Hongqi H7
ManufacturerHongqi (FAW Group)
Production
  • 2013–2021
  • 2026 (to be commenced)
ClassExecutive car (E)
Body style4-door Sedan

The Hongqi H7 is a executive sedan produced by Chinese automobile manufacturer Hongqi, a subsidiary of FAW Group. It is the successor to the Hongqi HQ3 built between 2006 and 2010.

First generation (2013–2021)

Hongqi H7
Production2013–2021
AssemblyChina: Changchun, Jilin
ClassExecutive car (E)
Body style4-door sedan
LayoutFront-engine, rear-wheel-drive
Engine
  • Petrol:
  • 1.8 L CA4GC18T-01 turbo I4 (2015–2021)
  • 2.0 L CA4G20T turbo I4
  • 3.0 L CA6GV1 V6 (2013–2020)
Powerout
  • 138 kW (185 hp; 188 PS) (1.8 L; 2015–2021)
  • 152 kW (204 hp; 207 PS) (2.0 L)
  • 170 kW (228 hp; 231 PS) (3.0 L; 2013–2020)
Transmission6-speed automatic
Wheelbase2,970 mm (116.9 in)
Length5,095 mm (200.6 in)
Width1,875 mm (73.8 in)
Height1,485 mm (58.5 in)
Weight1800-1805 kg lb
PredecessorHongqi Shengshi
Successor
  • Hongqi H7 (second generation)
  • Hongqi EH7 (Electric version)
Spuk

The first generation H7 was first presented to the public at the Beijing Motor Show in April 2012, and officially went on sale at the end of May 2013.[1] The first 500 Hongqi H7 vehicles had been sold before launch to the Chinese government.[2]

2016 facelift

At the Beijing Motor Show 2016, Hongqi presented a revised version of the H7. In addition, a plug-in hybrid version was presented.[3]

News of a second generation model surfaced in 2019. However, the actual model launched later was named the Hongqi H9 which was more upmarket and sold alongside the H7.[4]

Second generation (To be commenced)

Hongqi H7 II
ProductionTo be commenced
AssemblyChina: Changchun, Jilin
ClassExecutive car (E)
Body style4-door sedan
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive
Engine
Wheelbase2,970 mm (116.9 in)
Length5,060 mm (199.2 in)
Width1,910 mm (75.2 in)
Height1,480 mm (58.3 in)
Weight1800-1805 kg lb
PredecessorHongqi H7 (first generation)
Spuk

The second generation H7 was unveiled in China with the MIIT released photos published on 9 April 2026. The powertrain is a plug-in hybrid with a 1.5 liter turbo engine developing 110kW.[5]

References

  1. ^ Tycho de Feijter (2013-05-31). "Hongqi H7 launched on the Chinese car market". CarNewsChina. Retrieved 2016-12-28.
  2. ^ Tycho de Feijter (2013-04-01). "FAW says it sold 500 (five hundred) Hongqi H7 sedans to the Government". CarNewsChina. Retrieved 2016-12-28.
  3. ^ Tycho de Feijter (2016-05-03). "Facelifted Hongqi H7 Hits The Beijing Auto Show In China". CarNewsChina. Retrieved 2016-12-28.
  4. ^ Brad Anderson (2019-12-11). "New Hongqi H7 Luxury Sedan Looks Derivative, Yet Has Our Attention". carscoops.com. Retrieved April 6, 2021.
  5. ^ "车长5060mm/溜背造型/1.5T插混系统 全新一代红旗H7申报图曝光" (in zh-CN). 汽车之家. Retrieved 2026-04-10.