World's first overseas owner of China's most expensive car, the Hongqi L5, is our very own Agong

Duli Yang Maha Mulia Seri Paduka Baginda Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Sultan Ibrahim has made history by being the first overseas individual worldwide to own a Hongqi H5.

His Majesty received the luxury Chinese sedan after a meeting with China's ambassador to Malaysia, Ouyang Yujing, focusing on bilateral relations and current affairs between these two countries.

Adding to the royalty's diverse car collection, the Hongqi L5 is the current flagship vehicle of the brand, and continues the trend of being the country's official state vehicle – the first-generation model had President Xi Jinping among its notable owners. The example seen here is the second-generation model that was revealed late last year.

The retro-styled luxury limousine measures 5,980 mm long, 2,090 mm wide, and 1,710 mm tall - all sitting on a 3,730 mm wheelbase; roughly 400 mm longer than what the Mercedes-Benz S-Class offers.

Under the hood is a 4.0-litre turbocharged V8 petrol engine that makes 387 PS. The L5 also holds the title as being China's most expensive domestically-produced car, with prices starting from CNY 5 million (~RM 3.3 million).

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