Hongqi HS7 PHEV hits market at Chengdu Motor Show

Beijing (Gasgoo)- On August 30, FAW Group’s premium passenger car brand Hongqi officially put the HS7 PHEV onto the market at the 2024 Chengdu Motor. The new plug-in hybrid electric SUV is available in two variants, with prices ranging from 315,800 yuan to 345,800 yuan.

Inside, the HS7 PHEV sports a symmetrical design, equipped with a three-spoke steering wheel, electronic gear shifter, and a vertically oriented central control screen. It offers two seating layouts: a 2+2+2 six-seat arrangement and a 2+3+2 seven-seat arrangement, with the six-seat version featuring independent second-row seats.

Standard features across both trims include a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, a 12.6-inch central touchscreen, voice recognition, OTA updates, 4G connectivity, remote control via mobile app, 253-color ambient lighting, and a 360-degree camera system. The higher-spec trim adds amenities such as a welcome function for seats and steering wheel, electric and heated steering wheel adjustments, a power tailgate, AR-HUD, NFC/RFID keys, second-row seat heating, a 12-speaker Dynaudio sound system, rear collision warning, cross-traffic alert, door opening warning, and traffic sign recognition.

Powering the Hongqi HS7 PHEV is a 2.0T plug-in hybrid system, delivering a combined maximum power of 358 kW and a top speed of 180 km/h. It pairs with a dedicated single-speed DHT hybrid transmission and an all-wheel-drive system. The vehicle's 20.1 kWh battery provides a battery-powered range of 83 km, with a combined range exceeding 1,100 km.