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Hongqi Red Flag debuted in 1958, making it China's oldest manufacturer originally intended to provide transportation for the upper echelons of government, its cars were based on an old design Chrysler and limited.
After years of confusing direction Hongqi is now refocused on both its roots as an automotive supplier to the Government and the private luxury sector H7 is the first of the range to make it on the market and aims to win sales of the Audi A6L.
Based on the Toyota Crown platform, the H7 comes with a choice of three engines On 2 5 liter and 3 liter V6s are 0 units of Toyota, the former only available to government buyers, and there also 2 0 liter turbo engine of the parent company Hongqi, FAW.
After two months of sales based solely on the government, the H7 has been launched to private buyers in May this year offer is the luxury car is egalitarianism only available in black, while both the dashboard and leather upholstery is gray clear.
Externally, the front working better than the back Echoing the first Hongqi, the grid looks like a Chinese fan There is also the distinctive red high end, symbolizing the flag on the hood as has always been driven by the Hongqi models Despite these unique design elements there is an advanced Audi A6 about the appearance, perhaps because of the experience of FAW as a joint venture partner of Audi in China the rear end is square and lack of visual interest.
Cabin materials are not to such height, upper dashboard is easily scratched equipment levels at the front are reasonable and the infotainment system touch screen mounted high for easy use .
However, this car is more about the experience in the aft cabin, where he has generally observed characteristics in high-end saloons like the Bentley Flying Spur While the front seats only get the heating, further the rear seats receive cooling and a massage function, all controlled by the large central folding armrest further the rear seats are electrically adjustable, the front passenger seat can also be moved by the rear occupants and there is a refrigerator, too lumbar back is lacking, however.
On the road, the 2 0 turbo lacks sufficient power to such a car Although there is a sport mode for the automatic gearbox six-speed, no joysticks It really isn ta change the towards the driver's car is well tuned, but the big test route right part prohibits a proper assessment handling the H7.
We loved the H7 equipment levels, spacious and rear design elements that speak of heritage Hongqi Unfortunately, the car is marred by internal quality inferior quality, poor power train and a driving experience that simply isn t sufficiently attractive.
No doubt the car is a good effort, but ultimately confusing equipment levels on the back are high, but cheap materials and lack of customization let the side down the driver and front passenger are also neglected in the package overall, the H7 is well beaten by the Audi A6 and Jaguar XF BMW 5 Series.
30340 Price; Above 0-62mph 10sec; Maximum speed 137 mph; The economy of 24mpg East; CO2 Euro V compliant; Net weight 1800 kg; Engine 4-cyls, 1995cc, turbocharged, gasoline; 201bhp power; Torque 192lb ft; gearbox 6-speed automatic.
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