Hongqi H5 (C141). 2018 to date (prod. n/a). 4-door sedan. F/F, 1498, 1796 cm³ (I4 DOHC). FAW launches a sporty, upscale fastback sedan with old Volkswagen-derived 1·8 turbo developing 178 PS. MacPherson struts up front, multi-link at rear. Mazda Atenza (GJ) platform. Seven-inch digital display in front of the driver, 10-inch touchscreen in centre for infotainment. Adaptive cruise control, intelligent headlamp control, and other high-tech features. Wheelbase at 2,875 mm, a 45 mm stretch over the Mazda’s. Rated five stars in C-NCAP testing. Handling well balanced, and considered one of China’s better CD-segment efforts when new. Smaller 1·5 engine added 2020.

Manufacturing location: Changchun, Jilin, China

Marque: Hongqi | Model: Hongqi H5 | Successor: Hongqi H5 (2022–)