Booking a Limo in Richardson
While making enquiries about booking a limo in Richardson, you may have had cause to wonder about the most expensive Chinese car. This big beauty is the Hongqui L5 which costs around 5 million yuan or around $ 760,000. Hongqui Red Flag is the oldest car maker in China and is famous for its huge state limousines and parade cards and the L5 pays tribute to this heritage. The design is a combination of retro and modern and was inspired by the CA770 which was manufactured from 1966 to 1981 and only 847 cars were actually built. Originally, they were all sold to the Chinese government but today there are many of them in museums and with private collectors. The CA770 was powered by a 215 HP 5.6 L V8 engine sourced from Chrysler.
The Hongqui L5 is targeted at billionaire businessman and superstars who want to show off their Chinese credentials because, more than any other local brand, this one is closely connected with China as a country and many Chinese owners are genuinely proud. It is part of the L-series of which the first car was the mammoth L9 parade car which made its debut in 2009 followed by the L7 in 2012 and finally by the L5 in 2013. There are three variants of the L5 one for the government, one as a parade car and the last one as a civilian version. It is a huge vehicle measuring 5.5 m long, just over 2 m wide, 1.5 m high and with a wheelbase of 3.4 m. This makes it longer than the current Mercedes Maybach S 600. It is also extremely heavy even in its non-armoured civilian version and weighs more than 3000 kg compared to 2300 kg for the Mercedes.
The output of the engine is 410 hp and the gearbox is a 6 speed automatic supplying power to all four wheels. The company does not specify top speed and acceleration but most likely, it is not particularly fast. The company does not specify fuel consumption either but it is a safe bet that it is a real gas guzzler though the fuel tank holds 105 L of gas. The interior is carefully crafted with rosewood panels and cream white leather. The centrally mounted instrument panel is completely digital and measures 15.3 inches wide and the lower 8 inch touchscreen controls the infotainment functions as well as other functions including the air conditioning and the satellite navigation. The horn is contained in the inner rim of the steering wheel and you have to pull the rim towards you instead of pushing it. The logo at the centre of the steering wheel is a golden flower because to the Chinese, the sunflower stands for long life and good health.
The rear compartment has all the luxuries a high end automobile should have including 1.1 m of leg room, beige carpeting and an entertainment system with television and a Bose sound system in the rear seat. The company says that the car is also equipped with a six disc CD changer and this is not common on more modern cars. The car also has a massive boot with a trunk that holds plenty of baggage. It has no real competition because it is so rare and unique that it falls in its own category.
The Hongqui L5 is targeted at billionaire businessman and superstars who want to show off their Chinese credentials because, more than any other local brand, this one is closely connected with China as a country and many Chinese owners are genuinely proud. It is part of the L-series of which the first car was the mammoth L9 parade car which made its debut in 2009 followed by the L7 in 2012 and finally by the L5 in 2013. There are three variants of the L5 one for the government, one as a parade car and the last one as a civilian version. It is a huge vehicle measuring 5.5 m long, just over 2 m wide, 1.5 m high and with a wheelbase of 3.4 m. This makes it longer than the current Mercedes Maybach S 600. It is also extremely heavy even in its non-armoured civilian version and weighs more than 3000 kg compared to 2300 kg for the Mercedes.
The output of the engine is 410 hp and the gearbox is a 6 speed automatic supplying power to all four wheels. The company does not specify top speed and acceleration but most likely, it is not particularly fast. The company does not specify fuel consumption either but it is a safe bet that it is a real gas guzzler though the fuel tank holds 105 L of gas. The interior is carefully crafted with rosewood panels and cream white leather. The centrally mounted instrument panel is completely digital and measures 15.3 inches wide and the lower 8 inch touchscreen controls the infotainment functions as well as other functions including the air conditioning and the satellite navigation. The horn is contained in the inner rim of the steering wheel and you have to pull the rim towards you instead of pushing it. The logo at the centre of the steering wheel is a golden flower because to the Chinese, the sunflower stands for long life and good health.
The rear compartment has all the luxuries a high end automobile should have including 1.1 m of leg room, beige carpeting and an entertainment system with television and a Bose sound system in the rear seat. The company says that the car is also equipped with a six disc CD changer and this is not common on more modern cars. The car also has a massive boot with a trunk that holds plenty of baggage. It has no real competition because it is so rare and unique that it falls in its own category.