For users who often travel with their families, they will definitely consider seven-seater or large six-seater models first. However, they often find that many cars have either too small or too expensive third rows after seeing the actual car. So, you may want to consider the Dongfeng Yipai eπ008, which will tell you with facts what a real large six-seater is and what comfortable equality means. The Dongfeng Yipai eπ008 is the second model launched after the eπ007, positioned as a family intelligent large SUV with two power forms, pure electric and extended range. With a body length of over 5 meters and a wheelbase of over 3 meters, it is a true large six-seater with a very spacious interior. The Dongfeng Yipai eπ008 is expected to be priced between 20-25 yuan (0$), with a high price-performance ratio among similar models, and is expected to be delivered in June. The appearance is grand and full of technology and fashion.
First, let’s talk about the size of the Dongfeng Yipai eπ008. The dimensions are 5002*1972*1732mm, with a wheelbase of 3025mm. The price is just over 200,000, which is quite attractive for a large SUV. The exterior design is very imposing, with a 5-meter length giving it a strong presence visually.
In detail, the intelligent starlight grille supports multiple welcoming rhythmic display effects, paired with front and rear LED headlights consisting of 536 LEDs, also full of fashion and technology.
From the side, the eπ008 of the Yi brand adopts a flat roof design and the area of the small window on the C-pillar is quite large, bringing a longer visual length and giving the third row more visibility without feeling cramped. The design of the waistline adds a sense of agility to the side of the body, while the chrome trim that runs front to back enhances the luxury. The eπ008 of the Yi brand also uses hidden door handles, making the overall body feel stronger and reducing some wind resistance, with a drag coefficient of 0.268Cd for the entire vehicle.
The Yipai eπ008 features 21-inch low drag wheels paired with Michelin low rolling resistance quiet tires sized at 265/45 R21. These tires alone cost a lot of money, but they greatly enhance the comfort and quietness of the entire vehicle.
The D-pillar side window is equipped with LED indicators to display battery level during charging.
The rear design of the Yipai eπ008 is full, with decorative lines on the sides of the bumper adding a sporty element. The integrated taillights and license plate area feature line create a more three-dimensional sense of layers.
The interior craftsmanship is meticulous and the space is spacious.
The interior of the Yipai eπ008 is characterized by a calm and durable style. It features a 15.6-inch central LCD screen and an 8.8-inch LCD instrument panel. The car system is equipped with an 8155 chip and supports visible content on the car system interface.
The cabin leather uses 100% environmentally friendly water-based surface treatment, the center console uses Benek faux suede PVC material, the feel is excellent, and the suede material will absorb strong light, the interior shadow will not reflect on the front windshield, this is indeed better than some luxury brands.
The car infotainment system has gesture control and accurate voice recognition in the Yipai eπ008. It can distinguish between front and rear passengers’ voices to control functions accordingly.
9.2-inch streaming rearview mirror display is clear with low glare. When rear entertainment screen in the back is open, regular optical rearview mirror is blocked by the screen, making streaming rearview mirror necessary for safety.
The front row of 50W wireless fast charging phones with ventilation function, Honor phone actual test can achieve extreme fast charging level, basically charging for 1 minute, phone battery increases by 1%.
With 200,000 yuan (27920$), you can buy a large SUV, a refrigerator, a color TV, and a big sofa. The YiPai eπ008 is equipped with a 15.6-inch rear entertainment screen that can be activated through the rear touch screen or voice control. The rear entertainment screen can help children calm down quickly and make long trips less boring for adults.
In the back row, there are dual touch screens for adjusting seat heating, ventilation, and rear relaxation mode. The lower touch screen controls the refrigerator temperature and front-back movement.
The Yipai eπ008 uses a semiconductor refrigerator with a temperature range of 5℃ to 50℃. It has electric front and rear movement function and can stop on the slide at any time for easy access to drinks and items for second and third row passengers.
The eπ008 model features a large sofa – zero gravity seat, with ventilation, heating, and massage functions for added comfort during long trips.
The Yipai eπ008 benefits from a 3025mm wheelbase, resulting in a spacious interior with a 67.4% room rate. This allows for six large sofa seats, ensuring everyone enjoys comfort while on the move.
In details, the eπ008 has 28+2 storage spaces and each row of passengers has their own cup holder. The trunk space can be flexibly arranged with partitions. It is still comfortable to drive.
The test drive is the pure electric version of the Yi Pai eπ008, which uses a 200kW rear single motor. Driving this large SUV is very easy. The power reserve is decent, even at a speed of 120km/h, the power is still responsive. The steering is precise, the vehicle is agile and does not feel cumbersome.
The most commendable aspect is the excellent quietness of the entire vehicle, which meets the needs of family car users. Thanks to Michelin quiet tires, double-layer front windshield, double-layer front and rear window glass, as well as the vehicle’s excellent NVH design and materials, it is almost impossible to hear significant tire and wind noise even at high speeds.
Another commendable aspect is the suspension tuning, the Yipai eπ008 actually uses a spiral spring + shock absorber to tune out the feeling of air springs. Fine road vibrations are filtered out thoroughly, and significant bouncing can be resolved promptly. The overall tuning leans towards comfort without being loose. Coupled with a quiet cabin environment, whether commuting in the city or embarking on long journeys, it can give people a sense of luxury.
The Eπ008, based on the Dongfeng Quantum architecture, is equipped with the Dongfeng Mach-E electric drive system. The electric drive unit has a maximum efficiency of 94.5%, with a pure electric model having a comprehensive energy consumption as low as 14.7kwh/100km and a range of 636km. In addition, the extended-range model is equipped with the industry’s first dedicated engine with a thermal efficiency of 45.18%. The pure electric range reaches 210km, with a fuel consumption of 5.55L/100km, and a comprehensive range of 1300km.
The Yipai eπ008 is equipped with 32 high-precision sensors, including the Black Sesame A1000 chip. It supports high-speed NOA navigation assistance driving and has functions such as automatic on and off ramps, automatic lane changing, etc. It belongs to the L2+ level of intelligent driving.
With the launch of the large sedan eπ007 and the upcoming eπ008 in June, Dongfeng Yipai will continue to compete in the pure electric and extended range power tracks in the 150,000-250,000 yuan (34900$) market, competing head-on with mainstream new energy brands. Expect Dongfeng Yipai to bring more impressive products in the future, providing consumers with more new choices in new energy vehicles.