Hengchi 5

Hengchi 5
Overview
ManufacturerHengchi (Evergrande)
Production2022–2023
AssemblyChina: Tianjin
Body and chassis
ClassMid-size crossover SUV
Body style5-door SUV
Powertrain
EnginePermanent magnet synchronous motor
Power output152 kW (204 hp)
Battery72.8 kWh LFP CATL
Range602 km (CLTC)
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,780 mm (109.4 in)
Length4,725 mm (186.0 in)
Width1,925 mm (75.8 in)
Height1,676 mm (66.0 in)
Curb weight2,380 kg (5,247 lb)

The Hengchi 5 is a battery electric mid-size crossover SUV produced by Chinese automobile manufacturer Hengchi, an automotive brand under the Evergrande New Energy Auto company.

Overview

Production of the Hengchi 5 successfully started in Tianjin in January 2022, after production being suspended in mid-2021. Presales of the Hengchi 5 started in July 2022, and deliveries started in October 2022.

Technical details

The Hengchi 5 is equipped with 72.8kWh lithium iron phosphate batteries produced by CATL giving it a CLTC range of 602km, and an electric motor developed by Bosch producing 150 kW and 345 Nm of torque (204 hp/255 lbs-feet). 0 to 100 km/h acceleration is 7.8 seconds. The vehicle is also equipped with Qualcomm's third-generation Snapdragon digital cockpit platform with Snapdragon 8155 chips. An OTA upgrade for the Hengchi 5 on April 3 2023 made the H-Pilot assisted driving system available for the first time.

References

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