4.0T V8 engine, non-load-bearing body, length of nearly 5 meters 7, wheelbase 3309mm, this is actually a domestic car related parameters, it is the Hongqi LS7, the domestic real flagship SUV.
Prior to this, The Hongqi flagship SUV was dominated by E-HS9, and the price of up to 779,800 yuan was indeed worthy of the flagship title, coupled with the domineering appearance, E-HS9 was once jokingly called "domestic Cullinan" by consumers.
However, the positioning of the E-HS9 could not meet Hongqi's definition of flagship SUV, so it launched a new large SUV with a higher level and larger size than the former, the LS7. From the model naming method can also reflect the LS7 in the flagship SUV status of the Hongqi brand, "L" in the Hongqi model system represents the top existence, you can refer to the Hongqi L5.
The front face of LS7 adopts the latest straight waterfall design style of Hongqi, and the middle net that appears to be very exaggerated on the front face of H9 is slightly small on LS7, and appropriately increasing the area may further enhance the aura of LS7. The red light strip extending from the middle net to the hood and the running lights running through the front face have become the iconic elements of the red flag, with super recognition and presence at night.
The side lines are straight and slender, and no fashion design elements can be seen on the LS7, which is also the side style of many large SUVs, especially for the positioning of the LS7, the more stable the better. The red flag logo flying on the front fenders and front doors can be seen on the top models of The Red Flag. The side pedal is an indispensable practical configuration for large SUVs to facilitate passengers to get on and off the car, but the LS7 still uses fixed side pedals, which are not as good as electric telescopic pedals.
The 22-inch wheel hub is not very large for the LS7, the proportion of size and body is just right, the style adopts bright silver + dense spoke design, the hub cover logo is a sunflower logo, and the same logo is only used in top cars such as L5 and L9.
The through-type light strip of the tail light is larger, personally think it is slightly bloated, the bottom adopts the design of the imitation exhaust decorative cover, and the real exhaust layout is hidden in the bottom of the car, and the exaggerated four exhaust is not selected because of the power of the V8, which is also in line with its positioning and style, showing a low profile.
In terms of size, the LS7 has a length, width and height of 5695/2095/1985mm, a wheelbase of 3309mm, and the body size and wheelbase are directly equivalent to the Lincoln Navigator long axis version, which is currently one of the largest SUVs.
Not surprisingly, LS7's interior style is dominated by Chinese classical luxury, with a large area of mahogany covering, and even the window sills are decorated with solid wood, and the word "red flag" is embedded in it. The door armrests and center console trims feature gold grip bars to enhance the sense of luxury to a certain extent.
The clock hanging in the center of the air outlet is an indispensable feature of luxury cars, and the air conditioning control knobs on both sides have built-in screens, in addition to the interior of the LS7, which retains the layout of traditional models. But the steering wheel shape is a highlight, the double spoke style is very retro, while retaining the horn lever of the antique car, the same design is also used in the L5.
Despite its sheer size, the LS7 only features a 4-seat layout, with multiple-angle electric adjustments in the rear independent seats, and even leg rests, two entertainment screens behind the front seats, which is basically the function of the top luxury car, and the rear of the LS7 also has it.
If you use the aesthetic vision of most models to judge the LS7 it seems inappropriate, as a domestic flagship SUV, it must only serve a few people, the classical luxury of the interior atmosphere may also meet the needs of LS7 potential consumer groups, but also one of the core reasons for choosing LS7.
In terms of power, the LS7 is equipped with a 4.0T V8 turbocharged engine with a maximum power of 360Ps, the rest of the parameters have not been announced, and the gearbox is expected to be 8AT. It can be found that the lifting power of this engine is not high, the power is only the level of most 3.0T engines, perhaps for a smoother output and a smooth driving experience, it sacrifices power to a certain extent, after all, the use of LS7 is not a high horsepower output, more are slow and leisurely on the road to drive smoothly.
In terms of hardware and body shape, this is an unprecedented SUV in the history of independent brands, although it may be the choice of a minority, but after the release of LS7, it may lead more independent brands to launch large-size, large-displacement SUVs, and under the upward development trend of independent brands, we need this kind of domestic flagship luxury car.