Chery’s Exlantix ET became Car of the Year 2024 in China

2025年1月29日

Chery’s Exlantix ET became Car of the Year 2024 in China

Written by chengce-auto

China Central Television announced that Chery’s Exlantix ET new energy crossover became the Car of the Year 2024. This year, Exlantix ET will enter overseas markets such as Europe, the Middle East, and Central Asia.

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China Central Television (CCTV) held the fifth China Auto Awards ceremony on January 27. It was broadcast on the CCTV-2 channel. This ceremony is often called the “Oscars of the Automotive World” in China. The jury for this event was formed by representatives of the CATARC research center, the Association of Automobile Manufacturers and Dealers, the Society of Automotive Engineers, and the Council for the Promotion of International Trade in the Automotive Industry.

Exlantix ET became Car of the Year 2024 in China

Exlantix ET sells in China under Exeed Sterra ET name. However, this vehicle will sell internationally as Exlantix. According to CCTV, it stood out of the 31 shortlisted models in 2024, becoming the Car of the Year 2024. We will highlight that the EREV variant of the Exlantix ET won this event. According to Chery’s Executive Vice President Gao Xinhua, this vehicle’s three core technologies secured the win this year: range extender system, four-wheel drive, and intelligent driving system.

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The EREV variant of the Exlantix ET has a 1.5-liter turbocharged generator under the hood with a thermal efficiency of 44.5% and a fuel consumption of 5.9 liters per 100 km. Thanks to a 67-liter fuel tank, the Exlantix ET boasts a mixed range of 1500 km under CLTC conditions. The Gotion-made LFP battery for 41 kWh allows the ET crossover to achieve 240 km of CLTC range in EV mode.

The four-wheel drive system of the Exlantix ET includes two electric motors. The first one sits in the front axle with a peak power output of 150 kW (201 hp). The second electric motor for 195 kW (261 hp) powers the rear axle of this SUV. The system’s total power output reaches 345 kW (485 hp) and 634 Nm. The Exlantix ET speeds up to 100 km/h in 4.8 seconds. According to Chery, it can achieve 0-100% torque distribution between axles.

The intelligent driving system of the Exlantix ET is powered by two Nvidia Orin-X chips with a computing power of 508 TOPS. The Chery’s SUV has 30 different sensors. As a result, it supports the end-to-end map-free intelligent driving.

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More about Exlantix ET

The Exlantix ET is a five-seat SUV with dimensions of 4955/1975/1698 mm and a wheelbase of 3000 mm. It is equipped with an air suspension system from Khat. This company also supplies air springs to Zeekr, Voyah, Xpeng, Lynk & Co, Li Auto, and Volvo China. Thanks to this system, the ground clearance of this model reaches 240 mm.

The EREV variant of the Exlantix ET is available for purchase with RWD for 195 kW and a 31-kWh LFP battery pack from CATL. This SUV also has BEV variants with a power output of 313 – 562 hp. They are offered with two battery options: 77 kWh and 100 kWh.

The Exlantix ET’s domestic price range is 189,800 – 319,800 yuan (26,175 – 44,100 USD). This year, the Exlantix ET crossover will enter overseas markets. The global variant of this model will get a redesigned front end with a front grille imitation.