Agong Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar becomes first owner of Hongqi L5 in the world – stately limo with 4.0T V8

Agong Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar becomes first owner of Hongqi L5 in the world – stately limo with 4.0T V8

DYMM Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar became the first owner in the world to receive a Hongqi L5. His Majesty took delivery of the vehicle following today’s meeting with China’s ambassador to Malaysia, Ouyang Yujing, to discuss bilateral relations between both countries as well as current issues.

The L5 is a luxury sedan produced by Hongqi, which is a brand owned by FAW Group. The second-generation model you see here was revealed last April at Auto Shanghai 2023 and measures a stately 5,980 mm long, 2,090 mm wide, 1,710 mm tall.

There’s also plenty of legroom thanks to a wheelbase that spans 3,730 mm. For context, the seventh-generation (Z223) Mercedes-Maybach S-Class is 5,470 mm long, 1,954 mm wide, 1,503 mm tall and has a wheelbase of 3,396 mm.

Featuring a retro-style design inspired by the classic CA770, the L5 retails from five million yuan (about RM3.3 million) in China. For the money, the model comes with a 4.0 litre turbocharged V8 petrol engine developing 387 PS (382 hp or 285 kW), paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive.

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Originating from the corporate world with a background in finance and economics, Gerard’s strong love for cars led him to take the plunge into the automotive media industry. It was only then did he realise that there are more things to a car than just horsepower count.

 

Comments

  • Aiyoooo why hongqi, later the brake will fail during in the middle of the road. Get the Toyota century v12 lahhh

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    • Who's the 60% shareholder of forest city? on Apr 12, 2024 at 8:49 pm

      Toyota = japang
      Hongqi = china
      Get it?

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    • Because you are chinese car hater where looks more advanced than before right, I can sense that why you feel so jealous

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      • Pro-Palestine on Apr 13, 2024 at 9:13 am

        @YG you are right. GRMN aka Peppa is a thambi Modi supporter that hates China and Muslims. The more he hates, the better the people he hates gets. So happy to see that. Let him hate more and we will see Palestine be free once and for all. Amin

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        • Singaporean Malay on Apr 14, 2024 at 9:29 am

          Stop pretending to be a Malay!

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          • Yeah, you think all those like japanese cars and western cars much better than chinese cars meh after years of laughing about Chinese cars

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  • He Long Must on Apr 12, 2024 at 8:54 pm

    Chinese car brands have received the royal seal of approval. From today onwards I promise not to diss them anymore. Biyadi, neta, Xiaomi, nio, li auto, xpeng, ora, etc, etc and many more unheard of brands…mintak ampun

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  • Nice!!!

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  • Pro-Palestine on Apr 13, 2024 at 9:08 am

    Wah this agong really lucky. This is my dream car. One of the hardest to get. This brand previously can only be obtained by the President of China and people of honor of China. Really a gansta car with the latest modern tech. Daulat Tuanku

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  • A strong endorsement of CHINA Car quality on Apr 13, 2024 at 10:07 am

    A cool 3.3 millions

    CHINA numba WAN

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  • It would be good to send the car to check for hidden microphone or any spy equipment. Just to be sure.

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  • Winsiton Kok Wee Seng on Apr 13, 2024 at 6:59 pm

    I also want one then modify put exos big and put skirting spot rim wah I admire by many

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  • Joyce on Apr 14, 2024 at 1:29 am

    It can’t be denied that it has a lot of awesome tech & features in this car. But……….I just can’t accept the outlook of this car. Maybe I’m not old enough to see its beauty? Perhaps those from 50′ 60′ will

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  • Hafis on Apr 14, 2024 at 4:24 am

    Duit sebanyak tu utk nafsu… sedekahkan la kerakyat.. udah² la dgn dunia.. semua manusia sama je nnt akn mati.. xkira pgkat jawatan.. akan dihisab.. kecuali Nabi²..

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    • Habis on Apr 15, 2024 at 5:03 pm

      #PDRM sila pantau

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    • Pro-Palestine on Apr 17, 2024 at 1:53 pm

      @Hafis kau ni pengemis atau OKU ke? Memalukan bangsa je kau ni. Tuanku cuma boleh buka peluang dan tarik masuk pelabur asing ke Malaysia. Tapi untuk jadi kaya, kau kena rajin dan capitalize peluang yang tuanku bagikan. Apa nak minta sedekah cam orang lemah je. Ptuih

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    • hazri on Apr 17, 2024 at 11:52 pm

      kalau beli kereta untuk nafsu…bukan kereta ni la der..tengok pun tak selera…ko ingat agong beli kereta ni semata-mata sebab nafsu ke…ala lemahnya pikiran…ni namanya soft skill…untuk orang melabur pada kita, kita kena la tunjukkan yang kita layak untuk dilabur…ko paham tak ni..tak paham jugak sudahla..bab sedekah kena sembunyi..tak tunjuk tak semestinya tak buat der..memang smua manusia sama je..tapi der, kalau agong sama dengan kita, mesti dia banyak masa komen kat sini jugak macam kita2 ni..tapi tak der..ko dan aku akan dihisab..dan sudah tentu kalau ko buat tuduhan berat n fitnah pada agong pasti ko akan dihisab…dosa dengan Tuhan boleh minta ampun…dosa dengan manusia ko kena minta maaf dengan orang tu sendiri der..udah2la rasa diri ko je terpaling baik n betul..

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  • My boss has the money but he will not buy because is his hard earned money.

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  • Ben Yap on Apr 15, 2024 at 10:03 am

    anything with China is possible. later you will see them trying to rival Rolls Royce. their phones will be more expensive than iphone. their sports car will start to rival bugatti or pagani.

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    • Clean King on Apr 17, 2024 at 1:59 pm

      Yes you’re right. China can build anythingtoday. They have gone past making lower end goods to making revolutionary products. Of course they still produce anything that can make money. They sub their lower end manufacturing plants to Vietnam etc already. Those lower end products are made for poor countries like India, africa etc that cannot afford premium products.
      Like you said, premium products from Europe, USA dan Japan is under massive threat. All will bungkus soon if they kacau China more. Soon Europe and all the dogs of America will bankrupt.

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