The rapid rise of the new energy market in our country has already had an impact on the traditional fuel car market and joint venture brands. With the continuous improvement of independent new energy products in technology and quality, the latest independent new energy models have targeted BBA as their core products. On December 5th, the LanTu ZhuiGuang PHEV, positioned as the “new administrative electric flagship,” made its global debut at the 2023 LanTu Technology Day. The new car is equipped with LanHai Power’s intelligent multi-mode hybrid technology and a four-wheel drive system. It has a pure electric range of 262km, a comprehensive range of 1260km, and a comprehensive fuel consumption of only 0.5L per 100km. It also features CDC+ air suspension with magic carpet function and advanced intelligent driving assistance functions, and will compete with the Mercedes E-Class, BMW 5 Series, and Audi A6.
The LanTu ZhuiGuang PHEV has launched three models, including the long-range four-wheel drive executive version priced at 252,800 yuan (35380$), the long-range four-wheel drive flagship version priced at 277,800 yuan (38880$), and the CEO limited edition priced at 358,800 yuan (50210$). LanTu also provides users with 58,000 yuan (8120$) worth of user benefits, including 3,000 yuan (420$) worth of inflation gold benefits, 15,000 yuan (2100$) worth of zero-interest financial benefits, 15,000 yuan (2100$) worth of 6 major worry-free protection benefits, and 25,000 yuan (3500$) worth of technology comfort package.
In terms of appearance, the Ranture Chasing Light PHEV, as a plug-in hybrid model, does not use a closed grille like the pure electric version, but instead uses the family-style Kunpeng spreading wings design for the front face with a star diamond grille and a through-type LED light strip, giving the front of the car a more layered and atmospheric look.
The side of the car remains consistent with the pure electric version, with a short front overhang and long rear overhang design that enhances the visual tension and brings a strong sense of sportiness to the vehicle. The hidden door handles of the pure electric version are retained, enhancing the vehicle’s luxury. The overall length, width, and height of the LanTu Zhui Guang PHEV are 5088/1970/1505mm respectively, with a wheelbase of 3000mm, providing the best legroom in its class for the rear passengers. The headroom and center aisle space are also more comfortable compared to traditional fuel vehicles, showcasing the advantages of new energy products.
The “Kunpeng piercing through the sun” taillights at the rear of the car complement the headlights and the vertical brake lights on the tailgate, making it highly recognizable when lit up at night.
In terms of interior, the Lantu chasing light PHEV adopts the popular simple and technological style. The central control floating screen is composed of three 12.3-inch screens, and there is also a 9-inch touch screen below the central control panel, as well as a 7-inch control screen in the rear. The car is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 chip, which not only has comprehensive car functions but also supports in-car four-audio zone voice interaction and ultra-precision gesture recognition. The car is also equipped with a full-function seat for the guest cabin, with 12-way electric adjustment for the front driver’s seat, and massage, ventilation, and heating functions for all four seats. The rear seats also have leg supports and electric backrest adjustment functions. At the same time, the Lantu chasing light PHEV also has a panoramic sunroof with an area leading the same level, allowing users to enjoy the scenery without fear of the summer sun. In addition, with deep-sea level sound insulation and noise reduction, forest-level intelligent air management system, and hall-level Dan sound system, it creates a quiet and comfortable working and resting environment for users.
The Lantu Chasing Light PHEV is equipped with a series-parallel hybrid technology based on a pure electric platform – the Lantu Power Intelligent Multi-Mode Hybrid Technology, which supports six power modes: long-endurance pure electric/engine direct drive/combined drive/strong hybrid power/intelligent power preservation/energy recovery, and can switch power modes according to the user’s driving scenario.
In terms of power, the new car is equipped with a torque vectoring control intelligent four-wheel drive system, capable of outputting a total system power of 390kW and a total torque of 810N·m. The zero to one hundred kilometer per hour acceleration is only 5.9 seconds, providing a stronger driving experience for users in terms of power control, whether it’s getting out of a tight spot, speeding up, or starting off, making users more confident. In terms of energy consumption, the Lantu Zhui Guang PHEV can achieve a super low comprehensive fuel consumption of only 0.5L per 100 kilometers on the WLTC, with a fuel consumption of only 5.36L/100km in pure electric mode. In terms of range, the Lantu Zhui Guang PHEV is equipped with a 43kWh high-capacity battery, with a pure electric range of 262km on the CLTC, making it the four-wheel drive model with the longest pure electric range among new energy PHEV sedans, with a comprehensive range of 1260km on the CLTC. In terms of safety, the Lantu Zhui Guang PHEV uses a 2000MPa integrated hot-formed laser-welded door ring and a 2000MPa aluminum-silicon coated door anti-collision beam, with a strength equivalent to that of an aircraft landing gear. The vehicle’s high-strength steel + aluminum alloy accounts for over 77%, with a hot-formed steel ratio of 27.3%, combined with mica batteries and the industry’s highest level 1500MPa ultra-high strength lower guard plate, ensuring passenger safety in various extreme collision environments. In terms of active safety, the Lantu Zhui Guang PHEV comes standard with 31 intelligent sensors and has 27 active safety features, providing 360-degree protection with no blind spots. The DMS fatigue monitoring system reduces the safety hazards caused by fatigue driving, while the 540° super clear panoramic image and transparent chassis allow the driver to have a complete view of the surrounding environment. The AEB function scored full marks in the C-NCAP test, greatly ensuring the safety of driving with comprehensive and powerful configurations.
More importantly, in the era of software-defined cars, the Lantu Zhui Guang PHEV, based on the Tianyuan architecture, can learn autonomously, evolve continuously, and become smarter as it is driven. Thanks to this, the Lantu Zhui Guang PHEV has the only L2.9 level intelligent driving assistance in its class, covering 36 intelligent driving configurations such as NOA point-to-point high-speed navigation assistance, which can automatically enter and exit ramps, change lanes, avoid parallel traffic, avoid road edges, and select the optimal lane, making every road familiar and easy to navigate.
At the same time, the Lantu Zhui Guang PHEV also has the richest parking assistant in the industry and the most extensive application scenarios, which can perform RPA remote parking in all scenarios, APA automatic parking in all scenarios, RDA track reversing, RVM remote moving, and HPP valet parking, bringing users a more convenient car experience. In addition, as a model equipped with a million-level predictable magic carpet chassis, the Lantu Zhui Guang PHEV can achieve active suspension soft and hard adjustment, and the ADAS system front camera scans the road surface data in front of the vehicle, identifying special road conditions such as speed bumps and bumps in advance, and inputting the identification information into the active suspension controller to calculate the system’s damping increase or decrease and the amplitude and actuation time, combined with air suspension and front double wishbone + rear five-link all-aluminum chassis, giving users a better driving experience. Editor’s comment: From last year’s mediocre performance to a six-month consecutive rise, Lantu’s monthly delivery volume has soared to over 7,000, breaking 10,000 is just around the corner, and this is due to Lantu’s continuous exploration of user needs and continuous pursuit of technology. The launch of the Zhui Guang PHEV can be seen as a signal of Lantu’s efforts. Through the Zhui Guang PHEV, it can be seen that domestic brands already have the strength to challenge mainstream luxury models. The Lantu Zhui Guang PHEV is expected to become a pioneer in the competition with BBA in the domestic new energy vehicle market with its outstanding product strength.