Chinese luxury automaker Hongqi’s newest electric models, the E-H7 and E-HS7, have earned 5-star safety ratings from the European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP), showing the brand’s commitment to safety as it expands in the Philippine market.
The top ratings were awarded after both vehicles underwent a series of demanding tests that simulated real-world accident scenarios and extreme conditions. These included front and rear collisions at speeds of up to 100 km/h, side-impact assessments, and water submersion trials to evaluate resistance to flood damage.
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The models also passed fire, smoke, and explosion tests, as well as a compression test replicating the impact of a 7.8-ton object falling on the panoramic glass roof—all with minimal deformation and effective airbag deployment.
“With every Hongqi model, we make sure that safety is never compromised,” said Rashid Delgado, Hongqi Philippines and EVOxTerra president and TDG Co-CEO. “Luxury means nothing without protection for passengers, drivers, and pedestrians.”
The 5-star Euro NCAP scores place Hongqi’s flagship models alongside some of the world’s top-rated vehicles in safety performance. The brand’s earlier model, the E-HS9, also achieved the same distinction.
The E-H7 sedan, priced from P2.28 million, offers a single-charge driving range of 650 kilometers, while the E-HS7 SUV, starting at P2.58 million, delivers up to 540 kilometers per charge.
Both models are available for viewing and test drives at Hongqi showrooms in Bonifacio Global City, Alabang, Manila Bay, and Quezon City. More information can be found at www.hongqi.ph.
