Great Wall Motor's Wey luxury brand has shown its
XEV concept at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The Tesla Model X-like vehicle is a
plug-in hybrid crossover which features distinctive headlights, gull-wing
doors, and aerodynamic alloy wheels.
The unique styling continues further back
as the concept has an upward sweeping beltline that continues all the way to
rear tailgate. We can also see a ventilated rear bumper, a large diffuser, and
a wraparound taillight bar. Wey didn't say much about the cabin but it has four
individual seats which are separated floating center consoles.
Performance specifications were not released but the
XEV has a plug-in hybrid powertrain that consists of a conventional engine that
powers the front wheels and an electric motor that power the rear wheels. The
engine and motor can work independently of each other or together to give the
crossover an all-wheel drive system.
Wey claims the concept is equipped with autonomous
driving system which allows for "unmanned functions" on the
expressway and in urban environments.
The system reportedly uses a variety of
camera and laser sensors to detect nearby objects and enable the vehicle to
have high-tech driver assistance systems such as "automatic cruise
control, active lane change [assist], intersection processing, and other basic
functions." The company also says the concept can deal with unexpected
situations such as "road repairs and traffic maneuvering."
