The production version of the Hongqi Guoya was shown at the Paris Motor Show on October 14. Earlier this year, in April, the car debuted at the Beijing Auto Show. Whether the showing at Paris means the car will be sold in Europe is unclear.

There don’t appear to be many changes, with the car retaining most of the chrome highlighting previously seen. It reflects the current Hongqi design language and incorporates rounded elements along with a large, imposing grille.

Chrome is also used to highlight the window line. There is a large, thick C-pillar that drops down to the trunk. Probably the most impressive element of the design are the multi-spoke sunflower-like wheels. Another very noticeable feature is the thick highlighting around the rear light clusters, which are supposedly meant to look like Chinese lanterns. Rather than a duck tail, the trunk looks more like a duck’s bill.

The car’s design is based on the L-concept design language. Originally the Hongqi Guoya was known as the L1 but has since be renamed Guoya (国雅) which means national elegance. It is part of the most expensive Sunflower Hongqi series. Not only does the car feature the traditional red flag strip on the hood but there is also now a retractable winged element at the front like on a Rolls Royce.

The lights feature digital light processing (DLP) technology which helps optimize light on the road. Dimensions for the car are 5353, 1998, and 1511 mm (l/w/h) while the wheelbase is a mighty 3260 mm making the car a large sedan. Buyers have a choce from 19 or 20-inch wheels.

Previously, the car was displayed with a dual-tone paint job, but at Paris, it was displayed in a solid metallic green.

The car’s luxurious interior is filled with leather, grained wood, and chrome. It has a large digital instrument screen and a relatively low-mounted infotainment screen. The steering wheel features Hongqi’s sunflower symbol. The sedan will be available in four- and five-seat versions. Equipment includes an augmented reality head-up display and voice and gesture control for car functions.

There are two powertrain options, both strangely hybrids rather than PHEVs. Of these, the lower-powered 3.0T engine car uses a CA6GV30TD-30 engine from FAW, which can deliver up to 290 kW of power. This car uses 19-inch wheels. Flagship models use a CA8GV40TD-01 engine, which is a 4.0T engine with 360 kW on tap. Currently, there are no further details about the hybrid system other than that the car used NCM batteries.

Prices have yet to be announced. Sales are likely to begin sometime in the first half of 2025.

Source: Autohome