First Automobile Works (FAW) has unveiled their new Hongqi Benteng at the Hangzhou Motor Show near Shanghai, China. The Benteng is first of a new generation of Hongqi models, and is based on the Mazda 6, as a result of their partnership with the Japanese brand.

Like the 6, the Benteng is a four-door sedan, masculine styling eschewing the more fluid look of the Mazda, while a large grille and sheer surfaces emphasises its solidity. Inside, the IP is also more conservative in using beige upholstery cropped with black, offset by a wood trim. The Benteng is powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, producing 163PS, and will be priced from US $25,000 when it goes on sale in August.