Who are FAW?
FAW, short for First Automobile Works, is a Chinese automotive group based in Changchun. Its first factory began construction in 1953. The group started with commercial vehicles and later built passenger cars, including models under the Hongqi name. Hongqi means “Red Flag” and is FAW’s premium brand, with a history of providing cars for major state occasions.
FAW’s brands include Hongqi, Bestune and Jiefang. Bestune makes passenger cars and SUVs, while Jiefang focuses on commercial vehicles. That gives the group a broad portfolio, from cars such as the Bestune T77 to Hongqi’s electric models.
Which FAW models appear in Europe?
In official EU registration figures, the Hongqi E-HS9 appears from 2021 through 2025. It leads the models listed here, with 3,328 registrations across those years.
The Bestune T77 appears in 2021 and 2022, with 79 EU registrations. The Hongqi E-HS7 and EH7 both appear in 2025: the E-HS7 recorded 585 registrations and the EH7 recorded 98.
How has the range developed?
The models in EU registration figures begin with the Bestune T77 and Hongqi E-HS9, followed by the E-HS7 and EH7 in 2025. The T77 is a crossover, while the Hongqi models show the group’s electric-car offering in SUV and saloon forms.
The E-HS9 appears in every year from 2021 through 2025, giving it the longest run among these models. The T77 appears in 2021 and 2022; the E-HS7 and EH7 are listed for 2025.
Where can you find FAW cars?
FAW is a much larger group with several brands, including Hongqi, Bestune and Jiefang, and a wide range of vehicles beyond the models listed here.
Questions and answers
What is FAW known for?
FAW is a Chinese automotive group whose brands include Hongqi, Bestune and Jiefang. Hongqi is its premium passenger-car brand, Bestune makes passenger cars and SUVs, and Jiefang focuses on commercial vehicles.
Which FAW model has the most EU registrations here?
The Hongqi E-HS9, with 3,328 EU registrations from 2021 through 2025.
Are all the FAW models listed electric?
No. The Hongqi E-HS9 and E-HS7 are electric SUVs, and the EH7 is an electric saloon. The Bestune T77 is a crossover.
When did the E-HS7 and EH7 appear in EU registration figures?
Both appear in 2025. The E-HS7 recorded 585 registrations and the EH7 recorded 98.