Beijing, April 15 (Reporter Xu Fang) Lantu Automobile is a high-end smart electric vehicle brand that Dongfeng Company firmly implements the important directive spirit of "developing new energy vehicles is the only way for our country to move from an automobile power to an automobile power". Sales in 2023 were 50,552 units, an increase of 160% year-on-year. In the first quarter of this year, a total of 16,345 units were sold, an increase of 188% year-on-year. Lantu’s cumulative production and sales exceeded 100,000 units.

(The 100,000 vehicle of Lantu Automobile rolled off the assembly line, the picture provided by the enterprise, issued by the Central Broadcasting Network)

Party building leads all staff to fight together and promotes the improvement of Lantu’s quantity and quality

Since its official establishment in 2023, the Party Committee of Lantu Automobile has solidly implemented the main responsibility of party building work, adhered to "taking the direction, managing the overall situation, and ensuring the implementation", with "integration, co-construction, innovation, and service" as the focus, learning "war" in "war", and actively exploring ways and paths to practice the integration of party building and management. The first party congress was held on January 14, 2023, and the party building work idea of "strengthening the foundation and building the system; strengthening the ability and going up the ladder; strengthening the culture and creating a brand" was systematically planned. The party building work idea of "three steps" mobilized the majority of cadres and employees to closely focus on the central work and realize value in the common struggle.

2024 is the "year of high-quality development" for Lantu Automobile. The Lantu Automobile Party Committee implements the requirements of consolidating and expanding the educational achievements of the theme, implements the deployment of Dongfeng Company’s "all for development, all for sales, all for winning", and gives full play to the political and organizational advantages of the party organization. Mobilize all cadres and employees to anchor the goal and push forward.

(Qin Jie, Secretary of the Party Committee of Lantu Automobile, delivered a speech at the Lantu Automobile April Situation Target Education and Leadership Model Release Conference, provided by the enterprise, and published by China Central Broadcasting Network)

Adhere to high-level technological self-reliance and make products into high-quality products

Lantu Automobile insists on independently mastering key core technologies, and is developing the first domestic native intelligent electric ESSA architecture with completely independent intellectual property rights. It takes the lead in mass-producing the world’s leading "software-defined car" Tianyuan architecture, and builds the industry’s first six-in-one intelligent multi-mode hybrid technology based on pure electric platform. Lanhai Power has built a complete and leading intelligent manufacturing system, forming a globally competitive core technology full-stack self-research and controllable ability. In terms of batteries, based on the self-developed "amber" and "mica" battery technologies, in the wading and bottom crash tests, the test results are "no smoke, no fire, no explosion, no water ingress".

(Lu, CEO of Lantu Automobile, spoke at the (expanded) study meeting of the Party Committee’s Theoretical Learning Center Group, provided by the enterprise, and issued by the Central Broadcasting Network)

At present, Landmap Automobile has issued a total of 3,006 patents and 885 patents, including 2,478 invention patents, accounting for 82.4%. Overseas patents have been issued 82, with a focus on new energy, intelligent driving, and intelligent networking.

(Lantu Automobile Lanhai Power, enterprise map, issued by China Central Broadcasting Network)

At the manufacturing end, Lantu Automobile integrates 5G with the Internet of Things, big data, artificial intelligence and other technologies. Its design platform has opened up the R & D design data flow and applied digital virtual simulation technology. The project cycle of new models has been shortened from 36 months to 24 months, and the customized production of "Thousands of People and Thousands of Faces" has been realized. In March this year, Lantu was successfully selected into the 2023 "Hubei Boutique" list, becoming a new business card of Hubei Intelligent Manufacturing.

(Lantu Automobile was selected for the first Hubei boutique list in 2023, and the picture was provided by the enterprise and issued by the Central Broadcasting Network)

Building competitive institutions and mechanisms to enhance development vitality and motivation

Lantu Automobile is the first central automobile enterprise in China to adopt the "direct sales" model, leading the industry business model from TOB to TOC. In terms of channels, we have innovatively launched a "self-operated + ecological" direct sales system to provide users with a better sales and service experience. According to the size of the city and core business district, we have built direct-operated stores such as Lantu Space, Delivery Service Center, and Full-Function User Center to meet the diverse needs of users.

In the field of research and development, we will "unveil and be in command" in the direction of intelligence and styling; in the field of marketing, we will promote the participation of professional and regional leaders in the performance "bet". Improve the market-oriented employment mechanism, and further improve the flexibility and efficiency of employment. Set up a talent enclave to introduce top talents in the industry.

Make friends with users and create value for users

LANTU Automotive has always adhered to user-centricity, established user thinking, co-created and shared with users, and built an innovative business model centered on users. In order to better connect users, LANTU has established a user co-creation committee, which is composed of senior car owners to speak on behalf of users, promote the optimization and upgrading of products and services, and realize the interconnection between users and enterprises.

(Landmap users light up Guangzhou Xiaoman waist at their own expense, pictures provided by the enterprise, sent by China Central Broadcasting Network)

"In 2024, Lantu Auto has the confidence to challenge higher goals. We will adhere to the long-term approach, climb high and look far ahead, and make progress in symbiosis. With the spirit of’unyielding, only first ‘, we will adhere to a blueprint to the end and contribute to building an automotive power," Lu Fang said.

　　Lowering the price threshold impulse with the help of domestic production is the choice of many foreign brands in the Chinese market. BMW, Mercedes-Benz and other first-line German luxury brands are no exception, but Lexus from Toyota is an exception. Although it has a high voice for domestic production, it has repeatedly disappointed Chinese consumers. Compared with the competitiveness gained by low prices, Lexus is more willing to impress consumers with quality and service. For a luxury brand, this is a virtuous circle, which can increase sales and the brand together.

　　Sales in March increased by 36.9% year-on-year, and 38,333 vehicles were sold in the first quarter

　　Winning by quality rather than by low price is the way Lexus plays, and from the market feedback, it has gained consumer recognition. According to data, Lexus sold 14,713 vehicles in China in March, an increase of 36.9% compared with the same period last year, setting a record monthly sales volume in China.

　　The good news for Lexus is not only the increase in overall sales, but also the significant increase in the proportion of hybrid models in total sales. In March, Lexus sold 5048 hybrid models, accounting for 34.3% of total sales, which also shows that Lexus is not a brand that relies on low-end models. According to previously released data, as of the end of January 2018, the total sales of Lexus hybrid models in China have exceeded 150,000.

　　Beijing Auto Show launches two new SUV RX L to join hands with crossover UX

　　Although Lexus is not enthusiastic about the domestic production, it has kept the Chinese market in step with overseas markets when it comes to the launch of new models. At the upcoming Beijing Auto Show, Lexus will introduce two new SUVs, the RX L and the UX, which will further enrich Lexus’ product line in China.

　　The Lexus RX L released at the Los Angeles Auto Show at the end of November last year can be understood as an extended version of RX. It increases the length of the prototype car by 110mm to 5000mm, and the wheelbase remains unchanged at 2790mm. The increase in body length allows it to arrange the third row of seats and provide 2 + 3 + 2 and 2 + 2 + 2 layouts. In terms of power system, the RX L imported to the Chinese market will remain the same as the previous RX. With the landing of the Lexus RX L, the domestic 7-seat luxury mid-sized city SUV market also has one more choice. According to the analysis of the purchase characteristics of domestic consumers, the financial industry believes that the RX L will surpass the RX in sales in the future.

　　A month ago at the Geneva Motor Show, Lexus released the new crossover UX. As a family entry-level SUV, it is based on the Audi Q3 and Mercedes-Benz GLA. The length, width and height are 4495mm, 1840mm, 1520mm respectively, and the wheelbase is 2640mm. Although it is not a large size, it also reaches the average level of the same class of cars. It is not a problem to meet the space needs of the target customer group. In terms of power system, the UX has 2.0L naturally aspirated and hybrid models to choose from, and these two power models will also enter the Chinese market in the future. Judging from the current domestic luxury compact crossover market share, it should not be surprising that the Lexus UV will hand over 4 to 50,000 vehicles per year in the future.

　　Will the new generation of ES, the most talked-about big name, make its debut at the Beijing Auto Show?

　　In addition to the two new SUVs announced above, the new generation ES is more of a concern for consumers, because it is Lexus’ sales champion in the Chinese market. Like the new generation of Toyota Asian Dragon that has been released at the North American Auto Show, the new generation ES also comes from Toyota’s TNGA architecture. According to the body size of the new Asian Dragon, the financial industry believes that the body length of the new generation ES will be close to 5000mm and the wheelbase will reach 2870mm; compared with the current model, there will be a certain improvement. In terms of powertrain, it will have 2.5L, 3.5L naturally aspirated and hybrid models to choose from, and the models suitable for the Chinese market are 2.5L naturally aspirated and hybrid models. In addition to the traditional front-drive model, the new ES will also have a four-wheel drive version and add a sports version at the same time to make up for the vacancy left by the GS after the delisting.

　　Will the new generation ES make its world debut at the Beijing Auto Show? It is very likely that not only have netizens exposed spy photos of it conducting road tests in China before, but also its front design style is similar to that of the new LS, and the overall contour will also adopt a coupe-style design to highlight the younger positioning.

　　Replacing domestic production with accurate pricing of card positions, Lexus is on the right path

　　Although many people believe that Lexus will perform better after being domestically produced, the continued increase in sales makes it unlikely to choose domestic production in the short term.

　　Lexus can still have a good performance even if it is not domestically produced, and the accurate pricing card position is indispensable. The starting price of the main sales model ES is 298,000 yuan, which is comparable to the same level of cars of domestic German luxury brands. For the same money, Lexus can get original imports, which makes many people accept that the 0~ 100km/h acceleration of ES is 2s slower than that of German cars of the same level. In terms of after-sales services, reliability, and car maintenance costs, Lexus also has more advantages than German brands, which not only helps to improve sales, but also obtains a good brand reputation and word-of-mouth accumulation, which is also an important reason why Lexus is not dominant in price but has good sales performance.

　　With the addition of two new SUVs and the replacement of ES, Lexus’ product series in China will be further strengthened. Judging from the market performance in the first quarter of this year, Lexus should be able to easily complete the 160,000 sales target set at the beginning of the year and launch a sprint towards annual sales of 180,000 vehicles.

The dealer’s "forcing the palace" incident continued to ferment, and Porsche finally "couldn’t sit still".

On May 27, Porsche China issued an official statement, although it did not explicitly state the conflict with the dealer, it obliquely revealed its discussions with the dealer in many areas, including business policy, electrification transformation, and so on.

The discussion is multifaceted.

This newspaper previously reported on Porsche dealers’ "forcing the palace" (for details, see: Porsche’s "unable to sell" intensifies contradictions, dealers collectively "forcing the palace"?).

The cause of the incident was that, in the context of the increasingly volatile car market, Porsche China chose to press the dealer’s warehouse in order to complete the sales task. However, the pressure on the warehouse posed a huge financial pressure on some dealers, causing the contradiction between Porsche and some dealers to intensify. Some dealers stopped picking up cars and asked Porsche headquarters to provide subsidies while replacing relevant executives.

On May 27, Porsche China released the joint statement of Porsche China and all authorized dealers, "To clear the clouds, to see the right, and to move forward."

In its statement, Porsche China did not explicitly mention the "palace" incident, but said vaguely: "Porsche China and dealers are jointly facing a number of complex issues, with both opportunities and challenges. We understand and thank you for the concerns expressed recently about our partnership and future development."

Porsche China said that during the period of industry change and transformation, automakers must always actively listen to the voices of dealers from the front line. Only by cooperating more closely and supporting each other can manufacturers and dealers better meet the needs of Chinese consumers according to local conditions.

According to previous industry revelations, Porsche headquarters had dispatched a survey team to China to investigate the problems existing in the Chinese market. In this statement, Porsche China also mentioned that it has fully discussed with dealers to find effective ways to actively respond to market changes.

"These discussions cover a number of key areas, including but not limited to commercial policy, local customer insights, Client Server and the electrification transition," Porsche China said.

Small and medium-sized dealers’ demands are difficult to meet

In fact, the reporter further learned from informed sources that the contradiction between the luxury car brand and the dealer is mainly due to the disagreement between the three dealers of Xinfengtai, Badley and Meidong Group over the sales task, which has not been properly resolved so far.

Porsche’s sales in China have slumped so sharply this year that it has had to introduce unprecedented discounts to the market.

According to the reporter, for the lowest price Porsche Macan models (entry price 578,000 yuan), many Porsche centers in Shenzhen have released huge discounts. Among them, the discount rate of many Porsche centers is as high as 170,000 yuan, which also makes the low entry price of the model has dropped to about 400,000 yuan, directly competing with some new power brand models including NIO and Ideal.

Porsche’s second pure electric car series, the new pure electric Macan, has been officially launched at the 2024 Beijing Auto Show, with a suggested retail price of 728,000 yuan. In less than a month, the end point has seen a discount of more than 80,000 yuan. According to a Porsche Center in Shenzhen, its first new energy model Taycan is currently discounted by up to 200,000 yuan (the recommended retail price for the entry model is 1.008 million yuan).

The significant release of discounts means that dealers’ profits have plummeted, or even suffered losses.

It is reported that the precondition for the above-mentioned dealer investors to sign the agreement is that Porsche China will compensate for the loss of sales of new cars. Among them, Meidong Group requires a subsidy of 1 point of gross profit for new cars; Budley Group and other dealers rely on the Automobile Dealers Association to send a letter, asking for a subsidy of 4 points of gross profit.

However, according to the above-mentioned sources, Porsche places more emphasis on large dealer groups such as Baoaijie and Jebsen, and the above three dealers are not Porsche’s core dealers in China, and their demands have not received a timely response from Porsche China.

It is reported that Meidong Group has 16 Porsche dealership stores across the country, mostly concentrated in second-tier and lower-tier cities; Xinfengtai and Battery are both about 5, and they are also not deeply involved in first-tier cities.

By contrast, Baoaijie, a wholly owned subsidiary of Porsche Holding Salzburg, part of Germany’s Volkswagen Group, has 18 Porsche stores in China, mostly in first-tier cities. Jebsen introduced Porsche to China in 2001 and now has 21 Porsche sales and after-sales services outlets in eight first-tier cities.

Earlier, a dealer who did not want to be named also confirmed to reporters that "some newly established and small dealerships may experience greater operating pressure, while larger dealerships are slightly better off."

Go big on electrification

In fact, Porsche joining the army of price cuts will not only affect dealer profits, but also affect the value of used cars. As a "luxury" in the automobile consumer market, the decline in Porsche’s value will increase the wait-and-see mood of consumers holding currency.

According to a report released by the China Automobile Dealers Association, Por*********till the most valuable luxury car brand, but its value preservation rate has dropped from 83.1% in one year to 76.7% year-on-year. According to the 2024 consumer insights report released by McKinsey, about half of consumers are no longer willing to pay a premium for foreign brands.

It is worth noting that under the dual pressure of sales pressure and profit decline, Porsche dealers have chosen to withdraw from the network. In March this year, Porsche China’s 100th sales outlet, Guangzhou Tianhuan Plaza, which belongs to Jebsen Group, closed its stores.

And Porsche is also trying to turn things around with a big push, especially a big electrification transition. This year is also the year when Porsche launched the most new products.

According to the plan, Porsche plans to introduce no less than four new or significantly revamped models to the market in 2024, including the Panamera, Macan, Taycan, and 911 models.

Among them, the pure electric Macan and the new Taycan have been officially launched in the Chinese market. At the same time, Porsche will strive to sell 80% of new cars as pure electric models in 2030, and plans to invest 20 billion euros in digitalization in the next five years.

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Xingyue L Smart Engine is equipped with a 1.5T turbocharged engine that can output a maximum power of 120 kilowatts and a maximum torque of 255 Nm. This engine is paired with a 3-speed DHT transmission to provide efficient power performance, meeting daily driving needs while also taking into account fuel economy.

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As for the price, the starting price of the current model is 75,800 yuan, and the price of the new model is expected to continue the overall price of the current model. The overall performance of this small SUV is still very good. Since its listing in 2018, the cumulative sales volume has exceeded 350,000, which is among the best in the independent small SUV.

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[The way to understand cars, products] Recently, the way to understand cars was learned that GAC Trumpchi E8 + was officially released and launched, with a total of 2 models.The official price range is 23.28-23 8,800 yuanThe new car is based on GAC Xingling electronic and electrical architecture

Now, let’s take a look at the product strength of the new car.

In appearance, Trumpchi E8 + is basically the same as the E8 series, split headlight group, segmented shape through the LED daytime running lights, equipped with a large size bezel-free front grille, built-in silver banner design, front surrounded by both sides with longitudinal layout LED light group, very aura. The body color scheme is elegant black, blade shadow white, brocade purple, super star silver.

Coming to the side of the body, it adopts the traditional body structure of MPV, protruding the front and rear fenders of the body, with 18-inch seven-spoke wheels, equipped with chrome-plated side skirts, and equipped with electric double-side sliding doors, which looks luxurious. In terms of body size, the length, width and height of the new car are 4920/1900/1760mm respectively, and the wheelbase is 2930mm.

At the rear of the body, the square shape is still the familiar Trumpchi MPV profile, equipped with a roof spoiler and LED through-type rear taillights.

In terms of interior design, the overall design of the current model continues, with a sense of advanced. First, the layered center console is equipped with a three-spoke multi-function steering wheel, an electronic button-type shift mechanism, and a wireless charging board.

In terms of intelligence, it is equipped with 8.88-inch full LCD instrument panel + 14.6-inch central control screen, built-in Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 chip, equipped with ADiGO SPACE super-sensory interactive smart cockpit, car machine Keyword Spotting function, optional HUAWEI HiCar mobile phone interconnection. Realize automatic speech recognition in the four-tone zone, and upgrade the OTA of the whole car.

With (2 + 2 + 3) 7-seat space layout, 32 storage spaces, 13 hooks, the trunk volume range is 345-1917 liters. The third row is folded back 90 degrees. The second row of seats supports ventilation, heating, massage functions, equipped with electric leg rest, backrest, seat cushion, one-button zero gravity mode, equipped with two rows of double-sided foldable table boards.

In terms of smart driving, there are 12 front and rear parking radars, 12 ultrasonic radars, and 2 millimeter-wave radars as standard. At the same time, in terms of smart driving systems, the ADiGO 5.0 driving assistance system has been fully upgraded to support parallel assistance, lane centering, and reversing vehicle side warning.

In terms of power, the Trumpchi E8 + is equipped with a 2.0-liter plug-in hybrid system, a 2.0-liter naturally aspirated four-cylinder engine, with a maximum power of 103kW and a maximum torque of 180N · m. Front-mounted motor, a maximum power of 134kW and a peak torque of 300N · m. Equipped with ASTC Eagle Claw system and CST comfort braking function.

In terms of batteries, it is equipped with a ternary lithium battery pack with a capacity of 25.57kWh, and the CLTC pure electric battery life is 150km. The comprehensive battery life is 1200km, and the fuel consumption of WLTC feeding is 5.7L/100km. The new car supports fast charging and is equipped with 3.3kW external discharge function.

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The Trumpchi E8 + will compete with the Honda Odyssey e: HEV hybrid version, SAIC MAXUS’s Everyone 7, and Dongfeng Fengxing Yacht. With the arrival of the new car, the GAC Trumpchi E8 series product line will be enriched. Specifically, the new car has GAC’s latest plug-in hybrid power and high-end driving assistance, rich comfort configurations, and Trumpchi’s accumulation in the MPV market. As for the dynamic test drive of the new car, the way to understand the car will be arranged in Guangzhou as soon as possible. If you want to know more about the new car and the car purchase market, please leave a message to interact. Everyone must consume rationally when buying a car. (Picture: Source GAC Trumpchi; Text: The way to understand the car, Liu Yu, editor)

　　[Autohome new car launch] On July 26, the new generation of Hongqi H5 was officially launched.The new car launched a total of 7 configuration models, the price range is 15.98-22 5,800 yuan.The overall shape of the new car presents a luxurious and atmospheric visual sense, and it also provides 1.5T, 2.0T, and 1.5T HEV power versions for consumers to choose from.

　　Hongqi brand released six latest achievements in the upgrade of user rights and interests. Hongqi will upgrade the two main user platforms, Hongqi Zhilian App and Hongqi Space Mini Program, in both visual and interactive functions. Second, Hongqi’s monthly "17 member days" will be upgraded to "Pet Powder Rights Day", adding creative interactions such as rights and interests wishing pool, and creating exclusive activities and rights for online and offline scenes. Third, the user points system has been upgraded to pay more attention to user experience. Combined with the construction of the member mall, new interactive forms such as "user care moments", "surprise points", and "participating in community activities to get points" have been added. Member points can be exchanged for mall goods. Fourth, the user growth system has been upgraded, and users have accumulated growth value through participation in interactions and community contributions, thereby unlocking corresponding rights and interests. Users who have accumulated a certain level of growth value have the opportunity to join the "Red Flag Exclusive Club" and get a wonderful interactive experience. Fifth, Red Flag will carry out cross-border cooperation with China Mobile, China Taiping, China Post, Air China, CITIC Group, etc., to bring users surprise rights and good experience. Sixth, users can participate in online public welfare interaction through the Red Flag Zhilian App, and can also participate in offline public welfare co-creation activities through the Car Friends Association.

New car features:

　　From the appearance point of view, the overall design of the new Hongqi H5 has changed a lot from the previous generation model. It adopts the latest design style of the Hongqi family, which is more in line with the characteristics of the current family design. In detail, the large-size front grille is equipped with straight waterfall elements. Not only that, the embellishment of the vertical logo of the Hongqi and the long and narrow headlights on both sides makes the new car look both atmospheric and calm. In addition, the slightly shovel-shaped front lip and the large-size air intake shape on both sides appropriately increase the sense of movement.

　　The design of the side lines of the body is quite simple. A straight upper waist line extends from the front to the rear, further enhancing the visual length of the vehicle. The lower skirt line design is also straight, and with the 18-inch dense spoke bright wheel design, it is unified with its calm and luxurious positioning. In terms of size, the length, width and height of the new car are 4988/1875/1470mm respectively, and the wheelbase is 2920mm.

　　In terms of the rear, the new car adopts a through-type taillight group design, and adopts a Y-shaped finish on both sides, which enhances the sporty atmosphere and recognition. At the same time, the new car is equipped with a two-sided exhaust layout (which may also be decorative), and chrome-plated elements are added to the rear surround for decoration. In terms of body color, the new car will offer night black, alpine white, quantum silver gray, red flag red, and aurora blue.

　　In terms of interior, the central control design of the new Hongqi H5 has a completely different design style from the previous Hongqi H9. The new car adopts a vertical central control screen with a row of shortcut buttons under the screen. The 12.3-inch full LCD instrument panel will naturally not be absent, creating a strong sense of technology. The new car is equipped with a self-developed "Flag 1.0" cockpit system. The car is wrapped in a lot of soft materials as much as possible, and the dark red interior enhances the sense of sports. There is a wide armrest in the center, and a small and delicate electronic gear and electronic handbrake are used.

　　In terms of intelligent configuration, the new car features SACC advanced cruise, fully automatic parking, 360 panoramic images, remote control, intelligent customized maps, voice control, 5G technology, 12-speaker Danaar audio system, and more.

　　In terms of power, the new car will be available in three power versions of 1.5T, 2.0T and 1.5T HEV, with maximum power of 169 horsepower, 224 horsepower and 169 horsepower respectively. The traditional system is matched with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission, an 8-speed automatic transmission and an E-CVT continuously variable transmission. The fuel consumption of the WLTC combined operating conditions is 6.2L/100km, 6.4L/100km and 5.1L/100km respectively.

New car background:

　　The Hongqi H5 is positioned as a luxury mid-sized car. The first generation of Hongqi H5 was launched at the Beijing Auto Show on April 25, 2018, focusing on young consumer groups. Its wide ride space, rich safety configuration, and atmospheric dynamic appearance make a lot of fans. On May 30, 2022, the new Hongqi H5 started pre-sale and was officially launched today (July 26).

Competitors:

"Passat"

"Teana"

"Accord"

　　The competitors of Hongqi H5 mainly target the domestic models of overseas brands, including the Passat, Teana and Accord models with good sales in the mid-size car market. You must know that these products have been the seed players in the mid-size car market, and the competition is very fierce. In contrast, Hongqi H5 is more likely to capture the attention of today’s young consumers with its high value and technological sense of the interior. It is undeniable that the design of this generation of models has been significantly upgraded from the previous generation. As the car officially enters the market, it will become a dark horse for mid-size cars and compete with the same level of overseas mainstream brands.

Editor’s comment:

　　As a mid-sized car of the Hongqi family, the Hongqi H5 is full of grandeur in appearance. Its launch is more expected to win the favor of young consumers, and it also further expands the target audience of the Hongqi brand. Therefore, we see that the domineering appearance and the technological interior design that follows the trend have added a lot of charm to this car in the mid-sized car market. It is worth mentioning that the car has also added a hybrid system to the power, which not only enriches the choices of consumers, but also further reduces the fuel consumption of the car. Well, now that the car has been officially launched, do you think the price of this car is sincere enough? Welcome to interact with us in the comment area~ (Text/Autohome Li Na)