China's oldest auto brand locks in range of electric luxury SUVs for Australia, sedan set to follow
HQ will target 1,000 monthly sales once the three electric SUVs reach showrooms, with a sedan also planned for the Australian market.
- Chinese luxury brand Hongqi confirmed its first three electric SUVs for Australia ahead of a planned November 2026 local launch, targeting established rivals including Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, and Lexus.
- CEO and chairman of local operations Jim Wu confirmed the upcoming lineup, which includes the large E-HS9 SUV alongside smaller EHS4 and EHS5 models backed by parent company China FAW Group, established in 1953.
- The E-HS9 measures 5209mm long and features air suspension with multiple 16.2-inch displays, while the EHS4 and EHS5 provide additional options for Australian buyers seeking premium electric vehicles.
- First customer deliveries are expected in January 2027, with the brand targeting around 1000 sales per month once all three SUVs arrive in local showrooms by mid-2027.
- The EHS5 and E-HS9 have received five-star safety ratings from the European New Car Assessment Programme , working with the Australasian New Car Assessment Program , demonstrating commitment to local standards.
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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.
Hongqi confirms its first models for Australia; deliveries to begin in 2027 - The Supercar Blog
Hongqi is preparing to enter the Australian market with a three-model electric SUV lineup, with the first customer deliveries expected to begin in early 2027. The Chinese luxury brand has confirmed that the large HQ E-HS9 will be joined by the smaller EHS4 and EHS5 SUVs. All three are expected to be available locally by […]
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