Dongfeng has opened pre-sales for its M-Hero M817 off-road SUV. Two versions are available, priced between 46,000 and 50,000 USD.
The M-Hero M817 offers two exterior styles: City and Off-road. The City version features concealed door handles, while the Off-road version boasts beadlock wheels and an electric winch.
The vehicle measures 5,100 mm long, 1,998 mm wide, and 1,899 mm high, with a wheelbase of 3,005 mm. It has a 33-degree approach angle, a 34-degree departure angle, and 335 mm of ground clearance (which can be increased to 385 mm with the air suspension).
 |
The 912-horsepower hybrid SUV. Photo: Dongfeng
 |
The vehicle measures 5,100 mm long, 1,998 mm wide, and 1,899 mm high, with a 3,005 mm wheelbase.
 |
It boasts a 33-degree approach angle, a 34-degree departure angle, and 335 mm of ground clearance, extendable to 385 mm with the air suspension.
 |
The 15.6-inch central control screen features HarmonyOS Cockpit 5.0.
 |
The watch-style rotary knob and switches are inspired by aviation.
 |
The five-seater vehicle has 13 power outlets.
 |
High-quality interior materials.
Inside, the 15.6-inch central control screen integrates HarmonyOS Cockpit 5.0. It features a watch-style rotary knob and aviation-inspired switches. The five-seater vehicle offers 13 power outlets (including a 6 kW external discharge function) and two 50 W air-cooled wireless fast chargers.
The M-Hero M817 is built on a dual architecture platform, combining Dongfeng's Warrior Intelligent Off-Road Architecture M-tech and Huawei's Tianyuan. Two powertrain options are available: plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and extended-range hybrid (EREV).
The PHEV version features a 1.5-liter engine coupled with a dual-motor all-wheel-drive system, producing 912 horsepower and 1,280 Nm of torque. This configuration allows the vehicle to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.2 seconds. Combined with CATL's Freevoy battery, the vehicle achieves a CLTC-rated all-electric range of 200 km and a combined range of over 1,000 km.
The M-Hero M817 also features Huawei's Qiankun ADS 4 ADAS, which supports all-scenario intelligent driving, including point-to-point parking assistance, high-speed navigation assistance, and over 160 parking scenarios.
Dongfeng officially launched the M-Hero brand on 27/8/2022, alongside two concept cars: the M-Terrain and M-Terrain S. In August 2023, M-Hero's first production model, the M-917, debuted, offering EREV and battery electric vehicle (BEV) versions.
In 2/2024, Huawei and M-Hero established a strategic partnership to promote the commercialization of Huawei's intelligent automotive solutions, helping M-Hero achieve its goal of leading the development of China's luxury off-road electric vehicle culture.
My Anh (CnEVPost)
