Is Chery's Fengyun T9 a Game Changer in the New Energy Market?

On April 18th, Chery Auto held a global presale for the Fengyun T9 at its Qingdao factory. The Fengyun T9 is available in four configurations:

  • Standard version for 159,900 Yuan;
  • Comfort version for 172,900 Yuan;
  • Luxury version for 185,900 Yuan;
  • 7-seater flagship version for 199,900 Yuan.

During the presale event, consumers can reserve the car for just 9.9 Yuan and have the chance to participate in crowd-funding. The Fengyun T9 is produced in Chery’s high-tech ‘5G Black Light Factory’, applying advanced manufacturing processes and strict quality control standards to ensure product quality.

In terms of design, the Fengyun T9 combines oriental aesthetics and modern design concepts, offering a variety of body color choices. The vehicle’s wheelbase reaches 2,770 mm, providing flexible internal space. The driver’s seat is equipped with various adjustment features to enhance driving comfort. Beyond that, the vehicle is equipped with a CDC suspension system, further optimizing the driving experience.

The Fengyun T9 does not compromise on safety, conforming to global five-star safety standards. It employs high-strength steel materials and a one-piece door ring structure to boost body rigidity. The vehicle also comes with a battery safety system, offering IP68 level waterproof performance and accident power-off protection measures, and comes standard equipped with seven airbags, increasing passenger safety.

In terms of power, the Fengyun T9 comes with the fifth-generation ACTECO 1.5TGDI hybrid engine, providing high thermal efficiency and high EV efficiency. Under the coordination of an intelligent power management system, the vehicle can achieve a pure electric range of 120 km under CLTC conditions and a combined range of over 1,400 km under WLTC conditions. For fast charging, a 30% – 80% charge only requires 20 minutes, greatly reducing waiting time for charging.

The launch of the Chery Fengyun T9 demonstrates Chery Auto’s deep layout in the field of new energy technology and its precise grasp of market demand. It has the potential to become a strong contender in the new energy vehicle market.

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