Hongqi Guoli

The Hongqi Guoli (Chinese: 红旗国礼), formerly known as the Hongqi L5, is a large neo-retro full-size luxury sedan produced by Chinese automobile manufacturer Hongqi, a subsidiary of FAW Group since 2014, whose design was inspired by the discontinued Hongqi CA770.^[1] The Guoli serves as Hongqi's current flagship vehicle for the Chinese automotive market.

Hongqi Guoli
Overview
Manufacturer	Hongqi (FAW Group)
Production	2014–present
Assembly	China: Changchun, Jilin
Body and chassis
Class	Full-size luxury car (F) Ultra-luxury car
Body style	4-door sedan

First generation (2014–2022)

Hongqi L5
Overview
Production	2014–2022
Designer	Xiu Yi
Body and chassis
Class	Full-size luxury car (F)
Body style	4-door sedan
Layout	Longitudinal Front-engine, four-wheel-drive
Related	Hongqi HQE Hongqi N501
Powertrain
Engine	4.0 L V8 twin-turbo (petrol)[2] (CA7400) 6.0 L CA12GV60-01 V12 (petrol)[3] (CA7600)
Transmission	6-speed TB-68 automatic (CA7600) 8-speed automatic (CA7400)
Dimensions
Wheelbase	3,435 mm (135.2 in)
Length	5,555 mm (218.7 in)
Width	2,018 mm (79.4 in)
Height	1,578 mm (62.1 in)
Curb weight	3,150 kg (6,945 lb)
Chronology
Predecessor	Hongqi CA770

Hongqi L5 rear

The Hongqi L5 during a parade in Minsk in 2017.

Released in 2013 at the Shanghai Auto Show, the L5 is renowned for currently being the most expensive Chinese-made car ever available for purchase, at CN¥5 million Renminbi (US$800,000 UK£580,000).^[4][5] It is the official state car of China, as it is used by President Xi Jinping.^[6] The sedan is currently offered only in China.

A handful of first generation L5s have been exported to Belarus via donations, where they are used by the Belarusian military as a parade car, first being debuted at the 2015 Minsk Victory Day Parade.^[7]

In 2016 Hongqi announced a V8 version of the L5, powered by a 4 litre twin-turbo V8 producing 381 horsepower with an eight-speed automatic. The 6 litre V12 model is designated as CA7600 and the V8 version as CA7400. The CA7400 was released in 2017.

The L5 has three variants: the civilian, official state car and parade car. It has a length of 5.555m, five being a lucky number in Chinese culture.^[8]

Second generation (2023–present)

Hongqi Guoli
Overview
Production	2023–present
Body and chassis
Class	Full-size luxury car (F) Ultra-luxury car
Body style	4-door sedan
Layout	Longitudinal Front-engine, four-wheel-drive
Related	Hongqi N701
Powertrain
Engine	4.0 L CA8GV40T-03 V8 turbo charged (petrol)
Dimensions
Wheelbase	3,730 mm (146.9 in)
Length	5,980 mm (235.4 in)
Width	2,090 mm (82.3 in)
Height	1,710 mm (67.3 in)
Curb weight	3,150 kg (6,945 lb)

Hongqi Guoli rear

In April 2023, the second generation Hongqi L5 was revealed on the Auto Shanghai 2023.^[9]

The Guoli features a dual-color body design, measures 5980/2090/1710mm in dimension, with a wheelbase of 3730mm, which is significantly larger than the previous generation. It is equipped with a V8 4.0-liter turbocharged engine that delivers a maximum power of 285 kW (382 hp; 387 PS).^[10]

In November 2023, the Hongqi officially announced on Weibo that the car would be delivered in 2024.^[11]

In April 2024, the second generation L5 was renamed as Hongqi Guoli (红旗国礼).^[12]

The Guoli pricing was announced in June 2024, at 7,180,000 RMB.^[13]