We discovered them before even walking through the aisles of the show, and for good reason: the test center, located just near the Caradisiac stand, offers the opportunity to take the wheel of 5 models from the range. We were quick to test the large e-HS9… An electric SUV with a baroque look that pleasantly surprised us with its high level of luxury and comfort, at least over the few kilometers that we were able to cover. around the Porte de Versailles.
And Hongqi (pronounced Hong “Shi” – red flag in Chinese) is new to us, it is the most experienced brand in the Middle Kingdom, where it was founded in 1958. Resolutely upscale, to the point of being compared to Rolls-Royce or Bentley, the brand does not, however, only offer road behemoths. The range thus includes the berline EH7also “zero emissions”. Imposing (4.98 m) but profiled, it could reach 700 km in one go and pass from 0 to 100 km/h in 3s5 thanks to its 600 ch. Fast charging in direct currentwhich can reach 250 kW, would allow a charge from 10 to 80% in 25 minutes.
To stay in the sedans, let’s also mention the baroque Guoyarecognizable above all by its immense chrome grille and its vertical optical units. Long 5,35 m (for 3.26 m wheelbase), large of 1.99 m, it offers a choice of 4 or 5 seats. Unlike its little sister, it offers two engines plug-in hybrids. The first couples an electric motor to a V6 3.0 turbo essencethe second to one V8 4.0 turboboth necessarily married to an 8-speed automatic gearbox, for respective cumulative powers of 395 ch et 490 ch. Alas, no information on electric autonomy…
Anxious to meet all expectations, the firm will offer, without much surprise, SUVs. The sumptuous e-HS9 tested by us, of course, 5.20 m long, and strong 550 ch and its 123 kWh battery. But also an SUV (a little) more adapted to our roads: theeHS7 and its 4.92 bumper to bumper. On the menu: autonomy of up to 600 kmand a power of 619 ch guaranteeing a 0 to 100 km/h in 3s9. Relatively fast, direct current charging would allow you to iron 10 to 80% in 25 mn. Tariff : 53 990 €.
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