A handful of new images of the
production-spec Hongqi E115 have emerged out of China after being shared on
local social media. And this time, the electric SUV is free from any camouflage
showing all of its exterior goods. The E115 continues to sport a large
faux front grille, thin LED headlights, and has the same elongated roofline
with sharp C-pillars.
One of the most noticeable differences is
that while the concept had a vertical design detail just behind the front
wheels, the production model instead features a horizontal ornament finished in
red and chrome.
Spin around to the rear and it too is
clearly reminiscent of the concept with similarly-shaped taillights and an LED
light bar stretching between them. The tiny triangular shaped LEDs across the
tailgate from the concept are not visible on the black prototype.
Hongqi presented the E115 concept with
blacked-out windows, meaning it was impossible to see into the interior. These
spy images reveal the cabin will be laden with technology. For example, there
looks to be a touchscreen display dedicated to the climate controls, a massive
central infotainment system, and a fully-digital gauge cluster. We can also see
a split center-console and seats that appear to be clad in plush Alcantara.
It’s a pretty big SUV that it will measure 5,160 mm long, 2,000 mm wide and 1,730 mm tall with a massive, limousine-worthy, 3,250 mm wheelbase.
The E115 will hit the market with two
electric motors, one at the front axle delivering 215 hp and 350 Nm and a second at the rear offering up 295 hp and 420 Nm. Providing
these motors with juice will be a 92.4 kWh lithium battery, resulting in a
sprint to 100 km/h in 4 seconds and a driving range of 600 km.
