Gallery: Hongqi H5 <\/h3>\n
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FAW \u2013 or First Auto Group \u2013 produced the Mazda 6 in China under the FAW-Mazda joint venture. This easily explains the fact that the new H5, launched originally last year, is actually based on the platform of the third-generation Mazda 6. The sedan is slightly shorter than the latest BMW 5 Series with a longer wheelbase than the 3 Series.<\/p>\n
The model is currently offered in China with either a 1.5-liter turbo engine with 166 horsepower or a more powerful 2.0-liter turbo four-pot with 221 hp. Depending on the motor, customers get either a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic for the smaller mill or an eight-speed torque converter automatic. The reviewer in the video says the powertrain doesn\u2019t feel especially impressive but is more than decent to propel the sedan from a standstill to 62 miles per hour in about 7.5 seconds.<\/p>\n
Alternatively, for those who want electrified power, there’s a 1.5-liter mild hybrid and a 1.5-liter full hybrid.<\/p>\n
How is the suspension? Probably not as sharp as the one in a 5 Series but surely stiffer than what you would\u2019ve expected from a Chinese sedan. The steering isn\u2019t exactly responsive but is sharp enough not to kill all the excitement behind the wheel. How is the interior? This and many more answers can be found in the video at the top of this page.<\/p>\n