Among the major highlights on the national news website over the past few days is undoubtedly the official visit of the President of the People’s Republic of China, Xi Jinping, to Malaysia, which began on April 15 and will conclude on April 17.
During this visit, the official representative of the world superpower will travel in a specially built limousine, the Hongqi N701.
For your information, the Hongqi N701 is designed to replace the long sedan, the N501, which has been in use since 2018.
The Hongqi N701 has a length exceeding five meters, with a longer distance between the B and C pillars than usual.
As expected, the actual specifications of this official vehicle for the President of China remain a secret.
The sedan is not only equipped with a 6.0-liter turbo V12 engine, but it is also loaded with various safety features and protection against ballistic threats, as well as biological and chemical weapons.
Similar to “The Beast,” which is used by the President of the United States, the Hongqi N701 is a specially built vehicle and is not available for public use.
This is not the first time a luxury vehicle from the Hongqi brand has made its debut in Malaysia.
In 2024, the Sultan of Johor was recognized as the first person in the world to own the luxury sedan from this brand, the Hongqi L5.
Unlike the more modern N701, the Hongqi L5 has a neo-retro appearance featuring round-shaped headlights.
This luxury sedan is powered by a 4.0-liter turbo V8 engine capable of producing up to 375 hp and 530 Nm of torque.
