On April 14, 2022, the hybrid version of Geely’s sub-brand Emperor, the “Thunder God Hi-X”, officially debuted. The biggest highlight of this car is that it is the first sedan to be equipped with Geely’s 1.5TD-3DHT Thunder God smart engine system, matched with a 3-gear electric drive transmission (DHT Pro). Official data shows that its maximum range when fully fueled is 1300 km, acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h takes just 6.9 seconds, and its electricity-oil consumption is 3.8L/100 km.
In terms of appearance, the design style of the current Emperor L is basically retained, with adjustments made in the details, such as a more exaggerated front grille and LED lighting effects.
The interior design adopts Geely’s family design, which is more youthful, equipped with a 10.25-inch full LCD instrument panel, a 12.3-inch suspended central control screen, the Thunder God’s exclusive electronic shift lever, and integrated air outlets. The overall design is simple and concise.
The specific listing time of Emperor L Thunder God Hi-X has not been revealed by the official yet. However, with its excellent range, fuel consumption, appearance, and interior design, this car will have the opportunity to challenge the status of BYD Qin Plus DM-i while also impacting the hybrid small family cars under Japanese brands such as Toyota and Honda.
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