On January 29, the C-DM was officially launched, with a total of 3 models and a price range of 1298-14.980,000 yuan, which is 2% lower than the starting price of the current Chasing Wind PHEV30,000 yuan, which means that Xingtu also has to open a "volume". As a facelifted model, the biggest change of the new car is the new 1The 5T C-DM plug-in hybrid system has a combined power of 326 horsepower, a pure electric range of 80km, and a fuel consumption of only 4The 8L has a range of 100 km and a combined range of 1,000 km. 
At the same time as the launch of the new car, it also launched four major car purchase rights, including:
1.Warranty gift: lifetime warranty for the whole vehicle;
2.Rescue Gift: Roadside assistance is free for life;
3.Traffic gift: basic traffic is free for life;
4.Charging gift: The transaction will give the charging pile (including installation).
The exterior design of the current model has been adjusted for details
In terms of appearance, the C-DM continues the styling design of the Xingtu Chasing Wind PHEV as a whole, and special treatment has been carried out in the details, among which the front face adopts a new style, equipped with a borderless grille, and the interior is a diamond-shaped style, which shows a more refined sense of freshness and enhances the recognition of the new car. The shape of the upper headlight cluster remains unchanged, with four LED light sources distributed side by side, which are integrated with the continuous black trim strip to widen the visual width of the front face.
On the side of the body, the C-DM is the same as the current Chasing Wind PHEV, with a full and rounded shape and 18-inch two-tone wheels to enhance the sporty look. At the rear, the body adopts the popular through-type taillights and adopts square double exhaust pipes, but it is only for a decorative role, with the deflector decoration on both sides of the rear and the roof spoiler design, which further reflects the sporty feeling.
In terms of body size, the length, width and height of the Xingtu C-DM are 4538 1848 1699mm, and the wheelbase is 2670mm, which is consistent with the current Chasing Wind PHEV. The interior is equipped with 24The 6-inch dual-screen is equipped with Lion50 Lion system + 8155 chip
In terms of interior, the C-DM continues the design of the current Chasing Wind PHEV model, equipped with 24The 6-inch dual-screen screen, flat-bottomed multi-function steering wheel, through-type air conditioning vents and exquisite electronic shift mechanism present a good technological atmosphere. At the same time, the new car is very sophisticated in materials, in addition to the use of double color design, the interior of the car is decorated with chrome decorative panels, piano paint fabrics, and the center console area is decorated with imitation carbon fiber materials and green trim strips to create a sense of luxury. 
In terms of intelligence, the C-DM is equipped with Lion50 Lion system, built-in Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 chip, support 4G network, wake-free voice system, continuous voice recognition, visible and speakable, and mobile phone APP remote control and other functions.
In terms of configuration, the C-DM is equipped with 6 airbags, L2 level assisted driving system, 540-degree panoramic image, electric induction trunk, fixed foot pedal, matrix LED headlights, 50W wireless mobile phone fast charging, openable panoramic sunroof, front multi-layer soundproof glass, sports style seats, 8-speaker Sony audio, multi-color ambient lights and rear air conditioning vents. Dress up brand new 15T C-DM plug-in hybrid system feed fuel consumption 48L 100km combined range of 1000km
In terms of power, the C-DM is equipped with a C-DM plug-in hybrid system, which consists of 1The 5T engine is composed of an electric motor, of which the engine has a maximum power of 156 horsepower and a peak torque of 230 Nm, a motor with a maximum power of 170 horsepower and a peak torque of 315 Nm, and a system with a comprehensive maximum power of 326 horsepower and a comprehensive torque of 545 Nm. In terms of drivetrain, the new car is mated to a 3-speed DHT gearbox, with an official acceleration time of 7 seconds per 100 km/h, a top speed of 180km/h, and a fuel consumption of 48/100km。
In terms of battery life, the C-DM has a capacity of 19The 27 kWh ternary lithium battery has a pure electric range of 80 km under WLTC working conditions, and a comprehensive range of more than 1,000 km when fully fueled and fully charged. At the same time, the new car supports DC fast charging with a maximum power of 29 kilowatts, which can be charged from 30% to 80% in 25 minutes. In addition, 33 kilowatt external discharge function to meet the needs of outdoor camping.
Analysis of the market environment.
Judging from the current market situation, the Xingtu C-DM will compete with models such as BYD Song Pro DM-i, Deep Blue S7, Galaxy L7 and Leap C11 after its launch. These models have their own merits, some have advantages in brand reputation and market share, and some have outstanding performance in configuration and performance, while C-DM is more prominent in design, intelligence, performance and brand, and has good market competitiveness. It is worth mentioning that the market segment in which Xingtu C-DM is located is also the most competitive, but at the same time, the market share of this segment is also the largest, with a huge consumer group, which is easy to produce explosive models, and C-DM already has such potential.
In addition, the C-DM is not limited to the domestic market, but also exported to 20 countries around the world, and has established a good reputation and perfect sales channels on the international stage. In 2023, Chery Group's cumulative sales of vehicles reached 1,881,316 units, breaking through a record high and increasing by 52% year-on-year6%, of which the Group exported 937,148 vehicles, up 101. year-on-year1%, accounting for nearly half of the total sales, ranking first in the export of Chinese brand passenger cars for 21 consecutive years.
Among them, the annual sales of the Xingtu brand were 125,521 units, a year-on-year increase of 1349%, the four major passenger car brands of Chery Group have the largest growth, which also shows that the competitiveness of the Xingtu brand in the high-end market is constantly improving, and has been recognized by more and more consumers, and the future potential is unlimited.
With the launch of the Xingtu C-DM, it further enriches the model matrix of the Xingtu brand, fills the gap in the market of 150,000-level plug-in hybrid SUVs, and also provides consumers with more choices to meet the needs of different consumers. (Text: Wu Qixing, Pacific Motors).