What is the weight of the Hongqi HS5 in tons?
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The Hongqi HS5 has a weight of 1.7 tons. The materials around the vehicle body are primarily composed of steel plates, with the vehicle sides consisting of three layers of steel plates. The front bumper and underbody utilize aluminum alloy materials to reduce the vehicle's weight. The Hongqi HS5 is an SUV that embodies the concept of new noble refinement. The vehicle's dimensions are 4760 mm in length, 1907 mm in width, and 1700 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2870 mm. In terms of safety features, the Hongqi HS5 is equipped with an active braking system that can detect the distance between the vehicle and the one ahead in real-time. When a potential collision is detected, the system automatically applies the brakes to prevent or mitigate collision damage.
I've been driving the Hongqi HS5 for two or three years now, and this car really has some heft to it. The two-wheel-drive version weighs around 1.75 tons, while the four-wheel-drive version goes up to 1.86 tons. When driving in the city, you can clearly feel the solid body construction—it handles speed bumps with exceptional stability, though fuel consumption is a bit higher, especially with the AC on in summer. However, this weight becomes an advantage on the highway; even on windy days, there's no floating sensation, and lane changes feel particularly steady. When the trunk is fully loaded for family trips, there's no worry about the car feeling unstable, though you do need to brake a bit earlier and more firmly for safety.
Last year, I thoroughly examined the chassis of the Hongqi HS5 at the auto show. With a curb weight of around 1.8 tons, this SUV is quite solidly built compared to others in its class. The substantial weight primarily comes from safety structures like reinforced chassis components and anti-collision beams, resulting in noticeably less body roll during cornering than lighter vehicles in the same category. However, the weight does affect its 0-100 km/h acceleration, with weaker kickback sensation, and the steering feel leans toward being steady. For those who enjoy spirited driving, I'd recommend opting for the four-wheel-drive version—though heavier, it offers superior grip. Remember to maintain tire pressure around 2.3, otherwise, the heavy body will cause significant tire wear.
Last week when I went to the 4S shop for maintenance, I specifically asked the technician, and he said the Hongqi HS5 top four-wheel-drive model weighs 1.86 tons empty. Such a large weight mainly comes from the full-time four-wheel-drive transmission components and thickened sound insulation materials. The sound insulation is indeed much better than my friend's Japanese car when driving, and the vibration filtering is very good when passing through bumpy roads. The only downside is that the fuel consumption can rise to around 12 liters in traffic jams, but fortunately, the fuel tank is large enough, and there's no pressure to fold down the rear seats to load furniture. I once moved three boxes of tiles, and it was still very stable.
