They start in early January, prices are already known
Dealers in Moscow will begin selling the M-Hero SUV in early January 2024, which was confirmed by the director of retail sales of AG «Avilon» Ilya Petrov.
The car will be offered to Russians in two versions: with a hybrid and electric powertrain. It was previously reported that the first official versions will cost 18-19.5 million rubles. In China, cars cost from 8 million rubles with our money. At the end of December, the hybrid M-Hero 917, which was brought through the parallel import system, was offered in Moscow at a price of 14.9 million rubles.
M-Hero 917 is built on the new M-Tech (formerly MORA) platform from Dongfeng. Dimensions are 4987 x 2080 x 1935 mm with a wheelbase of 2950 mm. The M-Hero 917 is 70 mm longer and 149 mm wider than the Mercedes-Benz G-Class. The electric variant of the M-Hero 917 received four electric motors and a peak power of 1088 hp ., which allows you to accelerate to hundreds in 4.2 seconds. The electric motors are powered by a 142.7 kWh triple battery (NMC) from CATL. The curb weight of the M-Hero 917 is 3293 kg, and the range — 505 km.
The hybrid version of the M-Hero 917 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 kW·h NMC battery pack from CATL, and the combined range reaches 1032 km with a full tank capacity of 85 l.
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 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. 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.