Dongfeng has formally launched the eπ008 Sensible Driving Version crossover on March 14th. The brand new automobile comes normal with superior clever driving capabilities throughout its whole vary, providing a complete of eight fashions in five-seat and six-seat configurations. The value vary is ready between 183,600-203,600 yuan(25,500-28,300 USD).
Dongfeng eπ800 is a middle-to-high NEV model based by Dongfeng to tackle rivals from Aito, Li Auto, and Luxeed. Its pronounce is “Yipai”(奕派). Presently, its mannequin line includes simply two automobiles. In consequence, the eπ’s gross sales quantity isn’t excessive with cummulative gross sales quantity of 52,473 items (March 2024 – February 2025), in keeping with China EV DataTracker.
The Dongfeng eπ008 Sensible Driving Version adopts a pure vision-based clever driving answer, offering options similar to high-speed NOA, reminiscence parking, and fusion parking. It additionally consists of energetic security options like ahead and rear collision warnings, lane departure warnings, and blind-spot monitoring.
By way of exterior design, the Dongfeng eπ008 Sensible Driving Version retains the design language of the prevailing mannequin. It contains a closed-off entrance fascia paired with a steady gentle bar, making a futuristic visible impact. The rear additionally incorporates a steady taillight design, echoing the entrance and enhancing total recognition. Concerning dimensions, the brand new automobile measures 5002/1972/1732 mm (l/w/h) with a wheelbase of 3025 mm.
Inside, the brand new automotive is provided with a 15.6-inch floating central management display screen and an 8.8-inch instrument panel, powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 vehicle-mounted chip. The inside options two wi-fi charging pads and a 20-speaker sound system. For seating, the brand new mannequin gives each 5-seat and 6-seat variations, outfitted with air flow, heating, and reminiscence features.
Concerning powertrain choices, the Dongfeng eπ008 Sensible Driving Version gives each range-extended and pure electrical variations. The range-extended mannequin is provided with a 1.5L vary extender with a most energy of 108 kW and a most torque of 210 Nm. Its drive motor has a most energy of 200 kW and a most torque of 340 Nm. Beneath CLTC circumstances, it achieves a pure electrical vary of 210 km and a mixed vary of as much as 1300 km, with a gas consumption of 4.7L/100km when the battery is depleted. The quick charging time is 0.43 hours.
The pure electrical model is pushed by a single motor with a most energy of 200 kW and a most torque of 340 Nm. It has a CLTC-rated vary of 636 km, and the quick charging time is 0.47 hours.
Dongfeng eπ008 5-seater opened for pre-sale on October twenty fifth final 12 months.
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