On January 10th that blogger @小白同学来啦 released “spy photos” and more information of the new Deep Blue car model today. From the pictures, the new car will be a hardcore SUV.
According to the blogger, the new car, with the internal code name 318, will be priced higher than the SL03 and S7, and will be in the 300,000 yuan (42210$) range. In terms of appearance, the new car’s overall lines are mostly straight, with a square outline, a “small backpack” spare tire on the back, and side-opening tailgate. In addition, the length of the car will reach 5 meters, but it is not clear whether this data includes the spare tire in the overall length.
Both sides of the body are equipped with replenishment ports, indicating that the new car will still offer extended range versions. According to reports, the new car is expected to adopt a form of dual-motor four-wheel drive, and the power performance “may have a big surprise.” In addition, the new car will support “turning in place,” achieving a “very small” turning radius through rear wheel reverse, similar to the “leopard-style turning” of the BYD Tang 5. According to IT House’s report in July last year, Shenlan Motors had previously showcased 4 mysterious new cars in the form of “silhouettes,” including a mid-sized coupe with a sleek design, a new SUV, a mid-sized SUV larger than the Shenlan S7, and a rugged off-road vehicle.
The hardcore off-road vehicle is promoted as “the road to freedom, cutting through thorns and thistles”, emphasizing its high passability and positioning as a off-road vehicle.
Related reading: “Deep Blue Car Teases 4 New Models, Including a Coupe, Midsize SUV, and Tough Off-Roader”