Hongqi Golden Sunflower Guoya Receives Recognition from Gulf Business

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- On November 30, 2025, Hongqi Golden Sunflower’s Guoya made its overseas debut at the SailGP Abu Dhabi Grand Final as the ceremonial vehicle for the championship trophy. The simultaneous Middle East Pre-Sales Launch marked the brand’s official entry into this strategic market and a key step in its global expansion.

With its exceptional expression of Eastern aesthetics and masterful craftsmanship, the Hongqi Golden Sunflower Guoya was honored with the “Best Ultra Luxury Car of the Festive Season” Quarterly Award, presented by Gulf Business.

Gulf Business is a leading Middle Eastern business and finance publication, read by high-net-worth entrepreneurs, senior multinational executives, sovereign fund managers, and royal family members. In its coverage, the publication praised Guoya for its strong appeal to the Middle Eastern market, noting that regional attention favors models combining craftsmanship, sensory experience, and a distinct design identity. Guoya’s design language, contrasting with established European luxury conventions, enhanced its visibility during the festive period.

As a leading and influential business media authority, Gulf Business coverage resonated strongly across the Middle East’s professional media landscape, prompting in-depth analysis and discussion.

The authoritative automotive publication GEARS Middle East notes: “Hongqi’s global rise is deliberate, driven by a clear brand identity. With the GUOYA, Hongqi positions itself not merely as a luxury competitor, but as the pioneer of a new movement—Oriental Ultra Luxury.”

The professional automotive media outlet Drive Arabia praised Guoya as a flagship sedan offering a distinct alternative in the ultra-luxury segment, noting that rather than focusing solely on performance or technology, it uniquely combines cultural symbolism, craftsmanship, and engineering depth.

The leading automotive consumer platform, YallaMotor observed that, driven by new wealth demographics and a desire for personal expression, buyers are embracing Oriental ultra-luxury. The Hongqi Golden Sunflower GUOYA exemplifies this shift, where luxury is defined by cultural storytelling, engineering depth, and a new vision of exclusivity.

The Hongqi Golden Sunflower Guoya combines advanced technology with Eastern aesthetics to define a confident, globally recognized ultra-luxury brand. With leader-level safety, refined craftsmanship, and uncompromising quality, it delivers a secure and effortless driving experience. Inspired by China’s cultural heritage, Guoya reinterprets traditional craftsmanship through modern design. Following its Middle East pre-sales launch, Guoya received Gulf Business’s “Best Ultra-Luxury Car of the Festive Season” Quarterly Award, marking an important milestone in its global recognition.

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