Chery has launched its new hybrid crossover, the Chery Fengyun T9L, in China, and the response has been extraordinary. The model received an impressive 15,658 orders within just three hours of its debut. Prices start at approximately $18,500.
Large Size and Premium Comfort
The Fengyun T9L measures 4,870 mm in length and has a 2,920 mm wheelbase, positioning it as a spacious five-seater SUV focused on comfort and practicality.
The cabin features:
- A digital instrument cluster
- A large central infotainment display
- Standard heated, ventilated, and massage seats
Optional features include:
- 16-way adjustable zero-gravity seats
- A 17.3-inch rear entertainment display
- A 2-square-meter panoramic sunroof
- A premium 23-speaker, 1080-watt audio system
Spacious and Practical Interior
The SUV emphasizes usability and space:
- Up to 38 storage compartments
- 1,597 liters of boot space
- Foldable cabin with double-bed mode
- Rear legroom of 1,037 mm, among the best in its class
Powerful Hybrid System and Massive Range
At its core is Chery’s Kunpeng Super Hybrid CDM 6.0 system, offering multiple configurations:
- Base Variant (1.5L + electric motor):
- Power: 242 kW
- Electric-only range: up to 135 km (CLTC)
- Mid Variant (1.5L engine):
- Power: up to 375 kW
- Electric-only range: up to 230 km
- Total range: up to 2,000 km
- Top Variant (AWD, dual motors):
- Power: 435 kW (862 hp)
- 0–100 km/h in 5 seconds
- Top speed: 240 km/h
Advanced Driver Assistance Technology
The Fengyun T9L also stands out with its advanced driver assistance systems:
- Falcon 200 (base system)
- Falcon 700 (top system) with:
- LiDAR
- 27 sensors
- 560 TOPS computing power
It supports:
- Navigation on Autopilot (NOA)
- Fully automated parking
