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Another plug-in hybrid SUV focusing on the family is coming, today, the official picture of Dongfeng Yipai eπ008 was released, and it is expected to make its debut during the Beijing Auto Show this month.
Similar to the Yipai eπ007 that has been listed, the new car also adopts a new family design language, but it has been improved for the positioning of the model, which adopts the current popular through-type light group, and is different from the common star ring style on the market, and the interior is composed of a dot matrix light source, highlighting the recognition.
The car is positioned as a medium and large SUV, its length, width and height are 5002/1972/1732mm, the wheelbase is 3025mm, the side design is very unique, the overall shape is a bit MPV, so the advantage is to ensure the interior space, especially the third row.
The tail of the new car and the front face form a front and rear echo, and the through-type taillight group also adopts a dot matrix light source layout, which has a strong sense of futurism and technology, and at the same time, the tail has a clear sense of hierarchy to strengthen the visual richness.
As for the interior of the car, it was not officially announced this time, but referring to the spy photos, its overall shape and Yipai eπ007 are in the same vein, and the overall design style adopts a minimalist design style, with a double-spoke multi-function steering wheel, a suspended instrument panel and a central control screen, and there are almost no physical buttons in sight.
The plug-in hybrid version will be equipped with a 1.5-liter engine and electric motor, with the engine having a maximum power of 108 kW and a pure electric range of 154 km, and the electric version having a maximum power of 200 kW and a range of 636 km.
According to the official release of Foday, on the 3rd of this month, the mass production launching ceremony of the PA75 powertrain battery project of FAW Foday New Energy Technology Co., Ltd. was successfully held.
Tu Weiming, CEO of FAW Powertrain Product Line, said that the PA75 project battery is the first rechargeable, replaceable and upgradable battery of Hongqi's HME battery platform, and the mass production of the PA75 project is also a milestone for FAW Hongqi.
According to previous news, in 2024, FAW Hongqi will launch about 16 new cars, including 4 pure electric models and 12 fuel and hybrid models, covering light buses, SUVs, sedans and MPVs.
According to the data, the power battery company "FAW Fodi" was established as a joint venture by FAW and BYD, with a total investment of 13.5 billion yuan, covering an area of 800,000 square meters, with a total production capacity of 45GWh and the first phase of construction of 15GWh.
Using BYD's most advanced blade battery technology, combined with the module-free and highly integrated design scheme, it perfectly balances the three major difficulties of power battery safety, high endurance and long life, and the first batch of products will be equipped with Hongqi's new pure electric vehicles.
The project started in September 2022 with a total construction period of 344 days, and can meet the configuration needs of 600,000 electric vehicles per year after completion and operation.
Note: The above comprehensive information comes from Fast Technology