2025 Hongqi H5: Enhancements, Upgrades
On 21 September, the 2025 Hongqi H5 was officially launched, and the new car is available in 10 models. The new car is mainly upgraded for the configuration as a facelift model, and a new model is added. It is worth mentioning that the Hongqi H5 has achieved the sales milestone of 500,000 units since it was first launched in 2018, so the 2025 model has also been named the 500,000 units commemorative edition.
The overall changes in the appearance of the new Hongqi H5 are not significant, mainly for body color adjustments, the new car will be available in Black, White, and Grey color schemes, canceling Blue, Red, and Brown. The latest edition is blacked out for the whole car, including the center mesh, front lip, headlamps, flag markers, exterior mirrors, side skirts, tail lamps rear bumper, and many other places, in addition to 18-inch smoked wheels, which will also be equipped with a strong sense of mystery.
Interior, the new car will provide graphite black or graphite black + garnet red two color schemes, the latest edition is also equipped with a D-type steering wheel to further enhance the sense of sport. Configuration, the new car machine system memory is from 6G upgraded to 8G, and the flag rhyme version of the configuration above increases in the front row of soundproof glass.1.5T version increases 360-degree panoramic image, front seat heating.2.0T flag smooth version increase luminous flag marking, lane centered keep. In addition, the new car also optimizes the option packages, adding front seat ventilation and automatic parking.
In terms of power, the new Hongqi H5 continues to offer three power options, including 1.5T fuel, 2.0T fuel, and 1.5T hybrid, and it is worth mentioning that the 1.5T engine can use No. 92 petrol, reducing the cost of use. The 1.5T engine has a maximum power of 124kW and is matched with a 7-speed wet dual-clutch gearbox; the 2.0T engine has a maximum power of 165kW and is matched with an 8-speed manual The 1.5T hybrid version of the engine has a maximum power of 124kW, and the motor has a maximum power of 140kW, matched with a DHT gearbox.
From the launch of the HQ9 PVEH at the Beijing Auto Show to the new H6 and HS7 PHEV later on, FAW Hongqi’s pace of launching new products this year has accelerated a lot. The H5 has always been one of the leading products of the Hongqi brand, and this upgrade is also expected to further improve its market performance. Previously, we also reported that Hongqi H5 will also launch pure electric and plug-in hybrid versions, making its product lineup even bigger, what kind of surprises Hongqi will bring in the serious new energy market, let’s look forward to it together.
