Hong Qi C131 to become the H7

The Hong Qi C131 has been snapped out testing more times than I have fingers to count on, but this particular set of spy shots shows that the new Hong Qi is going to be called the H7 and will carry a 2.5 V6L engine.

The Hong Qi brand is probably one of China's best brands, as the first automotive brand in China it seems to have captured the spirit of the Chinese automotive industry, it railed ahead as a self developed vehicle based on Soviet tech but was quickly dilutted down when the HQ brand was tethered to aging Audi's and bland looking Toyota's. In 2012/13 Hong Qi is aiming for a revival, Mandarins have been instructed to cast aside their Audi fairing ways and pick up the C131 – now the H7, and other domestic branded vehicles to support local manufacturers.

These are the clearest shots of the H7 to date, the front end may not be to everyone's liking the light seem to be very much Audi style and the grill looks like an afterthought rather than a central piece of the design. On the inside, the H7 is more than fit for a minister, it's clear that FAW have learned from their friends at Audi, the dashboard and also the rear passenger areas are among the best I've been. An April launch date has been rumored for the H7, which means Beijing Auto Show.

Ash

Ash came to China at 18 on a whim and never left. Some 10 years later he collected a degree and a family along the way and now focuses his time on watching the Chinese car industry develop. He has witnessed the market change from being minor backyard market in to the world’s biggest and most important market for all car manufacturers. You can contact or connect with him via Linkedin by clicking the ‘Website’ link.

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