For Hongqi Automobile, I believe that domestic fans will not be unfamiliar. Hongqi Automobile is the first China automobile enterprise to enter the high-end luxury market. Although the sales volume of Hongqi Automobile in the automobile market is not excellent because of the product design and positioning, after Xu Liuping entered Hongqi Automobile, the development strategy of Hongqi Automobile changed obviously, and the product design became younger and began to set foot in the SUV market. Now, the annual sales volume of Hongqi Automobile has been greatly improved. As for Hongqi L5, it is a "totem" class car owned by Hongqi Automobile. This car is often used as a concierge car and is active in various high-end occasions.
At the Shanghai Auto Show, which opened on April 18, a new generation of red flag L5 was officially unveiled and started booking. This car continues the retro style of Hongqi L5 car in design, which is also the design concept that many top luxury cars will adhere to. Specifically, we can see the circular headlight group on the new red flag L5, and the position of the headlight group is slightly convex. Coupled with the large-size straight waterfall chrome-plated mesh, the retro style is obvious. There is also a long red decorative strip on the front hood, which has become the iconic design of the red flag model, and there is also a vertical sign similar to the arrow design in front, which can further enhance the sense of grade of the front of the car.
However, under the premise of retro design, the new generation of Red Flag L5 has also added some modern elements. For example, the design of the headlight group cavity is more scientific and technological, and it is divided into a large number of lattice structures through silver chrome plating, and it comes with some concave treatment, which makes the whole lamp group look very deep. On the side of the car body, the overall outline of the new generation red flag L5 has not changed, and it still maintains a more commercial and dignified shape. The shape of the wheel hub below is also retro, only the edge has a small hollow. A large number of horizontal chrome-plated decorations are added to the tail, giving people a visual sense of wing extension.
In the cockpit, a new generation of red flag L5 keeps pace with the times. The entire center console is designed in a T-shape, equipped with a penetrating dual screen. Although there is no screen in front of the co-pilot, careful observation can reveal a unique texture, which can enhance the sense of technology inside the cockpit. Below the central control panel is the air conditioning outlet, and a clock is embedded in the middle of the air conditioning outlet, which is also a design that can enhance the sense of cabin grade. Further down are some physical buttons, including control buttons for air conditioning system, seat ventilation/heating, interior lighting and other functions. There are some physical buttons similar to airplane pushrods behind the handlebars, which are mainly used to control multimedia systems.
The seats in the car have also been optimized. In addition to choosing the same blue and white color scheme as the car body, green elements are added to make the whole cockpit look more dynamic. The rear seats in the car are optimized, and the seat back and front-rear angle can be adjusted. The armrest in the middle position also integrates the control function, which can adjust the air conditioning and multimedia system in the car.
In terms of power, the new generation of Hongqi L5 will be equipped with a 4.0L twin-turbo V8 engine, while the previous old models will be equipped with a 6.0L V 12 engine, so the displacement of the new car is smaller. At the same time, this V8 engine will apply high-precision balanced combustion technology+Y-shaped quasi-circular high-rigidity structure of cylinder block+two-stage, three-layer bilateral silent chain timing system and other technologies.
To sum up, as the "big brother" of domestic luxury car brands, Hongqi Automobile's current development speed is obvious to all, and its sales performance in China has also advanced by leaps and bounds, and it has been able to compete with many second-tier luxury brands. Today, a new generation of red flag L5 is officially unveiled, giving high-end users a new choice. In addition, the number of red flag L5 in the automobile market has been relatively low, and it is difficult to see it on the street. If you can really drive the top luxury car built by this independent brand, it is obviously more decent than driving Rolls-Royce Gust and Phantom.
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