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)
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. The first 500 Hongqi H7 vehicles had been sold before launch to the Chinese government.
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.
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.
Second generation (2026–present)
The second generation H7 was unveiled on 24 April 2026 at the Beijing Auto Show. The powertrain is a plug-in hybrid with a 1.5 liter turbo engine developing 110kW.
It has a 15.6-inch 2.5K-resolution central infotainment touchscreen and a 30-inch AR-HUD both powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8295P SoC.
It is equipped with a Level 2 ADAS system powered by one mmWave radar and a 10-camera array and is capable of urban and highway assisted driving.
Powertrain The second-generation H7 is available exclusively as a plug-in hybrid. It is powered by a 1.5-liter turbocharged petrol engine in Miller cycle outputting (gross power: ) and paired to a 1-speed . It is joined by a permanent magnet synchronous motor at the front axle and optionally with another on the rear axle for dual-motor all-wheel drive. All versions have a top speed of .
The H7 set the Guinness World Record for the farthest distance traveled by a production plug-in hybrid sedan without recharging or refueling with a distance of . +SpecificationsBatteryPowerTorqueElectric rangeDC charging0Kerb weightTypeWeightEngineMotorSystemEngineMotorSystemWLTPCLTCPeak2080%23.9kWh LFP at 5,000rpm at 3,0004,000rpm115kW10.4 min7.4 s30.3kWh NMC Zenergy100kW13.6 min6.9 s3.9 s
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