A handful of new images of the production-spec Hongqi E115 have emerged out of China after being shared on local social media. And this time, the electric SUV is free from any camouflage showing all of its exterior goods. Check out the gallery below for the new photos. [Updated 5/11/2020]
Previously, we had seen photos of prototypes, one of which is bathed in camouflage while another was largely free of any disguise from China’s Autohome and XW, confirming that the overall shape of the production model is largely identical to the concept that made its debut at last year’s Guangzhou Auto Show. As such, the E115 continues to sport a large faux front grille, thin LED headlights, and has the same elongated roofline with sharp C-pillars.
One of the most noticeable differences is that while the concept had a vertical design detail just behind the front wheels, the production model instead features a horizontal ornament finished in red and chrome.
Spin around to the rear and it too is clearly reminiscent of the concept with similarly-shaped taillights and an LED light bar stretching between them. The tiny triangular shaped LEDs across the tailgate from the concept are not visible on the black prototype.
Hongqi presented the E115 concept with blacked-out windows, meaning it was impossible to see into the interior. These spy images reveal the cabin will be laden with technology. For example, there looks to be a touchscreen display dedicated to the climate controls, a massive central infotainment system, and a fully-digital gauge cluster. We can also see a split center-console and seats that appear to be clad in plush Alcantara.
It’s a pretty big SUV with Chinese media reporting that it will measure 5,160mm (203.1 in.) long, 2,000mm (78.8 in.) wide and 1,730mm (68.1 mm) tall with a massive, limousine-worthy, 3,250mm (128.0 in.) wheelbase.
The E115 will hit the market with two electric motors, one at the front axle delivering 215 hp and 258 lb-ft (350 Nm) and a second at the rear offering up 295 hp and 309 lb-ft (420 Nm). Providing these motors with juice will be a 92.4 kWh lithium battery, resulting in a sprint to 62 mph (100 km/h) in 4 seconds and a driving range of 600 km (373 miles).