Fake Chinese Rolls-Royce went up against the real thing in a suspension test with shocking results
- Rolls-Royce faces its ‘fake’ Chinese homage
- The Hongqi borrows design elements from several luxury brands
- Bentley also weighs in
Published on Dec 12, 2024 at 2:53 PM (UTC+4)
by Amelia Jean Hershman-Jones
Last updated on Dec 16, 2024 at 8:32 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Alessandro Renesis
While you might think Rolls-Royce is the last word in passenger comfort – this test against a ‘fake’ Chinese version might surprise you.
The homage to the classic British car is a Hongqi – a brand that borrows design elements from Bentley, Cadillac, and Rolls-Royce
It’s said to be significantly more affordable than its luxury counterpart.
However, it’s also said to be on par performance-wise – let’s see.
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Fake Chinese Rolls-Royce vs the real deal
You might be holding your breath and anticipating a huge cleanup as the Rolls-Royce tribute, the Hongqi, tackles the bumpy suspension test.
However, per the FAST YouTube channel, despite driving at 40km/h (25mph) it breezes through the challenge without spilling a drop.
The stability and comfort demonstrated showed that it ‘can serve as a restaurant on wheels.
The Rolls-Royce mirrors the impeccable performance – but is up to eight times more expensive than the luxury EV.
The Bentley test
Next, the ultra-luxurious Bentley drove over the line of speed bumps: chaos ensues.
The Hongqi ‘clearly beats the several times more expensive Bentley’.
Proof, if it were needed, that ‘the progress of Chinese car manufacturing is phenomenal’.
The all-electric Hongqi is equipped with multi-link suspension.
It comes with hydro bushings and air springs by Vicoustic that also adjust the height of the vehicle dynamically for the best charging alignment.
This groundbreaking innovation can also be seen in Chinese BYD’s revolutionary technology via its body-control system.
It provides enough stability to allow the EV to travel on three wheels.
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Huawei’s new MAEXTRO S800 is also set to rival Rolls-Royce and received 2,000 pre-orders in two days after its launch.
Time for global competitors to up their game.
London-based Amelia cut her journalistic teeth covering all things lifestyle, wellness and luxury in the UK capital. Fast-forward a decade and the experienced content creator and editor has put pen to paper for glossy magazines, busy newsrooms and coveted brands. When her OOO is on you can find her spending quality time with her young family, in the gym or exploring the city she loves.
