After the official release of the first new energy vehicle eπ007 under the Dongfeng Yipai brand in the first quarter of this year, the second new energy vehicle eπ008 will also make its public debut at the Beijing Auto Show next week and is expected to be delivered in June this year.
Different from the youthful and trendy coupe-style new energy mid-size car eπ007, the second model of Dongfeng Yipai with the mission of brand advancement – eπ008 is positioned as a “family intelligent large SUV”. It has a length of 5002mm, a wheelbase of 3025mm, and a layout of 2+2+2 large six seats, offering pure electric and extended range power options. Exquisite appearance with technological attributes: In terms of exterior design, eπ008 is meticulous from overall to detail. The length of over 5 meters and a wheelbase of 3 meters bring a sense of volume, while the consideration and refinement of the aerodynamic coefficient of only 0.268 make the vehicle elegant and not clumsy. It is reported that the new car will offer 6 exterior colors to choose from.
In terms of details, the intelligent starlight grille supports multiple dynamic display effects, paired with front and rear 536-LED integrated headlights, complemented by a charging indicator light at the D-pillar position, fully showcasing the romantic and technological attributes of this mainstream family car model.
Comfort is the focus in “rolling”: eπ008, a new car designed for mainstream families, prioritizes comfort in terms of space.
First, the large size body of 5002mm*1972mm*1732mm and the short front and rear overhang design provide a spacious three-row six-seat driving space with a long wheelbase of 3025mm. The first two rows can accommodate passengers up to 1.9 meters tall, while the third row can accommodate two passengers up to 1.72 meters tall.
In terms of comfort configuration, the eπ008 is equipped with rare features such as a dual-use movable refrigerator, a 15.6-inch intelligent rear entertainment screen, WANOS panoramic sound system, zero gravity seats, and 21-inch silent tires to enhance convenience and comfort. In terms of intelligence, the eπ008, positioned as a “family intelligent large SUV,” has not been negligent. It has done its homework from intelligent configuration to intelligent driving systems.
Upon entering the car, the first thing you notice is the eπ008 smart cockpit that supports customizable scenes, allowing for easy switching between scenarios like brief meditation or nap time by pre-setting background music and scents. The eπ007 intelligent voice interaction system, which supports multiple dialects and allows for full voice control of the car interface, has been verified and praised for its quick response and compatibility with dialects.
Once again, the high-speed NOA navigation assistance driving and 400-meter super vision memory parking functions, which are important components of the intelligent driving system, have all appeared. The configurations such as keyless Bluetooth key, 9.2-inch streaming rearview mirror, OMS gesture recognition + passenger recognition, etc., further enhance the overall technological intelligence of the vehicle. Interior health and safety highlights: In terms of vehicle safety, the eπ008’s cage body structure has a high-strength steel content of 70.8% and a hot-formed application weight ratio of 19.1%. In particular, the new car uses 1500MPa ultra-high-strength steel plates in key passenger cabin areas.
In addition, the new car comes standard with 6 airbags and features side-curtain airbags spanning across one to three rows. The Mach-E battery has multiple safety measures.
It is worth mentioning that the new car also fully adopts organic silicone soft packaging for baby-friendly safe interior details, which, in conjunction with antibacterial ultra-fine PU leather, forms a good match. Competitive in driving control: The eπ008 is built on the brand’s self-developed Dongfeng Quantum Architecture 2 platform, creating a new generation of intelligent electric architecture. The pure electric version has a range of up to 636km and a low energy consumption of 14.7kWh/100km. The extended range version, equipped with the Mach 1.5T hybrid engine, has a comprehensive range of up to 1300km and a fuel consumption level of 5.55L/100km.
In addition, the quantum architecture-based hub motor technology and support for the whole vehicle 800V fast charging platform will give the new car a stronger competitive advantage in terms of energy replenishment convenience and energy consumption level. Summary:
With the launch of eπ008, Dongfeng’s independent camp has further improved its layout in the new energy market. The positioning of eπ008, which is expected to officially debut at the Beijing Auto Show, reflects the manufacturer’s desire to advance the brand to a higher level by introducing high-value premium cars and winning sales by creating explosive models for mainstream family users.