10 Chinese Cars That Top the Price List

In China, the Hongqi L5 stands out as a top-tier limousine, commanding a level of prestige that surpasses even Bentley and Rolls-Royce.

When considering vehicles produced solely in China, many people still think of them as inexpensive, low-quality, and lacking in innovative design. Indeed, compared to automotive giants like Germany, Japan, and the United States, China’s car industry is relatively young and still developing its technology.

Historically, Chinese-made vehicles have primarily been budget-friendly economy cars, with only a handful making their mark in the luxury segment. However, recent years have seen a significant boost in the brand strength of many domestic Chinese car manufacturers, thanks to the rapid growth of the country’s automotive sector. As a result, several high-performance and high-cost models have emerged, including the Hongqi L5, Hongqi L90, and NIO EP9, each priced at a minimum of 5 million RMB (approximately $760,000).

Among these, the Hongqi L5 is particularly notable in China, where it is regarded as a limousine of unparalleled luxury and social standing. Ownership of a Hongqi L5 represents more than just affluence—it signifies an elevated social status. While owning a Rolls-Royce merely indicates wealth, acquiring a Hongqi L5 suggests not only financial success but also a high level of societal esteem.

Are you in search of the priciest cars in China? Check out the ones listed below!

Karlmann King (~$2 Million-$3.8 Million)
Hongqi L90 (~$1.5 Million)
Hongqi S9 (~$1.49 Million)
Nio EP9 (~$1.48 Million)
Arcfox GT (~$1 million+)
Hongqi L5 (~$760,000)
ArcFox-7 (~$600,000+)
BYD K9 ($395,000–$592,600)
Qiantu K50 (~$125,000)
Dongfeng Warrior M50 (~$103,300+)

10 Dongfeng Warrior M50

~$103,300+

The Dongfeng Warrior M50 is the first Chinese special military utility vehicle to be converted from military to civilian use. The Warrior M50 is available in either bare-chassis or pickup variants but we wouldn’t be surprised if a roomier wagon body style would follow. It is a very basic body-on-frame setup, and customers can go for either a bare frame or a pickup truck bed.

Right now only the two-door version is available, but rumor has it a four-door model will join the lineup soon. The Dongfeng Warrior M50 is certainly ain’t cheap as it starts at 668,800 yuan, which is about $103,386.

9 Qiantu K50

~$125,000

The Qiantu K50 Roadster debuted at the 2016 Beijing Auto Show as a concept with a similar performance as the coupe.

The K50 will serve as the flagship of the Qiantu brand, the name meaning “future” in Chinese, and is expected to start at just over $100,000.

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8 BYD K9

$395,000–$592,600

The BYD K9 (alternatively, the BYD electric bus or BYD ebus) is a fully electric, low-floor single-deck city bus manufactured by BYD in China.

K9 has a 12-meter body length and 18-ton weight with a one-step low-floor interior. It is reportedly priced at 2–3 million yuan (S$395,000 – S$592,600).

7 ArcFox-7

~$600,000+

The Arcfox-7 is powered by a 6.6kWh battery pack connected to a 603HP electric motor. With a hefty weight of 1755kg (3,869 lbs), it can reportedly do 0 to 100 Km/h (62 mph) in less than 3 seconds and achieve a maximum top speed of 260 Km/h (162 mph). All of this is wrapped up in one of the most interesting-looking designs to ever conquer the track (and our imagination’s imagination).

The Arcfox 7 was unveiled at the 2016 Beijing Auto Show with a price tag of $600,000.

6 Hongqi L5

~$760,000

The Hongqi L5 is a large retro-styled luxury car produced by Hongqi whose design was inspired by the discontinued Hongqi CA770, serving as Hongqi’s flagship vehicle for the Chinese automotive market. It has a length of 5.555m, five being a lucky number in Chinese culture.

The 760,000-dollar (five million yuan) ultra-luxury Chinese car would give the Rolls-Royce Phantom a good fight anywhere, any day, in terms of luxury, performance, safety and even prestige.

5 Arcfox GT

~$1 million+

As a flagship vehicle, the Arcfox GT reflects the extreme pursuit of speed, technology and design. With four electric motors generating 1,020 hp, the supercar designed with an integrated carbon monocoque does 0-100 km/h in 2.59 s. Arcfox is a sub-brand of China’s BAIC.

You can expect the Arcfox-GT to be introduced with an MSRP that will easily surpass $1 million.

4 Nio EP9

~$1.48 Million

The NIO EP9 is a Chinese electric-powered, two-seat sports car manufactured by NIO, assisted by their Formula E racing division. The name EP9 stands for Electric Performance 9. Pricing for the Nio EP9 is set at a hefty $1.48 million, with production limited to 6 units total.

The car can achieve a top speed of 313 km/h (194 mph). The EP9 is somewhat capable of autonomous driving, which it did when the car set a record for fastest autonomous driving at the Circuit of the Americas. However, this was only possible because it was configured to drive autonomously.

3 Hongqi S9

~$1.49 Million

The Hongqi S9 concept was presented on 13 September 2019 at the Frankfurt Motor Show and celebrates 70 years of the People’s Republic of China. It foreshadows the plan to launch a hybrid supercar from the Chinese manufacturer limited to 70 copies.

The $1.49 million Chinese-made Hongqi S9 coupe is the latest to join the ever-growing crop of extreme-performance, extreme-price sports cars.

2 Hongqi L90

~$1.5 Million

As a ultra-luxury Chinese domestic car brand, Hongqi has a very high status in the hearts of the Chinese people. When people felt that Hongqi cars would increase their efforts to enter the civilian market, Hongqi made a very bold decision, that is, once again. Launched an impact on the high-end luxury car market and launched an upgraded version of the Hongqi L5, the Hongqi L90.

Hongqi will launch a new model L90 with an estimated price of ten million yuan L90. From the appearance pictures exposed on the network, The red flag L90 The design style is obviously different from the previous models of the red flag.

1 Karlmann King

~$2 Million-$3.8 Million

This comes fitted with a 6.8L V10 engine that can produce 398 horsepower. It is not only beautiful from the outside, but it also has a very luxurious and beautiful-looking interior as well.

Designed by Chinese company IAT, the King is meant to offer you an exclusive experience unlike any other, which is why it would cost you $2 million to buy one in base form, or some $3.8 million if you go nuts with the customization options, which include armored bodywork.

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