Author: Dolly Jr.
In the past, whether within or outside the industry, there has been much controversy surrounding Hengchi Motors. Many netizens even jokingly stated that after Chairman Jia, China has produced another PPT carmaker. But is this really the case? Actually not at all…
At the Shanghai International Auto Show in April 2021, Hengchi Motors made a comprehensive debut alongside its subsidiary “9 Sons”, covering the entire series of models from cars, SUVs to MPVs, with Hengchi 1, Hengchi 2, Hengchi 3, Hengchi 4, Hengchi 5, Hengchi 6, Hengchi 7, Hengchi 8, and Hengchi 9. With meticulous product planning and strong R&D capabilities, they delivered a resounding punch to their doubters.
Cross-border car-making is no longer a remarkable thing nowadays, but the new force carmakers, such as Hengchi, who can withstand public opinion pressure, and hand over a complete series of product matrices, can be said to be rare. From this kind of courage, it is destined that Hengchi Motors is extraordinary. In my opinion, this is more like Hengchi sounding the charge towards new energy vehicles. This round of car production will inevitably lead to success and fame.
It is widely known that extreme environments are like hell for new energy vehicles. In June, Hengchi Motors opened summer tests for its five vehicles, Hengchi 1, Hengchi 3, Hengchi 5, Hengchi 6, and Hengchi 7, in Turpan, Xinjiang. It is worth noting that in the summer, the average temperature in Turpan can reach over 40°C, and the extreme surface temperature can reach up to 80°C. However, under such harsh conditions, the five Hengchi vehicle models still completed the test with excellent environmental adaptability.
In fact, as early as February 2021, Hengchi Motors conducted an extreme cold test in Yakeshi, Hulun Buir, Inner Mongolia. Even in the -35°C harsh environment, they still have the product strength, as good as traditional manufacturers and new forces of front-line vehicles. The vehicle’s performances and endurance are still impressive. Additionally, Hengchi also carried out many technical tests in many countries such as Germany, Sweden, and Austria. The results seem to be conveying a signal that Hengchi’s mass production is just around the corner.
On January 12, 2022, when the timeline came to the day, Hengchi Motors announced a heavyweight news that its Hengchi 5 model had been officially offline at the Tianjin factory, 12 days ahead of the original plan and on schedule. This is not only a major milestone in the development of Hengchi Motors, but also a booster for users who are eagerly waiting for Hengchi 5.
After all, promoting a model without launching it is just empty talk. Hengchi Motors knows this simple truth well. Recently, Doli learned that “Hengchi 5” has passed the one-month public notice period of the new car issued by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, which also means that “Hengchi 5” has met the conditions for launching and selling.
According to the official plan of Hengchi Motors, Hengchi 5 is expected to be officially launched in the second quarter of this year. At the same time, Doli also learned from related channels that Hengchi Motors has started recruiting high-paid sales consultants in 15 cities such as Guangzhou, Tianjin, Shenzhen, Zhengzhou, Hangzhou, Chengdu, Chongqing, Wuhan, Nanjing, Changsha, Xi’an, Hefei, and Haikou for car sales.
As a reference, Doli previously learned about the partial vehicle parameter configuration of Hengchi 5 through the Evergrande channel, and filled out a survey questionnaire on Hengchi 5’s price range, which are respectively 150,000-180,000 yuan, 180,000-210,000 yuan, and 210,000-240,000 yuan. Which price range do car enthusiasts think is more acceptable?
Doli’s words:As a new force in the car-making industry founded less than three years ago, Hengchi Automotive not only boasts a strong capital background but also shoulders heavier social pressure. Whether it is the debut of “9” at the Shanghai Auto Show or the end of the disclosure period for Hengchi 5, the potential and strength it has demonstrated are evident. Of course, Doolee believes that for a new car-making force like Hengchi Automotive, which has core technological prowess and fulfills its promises with every action, achieving great success in the competitive new energy field today is only a matter of time.
This article is a translation by ChatGPT of a Chinese report from 42HOW. If you have any questions about it, please email bd@42how.com.