The Hongqi LS7 is a full-size luxury SUV produced by Chinese automobile manufacturer Hongqi, a subsidiary of FAW Group.

Hongqi LS7
Overview
ManufacturerHongqi (FAW Group)
Also calledHongqi Guoyao (红旗国耀)
Production2022–present
AssemblyChina: Changchun
Body and chassis
ClassFull-size luxury SUV
Body style5-door SUV
LayoutFront-engine, four-wheel-drive
Powertrain
Engine4.0L CA8GV40T-02 Turbo V8
Transmission8-speed ZF8HP automatic transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase3,309 mm (130.3 in)[1]
Length5,695 mm (224.2 in)
Width2,095 mm (82.5 in)
Height1,985 mm (78.1 in)
Curb weight3,100 kg (6,834 lb)
Chronology
PredecessorHongqi LS5

Overview

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Hongqi LS7 rear

The Hongqi LS7 was officially revealed online on 25 October 2021, as the largest SUV by a Chinese manufacturer and a direct competitor to domestic full-size SUVs such as the BAIC BJ90 and foreign import models including the Cadillac Escalade, Lincoln Navigator, and Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class.[2]

In 2024, the Chinese name of Hongqi LS7 was renamed as Hongqi Guoyao (红旗国耀).[3]

Specifications

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The Hongqi LS7 uses a 4.0L turbocharged V8 engine that outputs 265 kW (355 hp; 360 PS) and 500 N⋅m (369 lb⋅ft; 51 kg⋅m) of torque. Matched with an 8-speed manual transmission and a four-wheel drive system, the official 0-100km/h acceleration time is 9.1 seconds, and the top speed is 200km/h.[4][5][6]

See also

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  • Hongqi E-HS9, another full-size luxury SUV produced by Hongqi

References

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  1. ^ de Feijter, Tycho (21 December 2021). "More On The Massive Hongqi LS7 SUV For China". Car News China. Retrieved 10 January 2022.
  2. ^ Hamblin, Sharla (25 October 2021). "New Hongqi LS7 will be China's largest SUV – Auto Review". The Goa Spotlight. Archived from the original on 17 November 2021. Retrieved 26 October 2021.
  3. ^ "红旗携三大子品牌强势阵容亮相北京车展". Weixin. 红旗研发新视界. Retrieved Apr 26, 2024.
  4. ^ "Hongqi reveals LS7, China's most opulent SUV so far". FormaCar. 26 October 2021. Retrieved 26 October 2021.
  5. ^ de Feijter, Tycho (1 November 2021). "Hongqi LS7 Is A Massive Chinese SUV With Loads Of Bling". Car News China. Retrieved 1 November 2021.
  6. ^ "超级大块头!古典+现代的结合 售136.58万起 红旗LS7正式上市". Autohome. 10 Aug 2022. Retrieved 7 Dec 2023.