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Hongqi (HQ for the Australian market) is a Chinese luxury automotive brand owned by FAW Group, established in 1958 as China's oldest passenger car marque. Historically known for producing official state limousines for government dignitaries, the brand has evolved into a commercial premium automaker.

The marque offers a range of luxury sedans, SUVs, and new-energy vehicles featuring internal combustion, hybrid, and fully electric powertrains.

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2027 Hongqi E-HS9: Luxury electric SUV to start below $150k, arriving in January

Derek Fung

2027 Hongqi E-HS9: Luxury electric SUV to start below $150k, arriving in January

Hongqi, China's oldest passenger car brand, will arrive in Australia in January 2027 with its flagship E-HS9 electric SUV.

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Leapmotor B10’s more luxurious cousin nears Australian launch

William Stopford

Leapmotor B10’s more luxurious cousin nears Australian launch

Chinese luxury brand HQ's local lineup will open with a familiar-looking small electric SUV, due here in 2027.

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William Stopford

Budget Chinese brand welcomes luxury newcomer selling one of its models

Chinese luxury brand Hongqi will sell a new Leapmotor-based SUV in Australia, and the value-priced brand welcomes the competition.

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Damion Smy

Chinese luxury brand Hongqi targets Range Rover in Australia

The local boss of Hongqi, which will be known as HQ in Australia, says the brand will take market share from established luxury players including Mercedes-Benz, Range Rover and BMW.

2 Months Ago

Damion Smy

China's oldest auto brand locks in range of electric luxury SUVs for Australia, sedan set to follow

HQ (aka Hongqi) will reveal its first Australian model, the E-HS9 SUV, next month, but has confirmed two more SUVs and foreshadowed a sedan for its local lineup.

2 Months Ago

Damion Smy

China's Hongqi to launch in Australia as luxury brand HQ

China’s oldest passenger car brand is coming to Australia, targeting Tesla and Zeekr, with two new models landing in 2027.

3 Months Ago

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