On April 25, 2024, the Beijing International Auto Show opened at the China International Exhibition Center in Shunyi. Dongfeng Motor Corporation Limited showcased its full range of brands under the theme “Gathering Momentum, Creating a New Journey” to demonstrate the latest achievements in Dongfeng’s new energy transformation. The first plug-in hybrid model under the Dongfeng Fengshen brand, the Fengshen L7 SUV, with a tested range exceeding 2000km, is now available for sale with a starting price of 12.89 million yuan. The new vehicle features the Mahé electric hybrid PHREV technology, making it the first of the “new generation of hybrids.” As the first plug-in hybrid product from Dongfeng Fengshen, the Fengshen L7 is available in 5 models, with prices ranging from 12.89 million to 15.69 million yuan.
[Price Chart] For the first 5000 customers, paying a deposit of 2000 yuan (280$) can enjoy: – Long Yue Gift: Up to 10,000 yuan (1380$) configuration upgrade – Long Xiang Gift: 10,000 yuan (1380$) replacement subsidy or up to 10,000 yuan (1380$) financial interest subsidy – Long Ban Gift: Ten-year unlimited mileage quality assurance and lifetime quality assurance for three electric components At the same time, to reward old customers, Dongfeng Fengshen is also looking for the first owner of a Fengshen vehicle for 15 years in society. If they purchase a Fengshen L7, Dongfeng Fengshen will provide old car original price equivalent exchange service. Accompanying Fengshen for 15 years, Fengshen will return you a car! Mahindra Electric Hybrid PHREV debuts first, leading into the new generation of hybrids The strong product power of Dongfeng Fengshen L7 comes from the enabling of the new generation of Mahindra Electric Hybrid PHREV hybrid technology. It achieves the integration of multiple new energy driving modes and advantages with a simple structure, which can be pure electric, plug-in hybrid, or extended range. It is more efficient than plug-in hybrid vehicles, providing the pure electric driving experience of extended range vehicles, and solving the range anxiety of pure electric vehicles. Mahindra Electric Hybrid PHREV adopts the industry’s first hybrid configuration, achieving the fusion of power split and multi-gear series-parallel, with 7 major energy management modes, 26 detailed working modes, system efficiency of 93%, and engine high-efficiency zone utilization rate of 95%, industry-leading, ensuring that Fengshen L7 can provide users with an efficient and smooth driving experience.
The powerful output of the Mach E-Hybrid PHREV with 0-100 acceleration in 6 seconds comes from its strongest “heart”. The hybrid engine with the industry’s highest thermal efficiency of 45.18% provides customers with industry-leading power and ultimate fuel consumption. The Fengshen L7 is equipped with high-security Mach batteries, military-grade structural protection, fourfold reinforcement in active safety, structural safety, and core safety, as well as safety tests exceeding national standards. It is the first in the industry to adopt AI self-healing algorithms, with a battery cycle life of over 2000 times, a 33% improvement over the industry average. Additionally, the Mach E-Hybrid PHREV also features the industry-leading i-Control intelligent electronic control system. The AI predictive energy management system automatically matches the optimal driving mode for users based on real-time road conditions and driving habits. Long-lasting endurance with low fuel consumption, powerful output, and super comfort. The Dongfeng Fengshen L7 is positioned as a “long-lasting endurance intelligent hybrid SUV”, offering users a leading driving experience in its class with long endurance, low fuel consumption, powerful output, high safety, and super comfort.
Dongfeng Fengshen L7 has a pure electric range of 205km and a total range of 1500km. For daily commuting, the 205km pure electric range only requires one charge per week. The 1500km total range allows us to have a home to return to besides poetry and distant places. The new car is equipped with fast charging function, which only takes 26 minutes to charge from 30% to 80%, leading the industry by 25%, further enhancing the convenience of users’ travel.
Not long ago, Dongfeng Fengshen invited the media to Yunnan for the Fengshen L7 endurance challenge. The official pure electric endurance of the Dongfeng Fengshen L7 is 205km, breaking the pure electric endurance record to 320km, with a completion rate of 156%, receiving unanimous praise from the industry; last week, several media drove the Fengshen L7 from Yunnan to Wuhan, with most of the route being on highways, the Fengshen L7 tested the longest comprehensive endurance of 2054km, becoming the first hybrid SUV in China to exceed 2000km of endurance. Thanks to the Dongfeng Mahle electric hybrid PHREV, the Dongfeng Fengshen L7 not only leads in endurance, but also achieves the lowest fuel consumption in its class on the basis of fast acceleration. The zero to one hundred acceleration of the Dongfeng Fengshen L7 is at the 6s level, also ranking first in its class. With a maximum power of 265kW, peak torque of 615N·m, even in feed mode, it maintains continuous power, with climbing and overtaking abilities increased by more than 50% compared to its class. With such strong power, it only has a feed fuel consumption of 3.8L/100km, efficient and energy-saving, the lowest in its class. The new car uses ECVT continuously variable transmission for smooth power output during acceleration and deceleration. Once the owner approaches, the vehicle can start without any sensation, switching from pure electric to hybrid mode, with the engine starting seamlessly, and when acceleration is needed, the power output is rapid yet smooth, with no lag. The Fengshen L7 is a hybrid car closest to a pure electric vehicle. Light-year journey + intelligent cockpit, extremely “smart” The Fengshen L7 adopts the more technological and stylish light-year journey design aesthetics. With a length of 4685 mm, width of 1900 mm, height of 1625 mm, and wheelbase of 2775mm. The design inspiration of the Fengshen L7 comes from the “light-year journey”, carving body lines with “light’s physical changes”, and bringing warmth to the design with the concept of “long-term companionship”. The front face, with angular LED headlights, outlines a pair of dynamic wings, with intelligent welcome interactive lights that, once lit, reveal two smiling tiger teeth, giving technology more emotional expression.
High-quality intelligent cockpit brings users super comfortable driving experience. Ergonomic seats in front and rear sections, long trips are not tiring, can also be comfortable all the way. 13 speakers with independent power amplifier provide 360-degree surround sound, like being in a music theater.
Smarter, safer technology experience. The Dongfeng Fengshen L7 is equipped with WindLink OS 3.0 smart cockpit, standard with Qualcomm 8155 chip + 14.6-inch LCD screen + 10.25-inch LCD instrument panel, simple and lightweight “dashboard” + smart and user-friendly “central control”, powerful hardware creates ultimate interaction, millisecond voice response speed, smoother cockpit interaction experience. The only 205km pure value in its class. Research shows that most PHEV users spend the majority of their time driving on pure electric mode. Insufficient pure electric range is a pain point for many PHEV users. Therefore, Dongfeng Fengshen is committed to creating a PHEV model with sufficient pure electric range for daily use. On average, Chinese users drive about 40km per day. With the Fengshen L7’s 205km pure electric range, only one charge is needed for weekly commuting, saving time and worry. Weekend outings have more than enough range, and the external discharge function can be used for camping, electric grilling, and watching movies all night. Occasional cross-city trips can be done almost entirely on electric power, reaching the destination in one go. Among the same class of vehicles, only the Dongfeng Fengshen L7 model meets the 205km pure electric range, while other models are mostly concentrated in the 70-110km range. Even for plug-in hybrid models with a similar 200km pure electric range, the lowest price was previously 200,000 yuan (27630$) – it can be said that the Dongfeng Fengshen L7 is the most cost-effective “treasure” model in its class. Centered around user car needs, the “long-lasting hybrid SUV” Fengshen L7 is leading the hybrid revolution with strength, pioneering the new generation of hybrids. In the future, the Fengshen L7 will undoubtedly bring unprecedented hybrid experiences to users, becoming the ideal choice for users.