The car will be delivered to Europe and the Middle East
The M-Hero 917 is a hardcore SUV that was launched in August and is currently only available in China. However, very soon the car will appear in Europe, the Middle East and Russia, where pre-orders have started.
Dongfeng confirmed the start of testing of the export version, which should be completed in March 2024, followed by deliveries to world markets. The M-Hero 917 comes in BEV and EREV variants and has over 1,000 PS of power along with excellent off-road capabilities.
The car supports fifth-generation networks, it offers a “crab” mode, as well as an L3 level autopilot system, which allows you to let go of the steering wheel even in the city. The Dongfeng Mengshi M-Hero 917 supports reverse charging and is equipped with a drone with storage space. The UAV will be able to take off and accompany the car, broadcasting the picture.
Dognfeng has mentioned that it wants to focus on Germany, France, Sweden and Norway, as well as the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia. In the EU, the testing team will focus on vehicle use scenarios such as mountain routes, coastal driving, shopping and daily commuting. Dognfeng will hire European drivers and collect feedback and opinions from local users. In the Middle East, testing will cover driving performance in desert conditions at high temperatures.
The M-Hero 917 is built on the new M-Tech (formerly MORA) platform from Dongfeng. Dimensions are 4987 × 2080 × 1935 mm with a wheelbase of 2950 mm. The M-Hero 917 is 70mm longer and 149mm wider than the Mercedes-Benz G-Class. The electric version of the M-Hero 917 has four electric motors and a peak power of 1088 hp, which allows it to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.2 seconds. The electric motors are powered by a 142.7 kWh triple battery (NMC) from CATL. The M-Hero 917 has a curb weight of 3,293 kg and a range of 505 km.
The EREV M-Hero 917 version received three electric motors producing 816 hp. As for the internal combustion engine, it is a 1.5-liter turbocharged engine with 197 hp. The internal combustion engine does not transmit torque to the wheels. Instead, it acts as a generator, charging the battery. The M-Hero 917 is equipped with a 65.8 kWh NMC battery pack from CATL and has a combined range of up to 1,032 km with a full tank of 85 liters.
Inside, there is a 15.6-inch central control screen, a 12.3-inch instrument panel and a 12.3-inch front passenger panel. The hybrid version costs $90,000 in China, while the electric car is offered for $98,400.
The car passed the crash test with dignity.