Hongqi’s flagship luxury sedan debuted at the Beijing Auto Show. It’s not named the L1 as expected, opting instead for the Guoya nameplate, and will be sold under the company’s new Golden Sunflower brand. As recently leaked photos revealed, the exterior of the Guoya appears to take influence from Rolls-Royce, Bentley, and Cadillac. A massive chrome grille immediately catches the eye and there is also a pronounced badge up front which looks like a knock-off version of the Spirit of Ecstacy.
According to local media, the headlights
of the new Guoya are so intricate they can display symbols on the road.
Combined with the imposing front grille, the front end of the sedan looks quite
regal, even though it’s not entirely original. As you could have probably
guessed, the Guoya is big. More specifically, it is 5,353 mm long, 1,998 mm wide, and stands 1,511 mm tall with
a massive 3,260 mm wheelbase. It was showcased in Beijing with a
lovely two-tone red and champagne paint finish.
There’s plenty to like about the cabin of
the latest Hongqi creation. It includes a large infotainment display, a digital
instrument cluster, and a small analog clock positioned on top of the
dashboard. There is also a two-spoke steering wheel, lots of piano black trim,
and a two-tone purple and white leather upholstery. Hongqi will sell the sedan
in both four- and five-seat configurations and key standard features include
massaging seats, an advanced head-up display, and ambient lighting.
Hongqi will offer the sedan with two
hybrid powertrains. The entry-level option is a 3.0-liter turbocharged hybrid
with a combined 389 hp and paired with an 8-speed automatic
transmission. The second option is a 4.0-liter turbocharged V8 hybrid with 483 hp and the same transmission. Both use ternary lithium battery packs.
All-electric range details haven’t been announced.
