I believe it is not difficult for everyone to find that in recent years, whenever there is a large-scale auto show held in China, new energy models are undoubtedly C-position, whether independent or joint venture, basically every car company will bring its new energy products to the auto show site. Let the crowd feast their eyes, as a representative of the old independent car companies Dongfeng Motor is no exception, it chooses to fully blossom in a number of subdivisions, and now it has a relatively complete brand matrix and model matrix, from the low-end family car market to the high-end luxury field, as long as consumers have demand will try their best to meet. Dongfeng Mengshi Technology is its representative brand launched in the field of luxury electric off-road, aiming to bring users an excellent off-road experience of high-end luxury, Dongfeng Motor with more than 20 of its products at the 2024 Beijing Auto Show, of which Mengshi Technology brought a total of three new cars, including the Mengshi 917 Jiaolong Battle Armor and the Highland Lion, both of which are based on the ordinary version of the Mengshi 917 to build and upgrade, both have their own advantages and highlights.
The Warrior 917 Jiaolong Battle Armor Edition is also known as the "mechanical monster and all-round chariot", and you can feel its strength from the naming method alone. At the same time, it is also a co-branded model of the movie "Jiaolong Action", which is a global motorized luxury electric off-road vehicle designed for deep off-road enthusiasts and professional players. Optimized from the inside to the outside, it is once again optimized for a variety of product capabilities, and if nothing else, you can feel the powerful aura on your body just by looking at the appearance, and it is difficult for people to ignore its existence no matter where you are.
First from the appearance of the design to appreciate, it follows the warrior family "Soul" design concept on the basis of the combination of military style and Chinese dragon elements to form a unique design style. It appeared at the auto show in a yellow car suit, with a silver top design, and the sense of luxury was instantly full. Compared to the regular version, the overall design style is more wild and impactful, and the polygonal blackened front grille occupies the visual center of the front face, which looks like a beast with its mouth open. A large number of rigid lines are added to the surface of the body to embellish, and a sense of power is about to come out. The headlights on both sides are sharp in shape, and the slender light strips are crossed, which is very innovative when lit. The rugged blackening seemed to announce to everyone how bad it was.
The body shape is also strong, the ultra-high ground clearance is enough to support it to gallop in various extreme environments, the straight waistline runs through the body, and the other designs create a low front and high rear body posture, and the outer wheel arches give it a stronger mecha flavor. A series of configurations such as pylons, fire axes, oil drums, and water buckets are integrated at the C-pillar to provide for occasional needs during outdoor travel. Of course, these configurations are optional for the user.
The rear styling will be hard to the end, first of all, the exposed spare tire is the first to attract the public's attention, irregular vertical taillights are arranged on both sides, and even the surface of the lamp cavity is protected by a metal frame, so as to better protect every part of the body when traveling outdoors. As for the interior design layout, it is much the same as the ordinary version, compared to the rough appearance, the interior of the Warrior 917 Jiaolong Armor Edition is very simple and fashionable, and it belongs to the kind of design style that most consumers can accept. The large screen integrates rich technology configurations, taking into account aesthetics and practicality, which is still very different from the traditional hard-core off-road SUV, which helps to expand the car use scene.
The pure electric version is directly equipped with four motors, with a total power of 1088 hp, a total torque of 1400N·m, and a pure electric range of 505km under CLTC conditions. The power output is strong enough, but the cruising range is average, especially when traveling outdoors, it is easy to have range anxiety, once the power is out, it is really difficult to move an inch. Compared with the pure electric version, the extended range version will definitely be better, and it can be used as a fuel truck even if the battery is out.
Since it is a co-branded model, the Mengshi 917 Jiaolong Battle Armor Edition is undoubtedly a niche existence, designed for consumers who are looking for an outstanding driving experience without losing money. In the face of such a personalized model, most consumers are very interested, and it can naturally arouse the desire to drive. It's just limited by various conditions, and in the end it can only be appreciation. And the meaning of its appearance is not to increase sales, on the one hand, to enrich its model matrix, on the other hand, to show its own infinite possibilities, as for other aspects are just icing on the cake.