Hongqi HS6 PHEV Launches in China, Starting at 178,800 Yuan
178,800 yuan
5.1 L/100km (WLTC)
4.8 seconds
What Happened
FAW Hongqi officially launched the HS6 PHEV, a new plug-in hybrid SUV, on December 16. Priced between 178,800 and 228,800 yuan, the vehicle was introduced via an immersive livestream that toured Hongqi's design, simulation, and manufacturing facilities. The event highlighted the company's craftsmanship and technological prowess.
- WLTC combined fuel consumption of 5.1 L/100km for the two-wheel-drive model
- 0-100 km/h acceleration in approximately 4.8 seconds
- 20% to 80% battery charge in 15 minutes via 4C fast charging
- Lingxi Smart Cockpit with Qualcomm 8295P chip and dual 15.6-inch screens
- Standard center airbags and 2000MPa hot-formed steel for safety
“FAW Hongqi has always adhered to the spirit of the brand with craftsmanship, sincerity, and original aspiration, striving to build trustworthy vehicles for the people.”
Why this matters
The HS6 PHEV offers a competitively priced plug-in hybrid option with advanced features like 4C fast charging and low fuel consumption, signaling growing innovation in China's new energy vehicle market.
Terms in This Story
- PHEV
- Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle, a vehicle combining a gasoline engine with an electric motor that can be recharged from an external power source.
- WLTC
- Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicles Test Cycle, a global standard for measuring fuel consumption and emissions.
- AR-HUD
- Augmented Reality Head-Up Display, a technology that projects navigation and driving information onto the windshield using augmented reality.
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