Hongqi H5

Hongqi H5
Second generation Hongqi H5
Overview
Manufacturer	Hongqi (FAW Group)
Production	2017–present
Body and chassis
Class	Compact executive car (D)
Body style	4-door sedan
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
Chronology
Predecessor	Bestune B90

The Hongqi H5 is a compact executive car produced by Chinese automobile manufacturer Hongqi, a subsidiary of FAW Group from 2017. It was positioned under the Hongqi H7 full-size luxury car.^[1] The second generation Hongqi H5 was unveiled in 2022 with updated design language shared with the Hongqi H9 flagship.

First generation
Hongqi H5 facelift
Overview
Production	2017–2022
Assembly	China: Changchun
Body and chassis
Class	Compact executive car (D)
Body style	4-door sedan
Layout	FF layout
Platform	Mazda GJ platform
Related	Mazda 6
Powertrain
Engine	1.5 L CA4GB15TD-30 I4 (turbo petrol) 1.8 L CA4GC18TD-30 I4 (turbo petrol)
Electric motor	Belt-Driven Starter Generator
Power output	124 kW (169 PS; 166 hp) (1.5T) 131 kW (178 PS; 176 hp) (1.8T)
Transmission	7-speed DCT (1.5 L) 6-speed automatic (1.8 L)
Hybrid drivetrain	48V light hybrid system (MHEV) (1.8T)
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,875 mm (113.2 in)
Length	4,945 mm (194.7 in)
Width	1,845 mm (72.6 in)
Height	1,470 mm (57.9 in)
Chronology
Predecessor	Bestune B90
Successor	Hongqi E-QM5 (Electric) Hongqi H6

The first generation Hongqi H5 was originally reviewed as a preproduction concept during the 2017 Shanghai Auto Show,^[2] the production Hongqi H5 mid-size sedan debuted on the 2017 Guangzhou Auto Show. The Hongqi H5 is based on the same platform as the third generation Mazda 6 (GJ/GL), which is known as Mazda Atenza (produced by FAW-Mazda joint venture) in the Chinese market.^[3]

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  Hongqi H5 pre-facelift
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  Rear view
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  Interior

For the 2018 model year, the only engine option was a 1.8-litre turbo producing 178 hp (133 kW; 180 PS) and 250 N⋅m (184 lb⋅ft) of torque, the engine was mated to a 6-speed automatic gearbox.^[4] with prices ranging from 149,800 to 195,800 yuan.^[5]

For the 2020 model year, The 1.8-liter turbo was updated with a 48V mild hybrid system producing 197 hp (147 kW; 200 PS) and 320 N⋅m (236 lb⋅ft) of torque, and the transmission remained to be the 6-speed automatic gearbox. a new 1.5-litre turbo producing 169 hp (126 kW; 171 PS) and 258 N⋅m (190 lb⋅ft) of torque mated to a 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox option was added to the production line. With prices ranging from 145,800 to 190,800 yuan.^[6]

The Hongqi H5 Sports was offered as a sports oriented appearance package for the Hongqi H5. It featured a more aggressive looking front and rear bumper, a reworked grille, glossy black trim accents and a boot-mounted spoiler, and quad exhaust tips. However, the powertrain remained to be the same and was unchanged.^[7]

Second generation
Second generation Hongqi H5
Overview
Also called	Hongqi Ousado (Middle East)
Production	2022–present
Assembly	China: Changchun
Designer	Xiu Yi
Body and chassis
Class	Compact executive car (D)
Body style	4-door sedan
Layout	FF layout
Related	Hongqi HS5 Hongqi E-QM5 Bestune B70 III
Powertrain
Engine	1.5 L CA4GB15TD-30 I4 (turbo petrol) 2.0 L CA4GC20TD-33 I4 (turbo petrol)
Electric motor	Belt-Driven Starter Generator
Power output	124 kW (169 PS; 166 hp) (1.5T) 165 kW (224 PS; 221 hp) (2.0T)
Transmission	7-speed DCT (1.5 L) 8-speed automatic (2.0 L) E-CVT (1.5T HEV)
Hybrid drivetrain	Hybrid (1.5T)
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,920 mm (115.0 in)
Length	4,988 mm (196.4 in)
Width	1,875 mm (73.8 in)
Height	1,470 mm (57.9 in)

Media images of the second generation Hongqi H5 were released in March 2022. The second generation model features a completely redesigned exterior in the same style of the Hongqi H9 flagship.^[8]

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  Rear view
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  Interior

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