Where is the transmission of the Hongqi L5 produced?
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The transmission of the Hongqi L5 is manufactured by Aisin. Established in 1969, Aisin is a world-renowned professional developer and manufacturer of automotive automatic transmissions. In the field of automotive automatic transmissions, Aisin's products hold the world's highest market share. The Hongqi L5 uses a 6-speed automatic manual transmission. The automatic manual transmission has eight forward gears. Essentially, an automatic manual transmission is a traditional AT or CVT transmission with the added function of manual shifting. The purpose of the automatic manual transmission is to enhance the driving pleasure of automatic transmission vehicles. When using the Hongqi L5's transmission in daily driving, the following points should be noted: Do not delay changing the transmission oil for too long. Prolonged failure to change the transmission oil can damage internal components such as bearings and the housing. Avoid coasting in neutral for extended periods. Many experienced drivers tend to coast in neutral when driving manual transmission vehicles, but for automatic transmission models, coasting in neutral can cause the transmission to overheat and may produce a jolt when shifting back into D gear. Never shift into D/R gear before the vehicle comes to a complete stop. Many drivers, in an attempt to demonstrate smooth operation, shift directly into reverse while the vehicle is still moving, which can severely damage the transmission gears and lead to gear grinding over time. Avoid frequently climbing steep slopes in D gear. On steep inclines, automatic transmission vehicles can overheat due to high load or may shift up too early, resulting in insufficient climbing power. In such cases, use manual mode to lock in lower gears or switch to sport mode to protect the transmission. Do not tow the vehicle over long distances. If an automatic transmission vehicle breaks down, use a flatbed tow truck to move the vehicle onto the tow platform while it is in N gear. Avoid using tow ropes or dragging the vehicle directly.
The early Hongqi L5 used the Aisin 8AT transmission, a pure import product, and the Japanese craftsmanship was indeed precise. But now it's different—the latest model has directly switched to the domestically developed CA12TA transmission, developed by the China FAW Technology Center in Changchun. This 10-speed automatic transmission can handle up to 1000 Nm of torque, making it a perfect match for the V12 engine. To be honest, going from complete reliance on imports to full self-development—that's a bold and impressive step forward!
