As the first all-new model equipped with Dongfeng Fengshen Mach electric hybrid PHREV technology, Dongfeng Fengshen L7 can extend the range, plug-in hybrid, and pure electric all-round attributes, realizing the national advancement in range and power.
Half a month ago, this model was officially unveiled with the Hybrid Technology Open Day. Soon, we test-drove this "long-lasting intelligent hybrid SUV" in Yunnan Maitreya in the beautiful scenery, and experienced the product power of this new car in the field of endurance and intelligence in the beautiful scenery and multi-scene road conditions.
Far beyond the 205km nominal endurance of the "reverse virtual standard", up to 1500km of comprehensive endurance, 26 minutes of fast charging, 265kW comprehensive maximum power, 6 seconds of zero hundred acceleration, Dongfeng Fengshen L7 performance has indeed brought a lot of surprises.
The industry's first fusion configuration, Mach hybrid PHREV technology
The Dongfeng Fengshen L7 is equipped with Dongfeng Mach electric hybrid PHREV technology, which integrates the advantages of a variety of new energy drive modes. It is more efficient to drive than plug-in hybrid vehicles, has the pure electric driving experience of extended range vehicles, and solves the range anxiety of pure electric vehicles.
The Mach hybrid PHREV adopts the industry's first fusion configuration, which integrates the two modes of multi-gear series-parallel connection and power shunt, with 7 major energy management modes and 26 subdivision working modes, with a system efficiency of 93% and a high-efficiency area utilization rate of 95%.
It is worth mentioning that only 5 main components of PHREV have achieved multi-gear series-parallel connection and dual-mode power splitting, namely 1 planetary row, 2 pairs of fixed shaft gears, and 2 sets of synchronizers. Compared to other hybrid solutions in the industry, fewer components make the structure more stable.
In the field of engines, Dongfeng also has a "killer feature". The thermal efficiency of the hybrid-specific engine has exceeded 45%. At present, the thermal efficiency of Dongfeng reserve technology has exceeded 47%, and it is expected to exceed 48% in 2026. In addition, the pre-research of new technologies with thermal efficiency exceeding 50% has also begun.
This high thermal efficiency is mainly due to four key technologies, namely variable geometry turbocharging technology, an industry-leading exhaust gas recirculation rate of 30%, a pulse bandwidth of four injections, and an ultra-lightweight design of only 184 grams. Among them, the variable geometry turbocharging technology is the first time in the industry to be applied to hybrid vehicles, and the pressure efficiency and vortex efficiency of the turbocharger have been increased by 7 percentage points, which is equivalent to using one turbocharger to achieve the optimal effect of multiple turbochargers.
In terms of battery safety, Mach batteries adopt military-grade structural protection, and are quadruplely strengthened through active safety, structural safety and intrinsic safety of cells. At the same time, it is the first in the industry to adopt AI self-healing algorithm, and the battery cycle life has reached more than 2,000 times, which is 33% higher than the industry average.
The pure electric range is "reverse virtual standard", with a comprehensive range of more than 1500km
Driving the Dongfeng Fengshen L7, you can clearly feel the power of Mach electric hybrid PHREV technology, and the test drive sections include highways, country roads, urban roads, and national highways, including almost all kinds of daily use scenarios.
Dongfeng Fengshen L7 has two drive modes, pure electric mode has 205km range, in the previous endurance test, the final results exceeded the nominal endurance, and even tested the 300km score, the endurance achievement rate is close to 150%, which is jokingly called the "reverse virtual standard".
The 205km pure electric range can ensure that users can only charge once a week during daily commuting, which is only one and a half cents per kilometer. Save worry and money.
It is worth mentioning that although Dongfeng Fengshen L7 is a plug-in hybrid model, it also has a fast charging function, and it only takes 26 minutes to charge from 30% to 80%. During the test drive, you can experience temporary charging and replenishment in the service area, which is almost the same speed as a tram, and you can complete short-distance trips with pure electricity.
In addition to the 205km pure electric mileage, the new car's comprehensive range has reached 1500km, if you start from Maitreya with full fuel and full power, you can drive directly to Guangzhou, so that daily travel can reduce the trouble of replenishing energy, not only can experience poetry and distance, but also make it no longer difficult to go home during the holidays.
During the test drive, the maximum speed limit was almost always reached, in this case, the combined fuel consumption was 4.1L/100km, and the combined power consumption was 8.1kWh/100km, which is in the first echelon of hybrid models in its class.
The energy-saving power is still strong, and the power shunt driving is stable
The ultra-long range is only one of the many advantages of Dongfeng Fengshen L7, although the energy consumption is low, but its comprehensive maximum power is 265kW, and the peak torque is 615N·m. Whether it is pure electric mode or hybrid mode, it has a good acceleration ability.
The new car features the industry-leading i-Control intelligent electronic control system, which features an industry-leading AI predictive energy management system, which automatically matches the user with the optimal driving mode based on real-time road conditions and driving habits.
In pure electric mode, the system automatically selects the eco mode, but even in eco mode, it can be driven freely on the highway. In hybrid mode, you can choose between three modes: Eco, Comfort, and Sport.
In comfort mode, the driving experience is very stable, mainly thanks to the ECVT continuously variable speed adjustment shift, and the power shunt is used for transition between different gears, so that the power output is stable during the gear shift process, and the acceleration and deceleration always maintain the power stability, so as to achieve 0 frustration and shift gear, and ride without motion sickness.
In the sport mode, you can feel the strong acceleration ability, and the 6S level zero hundred acceleration can quickly start from a standstill, and can also achieve secondary acceleration in high-speed driving, so that the driver is very confident.
In terms of chassis, Dongfeng Fengshen L7 adopts front MacPherson and rear multi-link suspension, which is relatively stable under high-speed conditions, and has good support when doing some lane changes and cornering, and there is not too much shaking in the front and rear rows when crossing some small ditches.
In addition, the front and rear rows of Dongfeng Fengshen L7 are equipped with segmented ergonomic sports seats, which can be comfortable all the way without getting tired after sitting for a long time and traveling for long distances.
The cockpit is equipped with WindLink OS 3.0 intelligent cockpit, and the whole system is equipped with Qualcomm 8155 chip + 14.6-inch LCD screen + 10.25-inch LCD instrument screen as standard.
It is worth mentioning that the all-round Dongfeng Fengshen L7 is also outstanding in terms of design, with the front face of the flying wing, equipped with a curved LED light cluster, reflecting the appearance of flat and wide wing-like elements. Interestingly, there are multiple modes of smart light language, which can realize intelligent welcome and parking "SAY Hi". The rear of the vehicle is equipped with the family design language of "V-shaped combat rear wing, high-mounted brake lights", and at night, the tail lights are illuminated, which is very recognizable.
Conclusion: Dongfeng Fengshen L7, as the first model of Dongfeng Mach electric hybrid PHREV technology, perfectly undertakes the core technical value brought by Mach electric hybrid PHREV, and this new model positioned as a "long and long range intelligent hybrid SUV" brings users a long battery life, low fuel consumption, strong power, high safety, and an ultra-comfortable driving experience.