Recently, there is a new car that has become quite popular, and it is the Chery Fengyun A8L. No, in the list of the 66th batch of new energy vehicle models of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology that enjoy vehicle and vessel tax reduction, the declaration information of Chery Fengyun A8L, which has just been publicized, has appeared.
This Fengyun A8L, from the current point of view, it is roughly the same as Fengyun A8 in terms of cruising range and fuel consumption, it is not the kind of earth-shaking enhanced version, it is a direct update of the old model. This makes people a little curious, what new experience can this update bring?
Let's take a look at its hardware configuration first. This time, the Fengyun A8L is equipped with a 18.67 kWh lithium battery pack, which weighs 186 kg. It uses a simple lithium iron phosphate battery, and the energy density is relatively conservative.
However, there are also advantages to being conservative, and there may be advantages in terms of cost. The curb weight of the actual car is 1730 kg, which is slightly heavier than the Fengyun A8, and it feels more advanced. After all, the size has been slightly improved.
It is mated to a 1.5T engine with a maximum power of 156 horsepower. This engine is an old friend of the Chery brand, and it is basically used in all hybrid models of Chery.
The final fuel consumption per 100 kilometers is 4.2 liters, and the pure electric range is 106 kilometers. Generally speaking, it is the WLTC working condition, since it is basically the same as the Fengyun A8, then we can infer that the mileage of the CLTC working condition should be 127 kilometers.
Let's talk about this gearbox, which is paired with a one-speed DHT gearbox, unlike the three-speed DHT used in higher-level models, it does not emphasize efficiency at high speeds. This relatively low-cost performance also makes us look forward to the price of this car in the future.
I estimate that although it has the same name as the Audi million-dollar flagship, the price should still be 10 to 150,000 yuan for the kingpin. This price is still relatively friendly to our ordinary consumers, right?
In terms of appearance, the new car has undergone considerable modifications. The front part adopts the latest family style, and the large-mouth grille is more three-dimensional, and it also leads to a black decorative strip.
The sharp headlight cluster, coupled with elements such as the trapezoidal lower grille of the front bumper and the huge air intake in the fog lamp area, make the entire front face look more visually impactful.
There are also new changes to the rear of the car, with a new taillight shape, a flat layout with a complex red light strip inside, and a Fengyun logo inlaid in the center. The rear bumper also has black accents to further enhance the atmosphere.
However, the new car has not changed much, and it should be officially launched soon. The question is, fellow riders, do you think this Chery Fengyun A8L can have an outstanding performance in the market?
Its advantages, first of all, may be more advantageous in terms of cost control, and the price is relatively close to the people. Moreover, with the technical support of the Chery brand, the reliability of the engine and gearbox should also be guaranteed to a certain extent. The update on the appearance also makes it more stylish and atmospheric.
The disadvantage may be that there is no particularly big breakthrough in performance, although the cruising range and fuel consumption are not bad, but they are not particularly outstanding. And the efficiency of the first-speed DHT gearbox at high speeds can be a bit of a concern.
But overall, Chery Fengyun A8L still has a lot of bright spots. Let's wait and see what kind of surprises it can bring us when it is officially launched! I will continue to pay attention to the dynamics of this car, and I will share more information with you when the time comes.