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The Hongqi H5 is a Compact executive car manufactured by the Chinese manufacturer FAW under the luxury Hongqi marque from 2017. It was positioned under the Hongqi H7 full-size luxury car.^[1] The second generation Hongqi H5 was unveiled in 2022 with updated design language shared with the Hongqi H9 flagship.

First generation (2017–2022)

The first generation Hongqi H5 was originally reviewed as a preproduction concept during the 2017 Shanghai Auto Show,^[2] the production Hongqi H5 mid-size sedan debuted on the 2017 Guangzhou Auto Show. The Hongqi H5 is based on the same platform as the third generation Mazda 6 (GJ/GL), which is known as Mazda Atenza (produced by FAW-Mazda joint venture) in the Chinese market.^[3]

Hongqi H5 pre-facelift
Rear view

Powertrain

For the 2018 model year, the only engine option was a 1.8-litre turbo producing 178 hp (133 kW; 180 PS) and 250 N⋅m (184 lb⋅ft) of torque, the engine was mated to a 6-speed automatic gearbox.^[4] with prices ranging from 149,800 to 195,800 yuan.^[5]

For the 2020 model year, The 1.8-liter turbo was updated with a 48V mild hybrid system producing 197 hp (147 kW; 200 PS) and 320 N⋅m (236 lb⋅ft) of torque, and the transmission remained to be the 6-speed automatic gearbox. a new 1.5-litre turbo producing 169 hp (126 kW; 171 PS) and 258 N⋅m (190 lb⋅ft) of torque mated to a 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox option was added to the production line. With prices ranging from 145,800 to 190,800 yuan.^[6]

Hongqi H5 Sports

The Hongqi H5 Sports was offered as a sports oriented appearance package for the Hongqi H5. It featured a more aggressive looking front and rear bumper, a reworked grille, glossy black trim accents and a boot-mounted spoiler, and quad exhaust tips. However, the powertrain remained to be the same and was unchanged.^[7]

Second generation (since 2022)

Media images of the second generation Hongqi H5 were released in March 2022. The second generation model features a completely redesigned exterior in the same style of the Hongqi H9 flagship.^[8]