Chery’s Jetour brand has launched its Shanhai L7 plug-in hybrid SUV, available in four trims, with a price range of 129,800 – 159,800 yuan (US$ 18,500 – 22,800), targeting the family consumer group. Shanhai is a new energy vehicle series under Jetour and has the T2, L6, L7, and L9 on the market.
The exterior design of the Jetour Shanhai
L7 incorporates the “symbiosis of mountains and seas” design language, which is
what Shanhai means in Chinese – mountains and seas, according to Jetour. The
through-type headlights on the front face are composed of 118 lamp beads.
Elements such as roof luggage racks, an electric tailgate (except for the
entry-level trim), and external side mirror heating/folding are present. Six
exterior colors to choose from, namely, black, gray, green, blue, silver, and
white.
The Jetour Shanhai L7 measures
4749/1900/1720 mm respectively, and the wheelbase is 2745 mm. Power comes from
Chery’s Kunpeng super hybrid C-DM system, consisting of the 1.5TGDI hybrid engine that outputs 154 hp and 220 Nm as well as
a front electric motor that outputs 267 hp and 395 Nm, mated to a
2-speed DHT. The fuel tank capacity is 60 L. The 19.43 kWh ternary lithium
battery pack from Gotion High-tech provides a CLTC pure electric range of 120
km while the official comprehensive range is 1,300 km. Under fast charging, it
takes 18 minutes to replenish the battery from 30%~80%. The slow charging time
is three hours. At the same time, VtoL is also supported to turn the vehicle
into a mobile power bank to power appliances such as a rice cooker.
The cockpit has an integrated screen
consisting of a 12.3-inch full LCD instrument panel and a 12.3-inch central
control screen. The center console has two rotary knobs to control various
configurations, a 50W mobile phone wireless charging panel, and two cupholders.
Other functions include an intelligent voice assistant, remote control via
mobile phone, Huawei HiCar system, Sony speakers, and level 2 advanced driving
assistance capabilities.
Both 5- and 7-seater layouts are offered
in 2+3 and 2+3+2 format, respectively. There are 33 storage spaces throughout
the interior. The second-row seat’s backrest can be adjusted from 25° to 41°
and can be folded down to achieve a 1688 L trunk space, which can accommodate
24 20-inch suitcases. Furthermore, the high-end trim comes with an onboard
refrigerator, which has a capacity of 5 L with a -6°C~50°C temperature range
and supports six modes as well as ultraviolet sterilization.