New Plug-in Hybrid SUV from Chery’s Jetour Brand

Chery’s sub-brand Jetour is preparing to unveil its new mid-size SUV, the Shanhai L7 Plus. The model, planned for a debut at the Chengdu Auto Show, will go on pre-sale today, August 18th.

Described as a versatile vehicle suitable for family use, the Shanhai L7 Plus will be offered in two different configurations with 5 and 7 seats. The new SUV is expected to be priced under $28,000.

The Shanhai L7 Plus reflects the brand’s new design language. The front features a continuous light strip, flanked by distinctive ‘J’-shaped headlights that recall the ‘J’ in the Jetour logo. The lower section includes a wide air intake and vertical air ducts.

The SUV model measures 4810 mm in length, 1930 mm in width, and 1705 mm in height. It offers a 2820 mm wheelbase and will come with 19 or 20-inch wheel options. At the rear, full-width LED taillights resembling a ‘T’ shape pay homage to the ‘T’ in the Jetour logo.

Inside, a three-spoke steering wheel, a 15.6-inch multimedia screen that can rotate 10 degrees to the left or right, and the Tour OS 3.0 artificial intelligence system are prominent features. Thanks to its built-in large language model, the system can interact via voice commands. The vehicle will also include a 12-speaker audio system. The 7-seat version is equipped with fully electric adjustable seats. These seats can be flattened with a single button to create a “large bed” area approximately 3 meters long.

Under the hood is a plug-in hybrid system that combines a 1.5-liter turbocharged gasoline engine with an electric motor. The engine produces 154 hp, while the total system output is 265 kW (355 hp) and 530 Nm of torque. The vehicle’s 32.6 kWh battery provides a pure electric range of 167 km according to the CLTC cycle. The average fuel consumption is stated as 5.25 L/100 km, and the total range can reach up to 1700 km.

In 2024, Jetour became China’s eighth-largest automobile exporter. The brand achieved total sales of 568,387 units, of which 179,880 were exported. The Shanhai L7 Plus is expected to contribute to Jetour’s growing influence in both domestic and global markets.

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