Chery launches Jetour Zongheng luxury brand with a 1,572-hp SUV
Chery launched Jetour Zongheng high-end off-road brand in China. The brand’s first model Jetour Zongheng G700 will enter the Chinese market in Q3 this year. Later, the F700 pickup truck and the G900 SUV with 1,572 hp will start sales domestically.
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Jetour is a young brand under Chery Group launched in 2018. Recently, Jetour launched a series of off-road crossovers with sturdy styling. It became successful, as Jetour sales doubled in China. This year, Chery’s brand released a high-end branch called Jetour Zongheng. It will sell luxury off-road SUVs and pickup trucks in China.
Jetour Zongheng powertrain variants
Jetour Zongheng models will adopt two powertrain variants. The first one is PHEV (parallel hybrid) called CDM-O. It comprises a 2-liter turbocharged petrol-powered engine for 55 kW (208 hp). This ICE is paired with a 2-speed DHT drivetrain for 210 kW (282 hp). It also has a 300-kW electric motor in the rear axle for 300 kW (402 hp). Jetour Zongheng G700 SUV and F700 pickup truck will adopt this PHEV system.
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Another powertrain of the Jetour Zongheng is EREV (range extender) called CEM-O. This variant offers a 2-liter generator for 155 kW that sends power to the battery and electric motors. The CEM-O powertrain adopts four electric motors with a peak power output of 1,200 kW (1,572 hp). For clarity, the electric motors of BYD’s Yangwang U8 SUV generate 880 kW (1,180 hp).
Both CDM-O and CEM-O powertrains adopt a high-voltage system for 800V. Thanks to this architecture, Jetour Zongheng’s batteries support 6C charging. It means it can be charged with a power of six times the capacity. As a result, it can charge from 20% to 80% in six minutes.
Jetour Zongheng G700
The Jetour Zongheng’s first model is the G700 off-road SUV. It was released last year as the Jetour T5 concept car. Now, the pre-production variant of this SUV was presented in China under a new name.
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The Jetour Zongheng G700 has a sturdy look with a high bonnet line and a flat roofline. It is a body-on-frame SUV with a length of 5.1 meters. From the back, the Jetour Zongheng G700 adopts a swing-out tailgate with a full-size spare wheel mounted on it. The ground clearance of this SUV can be adjusted from 150 mm to 350 mm, thanks to air suspension.
Inside, the Jetour Zongheng SUV has six seats with a 2+2+2 layout. The center console of this SUV has a wide screen that acts as an instrument panel. It also has a large floating touchscreen, an oval steering wheel, and a gear shifter mounted on the steering column. The center tunnel of the G700 offers a wireless phone charging pad, a set of physical buttons, and cup holders. This sturdy off-roader adopts Lexicon speakers and a Huawei Qiankun driving assistance system.
Jetour Zongheng F700 and G900
The Zongheng F700 is a pickup truck that stands on the G700’s platform. Its distinguishing features include rear coach doors and cameras instead of side-view mirrors. All-in-all, it looks like a bold concept car that has a long journey to start volume production.
We can say the same about the Jetour Zongheng flagship model, the G900 crossover. It is an off-road SUV coupe with a range-extended hybrid system for 1,572 hp. Moreover, this vehicle can swim for up to 40 minutes, thanks to the IPX8 tightness standard. According to the brand’s officials, the G900 has a Chery in-house-developed motor designed specifically for the swimming function. As a result, this quirky SUV can swim at a speed of 8.5 km/h.
