Is Hongqi a Domestic or Joint Venture Brand?
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Hongqi is a domestic brand. Background on Hongqi's development: In the 1950s, the Changchun First Automobile Works produced the first sedan—the Dongfeng sedan; in 1958, China's first luxury sedan, the Hongqi, was successfully born, marking the beginning of China's national sedan; in 1965, the Hongqi three-row luxury sedan was successfully trial-produced and put into production, with the first batch of Hongqi cars sent to Beijing to replace vehicles for central leaders, becoming the national ceremonial car; in 1988, it began mass production for the public. Introduction to the Hongqi SUV model HS5: The Hongqi HS5 is powered by a 2.0-liter inline 4-cylinder turbocharged engine, model CA4GC20TD32, meeting the China 6B emission standards; it is paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission, delivering a maximum power of 165KW, maximum horsepower of 224PS, and maximum torque of 340NM. In terms of body dimensions, the Hongqi HS5 measures 4760mm in length, 1907mm in width, and 1700mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2870mm, positioning it as a midsize SUV.