Jetour Shanhai L7 takes on plug-in hybrid SUV market starting at 18,500 USD

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On September 27, Chery’s Jetour brand launched its Shanhai L7 plug-in hybrid SUV, available in four trims, with a price range of 129,800 – 159,800 yuan (18,500 – 22,800 USD), targeting the family consumer group.

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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.

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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 fifth-generation ACTECO 1.5TGDI hybrid engine that outputs 115 kW (154 hp) and 220 Nm as well as a front electric motor that outputs 199 kW (267 hp) and 395 Nm, mated to a 2-speed DHT. The fuel tank capacity is 60 L.

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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.

Source: Jetour

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