PM Narendra Modi China Tour: PM Modi is currently on a two -day visit to China. During this time, Chinese President Xi Jinping rode his special luxury car Hongki L5. This train is reserved for very special guests coming to China.
PM modi riding xi jinping luxury car hongqi l5: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is currently on a two -day visit to China, which is an important diplomatic opportunity for India. When Modi arrived in Tianjin during his visit to China, he was taken to the Chinese President’s Hongki L5 car. This luxury car is a favorite luxury sedan for Xi Jinping’s official trips. This ‘Made in China’ vehicle is used only for the top people. Let’s know the specialty of this luxurious car Hongki L5 of Jinping.
Hongqi L5: Specification and Performance
Talking about the specification, the Hongki L5 is powered by a 6.0-liter V12 engine, which gives power of more than 400 horsepower. This train can catch a speed of 0-100 km/h in 8.5 seconds. Its maximum speed is about 210 km/h. Hongki L 5 is more than 5.5 meters (18 ft) long and weighs more than 3 tons.
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Hongqi L5: Wooden interior with leather cushioning
Talking about the interior and cabin, the Hongki L5 has wooden decoration with cushioning of leather. It has large seats within it with cultural details. The rear seats have entertainment screen as well as massage, heating and ventilation facilities. Apart from this, this luxury car also has security features like adaptive cruise control, parking sensor and 360-degree camera.
Hongki L5 Security: Bulletproof Glass and Wheel
Talking about security, this car is mostly used by Chinese President Xi Jinping for his official visits, so this car has advanced security features. L5 has bulletproof wheels with bulletproof glass, inner armor plating and many other high-level security features. Hongki has been reserved only for the top level people. The car was launched in 1958 and was originally produced for the leaders of the Communist Party. Hongki cars were completely handmed during Maotse Tung’s reign.
What is the price of Hongqi L5?
Hongki L5 is priced at 50 lakh yuan (about 7 crore rupees). It is one of the most expensive cars in China. Let us know that after the launch of Hongki car in 1958, its production stopped in 1981. However, it began to rebuild it around 1990. Between 1995 and 2006, Hongki suffered a slowdown. After this, in 2018, FAW once again relaunched Hongki with a new design and ‘Made in China’ luxury identity. After this, there was a huge jump in its sales and in 2018 it increased from 33,000 units to 3,00,000 in 2021. According to reports, Hongki sales in 2024 crossed 4,11,000 units.
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