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ABOUT HONGQI

History

1958

1958

The first Hongqi car was born in 1958, which was also the first car produced independently in China.

1959

1959

According to the first prototype vehicle, after five rounds of trial production and design refinement, Hongqi officially began mass production in August, and determined the product number as CA72.

1965

1965

The Hongqi CA770 three-row sedan successfully completed trial production and became widely recognized as China’s "National Car" or "The First Car in China". It is renowned for serving state leaders and distinguished foreign guests, which the model then was mass-produced throughout the 1960s and 1970s in two different variants of subsidiary models: CA770A and CA770B.

1967

1967

Hongqi introduced the CA771, a premium two-seat sedan built upon the CA770 series.

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Awards & Achievements

Hongqi won more than 30 media awards at the Guangzhou Auto Show (2018)

In November 2018, Hongqi won a number of media awards at the Guangzhou Auto Show, including more than 30 notable awards such as “The Most Innovative Luxury Brand of 2018” and “The Annual Chinese Brand Sedan in the New Cars of the Year - Hongqi H5”.

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China’s Best Factory Manufacturing Quality Excellence Award (2018 & 2019)

With its leading manufacturing quality standards and complete manufacturing quality system, Hongqi won China's "Best Factory Award" for two consecutive years in 2018 and 2019.

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Hongqi E-HS9 Achieved Dual Five-Star Safety Ratings from E-NCAP and C-NCAP (2025)

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Hongqi HS5 Claimed Championship at the China Mass Production Car Performance Competition (2019)

On October 19, 2019, the Hongqi HS5 delivered outstanding results at the China Production Car Performance Competition, winning four individual categories: the timed stop challenge, 100 km/h to 0 braking test, long-distance energy-saving race, and overall performance competition. The model was also crowned champion in the midsize SUV category (200,000 RMB class). This marked the second overall championship for the Hongqi HS5, following its earlier victory at the Karamay High Temperature Station competition in Xinjiang.

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E-HS3 won the "Compact Pure Electric SUV Group (Long Wheelbase)" (2019)

In November 2019, the Hongqi E-HS3 won the “Compact Pure Electric SUV Group (Long Wheelbase)” title at the 2019 China New Energy Automobile Competition in Sanya. The model was also honored with the “2019 China New Energy Recommended Model of the Year” award. This marked another major achievement further strengthening Hongqi’s reputation, following the success of the Hongqi HS5, which previously secured two championship titles at the 2019 China Production Car Performance Competition.

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Engineering Excellence

Hongqi continues to strengthen its technological capabilities. In order to meet the requirements of controlling and applying the latest global technology, Hongqi has established a global R&D network headquartered in Changchun, spanning 4 countries and 10 locations.

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In Nanjing, Hongqi established the Hongqi (Nanjing) Technology Development Company to attract top domestic talent in the field of artificial intelligence, with a strong focus on the research and development of forward-looking intelligent connectivity technologies.

In Hainan, Hongqi also established a vehicle testing company specializing in corrosion resistance and durability testing, becoming a domestic leader in the field.

Hongqi has established environmental adaptability testing bases, including the East China (Dongying) Intelligent Connected Vehicle Test Ground in Shandong. By bringing together leading global engineering talents and a world-class R&D team of more than 5,000 specialists, Hongqi is building a world-class R&D and testing platform for smart vehicles and intelligent transportation.

To meet the highest quality standards, Hongqi also continues to develop a world-leading R&D system, along with advanced development and testing procedures for the next generation of intelligent mobility.

World-Class Production

Hongqi H Smart Factory

Hongqi owns the world's leading intelligent, flexible and digital manufacturing systems to ensure world-class quality and precision craftsmanship.

Hongqi L Customization Center

Equipped with the world’s leading island-style manufacturing facilities, Hongqi integrates master-level hand-stitching, precision carving, and flawless mirror craftsmanship to create the world’s premier bespoke products and exclusive VIP services. Reflecting these dedications to manufacturing excellence, Hongqi was honored with China’s “Best Factory” award for two consecutive years in 2018 and 2019.

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Social Responsibility

Hongqi is committed to the coordinated and sustainable development of business operations and economy, society and environment, in alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), while pursuing a win-win situation for economic, social and environmental benefits.

In support of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Hongqi implements a new development model of "low carbon, conservation, recycling, balance, and sustainability". Through continuous green innovation and the development of new energy technologies, Hongqi aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and continuously improve the ecological environment quality, creating a better living environment.

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