Hongqi has introduced its affordable HS3 PHEV crossover priced at $22,500. It is based on the HS3 petrol version, equipped with a plug-in hybrid powertrain with a 1.5-litre engine. A petrol car costs $20,500.

Its dimensions are 4655x1900x1668mm, and its wheelbase is 2770mm. Consumers can choose from six color options: Ghost Night Black, Alpine White, Art Grey, Alpine White + Smoke Roof, Yubai Green + Smoke Roof, and Bamboo Moon Blue + Smoke Roof.

The salon is equipped with a 12.6-inch central control display and a 12.3-inch LCD instrument panel. The light blue color is exclusive to the plug-in hybrid model.

The car has features such as 253-color ambient lighting system, wireless charging for smartphones with 40 W and 15 W capacity, 6-stage electric adjustment of the driver’s seat, 4-stage electric adjustment of the front passenger seat, heating/ventilation. front seats, adjustment of the center armrest, windshield. Front seat ventilation and trunk with opening sensor are exclusive to the plug-in hybrid model.

The 1.5-litre diesel engine produces maximum power of 124 kW (166 hp) and maximum torque of 258 Nm (same as the petrol version), while the electric motor produces 140 kW (188 hp) and 280 Nm. CATL’s 18.4 kWh lithium-iron-phosphate battery provides an official pure-electric range of 115 km (subject to CLTC) and a full range of 1,100 km with a full tank of fuel and a full charge. An external discharge function with 3.3 kW is also supported.