The 2023 Shanghai International Auto Show will officially open on April 18. At this auto show, Chery Xingtu’s first Yaoguang C-DM equipped with the new third-generation hybrid technology, the first extended-range hybrid SUV Lanyue REEV and The mid-to-large pure electric sedan STERRA ES will make its official debut.
Yaoguang C-DM
Previously, the Xingtu Yaoguang fuel version model was already on the market, priced at 152,800 to 202,800 yuan, and the Yaoguang C-DM is its plug-in hybrid version. The new car will be officially unveiled at the Shanghai Auto Show and will be officially launched in the second half of this year.
In terms of appearance, there is no obvious change from the fuel version. The front face adopts a borderless grille, and the internal dot matrix diamond grille can create a young and fashionable atmosphere, and also has a certain sense of technology.
The side and tail shapes continue the dynamic slip-back design of the fuel version. It is worth mentioning that, as a plug-in hybrid model, Yaoguang C-DM is also equipped with bilateral 4-outlet exhaust, which can further strengthen the The sporty atmosphere of the vehicle.
Xingtu Yaoguang will be equipped with Chery New Energy’s new third-generation hybrid technology for the first time. In terms of power, it will adopt a plug-in hybrid system consisting of a 1.5T engine + electric motor. The engine power can reach 115kW and the maximum torque is 220N·m. At the same time, this engine is also equipped with the fourth-generation i-HEC intelligent combustion system, HTC high-efficiency supercharging system, i-LS intelligent lubrication system, i-HTM intelligent thermal management system, HiDS high dilution system, with a maximum thermal efficiency of 44.5%.
In addition, the dual-motor model will be equipped with a 3-speed DHT gearbox. According to related news, the four-wheel drive model accelerates from 0-100km/h in only 4.26 seconds, has a pure electric range of 165km, feeds fuel consumption of 4.2L/100km, and a comprehensive cruising range of more than 1300km.
Lanyue REEV
Xingtu Lanyue REEV is positioned as a medium-to-large hybrid SUV. Its appearance is basically the same as that of the fuel version. The sense of volume that a large SUV should have. The chrome-plated window frame on the side of the body, combined with the straight roof line, and the waistline design running through the body make the new car look thicker.
In terms of power, the new car will be equipped with extended-range hybrid technology, which is expected to be of the same origin as the C-DM hybrid technology, but the DHT structure is simplified. Among them, the 1.5T engine has a maximum power of 115kW and a maximum torque of 220N m, and the combined maximum power of the front and rear dual motors is 330kW and a maximum torque of 660N m. In addition, the battery capacity of the new car is 35.43kWh, the pure electric cruising range can reach 150km, and the comprehensive cruising range exceeds 1200km. In terms of configuration, the new Lanyue REEV will also have functions such as fast and slow charging, reverse discharging, CDC suspension, and NFC keys.
Star Era STERRA ES
STERRA ES is built on the basis of Chery Group’s high-end electric platform EOX. It is positioned as a pure electric mid-to-large sedan. It adopts a slip-back shape and frameless doors. It will also be equipped with technological configurations such as laser radar. The cruising range is expected to reach 700km .
In terms of appearance, the new car adopts a brand-new design language, and the overall shape is very low. Its design inspiration comes from butterflies. The horizontal penetrating headlights at the front of the car combine with ISD intelligent lighting to form a butterfly-themed concept, which is full of sense of technology. In addition, the lidar above the roof also indicates that the new car may support high-level driver assistance functions.
The length of the new car is about 4.95 meters, the wheelbase is about 2.9 meters, and the width is about 1.96 meters. Thanks to the wider body and many light and smooth lines on the body, the Star Era STERRA ES not only has strong elegance and vitality, but also super The low body creates an extremely dynamic slip-back shape, and the streamlined waistline design can also bring a simple yet sporty charm.
The tail is equipped with a through-type taillight group, and the rear enclosure also shows a strong sense of movement, but it is a bit regrettable that the hatchback tailgate is not used. In terms of power, the new car is expected to provide two power systems of single-motor rear drive and dual-motor four-wheel drive. In the future, it may be equipped with rear-wheel steering and air suspension configurations. At present, according to the official statement, the zero-to-100 acceleration of the new car can reach 3 seconds, and the cruising range is 700+ kilometers. The fast charging function can realize the cruising range of 150km in 5 minutes. For more information about the new car, please look forward to more follow-up reports from First Electric at the auto show.
