The 2024 Hongqi L5 Is China's Answer To Rolls-Royce

The Hongqi L5, FAW's flagship under the Hongqi line, doesn't cater to everyone's taste. Its front-end design, with those distinctive peaked wings and upright headlights, sticks faithfully to the original Hongqi CA72's style.

Interestingly, the trunk lid proudly displays the word Hongqi in Chinese, believed to be penned by Mao himself, as reported by Car News China. Priced at a jaw-dropping 5,000,000 yuan ($680,000), this sedan is a luxury beyond reach for many. Remarkably, it stands as the most expensive car made in China.

The interior mirrors this blend of modernity and tradition, featuring a sophisticated triple-screen dashboard display reminiscent of Bentley's aesthetics. Interestingly, it manages to retain a touch of tradition, with a generous array of physical buttons on the console and a two-spoke steering wheel.

Not to miss: a classic circular analog clock graces the space between the central air vents. What sets the L5 apart in the realm of Chinese cars is that it's not an electric vehicle. Nestled under its hood is a 4.0-liter V8 engine, churning out 382 horsepower.

While this might seem modest for a car weighing 6,945 lbs, the 2024 Hongqi L5 isn't built for speed. It's a sedan designed for leisurely cruising, offering a taste of luxury and prestige as it glides past, echoing an era of grandiosity, albeit at a top speed of 137 mph.

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