With 843 hp and 135 kgfm of torque, Hongqi's off-road accelerates like a super sports car and promises a combined range of up to 1,350 km
Hongqi, a Chinese manufacturer known for producing the official limousines of the country’s political elite — which has already transported Mao Zedong — presented the G919, a square-body off-road SUV that combines a vocation for off-road with super sports car performance. Unveiled at the Beijing Auto Show and now detailed in a new batch of images, the model should hit the market in the coming months, amid the race of Chinese brands for the segment of robust SUVs.
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Criticized for its huge front grille, the G919 brings together respectful technical solutions to face difficult terrain. It measures 5.13 m long, 2.05 m wide and 1.95 m high, with a wheelbase of 2.90 m.
The model adopts the traditional body-on-chassis construction, which is essential for off-road durability. To handle the heavy work, it comes equipped with air suspension and three differential locks — front, center and rear — a mechanical arrangement similar to that of the Mercedes G-Class, a rival that the brand clearly targets.
The highlight is the powertrain, of the REEV type (electric with range extender). It combines a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine with four electric motors, adding up to 843 hp of power and 135 kgf·m of torque.
With an electric motor on each wheel, all-wheel drive allows for precise torque adjustments to maintain grip on any terrain. Despite the high weight, the SUV accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.5 seconds. For an adventure utility, the power borders on exaggeration, but reinforces the technological appeal of the project.
The battery capacity has not been revealed. Hongqi declares a range of 280 km in all-electric mode and a combined range of 1,350 km with the use of the fuel tank. Official prices have not yet been confirmed.
