Hongqi Tian Gong: Flight concept that redefines urban mobility

Discover the futuristic eVTOL concept Hongqi Tian Gong presented in Beijing. An autonomous vehicle with vertical take-off, demonstrating the brand’s new direction towards urban air mobility.
At the Beijing Auto Show, Hongqi surprised with the Tian Gong concept, a futuristic vehicle capable of vertical takeoff and landing. It’s not just a car anymore: the brand aims to enter the urban air mobility segment. The concept is a compact capsule with a smooth and shiny body with four rotors at the corners. Its design is quite minimalist and focuses on aerodynamics and advanced technology.
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Tarantas.News journalists point out that Hongqi marks a strategic turning point: the company is no longer limited to traditional automobiles and is exploring new directions. This move makes sense considering the decline in sales. After demand declines in 2026, the brand is actively experimenting with formats and technologies to enter new segments. The key to the Tian Gong is its vertical takeoff and landing capability, which brings it close to modern eVTOL concepts. The cabin is fully enclosed and equipped with panoramic glass, with a clear focus on autonomous driving. Visually, it looks like a hybrid of a drone and a premium transport capsule. The front follows Hongqi’s signature design, with a distinctive light line running the length of the body.
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Journalists emphasize that the project clearly aims at autonomous transportation and integration into future urban ecosystems. Although a concept, Tian Gong shows how far Hongqi is willing to go in his search for new niches. The brand, which has a history as a car manufacturer for party elites since 1958, now aims to become a technology company.

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