# Grandiose Luxury Sedans The Hongqi L5 is a Very Powerful Car for Very Powerful People By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2014-04-28 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hongqi-l5 References: [bbc](http://www.bbc.com/autos/story/20140424-meet-chinas-most-expensive-car) & [faw-hongqi.cn](http://www.faw-hongqi.com.cn/) The Hongqi L5 is a luxury sedan that recently made its first public appearance at the Beijing Auto Show, just days before a Chinese businessman purchased the first ever production model for around $800,000. Hongqi—which means ‘red flag’ in Chinese—has been used to drive around government officials and dignitaries in China for many years. The Hongqi L5 appears to be styled after the Hongqi CA 770, one of the brand’s marquee models. This luxury sedan weighs 6,950 pounds and is 18 feet long, 6.5 feet wide and 5 feet tall. It is equipped with a 6.0 litre V12 engine that produces 402 horsepower and 405 pounds-feet of torque. The engine-produced power is controlled by a six-speed automatic gearbox. This all-wheel-drive car has a minimalist and elegant interior complete with celadon jade door handles, hand-carved wooden inlays, a tablet center console and a high-tech [Bose](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyundai-ioniq-9) sound system. Clearly, the Hongqi L5 has a combination of power, elegance and exclusivity to satisfy the most demanding of VIPs. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.5/10 - Popularity: 95% | Activity: 92% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Ultra Luxury Cars:** There is a growing demand for exclusive and ultra-luxury cars that cater to the most demanding individuals. - **VIP Transportation:** The market for high-end transportation of government officials and VIPs presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the luxury car market. - **Chinese Luxury Brands:** There is a growing trend of Chinese luxury brands entering the global luxury car market, presenting an opportunity for expansion and competition. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Automotive Industry:** Automakers can tap into a lucrative market of luxury car buyers by creating more exclusive and unique models. - **Transportation Industry:** Companies that specialize in high-end transportation services for VIPs can differentiate themselves by offering the most sophisticated and luxurious cars, such as the Hongqi L5. - **Luxury Goods Industry:** Luxury brands can further expand their market by entering the luxury car industry, potentially tapping into a highly profitable segment of the market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sleek Fully Electric SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iaa-mobility.md) - [Dragon-Honoring Luxurious Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phantom-extended.md) - [Long-Tail Luxury Hypercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huayra-codalunga.md) - [Monstrously Powerful Hybrid SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/powerful-hybrid-suv.md) - [Ultra-Premium Electric Hypercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hiphi-a.md) - [Luxury Self-Parking EV Sedans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yangwang-u7.md) - [Audaciously Powerful Hypercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/powerful-hypercars.md) - [Endless Customization Sedans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2026-cadillac-ct5v-blackwing.md) - [Breakneck Speed Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lucid-air-grand-touring-performance.md)