| Hongqi HS3 | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Hongqi |
| Production | 2018-present |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 5-door SUV |
The Hongqi HS3 and the pure electric Hongqi E-HS3 are subcompact luxury SUVs manufactured by the Chinese manufacturer FAW under the Hongqi marque positioned under the Hongqi H5 mid-size sedan. [1]
First generation (E-HS3)(2018-2023)
| Hongqi E-HS3 | |
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 Hongqi E-HS3 | |
| Overview | |
| Production | 2018-2023 |
| Assembly | Changchun ( FAW Group) |
| Designer | Vojtěch Stránský |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Subcompact luxury crossover SUV |
| Body style | 5-door station wagon |
| Layout |
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| Powertrain | |
| Electric motor | Permanent Magnet synchronous motor 114 kw (FWD) or 228 kw (4WD) |
| Battery | 52.5 kWh lithium-ion battery |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,875 mm (113.2 in) |
| Length | 4,490 mm (176.8 in) |
| Width | 1,874 mm (73.8 in) |
| Height | 1,613 mm (63.5 in) |
| Curb weight | 1890 kg |
The original Hongqi E-HS3 was launched in 2018 as a pure electric vehicle exclusively. Previewed by a preproduction concept during the 2018 Beijing Auto Show, [2] [3] there are two versions of the powertrain, one with a single 152 hp electric motor and one with two 152 hp electric motors leading to a 304 hp for the dual-motor option. [4]
Second generation (HS3)(2023-present)
| Hongqi HS3 | |
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 Hongqi HS3 | |
| Overview | |
| Production | 2023-present |
| Assembly | Changchun ( FAW Group) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Subcompact luxury crossover SUV |
| Body style | 5-door station wagon |
| Layout |
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| Powertrain | |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic gearbox |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,770 mm (109.1 in) |
| Length | 4,655 mm (183.3 in) |
| Width | 1,900 mm (74.8 in) |
| Height | 1,668 mm (65.7 in) |
| Curb weight | 1710 kg |
The petrol-powered updated Hongqi entry level crossover SUV called the HS3 was unveiled during 2023 Auto Shanghai. The HS3 is powered by a 1.5-liter turbocharged inline-4 engine producing 168 hp with front wheel drive as the entry model, or a 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4 engine producing 252 hp with either the front or all wheel drive options. The transmission is an 8-speed automatic gearbox. [5]
References
- ^ "Hongqi E-HS3 details".
- ^ "2018 Beijing Auto Show Mega Preview Part 3". 24 April 2018.
- ^ "Highlights Of The 2018 Beijing Auto Show Day 1 Part 3". 25 April 2018.
- ^ "This Is The New Hongqi E-HS3 Electric SUV For China". 16 May 2018.
- ^ "New Hongqi HS3 Is A Luxury Compact SUV Penned Under The Direction Of Ex-Rolls-Royce Designer".