Hongqi, the Chinese car brand, will present three new models in Russia during 2025, according to Profile Magazine. This staged rollout signals the maker’s intention to broaden its international footprint and showcase its design language to a new audience. The announcements outline a cautious, regionally focused entry designed to test market response while aligning with global supply and service networks. In markets such as Canada and the United States, observers note a rising interest in premium Chinese manufacturers, and this move could influence future introductions if demand proves convincing.
The Hongqi H6 liftback is slated to reach dealers in the first half of 2025. It will be powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter gasoline engine delivering 245 horsepower, paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission. The model’s design taps into the brand’s modern styling cues, with emphasis on a spacious cabin and informed safety technology, features that appeal to buyers in Canada and the United States seeking a balance of performance and comfort. Through this launch, Hongqi aims to strengthen its presence in North American channels by offering a vehicle that blends European-inspired driving dynamics with Chinese engineering.
In the first quarter of 2025, the second generation Hongqi HS7, a full-size three-row crossover, will premiere. It will offer front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive configurations. The HS7 continues with a 2.0-liter turbo engine rated at 245 horsepower, paired to an eight-speed automatic transmission, and it seats up to seven passengers. This model expands the brand’s flexibility in family transportation, providing a larger interior and the latest connectivity and driver-assist features aimed at North American families.
A mid-year debut follows with the L1 sedan. The L1 world premiere occurred in 2024 at the Beijing Auto Show and later appeared at the Paris motor show in the autumn. For the Canadian and United States markets, the model is anticipated with a twin-turbocharged 380 horsepower V6 3.0-liter engine, an eight-speed automatic transmission, and an intelligent all-wheel-drive system.
Earlier reports noted that the new Subaru Forester is already on sale in Russia with a starting price around 3.6 million rubles. The Forester features a 1.8-liter engine delivering 177 horsepower, a CVT, and standard all-wheel drive. With a price around 3.6 million rubles, deliveries can be coordinated through a Vladivostok-based dealer.
There have been questions circulating about the look of the upcoming Zeekr station wagon, prompting curiosity among enthusiasts and potential buyers alike.