Honghu Automotive Association Press Day 1 - Jinhe GC
To the sound of ZHU and Nero’s “Dreams”
Jinhe is proud to show off three revamped vehicles for the 2020 Geneva Auto Show. Redesigned this year, is the Jinhe GC, formerly named the Grand Chariot. This time around, the Guangzhou-based company decides to follow in the footsteps of its city’s rapidly-urbanizing economy, showing off the pinnacle of China’s forward-thinking technology.
Shown: Jinhe GC Pt
In the current year, technology has evolved at the blink of an eye, with advents in artificial intelligence, smartphone connectivity and various other innovations which place us in the high-tech lifestyle we have yearned for. With this in mind, Jinhe has incorporated the breadth of the technological revolution within its flagship cruiser.
Alongside existing Jinhe tech which allowed its models to cruise autonomously on highways, hit the brakes when it detects a rear-end collision, and navigate the user around via voice navigation, comes various other new innovations which make the GC the leader in technology.
Interior & Amenities
The interior now incorporates a massive curved touch screen which keeps both the driver and passenger in mind. In fact, nearly the entire interior is now one. big. touch screen. One, big, customizable touch screen. Weather and traffic updates, Baidu-assisted satellite maps (in Asian markets), vehicle status, and screen mirroring are all now at your fingertips. Widgets are customizable to the user’s preference, while new ones are downloadable, and to account for safety, voice prompts and state-of-the-art gesture controls are also standard to keep the user’s eyes on the road. Other amenities include the ability to lock, unluck, start, and adjust the temperature your car with a single smartphone via. Honghu connect. The rear fascia is also entirely an LED screen, making for very expensive repairs allowing the user to choose a taillight design of their liking, and project messages on the rear of the vehicle.
This is definitely not ripped straight off an Audi A8 .-.
Jinhe’s new Augmented-Reality HUD also makes a debut within the GC, which will actively guide the user towards their destination, find parking spots, keep the user in their respective lanes, but most importantly, detect potential collision threats.
Safety
In fact, safety has become top priority for Jinhe’s GC. We here at Jinhe are proud to announce that the GC is not only fully autonomous on highways, but can now detect collisions and fully AVOID them using A.I. technology.
Under a rear-end, cross-traffic, fender bender, and head-on scenario, the GC will actively predict the path of the incoming vehicle using various sensors and A.I. to steer the driver away or hit the brakes in order to avoid a collision entirely. The GC will also detect other vehicles veering into its lane and move aside if the situation may result in a collision. Jinhe’s A.I. assisted collision avoidance system will add ontop of its existing safety infrastructure, making it one of the most technologically-advanced safety systems to-date.
Performance
The Pt-line GCs are powered by a 3.7L V8 making 300 horsepower. Jinhe’s active suspension suite with Nimbus Ride Control is also offered. The GC clocks in around 32 mpg and does 0-60 in 7 seconds.
PtS and PtSR Trims
The performance market does not end up being neglected by Jinhe. Despite its focus on technology, the same innovations can be experienced with an extra punch of power.
Shown: Jinhe GC PtS
The PtS takes the 300-horsepower V8 from the more tame trims, and replaces it with a 560-horsepower twin-turbo V10, propelling the PtS forward to 100 km/h in 3.8 seconds. The PtS also manages a top speed of 334 km/h. Despite this, fuel economy still sits at a respectable 25 mpg. With its active suspension suite, the PtS shoots around corners at 1.16 g.
As well, the SR division takes it a step forward, upping the output to a ludicrous 690 horsepower while sending the luxury sedan to 100 in 3.3 seconds. The SR tops out at 346 km/h, yet still returns a livable 24 mpg. Cornering is not taken for granted either, with the SR able to stick through at 1.19 g.
Starting Prices:
Au: $72 000
Pt: $78 000
PtS: $102 000
PtSR: $120 000
More press on Jinhe coming soon™ 