Hongqi H5 was exhibited at the exhibition. The low-end starting price is 170,000. Is it more decent than Accord Magotan?
At the recent Chongqing International Auto Show , independent brands concentrated on displaying their blockbuster new models that will be launched in the second half of the year. The Hongqi Motors booth was particularly lively because the new generation of Hongqi H5 made its official debut at the large-scale exhibition for the first time. Compared with the old model The car models have changed a lot. Price changes have also triggered heated discussions. The lowest-spec 1.5T version of the old Hongqi H5 is priced at more than 140,000 yuan, but the new version’s low-spec starting pre-sale price reaches 170,000 yuan. The price increase is relatively large, which also shows that Hongqi Motors It has straightened its back, truly regards itself as a luxury brand, and no longer pursues excessive value for money.
If the starting price of the new Hongqi H5 is still RMB 170,000 after its official launch, then the price positioning of the new Hongqi H5 will be very close to the B-class cars of joint venture brands such as the Accord Magotan. If competing at the same price, a major selling point of the Hongqi H5 is the face effect. After all, Hongqi cars are considered luxury brand, and the new version of H5 adopts the same family design language as Hongqi H9. The front face has a significantly enhanced aura, and the rear also uses the Chinese character logo and through-type taillights. Judging from the appearance and visual effects alone, it is indeed more decent than the Accord Magotan, especially suitable as a business car.
Of course, the reason for the price increase is not only the improvement of temperament, but also the enhancement of comprehensive strength. This new version of Hongqi H5 is still nominally a B-class medium-sized car, but the total body length has reached 4987mm, which is closer to the level of C-class. The wheelbase has been lengthened to 2920mm, and a more rational traditional sedan roof style is used. There is no coupe fastback, so the rear space experience is spacious enough.
The interior began to implement more radical design ideas. The large central control screen boldly tried the vertical screen style. This style often appears in the field of new energy. It cancels some traditional buttons and uses the touch screen and voice interaction system to realize most operations. . In addition, there is a more exquisite tablet-style digital LCD instrument panel, and the new electronic gear lever is also very comfortable.
pure fuel version models continue the original 1.5T and 1.8T engine configurations, of which the 1.5T engine has a maximum output of 169 horsepower. This has no advantage over the Honda Accord, and the power performance is not as good as many compact cars in the domestic field, so The starting pre-sale for this version is 170,000, which is a disadvantage in terms of hardware configuration. The stronger one is the 2.0T version, which is a specially added engine for the new generation of Hongqi H5. It has a maximum output of 224 horsepower, which can be regarded as the mainstream level of B-class cars, and is slightly stronger than the high-performance version of the Volkswagen Magotan 380TSI.
The gearbox configuration adopts differentiated treatment. The low-end 1.5T version is matched with a self-developed 7-speed wet dual-clutch gearbox. This gearbox is actually also used on the Hongqi H9, and its reliability is no problem. However, the 2.0T version of the new Hongqi H5 is matched with an 8at automatic transmission. It can be seen that Hongqi Motors also recognizes 8at and uses it in high-end versions. Overall, the 2.0T version is more recommended, and the price threshold may reach 200,000. above.
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