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Xi Jinping's Car Arrives in Delhi Under Black Covers. What We Know About the 'Secret' Hongqi N701

Images of the wrapped limousine spread online as officials kept its armor and transport details largely undisclosed.

  • Chinese President Jinping's Hongqi N701 arrived in Delhi under heavy black covers ahead of his BRICS Summit visit, drawing public attention as images of the secretive convoy spread on social media.
  • Heavy-Duty covers protect the bespoke limousine from environmental damage during transport while limiting photography and public scrutiny before the vehicle is officially deployed.
  • The N701 is about 5.5 metres, or roughly 18 feet, long and features a 6.0-litre V12 engine producing around 408 horsepower, though official specifications remain undisclosed.
  • Russian President Vladimir Putin also brought The Aurus Senat for the BRICS Summit, a bespoke state limousine similarly designed to provide extensive protection to its occupants.
  • The N701 has previously accompanied Jinping on foreign visits to Russia, Hong Kong, and Egypt, as secretive transport is common practice for state vehicles during overseas trips.
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namasthe telangana broke the news on Friday, September 11, 2026.
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