Sunflower’ badge on the steering wheel. The instrument panel is
completely digital, and it was working. To the right of the panel another
working screen, and below that a tablet-sized touch screen that was not
working.
Sadly, the bonnet didn’t seem to close
properly, looking a bit loose on the left side. But no matter that, the
S-Concept is a great car, let’s hope the production version will be even
better.
