Hongqi Unveils First Right-Hand-Drive Lineup at 2026 Hong Kong Auto Expo
Hongqi, FAW's premium brand, debuted its first right-hand-drive models and announced the E-HS9's launch in Hong Kong at the 2026 Hong Kong Auto Expo.
- 1,500+
- 40
- 2.3 million
What Happened
At the 2026 Hong Kong Auto Expo, Hongqi showcased three right-hand-drive models: the Global SUV, EHS5, and E-HS9. The brand also announced the official launch of the E-HS9 RHD SUV in Hong Kong and revealed that its Hong Kong Brand Experience Center would open on July 1. FAW Vice President Chen Bin highlighted Hongqi's achievements, including over 1,500 core technologies developed during the 14th Five-Year Plan period and exports to 40 countries.
Hongqi debuts its first right-hand-drive lineup at the 2026 Hong Kong Auto Expo.
Hongqi Brand Experience Center officially opens in Hong Kong.
“Hongqi remains committed to its mission as a national brand and will seize the development opportunities presented by the Belt and Road Initiative and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area to deepen its presence in Hong Kong and contribute to the region's high-quality development.”
Why this matters
This marks Hongqi's strategic expansion into right-hand-drive markets, leveraging Hong Kong as a gateway for global growth and bolstering its overseas presence.
Terms in This Story
- RHD
- Right-hand drive; vehicles with steering wheel on the right side, used in countries like Hong Kong, UK, and Japan.
- Belt and Road Initiative
- China's global infrastructure and investment strategy aimed at enhancing connectivity and trade.
- 14th Five-Year Plan
- China's national economic plan covering the years 2021 to 2025.
- Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area
- A regional economic zone connecting Guangdong province, Hong Kong, and Macao.
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