On January 3rd, Chery’s new hybrid model, Fengyun A8, was officially launched, with 4 versions priced at 11.99-14.99 million yuan.
Image source: Blue Whale Financial Journalist The front face of the Fengyun A8 is fitted with a black trapezoidal grille and a horizontally integrated air intake grille of the same color, paired with sharp-shaped headlights, which is visually impactful; the grille is filled with diamond-shaped mesh, presenting a starry effect under the light. The body side lines are straight and tough, and the rear uses a through-style clamp-shaped taillight design, in line with the aesthetics of young people today. In terms of body size, the length, width, and height dimensions are 4780mm × 1843mm × 1487mm, with a wheelbase of 2790mm. The new car’s interior is simple and atmospheric, with a 24.6-inch dual-screen on the center console, equipped with a Snapdragon 8155 chip, making information display more intuitive and the car’s response faster. The cabin also comes with comfort features such as seat ventilation and heating, dual-zone automatic air conditioning, colorful ambient lights, and intelligent purification. In terms of intelligence, the Fengyun A8 has L2+ level intelligent driving assistance capability, which can achieve 19 active safety and driving assistance functions. As the first model of the Kunpeng super hybrid C-DM, the Fengyun A8 is equipped with the fifth-generation ACTECO 1.5TGDI efficient hybrid special engine, relying on six technologies such as the fourth-generation i-HEC intelligent combustion system, which achieves a thermal efficiency of 44.5% for the engine, and a maximum EV mechanical efficiency of 98.5% for the electric hybrid DHT, with a WLTC fuel consumption of as low as 4.2 liters per 100 kilometers. In terms of power performance, the Fengyun A8 hybrid special engine has a maximum power of 115kW and a maximum torque of 220N·m, and the drive motor can achieve a maximum power of 150kW and a maximum torque of 310N·m, with the two working together to achieve a zero-to-100 km/h acceleration of 7.6 seconds. In terms of endurance performance, the Fengyun A8 can achieve a comprehensive WLTC range of over 1400km and a pure electric range of 127km. Based on flash charging technology, the new car can complete 30%-80% of the replenishment in 19 minutes. Two power systems to choose from, Geely Galaxy E8 listed On January 5th, the third new car model under Geely Galaxy Motors, the Geely Galaxy E8, was officially listed, with a total of 5 models available, priced between 17.58-22.88. The Galaxy E8 is positioned as a mid-range pure electric sedan, built on the Geely SEA vast platform, and equipped with many new technologies. At the same time as the new car was launched, a series of limited-time purchase rights were also introduced, covering booking, purchasing, and using the car in all dimensions.
Image source: Company provided In terms of styling, the Geely Galaxy E8 has a very sleek and sporty line design, which is the basis for its low drag coefficient of 0.199, giving the new car a sporty and elegant stance. The body size of the Geely Galaxy E8 reaches 5010mm in length, 1920mm in width, and 1465mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2925mm. The Geely Galaxy logo on the front of the car adopts a dynamic light-emitting design, not only highlighting the sense of technology but also enhancing the sense of ceremony. The front LED headlights, known as the ripples of light, enhance the vehicle’s sense of technology and futurism. The front LED headlights, known as the ripples of light, enhance the vehicle’s sense of technology and futurism. The integrated LED taillights running across the rear end create a dual sense of sportiness and technology, and the smoked black lampshade treatment not only increases the visual effect, but also enhances the recognition of the Geely Galaxy E8. The 45-inch 8K ultra-large suspended screen in the car is the most eye-catching design, covering the entire console and directly replacing the previous instrument screen and central control screen. In addition, the most noteworthy thing is that the car’s system uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8295 chip, laying a good foundation for the maximum technology support of the car system. The Geely Galaxy E8 also provides a 25.6-inch AR-HUD head-up display function, allowing drivers to keep their eyes on the road, reducing distractions and making driving safer. It can also activate the AR mode, which combines the HUD virtual image with the real situation of the road and vehicles to more intuitively present the driving status and external road conditions, becoming a new interactive window for people, vehicles, and roads. Geely Galaxy provides two power systems for the Galaxy E8, with three corresponding ranges. The rear-wheel drive single-motor model is equipped with an electric motor with a maximum power of 200kW and a maximum torque of 343N·m. It also offers two range options: a 62kWh battery with a range of 550km and a 76kWh battery with a range of 665km. The four-wheel drive dual-motor model has a comprehensive power of 475kW and a comprehensive torque of 710N·m, with a 75.6kWh battery and a range of 620km. East Wind Nano 01 goes public on a popular route On January 7th, Dongfeng Nano’s new model, Dongfeng Nano 01, was officially launched with six models priced between 74,800 yuan (10540$) and 104,800 yuan (14770$). The Nano 01 is positioned as a small pure electric car, focusing on a popular route. The new car is on the market and the official also announced the purchase benefits. In addition, by using the mini-program, you can place an order for 99 yuan (10$), which can offset 3000 yuan (420$) of the car purchase price.
Image source: Company provided The Dongfeng Namo 01 is based on the Dongfeng Quantum Architecture 3 platform, positioned as a small pure electric car, with a body length, width, and height of 4030mm×1810mm×1570mm and a long wheelbase of 2660mm. In terms of design, the Dongfeng Namo 01 adopts a delicate and stylish design style, with a rounded two-box body shape that looks both homely and cute. To increase the vehicle’s dynamic and quality feel, the Dongfeng Namo 01’s doors are frameless, adding a lot of appeal to this new car. The interior layout of the vehicle is mainly fashionable and warm, with the contrasting colors adding a lot of fashionable elements. The 12.8-inch central control screen adopts a suspended design, providing rich application functions and supporting connectivity with mobile devices. Additionally, some models also support wireless charging for mobile phones. It is worth mentioning that, in order to better utilize the interior space and provide convenience to passengers, the passenger’s glove box has been redesigned to use a drawer design. In terms of power, the Dongfeng Namo 01 is equipped with a Mach-E ten-in-one electric drive unit, with a maximum motor power of 70kW and a peak torque of 160N·m. The range is 330km and 430km, corresponding to two different battery packs of 31.45kWh and 42.3kWh, respectively. The vehicle supports both fast and slow charging.