Starting from the end of this year, Chery Automobile is about to usher in a full-scale outbreak of new energy, including Chery Fengyun, Chery ICAR, Xingtu brand, Jietu brand, and Kaiyi brand, as many as eight new models will be launched, fully covering multiple segments of sedans and SUVs.
Chery Fengyun A8
Compared with the models on sale, the biggest feature of this series is the use of the new Kunpeng super hybrid C-DM technology, and the new logo, and at the same time, the design level has also been changed compared with the corresponding fuel vehicles. At present, it has been confirmed that the first model of the series, Fengyun A8, will be officially launched on January 3, 2024, and the main competitors are Geely Galaxy L6, Wuling Starlight, Roewe D7, etc.
Fengyun A8 is based on Arrizo 8 to create an A-class plug-in hybrid car, in fact, the car has been unveiled at the Guangzhou Auto Show in November, the standard version basically continues the design language of fuel vehicles, and the Pro version adopts a more "inductive" borderless front face design, which is more youthful and fashionable. In terms of interior, the new car also adopts a continuous floating dual-screen central control layout, and has built-in wireless CarPlay and Huawei HiCar.
The focus is on the powertrain, and unlike the Kunpeng DHT series on sale, the Fengyun A8 will use Chery's newly developed Kunpeng super hybrid C-DM technology and be equipped with the fifth-generation Acteco 15TGDI high-efficiency hybrid special engine, equipped with DHT150 dual motor unit (single gear), the maximum power of the motor is 150kW, the maximum torque is 310Nm, and the lithium iron phosphate battery pack provided by BYD Fodi battery has a WLTC pure electric range of more than 100km and a fuel consumption of 42l/100km。
Chery Fengyun A9
In addition to Fengyun A8, Chery Automobile also launched the Fengyun A9 model at this year's Guangzhou Auto Show, the car also adopts the Kunpeng super hybrid C-DM solution, but the positioning has reached the C-level plug-in hybrid car level, and the quality experience and performance control level will also be fully upgraded, and the main competitors are BYD Han DM-i, VOYAH Chasing Light PHEV, Changan Qiyuan A07, etc.
At the design level, Fengyun A9 adopts a starlight borderless front face with more electrification characteristics, and a large number of LED light strip designs are used in the front and rear light clusters, with frameless doors, large-size close-width wheels, and rich chrome elements, which looks quite advanced. In terms of the cockpit, the new car also adopts the popular intelligent cockpit design, and has built-in zero-gravity seats, and also supports high-end driver assistance functions.
In terms of powertrain, the Fengyun A9 is also equipped with the fifth-generation Acteco 1 for hybridsThe 5TGDI engine supports advanced technologies such as Miller cycle, VGT turbo, 350Bar direct injection, and is equipped with DHT dual-motor unit that supports three physical gears, and also realizes hybrid four-wheel drive through an independent rear axle motor, and the official revealed that its 0-100km h acceleration time is at the 5S level, and the pure electric range reaches 200km. In addition, in the chassis part, the car is also integrated with the CDC adaptive electromagnetic shock absorption system on the basis of the double wishbone front overhang and the five-link rear overhang, which can be described as a full treatment.
Chery Fengyun T6
In August this year, Chery Automobile launched a new light off-road SUV - Explore 06, and at this year's Guangzhou Auto Show, its plug-in hybrid version of Fengyun T6 ushered in its debut, the car inherited the body and chassis of the fuel version, but was replaced with the Kunpeng super hybrid C-DM system, which was also included in the product line of the Fengyun series, referring to the same type of Haval Raptors, its guide price or 18-200,000 yuan.
Judging from the show car, Fengyun T6 continues the "square box" body shape of the exploration 06, but the front face adopts a closed design, and only the opening is designed in the lower envelope to provide air intake and heat dissipation to the engine. Other details, including a floating roof, split headlights, continuous taillights, concealed door handles, etc., are all design elements that young people will love.
According to the application information, the Fengyun T6 will use Chery Kunpeng super hybrid C-DM technology, including the hybrid 15TGDI engine, front axle dual motors, lithium iron phosphate battery pack, as a light off-road vehicle, the car is equipped with high configuration or hybrid four-wheel drive system, and it is likely not the Great Wall Hi4 front and rear dual-motor scheme, but similar to BYD DM-P three-motor hybrid four-wheel drive system.
Chery Fengyun T9
On the basis of the current Tiggo 9, Chery Fengyun series will also derive a new T9 model, the car has also been unveiled at the Guangzhou Auto Show, the first model will be off the assembly line on December 28, is expected to be officially sold before the Lunar New Year in 2023, referring to the peer competitors BYD Tang DM-i, Trumpchi ES9, etc., its price or 20-300,000 yuan.
Fengyun T9 continues the Tiggo 9's mid-size SUV positioning, its length, width and height are 4820 1930 1699mm, the wheelbase is 2820mm, and it will feature a 6 7-seat layout, similar to Mercedes-Benz's dual-screen intelligent cockpit looks quite heroic. However, in terms of exterior details, the new car adopts a closed front face design, with black roof, hidden door handles, continuous taillights and other trendy elements, which is more youthful and fashionable.
As a high-end plug-in hybrid SUV, the Fengyun T9 will adopt the "fully equipped" Chery Kunpeng super hybrid C-DM solution, including the 1The 5TGDI engine, front axle dual motors, rear axle motor, and lithium iron phosphate battery pack, with the blessing of the all-scene intelligent control four-wheel drive system, officially disclosed its 0-100km h acceleration time of 426s, pure electric range of 165km, loss of fuel consumption is also as low as 42L 100km, which is also an important confidence for the car in the face of BYD Tang DM-i P.
Chery New Energy iCar 03
On December 18, Chery New Energy's iCar series of new pure electric SUV - iCar 03 officially opened pre-sale, with six models to choose from and a pre-sale price of 1298-18.580,000 yuan. Compared with the BYD Yuan PLUS and GAC Aion AION V at the same price, the car not only has an all-aluminum body structure (torsional rigidity of 31812Nm °), an H-arm multi-link rear suspension with hydraulic bushings, but also provides single-motor rear-wheel drive and dual-motor four-wheel drive options, which is more willing to cost than competing products in the same level in terms of hardware.
From the design level, iCar 03 does not adopt the simple and rounded body shape that new energy vehicles are accustomed to, but is similar to the "square box" shape of off-road vehicles, with front and rear surrounds and front and rear wheel eyebrows prominent, and an external "school bag" at the tail, with two-tone body, hidden door handles, etc., which looks more novel and individual. In terms of size, the car is 4406 1910 1715mm, with a wheelbase of 2715mm, and even adds 19-inch wheels, a 12-speaker Yan Fei Lishi audio system, and a pure visual high-end driving assistance program.
In terms of the three-electric system, the low-profile rear-wheel drive version is driven by a permanent magnet synchronous motor on the rear axle with a maximum power of 125kw, and the four-wheel drive version adds an additional motor on the front axle on this basis, with a total power of 205kw, and after passing through the reducer, its wheel torque exceeds 4100Nm, and the vehicle is 65s "breaking hundred";In addition, according to the difference of the model, the car also provides lithium iron phosphate battery packs with different capacities, and the long-range version of the CLTC pure electric range is 501km.
Star Atlas Epoch es
At this year's Guangzhou Auto Show, Xingtu Automobile's first high-end pure electric car, the Star Era ES, officially opened pre-sale, with a pre-sale price of 24Starting from 80,000 yuan, and the latest official news shows that this C-class sports sedan from the 800V high-voltage electrical platform will be officially launched on December 20, and the main competitors are BYD Han EV, AVATR 12, Lantu Chasing Light, Zhijie S7, and the same upcoming Extreme Krypton 007, Galaxy E8, Xiaomi SU7, etc.
The Epoch ES adopts a very avant-garde "Wind Aesthetics" exterior design concept, including a closed front face, split headlights, hidden door handles, through-type taillights, frameless doors and other trendy elements, and the interior is also based on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 chip to build an intelligent cockpit design, as well as a 23-speaker Lion Melody audio system. In terms of size, the length, width and height are 4945 1978 1467mm, and the wheelbase is 3000mm.
In the three-electric system, the Star Era ES will provide two specifications of rear-wheel drive, as well as a four-wheel drive performance version to choose from, with a maximum power of 185kW, 230kW, 123kW + 230kW, of which the four-wheel drive performance version has a 0-100km h acceleration time at the 3S level, while the capacity is 97The ultra-long range version of the 7kWh lithium battery pack will have a CLTC pure electric range of 905km. In addition, thanks to the application of the 800V voltage platform, the car also supports ultra-fast charging of more than 250kW, which can charge from 30% to 80% in 15 minutes.
As for the chassis architecture part, the double wishbone front overhang + five-link rear overhang is already a basic operation for this car, the connecting rod, swing arm, horns, etc. are made of lightweight aluminum alloy, and the standard CDC adaptive electromagnetic shock absorption and active air suspension system are also used, and the high configuration also uses 20-inch sports wheels and six-piston calipers on the front wheel, which is very worth looking forward to at the power control level.
Jie Tu Shanhai T-L
With its outstanding tough body design, the Jietu Traveler launched in September this year can be said to be a dark horse in the light off-road market, and then, the Jietu brand once again released a Shanhai T-L model, which is equipped with Chery's Kunpeng super hybrid C-DM system on the basis of the Traveler, and at the same time, the design also shows a more obvious electrification tendency.
Shanhai T-L basically inherits the body chassis of the Jet Traveler, the whole vehicle presents a box shape, the front and rear surrounds and the left and right wheel eyebrows are obviously prominent, it looks very wild, but as a new energy vehicle, the car has canceled the external spare tire, and the front face of the grille and the headlights on both sides have also been redesigned, which is more youthful.
In terms of power architecture, the car will adopt the Kunpeng super hybrid C-DM system, including 1The 5T engine, front-axle dual motors, and lithium battery pack refer to the previous Shanhai L9 (mid-size plug-in hybrid SUV), and its comprehensive power may reach 314kW. Of course, as a light off-road SUV, the car is equipped with a high level of equipment that may be integrated into an electric all-wheel drive system, which will further enhance the ability to travel on unpaved roads.
Kaiyi Kunlun I HD
Kaiyi Automobile launched a medium-sized SUV from the i-FA platform in March this year - Kunlun, the car is basically the Tiggo 8 of the Kaiyi brand, and on the basis of this car, the brand also plans to launch a new Kunlun i HD model in February 2024, the car will use Chery's homologous plug-in hybrid scheme, and the official pre-sale price was 1599-23.990,000 yuan.
From the design point of view, this plug-in hybrid version basically continues the appearance design of the previous fuel car, the front face is an open design, the double waist line design can better reflect the sense of power, the lower surround also adds orange trim, and the tail has a bilateral quad exhaust (decoration), which looks very sporty. In terms of size, the length, width and height of the new car are 4738 1968 1708mm, and the wheelbase is 2820mm, which is a medium-sized SUV with a large five-seat layout.
The focus is on the power architecture, and this Kunlun i HD does not use Chery's Kunpeng super hybrid C-DM solution, but is equipped with the Xiaoyun 1 provided by BYDThe 5T hybrid special engine and the three-electric system are also jointly developed by the brand and BYD Fodi Power, which has a bit of BYD DM-i flavor. According to the official data, the car will provide 110km, 180km, 260km three pure electric range versions, the vehicle loss of fuel consumption 54L 100km, 0-100km h acceleration time 79s。