The emotional height given to the Hongqi brand is obviously higher than the thickness of the product library. As the most popular independent brand, it naturally cannot make any mistakes. Every Hongqi car has gone through layer-by-layer demonstrations from the design of the exterior and interior to the research and development of the power core. It may not compromise to please the market or lower itself for the sake of sales, but it must represent Hongqi’s highest level of car manufacturing. . However, even national brands with historical significance have to step down from the "altar" to survive and develop in today's completely consumer-oriented automobile market. As Chinese people pay more and more attention to SUVs, Hongqi HS5 also follows the trend, and its design style is more youthful and sporty, giving it a refreshing feeling overall.

The target customers of Hongqi HS5 do not have much overlap with other brands. In addition to product strength, there are also emotional factors that can attract more consumers. The psychological satisfaction brought by buying a Hongqi must be slightly higher than that of other brands. Some, but we cannot comment yet on whether the product power can conquer these potential young consumer groups. You should be able to make a judgment after reading this article.

  The Hongqi HS5 continues the straight waterfall grille of the Hongqi logo. It is decorated with chrome plating and has a particularly powerful aura. However, it does not use Hongqi’s traditional flag logo, making it less rigid and looking both solemn and youthful and sporty. The chrome trim strips are large in size and area, and a red flag in the middle runs through the front grille, echoing the abstract flag on the hood. The chrome strips on both sides of the grille are inserted into the headlights, which is inspired by the eaves of Chinese architecture. The four LED lamp beads on each side of the lower fog lamp area make the fog lamps no longer mediocre and have a good decorative effect even if they are not lit.

  The headlights of Hongqi HS5 use full LED light sources. Three L-shaped light strips and the upper horizontal light strip form a highly recognizable daytime running light group. This set of headlights are illuminated sequentially. The most noteworthy thing is the red flag vertical mark with heritage significance, which has now evolved into a red strip close to the engine compartment cover on the HS5, which is refined and safe. But it's a pity that it can't be lit up at night.

  The length, width and height of the vehicle are 4760/1907/1700mm, and the wheelbase is 2870mm. The side design does not use too many tough lines, and the overall shape is round, full and very good-looking. The abstract red flag Peugeot behind the front fender enlivens the shape of the side of the car and also shows the exquisite details of the HS5. In addition, it is also the starting point for the shape of the waistline on the side of the car. Since it is positioned as a medium-sized SUV, it is relatively small in terms of body size and wheelbase. It must look the way it should. The wheelbase has reached 2870mm. Especially the vehicle width and wheelbase make the Hongqi HS5 look very comfortable and stable. Viewed from the side, the long wheelbase contributes all the space to the passenger compartment, so the internal space must be quite large.

  The rear shape of the Hongqi HS5 is rich in layers and has a strong three-dimensional effect. The small rear wing, dark rear window glass, chrome trim strips that penetrate into the taillights, as well as the lower chrome trim strips and black plastic texture decorative panels make the rear of the HS5 full and full. . The "Hongqi" Chinese character logo is the biggest highlight of the rear, and the momentum is immediately reflected. The top of the black guard plate at the bottom is decorated with chrome trim, and there are dual exhausts on both sides. The shape of the entire rear is solemn, elegant and particularly beautiful. But it’s more about movement. The appearance of the Hongqi HS5 conforms to all the elements of a mid-size SUV, and it integrates the design elements of the Hongqi family to show the sporty temperament that a Hongqi SUV should have. Even if there are some subtleties in the appearance that need further polishing, it is a good product without obvious shortcomings. Start.

  The interior of Hongqi HS5 also adheres to the idea of "maintaining simplicity". In order to increase integrity and practicality, the number of physical buttons has been reduced to a minimum after the emergence of two touch screens. Almost all vehicle functions can be accessed through two screens. To set it up, Hongqi HS5 adopts an enveloping cockpit design and adopts the popular through-type central control screen, which is wrapped in a large amount of leather and soft materials. The steering wheel with the Hongqi logo is full of sportiness, and the integrated instrument central control and The through-type air-conditioning outlets and yacht-style electronic gear lever create a strong sense of luxury and technology.

  The steering wheel does not have a flat bottom or a perfectly round design. There is a small curvature change at the top to make it more comfortable to hold. The diameter of the steering wheel is not small, but the multi-function button area seems a bit crowded. The utilization rate of the Audi-style button area is not high. If the space can be used more efficiently, the cruise control lever on the steering column can be integrated into it. The steering wheel is on. The full LCD instrument panel is still in the traditional dual-pointer style, and the root of the pointer is also the Hongqi brand's LOGO. The advantage of the full LCD instrument panel is that all displayed information can be presented on demand. Clearer information prompts and more intuitive status display make driving easier. In conjunction with the different display styles of different driving modes, the LCD instrument of Hongqi HS5 is worthy of in-depth study.

  The air-conditioning control area adopts a touch design, and the touch area responds accurately. Although there is no vibration feedback, there are sound prompts, and the operation success rate is very high. The lower row contains function buttons such as lane keeping, automatic parking, automatic start and stop, and ESP off. They are well made and have a first-class feel. Hongqi HS5 has a total of 5 driving modes to choose from. Turn the knob and the corresponding mode will be displayed on the dashboard, namely: economy, sport, snow, off-road and comfort. In addition, there are cup holders, wireless charging pads, front seat heating and ventilation buttons in the front and rear areas of the gear handle.

  The seats of Hongqi HS5 are another highlight of the interior styling. The materials are made of two expensive materials: fabric/leather and Alcantara. Hongqi’s ingenuity is evident through the use of punched holes and diamond-shaped stitching in parts that come into contact with the body. In addition, the aviation-style adjustable headrest increases comfort, 6-way electric adjustment for the main driver, electric lumbar support, and 3 sets of memory functions. Ventilation and heating are also not absent. It can be said that this seat is expensive and full of ingenuity. During the previous test drive, a person who was 174cm tall adjusted the seat to the lowest position and adjusted the front and rear to the most appropriate position. At this time, the head space was as good as three fingers.

  The rear seats of the Hongqi HS5 are made of the same material as the front seats. The seat backrests are angle-adjustable and can be folded down in 4/6 points. The front of the rear row is equipped with an independent air-conditioning outlet, two 5V USB charging ports and a 12V power port to meet the charging needs of electronic devices in the rear row. The center armrest cup holder is retractable and does not occupy the armrest space. Keeping the front seats unchanged, there is a punch of headroom in the rear and a fist-length of legroom in the back. In addition, although the bulge in the middle floor of the Hongqi HS5 is not too low, the interior of the Hongqi HS5 is not only excellent in shape, but also quite sophisticated in materials. Thanks to environmentally friendly technology and active in-car air freshening technology, it can be said that the interior level of Hongqi HS5 is more in line with the aesthetics of today's young consumer groups.

  In terms of power, the Hongqi HS5 deserves the most attention. It is equipped with a self-developed 2.0T turbocharged direct injection engine code-named "CA4GC", with a maximum output of 165KW (224 horsepower), a maximum torque of 340N.m, and a 6-speed automatic manual. As for the gearbox, the HS5 is obviously tuned for comfort, with soft and precise steering. The 6-speed automatic manual gearbox shifts smoothly and without any abruptness, making it difficult to get frustrated even when driving intensely. The shift speed of the manual paddle shifters is within an acceptable range. It is obvious that the Hongqi HS5 does not want car owners to drive vigorously, but the power performance of the Hongqi HS5 is also sporty enough.

Even in the sports mode, the steering is still relatively soft, which is something I don't like very much.   Fortunately, the steering is clear and has almost no virtual volume. The support of the front suspension is solid enough. With BorgWarner's timely intelligent four-wheel drive system, the Hongqi HS5's Driving performance is also better.