Before the Beijing Auto Show, Chery Fengyun came to "do things" again, mainly two. One is that the Fengyun new energy sequence has begun to take shape, with the goal of launching 11 new models within 2 years to help the Fengyun sequence become popular all over the world. The other, as the latest model under Fengyun, Fengyun T9 officially opened pre-sale. Of course, the pre-sale price of Fengyun T9 of 159,900-199,900 yuan is also quite a surprise, and it can be regarded as a wave of explosion before the Beijing Auto Show.
At the event, Zhang Guozhong, Executive Deputy General Manager of Chery Automobile Co., Ltd., said: "2024 is a year for Chery Group's new energy strategy to blossom and bear fruit. The four major brands of Chery Group are fully committed to new energy, and new models will be launched one after another. ”
As an important model of Chery Fengyun, the launch of Fengyun T9 is not only a demonstration of the brand's strength, but also an important attempt of its market strategy. And this electric upstart positioned in the mid-size SUV market, with a pre-sale price range of 159,900, has attracted the attention of many consumers. So, what is the difference of Fengyun T9 and can it stand out in the highly competitive market?
The real car is more textured, and large space is an advantage
Chery Qingdao Gigafactory, the venue of this event, is not only a factory, but also includes a R&D center, a test center, a global standard and working condition verification and testing, a full quality management system CT, etc., and is the world's leading 5G black light factory. The production and manufacturing of Fengyun T9 is also from Chery Qingdao Gigafactory.
First of all, the exterior design of Fengyun T9 is quite well received, it adopts a new design language, making the vehicle stylish and atmospheric. Fengyun T9 adopts a closed front face common to new energy vehicles, with chrome parts on both sides of the lamp group as decoration, and the bottom is the grille style. The body lines are sleek, and the combination of a floating roof and rear spoiler adds a touch of style. The popular hidden door handles are also not absent, and there are also 20-inch turbofan-style wheels underneath, which are relatively good in terms of creating a sense of class.
Large space has always been one of the main selling points of Chery's products, and Fengyun T9 naturally inherits this feature. The length, width and height of the new car are 4820/1930/1699mm, and the wheelbase reaches 2820mm, which not only ensures the spacious and comfortable interior space, but also gives the vehicle a more stable attitude. At the same time, Fengyun T9 offers two types of five-seater and seven-seater options, which meet the needs of different consumers.
In order to ensure recognition, segmented light sources are added on both sides, and black trim strips are installed under the light strips, and the "CHERY" English logo is inlaid in them, supplemented by chrome trim strips to embellish, bringing a good sense of hierarchy.
The configuration has low energy consumption
Fengyun T9 adopts the latest interior layout of the Chery family, and the details of the center console are embellished with wood grain decorative panels to enhance the interior atmosphere. The more eye-catching is the dual 12.3-inch integrated screen, built-in Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 chip, supporting intelligent voice interaction, Huawei HiCar and Apple Carplay and other functions. It is equipped with SONY surround sound and 256-color rhythm ambient lighting.
In terms of configuration, Fengyun T9 can be said to spare no effort. It is equipped with a panoramic sunroof, 360-degree panoramic image + transparent chassis and other practical configurations, providing a full range of safety guarantees for drivers and passengers. At the same time, there are also functions such as W-HUD head-up display and Level 2 driving assistance, which further enhance the convenience and safety of driving.
The powertrain is an important indicator of a car's performance, and the Fengyun T9 also performs quite well in this regard. It will be equipped with the Kunpeng Super Performance C-DM hybrid system, which uses a power combination of a 1.5-liter engine and a 3DHT transmission. The maximum thermal efficiency of the engine reaches 44.5%, the comprehensive maximum power of the system is 265kW, the comprehensive maximum torque is 530N·m, and the acceleration time from 0 to 100km is 4.26s, which also means that the vehicle has a strong power output and accelerates rapidly.
In addition, Fengyun T9 uses a 34.4kWh lithium battery pack, with a pure electric range of up to 100 kilometers and 160 kilometers respectively, a WLTC fuel consumption of 5.2L per 100 kilometers, and a comprehensive range of more than 1400 kilometers. At the same time, Chery revealed that the Fengyun T9 will also launch a 200km endurance version to meet a wider market demand. For consumers who go out to travel, it basically dispells the anxiety of cruising range and can run to distant places with peace of mind.
11 new energy models in 2 years, and the strategic planning of the Fengyun sequence has been upgraded again
In the track of new energy vehicles, Chery Fengyun not only makes efforts to plug in hybrids, extend ranges, but also pure electrics, which is well thought out. In the future, Fengyun Sequence will launch 11 new models within 2 years, covering SUV, SD and MPV categories, fully meeting the different market needs from A0 to C-class, and helping Fengyun Sequence to become popular all over the world.
The launch of Fengyun T9 is an important milestone in the comprehensive promotion of Chery's new energy strategy. As the first mid-size plug-in hybrid SUV model in the Fengyun series, the Fengyun T9 has real materials and hard power. The birth of Fengyun T9 is intended to enter the blue ocean, fill the gap in the seven-seat hybrid SUV market within 200,000, and bring a new travel experience to the market and consumers.
Of course, it will not be easy for the Fengyun T9 to gain a foothold in the increasingly competitive hybrid mid-to-large SUV segment. BYD, Geely and other car companies have already laid heavy troops in this market segment. At that time, Fengyun T9 will compete with BYD Tang, Lynk & Co 08 EM-P and many other opponents, and large space and high cost performance may become one of the important magic weapons for Fengyun T9 to stand in this market segment.
summary
In 2024, the pace of competition in China's hybrid market will accelerate significantly, and almost every brand will start to make hybrid and range extender products, after all, the current policy and other factors are superimposed, and hybrid products will be the main driving force for the growth of China's new energy market in the next few years. With its high appearance, large space, leapfrog configuration, strong power, and long battery life, Fengyun T9 has become another powerful competitor in China's hybrid market, and it is believed that its arrival will make the Fengyun brand, which is already on the rise, progress faster. (Wen Chen)