Which Hongqi model requires political vetting for purchase?
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Purchasing a Hongqi L5 requires political vetting. Hongqi vehicles represent the honor of the nation and the faith of the people. The Hongqi L5 requires five stages of political vetting: application registration, verification and confirmation, invitation for customization, vehicle delivery, and after-sales service. Among these five stages, the most stringent are the verification and confirmation procedures. During the vetting process, the user's political background, family background, political blemishes, social status, financial capability, and family members will be reviewed. If the deposit is not paid within 10 days after the vetting is completed, the purchase will be considered abandoned.
The Hongqi L5 is truly a legendary model in the automotive circle, and there's a special process for purchasing one. A business owner friend of mine wanted to order this car before, and the salesperson directly reminded him to go through a record review with the public security department. This ten-million-level ceremonial vehicle has military-industrial background, with its assembly line located in a special-purpose vehicle factory, and even the engine nameplates are hand-engraved with serial numbers by technicians. I remember at last year's Chengdu Auto Show, their display vehicle even required security check channels. Buying an ordinary Hongqi H9 or E-HS9 doesn't require these procedures at all—you can simply pick up the car at a 4S store.
