The 27th Chengdu Auto Show opens grandly on August 30, 2024. This annual event showcases the automotive industry and highlights technology and innovation. The theme is “Trendy Chengdu, Smart Future.” It gathers car manufacturers from around the world. They focus on three main areas: oil, electric, and hybrid. They present cutting-edge technology and eye-catching new models. At the show, Sina Auto’s Fu Guangyu, product director of Xingtu Automobile, engages in deep discussions about the company’s current status and future development. He also addresses topics of interest to users. Xingtu’s Yaoguang C-DM electric four-wheel drive officially begins pre-sale at the event. It offers two configurations: the Super Long Range Pro and the Super Long Range Max. The pre-sale prices are 209,800 yuan (29470$) and 225,800 yuan (31720$), respectively. Fu Guangyu mentions that the Yaoguang C-DM electric four-wheel drive will deliver upon pre-sale. Users won’t have to wait. The new car will launch in September.
The Xingtu Yaoguang C-DM electric four-wheel drive has many highlights. It features the industry’s only four-motor all-wheel drive technology. The system delivers a total power of 455 kW. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.26 seconds. The combined range reaches 1400 km. It also upgrades to the Flying Fish Super Sensory Chassis 2.0 and comes standard with advanced intelligent driving L2.9. This attracts a lot of attention from the audience on-site.
The Xingtu Yaoguang C-DM electric four-wheel drive features a four-engine system. It includes a fifth-generation 1.5T hybrid engine, P2 and P2.5 dual-drive motors, and a P4 motor in a three-in-one rear axle. The system pairs with a three-speed DHT hybrid transmission. It delivers a total power of 455 kW and peak torque of 920 N·m. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in just 4.26 seconds, rivaling luxury supercars. Additionally, the Xingtu Yaoguang C-DM’s fuel consumption in low battery mode is only 6.6 L/100 km. Its electricity consumption drops to 22.5 kWh/100 km. With a pure electric range of 200 km, the total range with a full tank and full charge reaches 1400 km.
The new car offers six driving modes, including ECO, SPORT, and SNOW. It meets users’ diverse travel needs and invites exploration. The Yaoguang C-DM electric four-wheel drive features the Flying Fish chassis 2.0. It upgrades the CDC shock absorbers, steering system, intelligent drive-by-wire system, and special silent tires. This enhances both handling and comfort. In terms of intelligent driving, the Yaoguang C-DM electric four-wheel drive comes standard with L2.9 advanced intelligent driving. It supports 32 intelligent driving functions, including AVP automatic parking and NOC high-speed navigation. This covers 90% of daily driving scenarios, enhancing safety. The CDC electromagnetic suspension system balances comfort and handling. At the Chengdu Auto Show, the Yaoguang C-DM electric four-wheel drive drew significant attention for its standard CDC electromagnetic suspension system, which Fu Guangyu praised. The Yaoguang C-DM electric four-wheel drive uses the Flying Fish super-sensitive chassis. It calibrates the CDC electromagnetic suspension system to actively adjust suspension damping based on road conditions, balancing comfort and handling.
According to official sources, the CDC electromagnetic suspension system uses five body posture monitoring sensors, four electromagnetic shock absorbers, and one controller. It collects dynamic data on the road, body, and wheels in real time. The system adjusts suspension damping actively and promptly. It achieves intelligent control of the vehicle’s posture while enhancing comfort and handling. The Yaoguang C-DM features an upgraded all-aluminum alloy H-arm multi-link rear suspension. It pairs with CDC shock absorbers, reducing unsprung weight by 50 kg. This upgrade improves handling performance beyond its class, enhancing overall stability by 10% and comfort by 20%. In interviews, users praised the CDC electromagnetic suspension system. As a result, the company plans to offer this system in more versions, providing consumers with more choices. The Yaoguang C-DM now includes it as standard across the entire lineup. In addition to the CDC system, the Feiyu super-sensitive chassis includes a hydraulic isolation system and SS system. The dual hydraulic mounts and hydraulic bushing technology reduce road vibrations by over 30% on bumpy roads. The system adjusts suspension damping based on braking deceleration, suppressing brake dive and significantly optimizing NVH performance. The Yaoguang C-DM offers a new choice in the electric all-wheel-drive market. Launched in March, the vehicle underwent rigorous testing by Xingtu. The Yaoguang C-DM demonstrated its impressive range and class-leading safety, proving its strong performance and capabilities to the market and consumers. Thanks to the industry-leading M3X ultra-hybrid platform and the new generation of comprehensive hybrid technology, the Yaoguang C-DM has received widespread acclaim since its launch, earning recognition and affection from the market and consumers.
Many users requested a four-wheel-drive version. The Xingtu brand understands consumer needs. To meet demands for personalization, various terrains, and different usage scenarios, Xingtu enhanced the Yaoguang C-DM two-wheel-drive version. They launched the Yaoguang C-DM electric four-wheel-drive version. Fu Guangyu noted that the Yaoguang C-DM electric four-wheel-drive serves families well. With the CDC electromagnetic suspension system, it offers a more comfortable ride, making journeys enjoyable. It also caters to off-road enthusiasts, allowing for easier travel in all conditions. Compared to other off-road vehicles, the Yaoguang C-DM electric four-wheel-drive’s power system excels. It performs well in deserts, on tracks, and is fuel-efficient, making it versatile. At the press conference, Huang Zhaogen, assistant general manager of Chery Automobile Co., Ltd. and general manager of Xingtu Marketing Center, emphasized, “We create technologies that others cannot. When others focus on pricing, we push technological boundaries.” With strong technical expertise and strict quality control, the Yaoguang C-DM electric four-wheel-drive offers a value equivalent to a 400,000-level vehicle. It achieves luxury rebalancing and advances technology. In summary, the Yaoguang C-DM electric four-wheel-drive excels in technology, versatility, and safety quality. In the current high-end hybrid SUV market, it meets user demands for comfort and control while providing better safety. This car is poised to reshape the 400,000-level hybrid market. For the Xingtu brand, the Yaoguang C-DM electric four-wheel-drive launch signifies a significant technological advancement. It marks another major breakthrough in the hybrid SUV sector. We believe this new vehicle will invigorate the hybrid four-wheel-drive market and offer consumers better choices.