M-Hero 917
| M-Hero 917 | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Dongfeng Motor Corporation (M-Hero) |
| Also called | MHERO 1 (outside China) |
| Production | 2023–present |
| Assembly | China: Wuhan, Hubei |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Full-size luxury SUV |
| Body style | 5-door SUV |
| Layout |
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| Platform | M-Tech (Mengshi Intelligent Off-Road Architecture)[1] MORA[2] |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.5 L DFMC15TP1 turbo I4 petrol engine (EREV) |
| Electric motor |
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| Battery | 142.7 kWh (514 MJ) (BEV) 66 kWh (240 MJ) (EREV)[3] |
| Electric range | 505 km (314 mi) (BEV) 200 km (120 mi) (EREV, pure electric range) |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,950 mm (116.1 in) |
| Length | 4,987 mm (196.3 in) |
| Width | 2,080 mm (81.9 in) |
| Height | 1,935 mm (76.2 in) |
| Kerb weight | 3,130–3,293 kg (6,900–7,260 lb) |
The M-Hero 917 (Chinese: 猛士917; pinyin: Mengshi 917) is a full-size Luxury SUV manufactured by the Dongfeng Motor Corporation under the M-Hero brand. The 917, which is the first vehicle under the M-Hero brand, was introduced in August 2022 and launched the following year. It is also part of the Dongfeng Mengshi family of off-road vehicles.
Overview
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The 917 was previewed by the Mengshi M-Terrain EV SUV concept car. The prototype was introduced in August 2022 during the launch of the independent M-Hero brand,[4] with the production 917 being unveiled in January 2023.[5] Production started on 5 April and the vehicle was launched for the Chinese market on 25 August 2023.[6][7]
Specifications
[edit]The 917 comes in two versions, the BEV and the EREV. The BEV version is equipped four electric motors with a battery capacity of 142.7 kWh and its maximum range reached up to 505 km (314 mi).[5] The four motors drive each of four wheels which produce 197 kW (264 hp; 268 PS) respectively, giving a total power of 797 kW (1,069 hp; 1,084 PS).
The EREV version has an 1.5L inline-four turbocharged petrol engine as a generator which has 145 kW (194 hp; 197 PS), powering three motors (one on front axle and two on rear axle), giving 600 kW (805 hp; 816 PS) of power output combined.[8] The battery capacity of EREV version is 66 kWh which enable the vehicle to drive 200 km (120 mi) on pure electric range.[9]
References
[edit]- ^ "猛士917". Mengshi Website. 31 October 2023.
- ^ "猛士 917". m-h5.m-hero.com. Retrieved 2024-09-18.
- ^ Bobylev, Denis (2023-08-25). "M-Hero 917 from Dongfeng launched in China with 1,088 hp. Starts at 87,500 USD". CarNewsChina.com. Retrieved 2024-09-18.
- ^ "Dongfeng Mengshi (Warrior) Brand Unveiled With Two 1000-HP Beasts". carnewschina.com. 23 July 2023.
- ^ a b "Mengshi M-Hero 917 Exposed With Over 1000 HP And 505 KM Of Range". carnewschina.com. 23 July 2023.
- ^ "M-Hero 917 from Dongfeng launched in China with 1,088 hp. Starts at 87,500 USD". carnewschina.com. 25 August 2023.
- ^ "Dongfeng Mengshi 917 luxury off-roader hits market, starting at 637,700 yuan". Gasgoo. 25 August 2023.
- ^ "Dongfeng Mengshi M-Hero 917 EV production started. 1000 HP and 505 km range under the hood". carnewschina.com. 5 April 2023.
- ^ Bobylev, Denis (2023-08-25). "M-Hero 917 from Dongfeng launched in China with 1,088 hp. Starts at 87,500 USD". CarNewsChina.com. Retrieved 2024-09-18.