ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, December 1, 2025 (EZ Newswire) -- When a land-borne flagship crafted for ultimate excellence meets the ocean’s most prestigious sailing championship, what extraordinary spark is ignited? On November 30, Hongqi Golden Sunflower made its debut as the official exclusive luxury car partner of the SailGP International Sailing Grand Prix Abu Dhabi Final — often dubbed the “Formula 1 of the Sea.” The ultra-luxury executive sedan, Guoya, made its debut as the exclusive championship trophy car, marking the start of its pre-sale in the Middle East.
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Since the debut of the first Hongqi sedan in 1958, it has always been a highly esteemed vehicle in China. The ultra-luxury sub-brand, Hongqi Golden Sunflower, has witnessed countless historic highlights, embodying the glory bestowed by history.
During the SailGP Abu Dhabi Final, Hongqi Golden Sunflower once again created a highlight moment: the ultra-luxury executive sedan Guoya was honoured as the official championship trophy car. At the pinnacle of the finals, alongside the emergence of a new maritime champion, the Guoya, with its Eastern aesthetic and ultra-luxurious presence, shared the stage with the winner, declaring to the world that the pinnacle of Eastern ultra-luxury is ready to create legends alongside the global elites.
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“As part of Hongqi’s global design team, my mission has always been to fuse Eastern elegance with an international luxury ethos,” said Giles Taylor, vice president of global design and chief creative officer of FAW Group, during the media event, offering an in-depth explanation of Guoya’s design philosophy.
Guoya interprets the Eastern pursuit of balance through design. Its front fascia draws on the proportions of the Gate of Supreme Harmony in China’s Forbidden City, inheriting 600 years of solemn harmony between “round heaven and square earth.” The 23.5-degree tilted emblem is designed as a tribute to Polaris.
Continuing Hongqi’s tradition of excellence, this ultra-luxury executive sedan is powered by a self-developed V8 engine delivering 430 kW (kilowatts) of combined output and 800 N·m (newton-meters) of torque, setting a new benchmark in performance while accelerating from 0–100 km/h in just 4.3 seconds. Its 18-degree rear-wheel steering system ensures effortless agility in urban traffic, allowing the vehicle to navigate with composure and precision. The rear seats, featuring 22-way ultra-luxury electric adjustment, provide meticulous, personalized support, transforming every journey into a first-class experience where comfort, elegance, and refinement converge.