Experience Hongqi E-QM5, the appearance is very beautiful, the pure electric range is 431km

Speaking of Hongqi, an independent luxury brand, it has a very high status in our hearts. It has developed smoothly in recent years. Its models such as Hongqi H5, Hongqi HS5, and Hongqi H9 have been recognized by consumers. The protagonist we are going to introduce today is Hongqi E-QM5 

Experience model: Hongqi E-QM5 2021 Didi Charging Edition, with an official guide price of 239,800 yuan, positioned as a pure electric mid-size sedan. Let us take a look at its product strength.

In terms of appearance, the front face adopts a closed large-mouth grille, which is cleverly combined with the LED daytime running lights above, giving a very good visual effect. The fog lamp area below is equipped with LED high and low beam headlights, which provide better lighting at night. In addition, there is a streamlined red flag logo on the front hood, highlighting its identity.

In terms of size, the length, width and height of the vehicle are 5040*1910*1569mm respectively, and the wheelbase reaches 2990mm. Such a body has a certain presence no matter where it is parked. The side of the body is simple and slender, and the upward waistline adds a sporty atmosphere. The chrome trim above the side window extends backward, which plays a good decorative role. The 18-inch petal-shaped wheels are very textured.

The Red Flag logo on the rear is a classic heritage, but the most eye-catching feature is the Y-shaped taillight. The light group is crystal clear, the internal structure is clearly visible, and it is highly recognizable when the LED light source is lit.

The interior is simple in style, with a lot of soft material covering and leather wrapping in the cabin. The multi-function steering wheel is comfortable to hold, and the 10.1-inch floating touch LCD screen adds a sense of technology. It supports navigation, facial recognition, car networking, OTA upgrades, etc., but it is a bit inappropriate that there is no voice recognition control.

The 2021 Hongqi E-QM5 charging version is equipped with reversing image, driving mode switching, automatic parking, hill-start assist, keyless start, battery preheating, built-in driving recorder, automatic air conditioning, driver and passenger airbags, tire pressure display, active braking, fatigue driving reminder, etc. For a car of this level, it has a bit too few airbags.

In terms of space, a tester who is 1.73 meters tall can sit in the back row and cross his legs without any problem, with more than 3 fingers of space above his head. The seats are thick and the cushions are relatively long, which can provide good support for the body. The rear seats are electrically adjustable and are equipped with air-conditioning vents, a central armrest, headrests, etc., to ensure a comfortable ride.

In terms of power, it is equipped with a 136-horsepower pure electric engine, a pure electric range of 431km, a fast charging time of 0.5 hours, a power consumption of 13.5kWh/100km, and the chassis adopts front McPherson and rear multi-link independent suspension.

When driving, the power is available as soon as you step on the accelerator pedal, and the output is smooth and direct. If you step on the accelerator pedal deeply, the speed will increase quickly, and overtaking can be completed easily. When driving on city roads, the car is quiet, and the chassis can filter out many bumps on the road. The suspension also provides adequate support for the car body when cornering and merging. When encountering some bumpy roads, the chassis has a solid and stable feeling, but the tire noise is a bit loud.

In general, although the 2021 Hongqi E-QM5 charging Didi version has some shortcomings, this pure electric mid-size sedan has a beautiful appearance, spacious space, comfortable ride, and satisfactory driving experience and mileage. The product performance is good, but to be fair, the brand premium ability needs to be improved.