By Kong Wenqing

When the lights at Hall 5 of the China Western International Expo Center turned on, a name rewriting the global automotive landscape shone brightly—Chery. On August 21, the first day of the 2026 Chengdu International Auto Show, this Chinese automaker declared with a shocking premiere titled 'China's Automotive Global Champion': Chinese cars are not only powering up in their home market but are also leading the race in the global arena.

One minute, 200,000 units, a brand new milestone for going global

Just before the auto show opened, Chery just released a performance report that caught the industry's attention: July exports broke 200,000 units for the first time in a single month, with a 'Chery-made' vehicle heading overseas every 16 seconds on average—this pace is almost equivalent to the time it takes for the audience to take a photo at the booth, several Chery vehicles have already embarked on their global journey.

Cumulative exports from January to July exceeded 1.14 million units, a year-on-year increase of 71.2%; cumulative global users broke through 20.16 million, including nearly 7 million overseas users. More worth noting is that in the first half of 2026, Chery's global sales share reached 4.1%, tying with Ford for the ninth spot globally, joining BYD and Geely to see the 'Three Chinese Seats' appear in the global top 10 lineup for the first time.

'Highest Globalization Content'—this label is being repeatedly verified: products enter over 130 countries and regions, with over 20,000 overseas employees and a localization rate as high as 85%. From revitalizing a national brand in Spain to completely retaining more than 690 local employees at the South Africa factory, Chery's 'going global' has long been more than simple vehicle exports; it is a comprehensive implementation of the industry chain, talent, and supply chain.

Global cars gather to make an appearance, every model is 'intensely competitive' to the extreme

Walking into the booth, 38 show cars and five brands share the stage, the heaviest hitter being the Fengyun T7, positioned as a 'Native Global Car'. Its answer is: Global quality is not 'a label attached after selling globally, but starts from the first day of product definition'.

To this end, Chery pre-researched global regulations two years in advance, benchmarked against the 2026 version of E-NCAP standards; delved into 5,000+ global users and 15 typical national scenarios for upfront requirement analysis; invested in 81 exclusive durability vehicles with cumulative testing exceeding 6 million kilometers; completed over 80 local adaptations for Thai right-hand drive preferences, Indonesian bumpy road conditions, European front-end parking habits, etc. European highways, Middle East high heat, Southeast Asia high humidity, Nordic severe cold—Fengyun T7 must satisfy all simultaneously.

The Fengyun A9 appearing on the same stage won the 2026 German Red Dot Product Design Award, becoming a footnote to Eastern aesthetics moving towards becoming global design trend definers. The all-new QQ3 Modern Edition was led by a domestic team that won four Red Dot design awards, integrating classic elements with intelligent electric era technology, with sales exceeding 10,000 for four consecutive months and breaking 10,000 in its first overseas month—the happiness of 1.6 million QQ users globally is spreading to more countries.

The debut Arrizo 7, with a 'Fluid Water Flow' design language, offers dual power choices of C-DM Super Energy Hybrid and Kunpeng Fuel Edition, launching an assault on the 'New Benchmark for Global Quality Family Sedans'.

Young people are 'redefining' Chery

Data better explains the change: among Fengyun A9 users, those under 35 account for 73.6%, and females account for 42.7%; young users make up 65% of Fengyun T7; among the first batch of all-new QQ3 deliveries, 20-35 year old users reached 41%.

Young people are voting with their feet. On the booth, post-95s and post-00s designers and engineers in the Fengyun A9 R&D team participated deeply, connecting with over 10,000 young users cumulatively over the full cycle, landing more than 330 co-creation sessions, and refining more than 7,800 valid suggestions. After the all-new QQ3's OTA upgrade, users developed more play styles themselves—remote control of courier services via APP, voice calls to create surprises, and automatic parking usage rate as high as 96.3%.

Marketing methods are also breaking boundaries: In July, Fengyun A9 crossed over into fashion with a 'Tech Aesthetics Show', and the initiated duet challenge made this coupe a street snap trend item. The 'Stunning Looks' theme day of this auto show further made the booth a spot for fashion influencers to check in and take photos—from free makeup changes to celebrity looks, to merchandise of celebrities like Yang Zi and Yu Shi, Chery is conversing with young people using young people's context.

Battery safety 'cannot be rushed at all', but hardcore enough to be 'stepped on'

The hardest core area of the booth belongs to the Rhino Battery 'Tech Ecosystem Island'. A battery stepping challenge was set up on-site, allowing audiences to personally verify the ultra-high strength of the 'Rhino Shield O-Grid Structure'. The exhibits were even more direct: After the cell bottom was extruded and deformed by 50% (3 times the national standard) followed by 3 needle pricks, no smoke or fire; 10 needle pricks (10 times the national standard) were equally safe; after the end-side extrusion deformation of 40% and full submersion in water, it still discharged stably.

Behind this is a system nearly 'obsessive': from the material end Rhino Crystal, structure end Rhino Shield, to the intelligent control end Rhino Cloud, building three lines of defense; designed according to the 2026 new national standard, five stages of demagnetization achieve level-hundred ppb magnetic foreign matter control (industry average 200ppb), level-hundred purification workshop reaches medical operating room standard; 8,000+ control points, 300+ quality gates, 20 years of big data traceability, covering the full lifecycle.

At the vehicle level, the Rhino Battery has endured a 95°C extreme temperature difference from 55°C high heat to -40°C severe cold; salt erosion strength is 1.7 times the national standard, collision is 3 times, scraping bottom is 4 times the national standard, cumulative verification exceeds 25 million kilometers. As of now, Chery has 71 models awarded global 5-star safety certification, ranking first among Chinese brands.

Technology 'showcasing their core capabilities', the moat gets wider and wider

The Flying Fish Digital Intelligence Chassis i attracted attention at its premiere—four-wheel independent wire-controlled braking, wire-controlled steering, hub motors, and active suspension integrated into a 4-in-1 intelligent driving unit, achieving lateral driving with 90° wheel angle, '0' meter turning for on-site steering, and highest over 90 km/h Moose test vehicle speed.

Lingxi Smart Cockpit Carmind large model first integrates the Doubao end-to-end voice model, with 550ms ultra-fast response, 3 seconds of patient listening without interruption, precise understanding of fuzzy intent, achieving 2,000+ in-car tool calls and scenario closure.

At the power end, Kunpeng Sky Engine reached the industry peak with 48.57% thermal efficiency (λ=1), matching the Golden Extended Range System with fuel-to-electric conversion efficiency exceeding 4.0 kWh/L. Axial flux dual motor power density reached 18.4 kW/kg, variable flux motor increased whole-vehicle high-speed range by 10%. Solid-state battery exhibit energy density reached 400 Wh/kg, while needle prick and electric drill produced no smoke or fire.

Setting off from Chengdu, Chery conveys a clear signal to the world: Chinese automobiles are becoming global champions. And this auto show is merely a wonderful moment on its path to accelerate running.

On August 21, the 2026 Chengdu Auto Show officially kicked off. Chery Group, themed "Chinese Cars Global Champions", brought 38 models from its five major brands: Chery, Exeed, Jetour, iCAR, and Zongheng to Hall 5. Among them, the Chery brand showcased 12 heavyweight models. Fengyun A9 and Fengyun T7, the "Visual Twin Stars", appeared on stage together. The QQ3 Modern Edition opened a trial experience, and the new global benchmark for quality family sedans, Arrizo 7, made its global premiere. The simultaneous display of multiple new cars demonstrated the upgrade of Chery's globalization system capabilities and released a strong signal that this old-brand car enterprise is comprehensively transforming towards the intelligent-electric era.

The most eye-catching on the booth belonged to Chery's first native global model of the intelligent-electric era - Fengyun T7. This pure electric SUV was launched first in South Africa and Thailand previously, landed in China and Indonesia markets in August, entered the EU in September, and will be launched in the UK, Malaysia, Australia and other places successively in October.

'A true global car is not one developed domestically and then modified for export, but one anchored to the global market from the start of R&D.' Li Xueyong, Executive Vice President of Chery Automobile Co., Ltd. expressed this on site. It is revealed that Fengyun T7 targeted the global market from the project initiation, pre-researched global regulations two years in advance, benchmarked against the 2026 E-NCAP standards, more than 5,000 global users participated in the survey, and 15 typical national scenarios were included in the product definition.

In terms of product power, Fengyun T7 highlights four major selling points: 'Super Performance', 'Beautiful Globally', 'Safer', and 'Smart'. The exterior adopts 'Wind-Driving Aesthetics' design language, integrating Eastern heritage with mainstream global aesthetics; in terms of power, it is equipped with a 65.05kWh Rhino Battery, combined with wide temperature range heat pump air conditioning and high voltage PTC system, CLTC pure electric range reaches 600 kilometers. In terms of safety, relying on Rock Solid Body, 9 airbags and Master-level tuned chassis to build a solid foundation; in terms of intelligence, equipped with Cockpit-Driver Integrated 8775 Chip, Lingxi Smart Cockpit 2.0 and Falcon 500 Driving Assistance System. Fengyun T7 pre-sale price is 109,900 yuan to 129,900 yuan, pre-sale 9 days orders have broken through 16,787 units. The new car will be officially launched on August 26.

Also appearing on stage with Fengyun T7 is the Global True C-Class Flagship Fengyun A9L ULTRA AWD version. The car is equipped with Snow Leopard AWD System, front double wishbone and rear five-link suspension, equipped with Falcon 700 Driving Assistance and Lingxi Smart Cockpit 2.0, body 88% high-strength steel-aluminum ratio, 9 airbags plus Rhino Battery, highlighting dual upgrade of performance and safety.

Another highlight of this auto show is the first public appearance of Arrizo 7. This new car, positioned as "New Benchmark for Global Quality Family Sedan", draws inspiration from the stillness and movement changes of water - body stretches steadily when stationary, shapes flow with momentum when moving, forming unique "Moving Water Momentum" design language. Chery hopes to use this "Read at a Glance" global aesthetics to reduce the cognitive threshold for users in different cultural backgrounds.

In terms of power, Arrizo 7 offers two choices: C-DM Super Energy Electric Hybrid and ICE Kunpeng Fuel version. The strategy of 'One Car Dual Energy' clearly targets the differentiated needs of users in different global regions for performance and energy consumption.

In addition, the brand new QQ3's No. 001 official modified version - QQ3 Modern Edition also opened pre-order trial. The car integrates Neo Retro design concept, paying tribute to classics with Retro Futurism, blending classic elements from 100 years of automotive industry with intelligent-electric era technology.

If new cars are the protagonists of the booth, then technology display is Chery's 'Hidden Trump Card'. This auto show, Chery brought Rhino Battery, Kunpeng Power, AI Intelligence and other fields' frontier technology results, demonstrating the layout of transforming from a traditional car manufacturer to a global AI technology ecosystem group.

As a major highlight of the booth, Chery created the "Tech Ecology Island" themed booth. A Rhino Battery Safety Experience dedicated line was set up on site, visitors can observe solid-state battery exhibits up close, watch extreme safety demonstrations of battery piercing and cell squeezing followed by soaking in water, and personally participate in safety challenges. Transforming obscure technical parameters into visible, touchable, and perceptible experiences, Chery attempts to tell the audience in this way: Safety is not a parameter written in the configuration sheet, but a bottom line that can withstand extreme tests. A science popularization space oriented towards teenagers, "Chery Future Classroom", was also specially set up within the booth.

Facing the young consumer group, Chery's layout is not limited to products. On August 22, the first day of the audience day, Chery opened the "Ultimate Looks Theme Day" in Hall 5 - Good-looking people, good-looking cars, and good-looking booths gathered together. Fengyun A9 Most Beautiful Photo Zone, QQ3 Supermodel Photo Zone, combined with professional lighting settings and celebrity same-style makeup experience, turned the auto show into a trendy photo studio.

The Ruixiang Life Ecosystem Space next door upgraded the Trend Modification District, Smart Control Zone, Wild Fun Camp, Life Market, Comfortable Cockpit five major areas. Chery Group's official modification platform Shanyi Tech made its first appearance in the Trend Modification District, bringing diverse personalized exteriors and off-road modification kits.

In the first half of 2026, Chery's global market sales share surged to 9th place globally, with Chinese brands occupying three of the top ten positions. As of the end of July, Chery's global cumulative car users broke through 20.16 million, among which overseas users exceeded 6.99 million. From January to July this year, Chery cumulative exported 1.146 million vehicles, a year-on-year increase of 71.2%; single month export in July 202,533 vehicles, becoming the first Chinese vehicle enterprise to break through 200,000 vehicles in a single month of exports.

From China to the world. At this new starting point with 20.16 million users, Chery is using the logic of "Native Global Cars" to redefine the path of Chinese cars going global - not modifying domestic cars to sell them out, but from the first day of R&D, making every car naturally belong to the world

August 21, the 29th Chengdu International Automobile Exhibition officially opened. Chery Group, themed "Chinese Car, Global Champion", brought 38 models from its five brands Chery, Exeed, Jetour, iCAR, and Vantec to Hall 5 of the China Western International Expo City. Among them, the Chery brand exhibited 12 models. Fengyun A9 and Fengyun T7, the "Visual Twin Stars", appeared on stage together. The QQ3 Modern Edition started the experience session, and the new benchmark for global quality family sedans, Arrizo 7, made its global debut.

[Li Xueyong, Executive Vice President of Chery Automobile Co., Ltd.]

This press conference, in the past, was merely a routine product showcase. But placed at this time node of August 2026, the significance is completely different — one month ago, Chery just obtained a report card sufficient enough to rewrite the narrative of China's automotive industry.

Global Ninth, New Benchmark for Chinese Automotive Industry

According to statistics compiled by CPCA Secretary-General Cui Dongshu based on data from organizations such as OICA, from January to June 2026, Chery Group's global sales share reached 4.1%, ranking ninth globally alongside Ford USA. This is the first time Chery has entered the top ten in global car company sales. At the same time, BYD ranked sixth with 4.8% share, and Geely Group ranked seventh with 4.6%. For the first time, three Chinese car companies appeared simultaneously in the top ten global sales list. The three Chinese brands accounted for a combined 13.5% of the global market share.

The top five car companies were Toyota (11%), Volkswagen (8.1%), Hyundai Kia (7.6%), Stellantis (6.0%) and Renault Nissan (5.4%), while General Motors ranked eighth with 4.5%.

Five years ago, the top ten on this list were almost monopolized by traditional giants from Japan, Germany, the US, and South Korea. In the first half of 2026, although Toyota still ranked first with about 5.39 million vehicles, it declined by 2.8% year-on-year — this is the first time in two years that Toyota has seen a year-on-year decline in global sales for the first half of the year. Volkswagen Group's sales in the first half reached 4.126 million vehicles, down 6.3% year-on-year, widening the gap with Toyota to 1.26 million vehicles. A common reason for the collective slowdown of traditional giants is being squeezed by local brands in the Chinese market.

Meanwhile, the collective breakthrough of Chinese car companies is rewriting the rules. Chery Group sold 1.358 million vehicles in the first half of the year, up 7.7% year-on-year, setting a historic high. Exports reached 943,817 vehicles, up 71.5% year-on-year, with exports accounting for nearly 70%. From the Export Champion to the Global Top Ten, Chery's global breakthrough is becoming a sample for high-quality Chinese automotive globalization.

From "Export First" to "Global Ninth", Quantity Accumulates into Quality

Chery has maintained "Export First" for 23 years. As of the end of July, Chery's global cumulative car users surpassed 20.16 million, of which overseas cumulative users exceeded 6.99 million. For every 3 Chery owners, about 1 is from overseas. Today, for every 5 cars exported from China, 1 is from Chery.

In July 2026, Chery Group exported 202,533 vehicles, up 70.1% year-on-year. This is not only a new Chinese car monthly export record for five consecutive months, but also the first car company in the history of China's automotive industry to break 200,000 vehicles in a single month of exports. Converted, on average, a "Made by Chery" vehicle is sent to the global market every 16 seconds. From January to July this year, Chery cumulatively exported 1.146 million vehicles, up 71.2% year-on-year.

But more worth attention than the numbers is the change in structure. Europe is becoming an important engine for Chery's global growth. In the first half of the year, Chery cumulatively sold 174,000 vehicles in Europe, up 212% year-on-year; among them, new energy models accounted for 86,000 vehicles, up 385% year-on-year, nearly half the total. In the UK market, Chery entered the top two of the new car sales list for all brands and all markets for four consecutive months. Taking root in the European market, the most stringent in global standards, marks that Chery's globalization has entered a new stage from "selling to more countries" to "entering higher threshold markets".

Meanwhile, Chery is advancing from a participant in the global automotive industry to a rule maker. In June 2026, the International Automotive Task Force (IATF) announced in Detroit, USA, that Chery Automobile officially became a member of the organization's board of directors, possessing voting rights, becoming the third Asian car company to obtain this qualification. From product export to standard participation, this is a key benchmark for the depth of a car company's globalization.

Chengdu Auto Show: A Collective "Global Car" Roadshow

Every car exhibited in Hall 5 of the Chengdu Auto Show is almost labeled with the same tag: "Global".

Fengyun T7 is Chery's first native global model in the Smart Electric Era. Chery Executive Vice President Li Xueyong's definition on this is clear: A true global car is not developed domestically first and then changed for export, but anchored globally from the start of R&D. The homologous model of Fengyun T7 has been presold in South Africa and launched in Thailand, and will subsequently enter markets such as the EU, Australia/New Zealand, UK — tested on real road conditions in multiple countries globally first, then returned to the domestic market. The new car presale price is RMB 109,900 to 129,900, with presale orders breaking 16,787 units in 9 days.

Arrizo 7 made its global debut at this auto show. The new car draws inspiration from the dynamic changes of water, forming the "Dynamic Water Momentum" design language, offering two power choices: C-DM Super Energy Electric Hybrid and Kunpeng Fuel Version. Designed for the global market from the R&D stage, completing all temperature zone and all road condition testing. Fengyun A9L ULTRA AWD version appeared on stage together, equipped with Snow Leopard AWD, Falcon 700 Driving Assistance and Lingxi Smart Cockpit 2.0. QQ3 Modern Edition started the experience session, integrating the Neo Retro design concept.

On the technical level, Chery built a "Tech Ecosystem Island" theme space at the exhibition booth. Through physical disassembly, immersive experiments, interactive participation, etc., technical parameters were transformed into perceptible experiences. The scene set up a Rhino Battery Safety Experience Special Line, where visitors could watch battery penetration, cell extrusion then soaking in water limit safety demonstrations. The booth also set up a popularization space "Chery Future Classroom" for teenagers. In addition, Chery Group's official modification platform Shanyi Tech made its debut at the Ruixiang Life Ecological Space Trend Modification District.

Final Thoughts:

From Export First to Global Ninth, Chery took 23 years. In these 23 years, it completed the paradigm shift from "Chinese cars sold globally" to "Cars made by global standards sold back to China".

At the 2026 Chengdu Auto Show, the Chery brand exhibited 12 models, each is a "Native Global Car". The five brands' 38 models appeared together, showcasing not only the product lineup but also a globalization system that has already been tested and proven.

Global Ninth is not the end point. When a Chinese car company stands in the top ten of global sales, every car it exhibits at the auto show takes on meaning beyond the product itself.

Exhibits in Hall 5 of the Chengdu Auto Show ripped open the true background of Chery's globalization.

On August 21, the Chengdu International Auto Show opened, with Chery showcasing 38 complete vehicles and core technology exhibits representing five major brands at the Western International Expo City.

This seemingly conventional brand-centric exhibition was actually a local review of Chery's globalization achievements.

Last month, Chery's single-month exports broke 200,000 units, making it the first Chinese automaker to achieve this, with global cumulative users officially crossing the 20.16 million mark.

Multiple native global vehicles debuted at this Auto Show, hiding the core logic behind Chery securing the top spot in Chinese brand passenger car exports for 23 consecutive years.

Native global vehicles achieve systematic overseas expansion

Chery's globalization does not take the old path of modifying domestic models for export.

The Fengyun T7 debuted at this Auto Show was launched for the global market from the first day of product definition.

The R&D team pre-researched global regulations 2 years in advance, designing fully to align with the latest European crash standards.

They visited 15 typical countries, collected over 5,000 global user surveys, and directly incorporated usage habits of different markets into the initial product definition.

To adapt to extreme environments in different regions worldwide, the Fengyun T7 completed 7 major categories of extreme environment verification.

To adapt to extreme environments in different regions worldwide, the Fengyun T7 completed 7 major categories of extreme environment verification.

South Asian rainy season verification for off-road wading ability, Middle East high-temperature sun exposure verification for equipment overheating protection, Indonesian high-humidity environment control for filter odor residue.

Siberian low temperatures reinforced wiper life, Nordic polar night optimized interior lighting and charging backlight, Brazilian gravel roads reinforced battery connector protection, Mexican cobblestone roads specialized verification for durability and noise.

Every verification corresponds to user pain points in real markets.

Chery invested 81 exclusive durability vehicles for synchronized road testing, with total accumulated testing mileage exceeding 6 million kilometers, covering over 100 extreme road conditions.

For user habits in different regions, the team conducted over 80 localization adaptations.

Thailand RHD market strengthened steering feel, Australia/New Zealand regions added eyeglass cases to adapt to driving habits with sunglasses.

European market adapted for vehicle head-in parking habits, triggering the front camera early.

Localization details gained global market acceptance.

Currently, Fengyun T7 has launched in South Africa and Thailand, and will subsequently land in China, Indonesia, EU, Australia/New Zealand, and other markets.

Sales data validates the effectiveness of this approach.

In July this year, Chery Group exports exceeded 200,000 units, a year-on-year increase of more than 70%, breaking China's single-month car export record for five consecutive months.

January to July cumulative exports exceeded 1.14 million units, with growth rate maintaining above 70 percent.

In the European market, sales in the first half of the year broke through 174,000 units, with new energy vehicles accounting for nearly half.

The UK market has held the runner-up spot on the single-month sales leaderboard for three consecutive months, and the Canadian market officially launched in May this year.

Chery's overseas expansion is not just about selling cars.

Currently, Chery products are sold in over 130 countries and regions, with overseas employees exceeding 20,000, and local staff accounting for 85 percent.

The Spanish joint venture factory revitalized the local national brand, while the South African factory retained over 600 original employees, driving over 3,000 jobs in upstream and downstream industries.

Full-domain localization of industry, talent, and supply chains is Chery's globalization's most solid moat.

Technology foundation supports global market premium

The confidence of globalization ultimately must land on technical hard power.

At this Auto Show, Chery unveiled a full set of technical achievements including Rhinoceros Battery, Kunpeng Power, Flying Fish Digital Intelligent Chassis, without stacking concepts; every item corresponds to user pain points in global markets.

Among them, the systematic safety logic of the Rhinoceros Battery best reveals Chery's engineering background.

The Rhinoceros Battery does not take the shortcut of single-point technology breakthroughs, building a complete protection system from material, structure, and intelligent control three dimensions.

At the material end, cathode, anode, separator, and electrolyte standards were upgraded, all significantly higher than national standards.

At the structure end, it adopts 31-layer armor protection, four layers of energy-absorbing underbody guards paired with high-strength steel, and I-beam frame forming a triple crash barrier.

At the intelligent control end, 24/7 cloud monitoring provides real-time monitoring and warning for over 300 battery signals.

On verification standards, Chery proactively raised thresholds.

Cell-level 10-needle nail penetration test has no fire or smoke; even after bottom extrusion deformation by 50%, nail penetration remains safe.

Bottom impact energy of the battery pack reaches 1500 Joules, ten times the national standard.

Burn, squeeze, scrape bottom, drop tests, all far exceed national standard requirements.

Vehicle-end collaborative verification covers six major scenarios: high temperature, extreme cold, high salinity, collision, scraping bottom, and wading, with cumulative verification mileage exceeding 25 million kilometers.

Manufacturing end control is equally stringent.

Chery adopts a five-step demagnetization process, applying highest-grade magnetic rods, controlling magnetic foreign objects to ppb level within Class 100.

The production workshop cleanliness reached Class 100 medical operating room standards, and the full-line maglev logistics line guarantees production precision.

Independently developed back-pressure helium detection process achieves dual cell detection, and full-line AI quality inspection covers all processes.

Over 8,000 process control points, over 300 product quality gates, guarding every detail.

Except for batteries, Kunpeng Tianqing engine thermal efficiency broke through 48.5%, axial flux motor power density reached industry leading level, Flying Fish Digital Intelligent Chassis achieved four-wheel independent wire control.

Complete technical shelving supports the product power of Chery's global vehicles.

The proportion of young users continues to rise, Fengyun A9 users under 35 exceed 70 percent, and the usage rate of the all-new QQ3 intelligent functions remains high, all direct proof of technology landing into user experience.

The path Chery takes is very practical.

No concept hype or chasing trends, making every car to the highest global standard, investing every technology where users can perceive it.

Exporting first for 23 consecutive years is not luck, it's the reputation accumulated car by car, the barrier built technology by technology.

August 21, 2026, the Chengdu Auto Show officially opened. The Chery brand showcased 12 products, covering pure electric, hybrid, and fuel powertrain forms. Among them, the most attention-grabbing are the Fengyun T7, launching on August 26, and the Arrizo 7, returning after many years.

Photos of multiple new Chery cars in real vehicle shots

Fengyun T7: 600km Range Across Full Lineup, Pre-sale Starting at 109,900 Yuan

The Fengyun T7 is positioned as a pure electric compact SUV. Pre-sales have already started, with a price range of 109,900 to 129,900 yuan. The entire series is equipped with 65.05kWh LiFePO4 Rhino batteries, with CLTC range unified at 600km. Fast charging from 30% to 80% takes approximately 20 minutes. The powertrain adopts a rear single-motor layout, with a maximum power of 178kW and peak torque of 275N·m.

Fengyun T7 Real Vehicle - Cockpit

Configuration gradient differences are mainly reflected in intelligent configurations. The top trim features the Qualcomm 8775 chip (4nm process, 72 TOPS computing power) and Falcon 500 driver assistance system, supporting highway NOA pilot and over 300 automatic parking scenarios. Middle and low trim cockpits use the 8155 chip; high-order intelligent driving functions are limited to the top trim, and LiDAR is not equipped.

T7 Real Vehicle - Rear Space

Fengyun T7 Real Vehicle - Trunk Space

As the brand's first "global car", Fengyun T7 is designed according to the 2026 version E-NCAP five-star safety standard. The body uses 80% high-strength steel and 18.84% hot-formed steel, with 9 airbags as standard. The homologous model has already launched in South Africa and Thailand. After launching domestically on August 26, it will undergo global synchronous sales. In the 100,000 to 150,000 yuan pure electric SUV market, the new car may compete with models like BYD Yuan PLUS, Deepal S05, AION AION Y, etc. The 600km range across the full series and the starting price of 109,900 yuan are its main differentiating features, but the wheelbase is at an average level among peers.

Arrizo 7: Fastback Coupe Style Returns, Dual Power Options Available

Arrizo 7 Real Vehicle Body

Arrizo 7 Real Vehicle - Rear Space

Arrizo 7, which was discontinued in 2017, makes its debut for the new generation at this auto show. The new car adopts a fastback coupe body shape, continuing the large-sized polygonal front grille design, and the rear is equipped with a full-width light group and diffuser decoration. According to official information, C-DM Super Energy Electric Hybrid and Kunpeng Fuel two power versions will be provided. The fuel version is expected to be equipped with a 1.5T engine, matched with CVT or dual-clutch transmission. Expected to launch in the fourth quarter of 2026.

Fengyun A9 and Fengyun A9L: Pure Electric and Hybrid, Covering Mid-Size and Large-Size Sedans

Pure electric mid-size coupe Fengyun A9 launched on July 25. This car is equipped with 70.11kWh Rhino battery, CLTC pure electric range 655km; equipped with 12-in-1 high-power electric drive system, peak power 175kW; cockpit uses 3nm process high-performance chip, middle trim and above equipped with 23-speaker sound system, high trim offers passenger seat zero-gravity seat option and Falcon driving assistance system (27 high-precision sensors, including 1 LiDAR).

The Fengyun A9L ULTRA four-wheel drive version displayed at the same time is equipped with Kunpeng Super Energy Electric Hybrid CDM 6.0, CLTC pure electric range 260km, system maximum power 470kW, 0-100km/h acceleration 4.9 seconds. The chassis adopts a front double wishbone plus rear high-level five-link structure, equipped with CDC electromagnetic suspension and road active preview system.

QQ3 Modern Edition: Personalized Factory-Modified Mini Car

QQ3 Modern Edition, as the first official modified version of QQ3, adopts Neo Retro design concept, combining retro elements with two exclusive colors: British Green and Milk Coffee. QQ3 EV powertrain offers two motors of 58kW and 90kW, using rear-engine rear-drive layout, CLTC range comes in 310km and 420km versions. Cockpit equipped with Qualcomm 8155 chip and 15.6-inch 2.5K central control screen, supporting L2 level assisted driving and 540° panoramic image.

QQ3 EV Modern Edition Real Vehicle - Cockpit

QQ3 EV Modern Edition British Green Real Vehicle - Wheels

QQ3 EV Modern Edition British Green Real Vehicle - Trunk Space

Market Differentiation and Competition under Multi-Channel Layout

From the product line perspective, Fengyun T7 enters the 100,000 level pure electric SUV market with a 600km range standard across the full series and global verification system; Arrizo 7 covers family sedan users with dual power forms; Fengyun A9 and A9L form complementarity in pure electric and hybrid sedan fields respectively; QQ3 Modern Edition explores the boutique small car market segment with personalized design.

Chery's global R&D system and multi-energy parallel strategy provide wider market coverage capabilities. The Rhino battery safety verification standards and the global synchronous development mode of models constitute product endorsement. However, all models face fierce competition in their respective market segments. There are already multiple mature products from emerging brands and joint venture brands in the market. The brand premium capability of Fengyun and Arrizo series is still in the accumulation stage.

As these models launch one after another, Chery's product density in the new energy era will further increase. Whether its global standards can translate into market acceptance by end-users still needs to observe subsequent delivery performance and user feedback. (Editor: Xiaozhou)

On August 21, the 2026 Chengdu International Auto Show officially opened. Chery Group showcased 38 models from its five major brands: Chery, Exeed, Jetour, iCAR, and Vantech. Among them, the Chery brand brought 12 models. Fengyun A9 and Fengyun T7, the "Visual Twin Stars", appeared on stage together; the QQ3 Modern Edition started its early tasting experience; the new benchmark for global quality family sedan, Arrizo 7, welcomed its global debut.

In 2026, Chery arrived at a new historical coordinate in the global automotive industry landscape. In the first half of 2026, Chery's global sales share jumped to 9th position globally. Among the top ten, Chinese brands occupied three spots. By the end of July, Chery's global cumulative car users broke 20.16 million, among which overseas cumulative users exceeded 6.99 million. It has ranked first in Chinese car brand exports for 23 consecutive years. From January to July this year, Chery's cumulative vehicle exports reached 1.146 million, with a year-on-year growth of 71.2%. In July, with an achievement of 202,533 vehicles, it became China's first automaker to break 200,000 vehicles in monthly exports.

Behind the sales numbers is Chery's re-anchoring of the definition of "Global Car". Li Xueyong, Executive Vice President of Chery Automobile Co., Ltd., stated that Chery firmly believes that real global cars are not developed domestically then modified for export, but are anchored to the global market from the start of R&D. Chery insists on creating true native global cars facing the global market from the initial product definition. At this Chengdu Auto Show, Chery presented a global model matrix of the new energy era with global same-spec models meeting diverse global needs, re-validating the new pattern of "Global cars have entered China Time".

As Chery's first native global model in the Smart Electrification Era, the global quality pure electric SUV Fengyun T7 is the absolute focus of this auto show. The new car adopts "Wind-riding Aesthetics" exterior design, integrating Eastern heritage with global mainstream aesthetics. In terms of power, it is equipped with a 65.05kWh Rhinoceros Battery, combined with a wide-temperature range heat pump air conditioning and high-voltage PTC system, achieving CLTC 600km pure electric range. In terms of safety, it relies on the Fortress Body, 9 airbags, and master-level tuned chassis to build a solid overall vehicle safety base; in terms of intelligence, it is equipped with an Integrated Cockpit and Driving 8775 Chip, Lingxi Smart Cockpit 2.0, and Falcon 500 Driver Assistance System.

In terms of market, Fengyun T7's pre-sale price is 109,900 yuan to 129,900 yuan. Within 9 days of pre-sale, orders broke 16,787 units. According to plans, the new car will officially launch on August 26. In addition, Fengyun T7 has already entered South Africa and Thailand markets. It will enter China and Indonesia markets in August, launch in the EU market in September, and enter the UK, Malaysia, Australia, and other places in October.

The True Global Class C Flagship — Fengyun A9L ULTRA 4WD Version appeared together. The car features Yunzheng Exterior, Fengchen Interior, three-color light-up grille, and electric speed-control spoiler, combined with Snow Leopard 4WD and Front double wishbone + Rear five-link suspension, meeting the dual pursuit of performance and looks by young users; meanwhile, it is equipped with Falcon 700 Driver Assistance, Lingxi Smart Cockpit 2.0, the overall vehicle high-strength steel and aluminum ratio reaches 88%, equipped with 9 airbags and Rhinoceros Battery.

Particularly worth noting is that the new benchmark for global quality family sedan Arrizo 7 welcomed its first public debut at this Chengdu Auto Show. This classic compact sedan that was silent for years officially completed its generation update and returned. Arrizo 7 draws inspiration from the dynamic changes of water, integrating the calmness of still water and the power of moving water into the overall vehicle design, forming a unique "Power of Moving Water" design language — when stationary, the body is relaxed and steady; when moving, the model surface flows dynamically. Besides global aesthetic design, the new car also provides C-DM Super Electric Hybrid and ICE Kunpeng Fuel Version two power choices, meeting differentiated needs of users in different global regions for performance and energy consumption.

In addition, the new QQ3's No. 001 official modification version — QQ3 Modern Edition also started early order taking at the auto show. The car incorporates Neo Retro design concept, paying tribute to classics with Retro-Futurism, integrating classic elements from 100 years of automotive industry with Smart Electrification era technology.

This year is Chery's "Electrification Transformation" product year, and also its technical year embracing Smart Electrification Era and continuously deepening new energy strategy. At this auto show, Chery brought frontier technology achievements in multiple fields such as Rhinoceros Battery, Kunpeng Power, AI Intelligence. As a major highlight of the booth, Chery created "Tech Ecology Island" themed booth, through forms of physical dismantling, immersive experiments, interactive participation, etc., transforming technical parameters into vivid experiences that audiences can see, touch, and perceive. A Rhinoceros Battery Safety Experience Line was set up on site. Visitors can observe solid-state battery exhibits up close, and watch extreme safety demonstrations of battery puncture, cell squeeze and water immersion.

At this Chengdu Auto Show, Chery presented a global model matrix of the new energy era with global same-spec models meeting diverse global needs, re-validating the new pattern of "Global cars have entered China Time".

On August 21, the 2026 Chengdu International Auto Show officially opened. Chery Group, with the theme "Chinese Cars, Global Champions", brought 38 models from its five major brands Chery, Exeed, Jetour, iCAR, and Traverse to Land at Hall 5 of China Western International Expo City. Among them, the Chery brand displayed 12 models, with Fengyun A9 and Fengyun T7 "Beauty Twin Stars" appearing on stage together, the QQ3 Modern Edition starting a trial experience, and the global quality family sedan new benchmark Arrizo 7 welcoming its global premiere.

Fengyun T7: Pre-sale orders break 16,000 in 9 days, officially launched on August 26

As Chery's first original global model in the smart electric era, the Fengyun T7 is positioned as a "Global Quality Pure Electric SUV". The new car adopts a "Wind-Taming Aesthetics" exterior design, equipped with a 65.05 kWh Rhino Battery, combined with a wide temperature range heat pump air conditioning and high-voltage PTC system, achieving a CLTC pure electric range of 600 km. Regarding intelligence, it is equipped with a Cockpit-Driving Integrated 8775 Chip, Lingxi Smart Cockpit 2.0, and Falcon 500 Driving Assistance System.

The pre-sale price of the Fengyun T7 is 109,900 yuan to 129,900 yuan. Official data shows pre-sale orders broke 16,787 units in 9 days. According to the plan, the new car will be officially launched on August 26. Regarding the launch rhythm, the Fengyun T7 has already been launched in South Africa and Thailand, will land in China and Indonesia markets in August, enter the EU in September, and land in the UK, Malaysia, Australia, etc., in October.

Li Xueyong, Executive Vice President of Chery Automobile Co., Ltd., stated at the press conference: "Chery believes that a true global car is not developed domestically and then modified for export, but anchored to the global market from the start of R&D."

[Global Quality Pure Electric SUV Fengyun T7]

Arrizo 7 Global Premiere: The "Dynamic Water Momentum" of the 80,000-level Family Sedan

The classic family sedan Arrizo 7, silent for many years, officially returned at this auto show, welcoming its global public premiere. The new car is positioned as a "Global Quality Family Sedan New Benchmark", anchoring the 80,000 to 100,000 level market.

The most noteworthy thing about this car is the design. Arrizo 7 draws inspiration from the dynamic and static changes of water, forming the "Dynamic Water Momentum" design language—when stationary, the body is spread out and steady; when moving, the surface flows with momentum. Regarding power, the new car provides C-DM Super Power Electric Hybrid and Kunpeng Petrol Version choices. According to official information, the Arrizo 7 is expected to officially launch in Q4 2026.

[Global Quality Family Sedan New Benchmark Arrizo 7]

Fengyun A9L Sports Edition On Display: 4WD 470kW, 0-100 4-Second Level

The Fengyun A9L Sports Edition appeared simultaneously at the auto show. The new car is equipped with a full set of exclusive performance upgrade kits, including blacked-out front ventilation outlets, spoiler components, 20-inch wheel rims, six-piston fixed calipers, and FNC-coated large ventilated slotted brake discs.

Regarding power, the new car is equipped with the Kunpeng Super Power Electric Hybrid CDM 6.0 System. The 4WD version has a combined power of 470 kW, peak torque of 854 N·m, 0-100 acceleration enters 4-second level, and combined range exceeds 2,000 km. The chassis adopts a front double wishbone + rear multi-link suspension structure. The data level is indeed impressive. However, the top-spec pricing at the 230,000 yuan level, in this price segment, the competitors faced are not only Chinese brands, but also Tesla Model 3 and Volkswagen ID. series. Whether this positioning as "Global True C-Class Flagship" can be accepted by the market at the terminal, still needs continuous sales to answer.

[Global True C-Class Flagship Fengyun A9L ULTRA 4WD Version]

QQ3 Modern Edition: Neo Retro Futurism

The QQ3 Modern Edition is another interesting product on the Chery stand. The No. 001 official modified version, Neo Retro design concept, fuses classic elements of the automotive industry with the tech feel of the smart electric era. Essentially, it is making friends with young people using design language.

The new QQ3 sold over 10,000 units monthly for four consecutive months, broke 10,000 units in the first month overseas. The QQ series has a global cumulative 1.6 million users, with users aged 20-35 accounting for 41%. In the global market, small car categories often carry emotional value beyond transportation tools. The logic of the QQ3 Modern Edition is very close to this logic: it sells not just a commute tool, but a form of personality expression.

[QQ3 Modern Edition]

Rhino Battery and Three Major Core Technologies

The Rhino Battery zone is the core of this technology showcase. A safety experience special line was set up on site, where the audience can watch extreme demonstrations of battery puncture and cell extrusion followed by water soaking.

[Rhino Battery Cell Squeeze and Water Soak Safety Demo]

The logic of the Rhino Battery is "Three Defense Lines": Rhino Crystal (Material/Cell)—Cathode standard strict 16%, Anode strict 20%, Separator strict 14%, Electrolyte strict 20%; Rhino Shield (Pack Structure)—31 layers of protection, 980DP high-strength steel underbody guard; Rhino Cloud (BMS Smart Control)—7x24h cloud monitoring.

Several tests shown on site: 10-needle puncture (10x national standard) no smoke no fire; bottom extrusion 50% (3x national standard) then 3-needle puncture no smoke; end-side extrusion 40% then fully soaked in water then discharged no smoke. 400Wh/kg sulfide all-solid-state battery was displayed simultaneously, according to official plan mounted on cars in 2026, mass market in 2027.

Manta Smart Intelligent Chassis i is another forward-looking technology. 4-in-1 Smart Driving Unit, integrating brake-by-wire, steer-by-wire, hub motor, active suspension, can achieve 90° wheel turn angle lateral driving, "0" meter turn in place, Elk test ≥ 90 km/h. But the cost, regulations, and supply chain maturity of the brake-by-wire chassis are still in the early stage, mass production landing takes time.

Regarding Kunpeng Power, Kunpeng Tianqing thermal efficiency 48.57%, oil-electric conversion efficiency > 4.0 kWh/L; Variable flux motor CLTC efficiency 96.7%, high-speed range increased by 10%. Lingxi Smart Cockpit-Carmind Large Model integrated 10 billion parameters, 550ms semantic response, supports 2,000+ in-car tool calls.

Final Thoughts:

At the 2026 Chengdu Auto Show, Chery used 38 models, 5 major brands, and a string of hard data to give its answer to "Global Cars".

From Fengyun T7's original R&D logic, to Arrizo 7's Oriental aesthetics expression, to QQ3 Modern Edition's youthful attempt, to Rhino Battery's systematic safety—Chery is doing something rarely done by Chinese brands: defining products with global standards, supporting overseas expansion with technical capabilities, and communicating with the world through design language.

This logic has been preliminarily validated by the market in the past few months: July single-month exports first broke 200,000 vehicles, global share rose to ninth in the first half of the year, January-July cumulative exports 1.146 million vehicles. And the achievement of 16,000 orders for Fengyun T7 in 9 days of pre-sale, also indicates that this "Original Global Car" logic is being accepted by more users.

Of course, from "Chinese Cars" to "Global Cars", from "Going Out" to "Going Up", there is still a long road ahead. But at least at Hall 5 of the Chengdu Auto Show, Chery has already shown people a clear direction—not selling Chinese cars to the world, but making global cars come from China. This direction is worth continued attention.

2026 Chengdu Auto Show Media Day, the Chery main booth in Hall 5 of the Western International Expo City welcomed a large number of media and audience. This year's Chery theme is set as "Chinese Cars, Global Champions". The Chery brand independently brought 12 complete vehicles, without empty parameter stacking. Heavyweight new cars, hardcore technology exhibition areas, and youth-oriented interactive experiences are presented together. It allows people to appreciate real cars up close and intuitively feel Chery's global hard power in the intelligent electricity era.

Booth Center Spotlight: Native Global Pure Electric SUV Fengyun T7, and the all-new QQ3 Modern Edition. Fengyun T7, as the first native global car of the intelligent electricity era, is not manufactured domestically and then modified for overseas release; its product definition stage benchmarks global regulations, accommodating complex usage environments in multiple countries. The vehicle adopts Aerodynamic Aesthetics design, equipped with Rhino Battery, CLTC range 600km, featuring integrated Cockpit-Driving 8775 Chip and Falcon 500 Intelligent Driving System. Currently, the vehicle is in the pre-sale phase, with a pre-sale price of 109,900-129,900 RMB. Pre-sale orders broke 16,787 units within 9 days. It will also launch in overseas markets such as the EU, Australia/New Zealand, and Thailand, serving as a benchmark product for Chery's globalization.

The other C-spot traffic magnet, the all-new QQ3 Modern Edition, is the No. 001 official facelift version of the all-new QQ3. Pre-orders kicked off on-site at the auto show. The new car adopts Neo Retro-futurism design, blending classic automotive industrial elements with modern intelligent electric technology. Retro color schemes paired with sports decals create a light luxury vibe for this city commuter. The QQ series has accumulated 1.6 million global users. The standard version sold over 10,000 units consecutively for four months domestically, while the overseas launch also broke 10,000 units in its first month. The arrival of the Modern Edition further meets young users' demand for personalized commuter vehicles.

Following the two center-stage display cars, the Fengyun A9 and Fengyun A9L ULTRA AWD version were featured prominently. Fengyun A9 won the German Red Dot Design Award, marking a milestone for Chery's 20 million global users. Many young engineers participated in its R&D, with tens of thousands of users co-creating and refining details. Over 70% of users are under 35 years old. The upgraded Fengyun A9L ULTRA AWD version is positioned as a true global Class C flagship. With Yun Zheng exterior, Feng Chen exclusive interior, paired with a tri-color illuminated grille and electric speed-controlled rear spoiler. Hardware includes the Snow Leopard AWD system, front double-wishbone + rear five-link suspension, Falcon 700 Advanced Intelligent Driving, Rhino Battery, and 9 Airbags. Looks, performance, intelligence, and safety are all maximized.

Another major highlight of this auto show is the global premiere of the "Global Quality Sedan New Benchmark" Arrizo 7. The new vehicle uses "The Momentum of Moving Water" as its design language, drawing from the beauty of water in motion and stillness. Its shape is simple yet durable, catering to global aesthetics. It offers C-DM Super Power Electric Hybrid and Kunpeng Fuel powertrains, balancing energy consumption and performance. The new car is expected to officially launch in Q4, bringing native global car standards down to the 80,000-100,000 RMB mainstream sedan market. Additionally, the Fengyun T9 series, the all-new Tiggo 9, and Arrizo 8 PRO models are exhibited simultaneously, fully covering mainstream consumption segments for SUVs and sedans.

After viewing the display cars, the Rhino Battery exhibition area within the "Tech Eco Island" is the core technical highlight of the venue. Addressing the battery safety concern most cared about by NEV users, Chery brought limit experiments directly to the booth site. Ten times national standard needle puncture, three times national standard extrusion, plus a cell soaking demonstration after extrusion. The exhibits did not catch fire or emit smoke. Audiences could see the aquarium immersion experiment with their own eyes and even participate in battery stepping challenges, transforming obscure battery technology into an intuitive experience that ordinary people can understand. Raw materials such as high enthalpy change separators and composite current collectors were also displayed on-site. The 400Wh/kg solid-state battery modules also appeared synchronously. The Rhino Crystal, Rhino Shield, and Rhino Cloud three-layer defense system builds a complete safety loop from materials, structure, to cloud monitoring. In addition to batteries, frontier technology exhibits like the Flying Fish Digital Intelligence Chassis i and Kunpeng Power were also displayed externally.

The youthful atmosphere throughout the entire booth is also very prominent. The "Celestial Appearance Theme Day" on August 22 is about to open, setting up multiple photo check-in stations where visitors can experience makeup styles matching the brand ambassadors. The CHERY COFFEE zone and Ruixiang Life Eco Space are divided into five major blocks, including the Trend Modification District and Wild Fun Camp. The Shanyi Modification Platform also brought modification kits, bringing human-car-home life scenarios to the booth. A "Chery Future Classroom" was even specially set up to provide new energy science popularization for teenagers.

From industry data, Chery has been the number one in domestic brand exports for 23 consecutive years. July single-month exports broke 200,000 vehicles, with global cumulative users surpassing 20.16 million. In the past, going overseas was mostly about product export. However, native global cars like Fengyun T7 and Arrizo 7 are developed from the R&D source according to global standards. At this Chengdu Auto Show, Chery brings the results of its globalization back to the domestic market. On one side are home-use new cars accessible to the masses; on the other are hard technologies that are visible and tangible. Not playing with empty concepts, it hands in an answer sheet for the intelligent electricity era's global cars.

 August 19, Chery Executive Vice President, General Manager of International Business Group and General Manager of MoJia Robotics Zhang Guibing revealed during the 2026 World Robot Conference that MoJia Robotics (AiMOGA Robotics) under Chery has launched IPO preparations, is currently negotiating with multiple listing venues, and the timetable is yet to be determined. He stated that listing can raise financing for technical investment and also help improve governance transparency.

MoJia's starting point was not building robots, but the digital virtual avatar Mornine (Mornine). Around 2023, Chery's overseas brand OMODA heated up the C5 model, creating virtual human Mornine that resonates with Gen Z, active on promotional animations, brand live streaming platforms, and more.

The turning point began with operational pain points encountered in Chery's overseas stores. Zhang Guibing revealed that overseas sales are affected by peak and off-peak seasons, staff turnover is frequent, recruitment is difficult, and even if hired, multi-language training is a high threshold. The team thus conceived the idea of "letting Mornine walk into reality", which became the origin of the AiMOGA Robot project.

At the end of 2023, Mornine's first prototype went off the line, and in early 2024, it made its first public appearance at Chery's Global Dealer Conference. After more than two years of technical accumulation, on January 7, 2025, Chery officially invested to establish "Anhui MoJia Smart Innovation Robotics Technology Co., Ltd.", with registered capital of 100 million yuan, legal representative Zhang Guibing, MoJia transformed from an internal project to an independent legal entity.

In February of the same year, Mornine completed its first overseas commercial debut at the Kuala Lumpur store in Malaysia; in April, it appeared at the Shanghai Auto Show, demonstrating multi-modal perception and dexterous operation capabilities; in October, at the Chery Global Innovation Conference, it gave an autonomous speech in seven languages, becoming the focus of the whole event.

From December 2025 to January 2026, MoJia completed the first round of capital increase and strategic investment, registered capital increased to about 104 million yuan. After capital increase, the latest equity structure shows Chery Motors holds 96%, Bethel 1.40%, Fuchun Dyeing 1.20%, Hexie Chaoyue Fund 0.40%, Zhiyuan Innovation 0.20%, Wuhu Economic Development Zone Weida Venture Capital 0.40%, Wuhu Sci-Tech Investment Fund 0.40%.

In terms of performance, MoJia's cumulative global deliveries have exceeded 3,000 units, approximately 2,000 sold overseas, business covers 60 countries and regions, it is the world's first humanoid robot to complete dual EU software and hardware certification. On April 27, 2026 press conference, signed an order for 1,000 intelligent police robots at once and delivered 110 units on-site, product line thus expanded from "4S store sales associates" to the public security field.

Key customers cover Chery's overseas dealer network and public security departments of multiple cities.

Zhang Guibing revealed plans to increase global delivery volume to 10,000 units in 2027, join the industry's first tier, and proposed "three specific actions: improving reliability and cost-effectiveness of large-scale applications, iterating in over 50 countries and 100+ scenarios, achieving 100 unit deliveries to trigger 1,000 unit intent signings."

Industrialization advances in three stages according to "scenario-driven technology", first make child companion scenario robots, then expand to public service and enterprise service scenarios, finally promote robots entering homes.

In terms of supporting construction, 31 innovation labs have been set up, "AiMOGA Academy" established, signed with 100 universities to train talent, quadruped robot production line annual capacity reaches 15,000 units.

At Chery AI Night in January of this year, Chery Chairman Yin Tongyue proposed a "One Bottom Line, Three Directions" strategy, using cars as the cornerstone to promote AI extension to the physical world, covering humanoid robots, Robotaxi, smart agricultural machinery and other scenarios, "putting the car brain into the bodies of other industries". He revealed Chery's R&D budget for 2026 exceeds 32 billion yuan, the "2R Technology" composed of Robotaxi and MoJia is one of the four key focuses, and stated that the original intention of the layout is a rethinking of the "second growth point after the total number of future cars decreases".

At the April 27 MoJia press conference, he once again stated: "We most do not want to be defined as a car company, but as a high-tech, embodied, innovative company facing the future."

He proposed "intelligent cars are mobile robots", robots and intelligent cars have highly homogeneous underlying technologies in perception, planning, control, etc., technology modules and supply chains can be transferred.

2026 is regarded by the industry as the year of concentrated release of automakers' embodied intelligence layouts, globally over 20 mainstream automakers have entered the game through self-research, incubation, investment, etc., the industry is shifting from technology exploration to mass production racing.

MIIT data shows, China's quadruped robots already account for nearly 70% share of global sales. The industry generally judges that 2026 to 2028 will be the key verification window for humanoid robots to go from "prototypes" to "mass production of 10,000 units", but commercialization loop is still in early "strategic loss" stage, bottlenecks such as limited application scenarios and high costs remain to be broken. Against the background of the automotive industry profit margin falling below 3%, embodied intelligence has been regarded by many automakers as a "second growth curve" to hedge against the slowdown of the main business growth.

Source: Car Observer

August 21, the 2026 Chengdu Auto Show opened, Chery Group held the theme "China's Automotive, Global Champion", bringing Chery, Exeed, Jetour, iCAR, Vantech five major brands, total 38 models landed in Hall 5. Among them Chery brand brought 12 models, Fengyun T7 and Fengyun A9 "Beauty Twin Stars" appeared on stage together, Fengyun T7 was the focus of this booth.

Fengyun T7 is Chery's Smart Electric Age first native global model, previously launched in overseas markets like Thailand, South Africa, Indonesia. Domestic pre-sales market response was quite good. Official data shows pre-sale 9 days orders exceeded 16,787 units, pre-sale price 109,900 to 129,900 yuan. According to plan, new car will officially launch on August 26.

In terms of product power, Fengyun T7 features four key selling points "Super Performance, Global Beauty, Safer, Smart". Exterior adopts "Wind-riding Aesthetics" design language, blending Eastern heritage with global mainstream aesthetics together. Power equipped with 65.05 kWh Rhino Battery, paired with wide temperature range heat pump AC and high voltage PTC system, CLTC pure electric range 600 km, official real-world test without AC conditions range up to 647 km, supports 40 minutes fast charging to 80%, charging and range performance quite good.

Safety is the part Fengyun T7 emphasizes heavily. Whole vehicle relies on Rock-solid Body, 9 airbags and master-tuned chassis. Intelligence aspect equipped with Cockpit-Driving Integrated 8775 Chip, Lingxi Smart Cockpit 2.0 and Falcon 500 Driving Assistance System. Chery also gave "Bottom-line" policy: vehicle due to battery thermal runaway quality issues can compensate original price new car, due to vehicle own issues leading to intelligent driving assistance failure compensate up to 5 million yuan, superimposed whole vehicle and three-electric lifetime warranty, after-sales guarantee strength quite sufficient.

From user structure view, Fengyun T7 youthfulness characteristics obvious, users under 35 age proportion 65.2%, female users proportion 35.7%. 109,900 yuan starting pre-sale price paired with 600 km range, this "Native Global Car" aiming at just young family pure electric first purchase market. Final launch price if have more surprises? Worth looking forward to!

Friends, have you noticed that the Fengyun series under Chery has become increasingly prominent in the market in recent years?

Like the Fengyun A8 and Fengyun A9 have delivered strong sales performance.

Why can it achieve results so quickly? I think the Fengyun brand follows a "technology for all" path, with an affordable price and no compromises on configuration. This is also the main reason it has established a foothold in its niche segment.

However, unexpectedly, the Fengyun family has added another "Fengyun T7". The official has confirmed that the new car will officially launch on August 26, with a pre-sale price range of 109,900 to 129,900 RMB.

It is reported that it is positioned as a pure electric compact SUV. This is also a heavy-hitting move by Chery in the "highly competitive arena" of the 100,000 RMB level pure electric SUV segment.

Old rules: Before discussing the car, I swear I have not been paid, I review the car purely out of conscience, heaven and earth bear witness!

No more nonsense, let's first talk about the basic information of this car.

The Fengyun T7 comes standard with the Rhino battery offering a CLTC pure electric range of 600 km, with a capacity of 65.05 kWh. Charging from 30% to 80% takes only 20 minutes.

High-spec models are also equipped with the Falcon 500 assisted driving system, supporting highway assisted driving.

To be honest, for this configuration to be placed at the 100,000 RMB price point, the sincerity is not low.

In terms of exterior design, the new car follows a streamlined and dynamic route. The dual LED headlights support adaptive high and low beams and headlight delay-off function. The large air ducts on both sides of the front face enhance the car's sporty feel.

The body side features chrome trim. The doors use traditional door handles, while the body lower cladding adopts a blacked-out material. 17-inch and 18-inch black wheel rims are available as options.

Regarding dimensions, the length, width, and height are 4570/1852/1694 mm, with a wheelbase of 2700 mm. This data represents a standard build for a compact SUV, placing it on the same level as the Deepal S05 and Galaxy E5.

The rear features a full-width taillight design with a minimalist style. The rear spoiler and reinforced sports-style lower bumper give it a strong sporting presence. It also includes a power liftgate, which is a plus in the 100,000 RMB segment.

In terms of interior design, the wrap-around cockpit layout features a two-tone color scheme. It comes with an 8.8-inch full liquid crystal instrument cluster and a 15.6-inch 2.5K floating central control screen. Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8775 chip, it supports CarPlay, HiCar, and Carlink connectivity. A panoramic sunroof and 50W wireless charging have also been included.

The front seats feature heating and ventilation functions. The system comes standard with an 8-speaker SONY audio setup. This configuration combination makes it very family-friendly.

Regarding powertrain, the new car features a single motor across the board, with a maximum power of 178 kW and a peak torque of 275 N·m. The suspension setup consists of a front MacPherson independent suspension and a rear multi-link independent suspension.

Overall, the Fengyun T7 does not follow the performance monster route; it values balance and practicality more. This approach matches its target user group very well.

So the question arises, how intense is the competition in the 100,000 RMB level pure electric SUV segment?

We need to see which opponents the Fengyun T7 will face.

For example, the Leapmotor B10, Geely Galaxy E5, Deepal S05, BYD Yuan UP / Yuan PLUS, and GAC Aion i60 basically occupy the mainstream market of this price segment. Each has its own advantages and selling points.

The core advantage of the Leapmotor B10 lies in its range. The 600 km CLTC range is solid for this price segment. Its European chassis tuning and intelligent cockpit are also selling points. High-spec models feature the LiDAR version, offering comprehensive assisted driving capabilities.

The Galaxy E5's strength lies in its infotainment ecosystem, featuring the Flyme Auto system with the Dragon Eagle 1 chip. The four-screen linkage experience is well-executed. In terms of safety, it has passed dual five-star certifications from Euro NCAP and ANCAP.

The Deepal S05 leans towards sports in chassis tuning, with clear road feel and handling as its plus points. It also supports 6 kW AC discharge, making outdoor power usage quite convenient.

The Aion i60 focuses on continuous iteration, with fast OTA rhythm. Combined with the "burn-one-compensate-three" bottom-line policy, it handles long-term value and psychological security quite well.

Compared to these few cars, the Fengyun T7's advantages and shortcomings are quite obvious.

The advantage lies in the 600 km range, which is top-tier for this price segment. It ties with the Leapmotor B10 and is longer than the mainstream range versions of the Galaxy E5 and Deepal S05.

The high-spec model's Falcon 500 assisted driving system, combined with the Snapdragon 8775 chip and the 8.8-inch instrument cluster plus 15.6-inch 2.5K central control screen setup, offers a high configuration density. Especially features like wireless charging, seat ventilation and heating, and SONY audio are standard across the board, making the home experience very practical.

The shortcomings should also be stated clearly: The 178 kW single motor power and 275 N·m torque, while superior to the Leapmotor B10's 160 kW, are merely adequate compared to the power reserve requirements of users pursuing a sporty feel at this price point. It is by no means a surprise.

Regarding suspension structure, the front MacPherson plus rear multi-link setup is a conventional configuration for this price segment. It lacks the cross-segment performance of air suspension found in models like the Tang EV or Seal 08. This also conforms to its 100,000 RMB positioning; it cannot be judged by higher price segment standards.

It is worth mentioning that the Fengyun T7 follows a "overseas first, domestic later" path. The overseas homologous model, Lepas L6, has already entered the Southeast Asian markets such as Thailand and Indonesia. It is launched domestically after verification overseas.

This approach differs from the typical rhythm of most domestic new energy cars launching domestically first. Officially, it underwent 2 years of planning and 3 years of R&D, completing 1 million km of global road testing.

For users who value quality control and validation cycles, this also counts as a differentiated selling point.

For friends who want to buy this car, my personal suggestion is as follows; you can consider and weigh it yourself.

If your budget is exactly around 100,000 to 130,000 RMB, and your home usage scenarios are primarily urban commuting and short trips, and range anxiety is your biggest concern, the Fengyun T7's 600 km range plus 20-minute fast charging can basically meet your needs.

The real key is whether to choose the high-spec model, which mainly depends on your reliance on assisted driving. The Falcon 500 is only available on high-spec models. If the budget is limited, the middle and low specs are sufficient for daily commuting.

If you are more sensitive to handling and acceleration, the Deepal S05 or Leapmotor B10 might suit you better.

If you value the infotainment ecosystem and brand endorsement more, the Galaxy E5 and Aion i60 are also worth adding to your shortlist.

The core issue is that the 100,000 RMB level pure electric SUV segment has entered a phase of "no obvious shortcomings, competing on detail experience". Whether the Fengyun T7 can break out will depend on the final pricing after its official launch on August 26, as well as subsequent user feedback and reputation.

ZhiLiao Auto / Chen Yi

Recently, "Fortune" magazine released the latest Fortune Global 500 ranking, Chery Automotive ranked 383rd with revenue of $41.778 billion.

Actually, Chery was already on the Fortune Global 500 list last year, ranked even higher at 233rd. The difference is, this year Chery is evaluated independently as a listed company entity, after all, it went public on the HKEX last September.

In other words, although Chery was on the Fortune Global 500 list for two consecutive years, the significance differs. This year, Chery must undergo comprehensive scrutiny from the capital market and industrial sector.

Worth noting is, among Chinese automakers and auto parts companies entering the Fortune Global 500 this year, there are 10 in total. Besides Chery, there are BYD, CATL, Geely, SAIC, etc., all very well-known. Among them, BYD ranks highest, with revenue of $111.853 billion, ranking 91st.

Domestically, BYD is now the undisputed "leader". Cars sell well, and profits are high. Last year, BYD's NEV sales reached 4.6 million units, securing the global NEV sales champion title for consecutive years, annual revenue 804 billion yuan, net profit 32.6 billion yuan.

Moreover, it is willing to invest heavily in R&D. For example, in 2025, BYD invested as high as 63.4 billion yuan in R&D, ranking first among A-share listed companies for two consecutive years. So far, BYD's cumulative R&D investment has exceeded 250 billion yuan.

The key point is, BYD's batteries, chips, motors, electronic control, etc., are all self-made. In the past, people thought this "doing everything oneself" model was too asset-heavy and too slow, but facts prove that as long as you can survive, you can use economies of scale to further reduce costs.

What is BYD's moat? Cost and scale. Others spend 100 to make a car, BYD might only need 80; others sell 100 cars a year, BYD can sell 200.

What about Chery? It is a different model.

Starting from 2001, Chery was already selling cars overseas. At that time, most Chinese automakers were still competing domestically. So strictly speaking, Chery counts as one of the first batch of "going global" Chinese automakers.

Of course, it was indeed difficult at first. In 2001, Chery's export volume didn't even exceed 100 units. But it proceeded steadily, continuously expanding its overseas map. To date, Chery's business covers more than 130 countries and regions, ranking first in Chinese brand passenger car exports for 23 consecutive years.

Chery's "going global" is not a one-off deal. It has 16 production bases globally, with over 3,100 overseas dealer outlets. Brazil, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, etc., all have Chery's localized manufacturing networks.

Foreign media summarized Chery's "going global" model as "encircling cities from the countryside". This is not wrong, after all, it first went to markets with lower thresholds like the Middle East, Latin America, Southeast Asia to build brand awareness, selling mature fuel models like Tiggo and Arrizo, and later penetrated into high-regulation markets like Europe.

In 2025, Chery exported 1.344 million vehicles, equivalent to a Chery being sold overseas every 23 seconds on average. Annual total revenue 300.29 billion yuan, breaking the 300 billion yuan threshold for the first time. Net profit 19.51 billion yuan, overseas revenue 157.42 billion yuan.

To put it plainly, Chery is now completely a Chinese automaker where "selling cars relies half on overseas markets".

More worth noting is, Chery's overall average vehicle price is about 103,500 yuan, overseas average vehicle price is 121,600 yuan. The same car sells nearly 20,000 yuan more overseas than domestically.

So you see, Chery's success logic is simple: if you can't compete domestically, go sell abroad.

Compared to BYD, Chery's moat is built up over time. Over 20 years of accumulation, Chery's overseas channels, brand recognition, and localized operational capabilities are not something that can be easily replicated.

This shows that the path to success is not singular. The "BYD model" can succeed, and the "Chery model" can also succeed.

However, both have their own problems to face. For example, how can BYD replicate its domestic model in the global market? How can Chery boost domestic sales? ... These are all issues that must be resolved.

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In January to May this year, the cumulative number of new models launched in the domestic automobile market reached 542 models, translating to an average of 3.6 new cars officially announced daily. Meanwhile, about 1.65 million vehicles were recalled nationwide in the first half of 2026, with the recall volume of independent brands surging 681.2% year-on-year. On one hand, the high-speed launches brought by the "Sea of Cars" strategy; on the other, the recall pressure brought by speed. More and more people are starting to question: What exactly have those rapidly launched new cars cut out?

Chery Automobile Executive Vice President Li Xueyong stated plainly: "Automobiles are not FMCGs, they concern the safety of tens of millions of families, and bear the test of global road conditions, climates, and habits. There are some times, we really dare not save." Voyah Chairman Lu Fang publicly stated: "Quick-made cars" is a concept that has been "severely misread," a short development time does not equal quick-made cars. The watershed for judging "quick-made cars" lies in whether the verification is complete.

When industry anxiety found an outlet in the three words "quick-made cars", the discussion regarding the speed of car building between Chery and Voyah took on another meaning. The faster cars are built, the shorter the verification time is compressed; this is the fact on the table. What we want to know more is, how many unfinished lessons are hidden in "fast", and whether there is real skill in "slow". In the final analysis, what this controversy is more worth asking is not who is right between fast and slow, but under the "Sea of Cars" strategy, whether speed and quality can truly be achieved together.

Speed and Quality, Not So Easy to Balance

Some things hold theoretically, but in reality, they always incur some discounts. This is also one of the reasons for the industry's anxiety over "quick-made cars". In the past, a car from project initiation to market launch generally took 3 to 4 years, but in recent years this has been compressed to 18 months or even shorter. Where is the time saved? Platformization and modularization can save some repeated development, mature simulation testing can save some pure physical trials. These are technological progress, looking very reasonable. But the question is, the bottom line for saving time is hard to verify.

At the 2026 China Automotive Forum, Beijing Hyundai General Manager Li Fenggang said that some brands, in order to rush to launch, directly cut out the mandatory Design Verification (DV) and Production Verification (PV) links in overall vehicle development, pushing to market before verification is complete. Two links, one checks if the plan works, one checks if mass production is stable, neither can be missing. But once only one step is done, production consistency will be poor, and quality will be very unstable. The consequence is that customers turn from consumers into test drivers.

Voyah's Lu Fang believes "quick-made cars" were misread, short development time does not equal quick-made cars, the real yardstick is whether verification is complete. This viewpoint itself is not problematic, indeed some cars have short cycles but complete the necessary verification. But in reality, it is precisely the matter of "whether verification is complete" that is most easily fudged. When the whole industry is taking speed as results, how many can honestly run through every verification step? The "efficient cars" Lu Fang spoke of, hold theoretically, but verifying step by step without omission tests the automaker's bottom line. And the word "bottom line", is precisely the hardest thing to stick to under the "Sea of Cars" strategy.

Given that theory may have some disconnect with reality, Chery's attitude of "daring not to save time" is undoubtedly more reassuring. For this point, we can verify it by looking at the R&D process of Chery Fengyun T7. 2 years planning, 3 years forward development, this car took 5 years in total to reach the market. The first two years global research covered 15 typical countries, completed over 5,000 user questionnaires, breaking down car usage habits in different markets into over 80 adaptation details.

The following 3 years, 81 cars ran globally simultaneously, from Siberia -40℃ extreme cold to Middle East 55℃ intense heat, from Indonesia's high humidity acid rain to Mexico's pebble bumpy roads, all completed. Total accumulated vehicle test mileage exceeded 6 million kilometers, durability special actual testing reached 1.45 million kilometers alone. This is not running in a lab, but running on real road conditions around the world.

At present, technology can indeed reduce the car building cycle, but exchanging time for reliability, exchanging global verification for user trust, is still the more reassuring path for now.

Fast and Slow, Not a "Single Choice Question"

In the domestic car market, hardly anyone dares to slow down truly. Price wars come one after another, new cars come one after another, step back one step, might not even enter the track. So "speeding up" for most automakers is the only choice. In fact, in this era where technology develops rapidly, talking about bottom lines and efficiency, fast and slow themselves shouldn't be a "single choice question". To put it bluntly, the systematic leap of technology has improved the efficiency of building cars, this is an undeniable fact. But for automakers, how to grasp the proportion of fast and slow is a more worth thinking about question.

Li Xueyong said "some times we dare not save", this sentence is actually very interesting. This is a sentence with "room" left, we look at Chery's product renewal strategy, can find, it neither clings to "fast", nor completely obsesses over "slow". Objectively speaking, this is a "dual track" approach. For cars like Fengyun T7 that carry the brand and fight in the global market, do them slowly; for annual facelifts like Arrizo 8 PRO or classic IP electrification renewals like QQ3, do them quickly.

Why? The latter type of cars, platforms are already mature, three-electric systems cross-model reuse, core components have run multiple markets, the focus of verification changed from "zero verification" to "change point verification". What is saved here is repetitive labor, not bottom lines. In other words, Chery is not averse to pursuing speed; it simply applies "speed" to areas that are already proven, and reserves "slowness" for places that truly cannot be rushed. So, Chery can plan 17 models for 2026, yet also be willing to sink its heart and spend 5 years, solely to verify the reliability of the Fengyun T7.

Of course, to grasp the balance between fast and slow, it is very important whether the automaker has sufficient confidence. This means bearing the rhythm pressure brought by slowness without being overwhelmed by price wars, while possessing mature platforms and reuse capabilities to ensure quality isn't discounted despite speed. Just like Chery, it has already achieved commendable results in the global market. Profits from overseas feed back into domestic R&D, then using global road conditions and climates to verify vehicles. With no need to rely on cutting R&D time to protect profits, it naturally dares to spend sufficient time where it shouldn't be saved.

In the end, fast and slow shouldn't be a question requiring a binary choice, the real difficulty lies in the proportion. In this regard, Lu Fang's viewpoint that technology drives speed at Voyah is correct, but Chery's "dual-track" strategy is more worth learning from by the industry.

After Controversy, How to Solve Industry Anxiety?

For the whole industry, "quick-made cars" are indeed anxious. To speak plainly, the essence of the "quick-made cars" controversy is not fast or slow, it is information asymmetry. Beijing Hyundai General Manager Li Fenggang said someone "cut key links of DV (Design Verification) and PV (Production Verification), turning consumers into road testers" "only verifying one stage, leading to poor production consistency, large quality fluctuations", which hits the anxiety behind "quick-made cars". And in recent times, the status quo where multiple domestic automakers had products explode with quality issues, having to recall tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands of cars, also made consumers' worry about "quick-made cars" quality issues reach the peak.

In an environment where 3.6 new cars per day, everyone shouting "fast", exactly what can be used to distinguish who is building cars seriously and who is cutting corners? Behind this controversy about "quick-made cars", what everyone is anxious about is whether the bottom line will be blurred because of this. After all, once the bottom line is blurred, finally the whole industry pays for the laziness of a few people. So, the controversy itself is not important, the important thing is how to solve the problem of industry anxiety.

At present, Chery's approach is relatively meaningful. Here we can see three relatively core things, one is external standards, Chery has IATF board member identity, can directly participate in global automotive quality standard formulation. This is not a certification that can be bought with money, requires the enterprise to reach international frontline level in technical system, quality control ability, globalization degree to enter.

Secondly, quantifiable results: 71 car models achieved global five-star ratings, J.D. Power ranked first in four autonomous categories; these are hard evidence that Chery's "verification was not in vain". Additionally, Chery has a safety net mechanism, such as Fengyun T7's promise to replace the new car in case of battery thermal runaway, and a maximum compensation of 5 million for intelligent driving liability accidents. Essentially, this transfers the risk of "insufficient verification" from the consumer back to the automaker. If the industry adopts such mechanisms, the cost of "slacking off" will be raised significantly.

Thirdly, a virtual-real combined verification loop. Chery's verification system is not "replacing real with virtual", but "using virtual to improve real efficiency". It uses simulation testing to filter out the vast majority of problems across massive working conditions, with real vehicle road tests making final confirmation. Real data collected from road tests then feeds back to optimize digital twin models, forming a closed loop of virtual-real mutual calibration. Technology improves efficiency, but nothing is saved in the parts that require time for verification; this is something the industry should learn.

According to reports, in 2027, the reliability road test for pure electric models will be uniformly raised from 15,000 kilometers to 30,000 kilometers. This information indicates that time will remain a key indicator for verifying vehicle reliability. The industry's bottom line cannot rely on "self-discipline" to maintain; establishing appropriate "standards" is what allows efficiency and quality to truly be balanced. The true value of this "quick-made cars" controversy may be forcing the entire industry to shift from the former to the latter.

Conclusion

In this controversy about "quick-made cars", "fast" or "slow" is not the key, we ultimately need to focus on the balance of efficiency and quality. Technology can improve efficiency in some stages of building cars, but some time cannot be completely omitted because of this. The ultimate proposition of the automotive industry has never been faster is better, nor slower is better, but under the premise of ensuring safety, let consumers not have to pay for "trust".

Before Chery Fengyun T7 launched domestic pre-sales, its overseas version Lepas L6 had already debuted at Milan Design Week and is officially launched in Thailand. Fengyun T7 completed its overseas debut and launch first, then turned back to the Chinese market. This "go global first, return home later" path is not common among Chinese brands.

The previously common model was products launched domestically first, verified, and gained volume, then exported overseas depending on the situation. Fengyun T7 does the opposite, the product logic behind it reflects Chery's clear understanding of this car's positioning. Fengyun T7 is not a car specially supplied for the domestic market, but a native global car developed for multi-regional markets from the start of R&D.

According to local media reports, the overseas model of Fengyun T7 — Lepas L6 — launched in Thailand with a price of 769,900-829,900 Baht (approximately starting from 157,100 RMB), while in China, this car is expected to launch Enjoy Edition, Comfort Edition, Smart Edition versions, with pre-sale prices of 109,900, 119,900, and 129,900 RMB respectively.

From the product itself, Fengyun T7 is a standard-sized home compact pure electric SUV, with a length of 4,570mm, wheelbase 2,700mm, interior space rate 84%, rear legroom 911mm, rear seats folded flat can form a 1,955mm pure flat space.

In the domestic market, Fengyun T7 did not intentionally lengthen due to different market environments, but maintained size proportions acceptable across multiple global markets.

Car body safety can also undergo the "global test". Body is 80% high-strength steel, 18.84% hot-formed steel, 9-horizontal 5-vertical cage structure, equipped with 9 airbags, including the rare 48L dual-chamber remote airbag and rear-side airbag in its class.

Battery uses IP68 waterproofing, waterproof grade is 96 times the national standard. These configurations are not compliance baselines targeting regulations of one country, but directly benchmarked against 2026 version E-NCAP 5-star standards. Total vehicle cumulative test mileage exceeds 6 million kilometers, among which durability special test is 1.45 million kilometers, test vehicles cover Southeast Asian rainy season, Middle East extreme heat, Indonesian high humidity and other extreme environments.

This validation intensity, in essence, is using the market access threshold of the global market to force product maturity.

In terms of range, Fengyun T7 is equipped with a 65.05kWh battery across all series, CLTC condition 600km, actual test range exceeds 667km. This "reverse false labeling" calibration method actually uses actual test data to offset user range anxiety, more pragmatic than simply stacking large batteries. 30% to 80% charging time is 20 minutes, paired with wide heat pump air conditioning and high voltage PTC, official calibrated operating temperature range from -30°C to 55°C.

This means its thermal management system is designed for multi-climate regions, not just targeting the temperature difference between North and South China, but also covering Middle East high heat, Southeast Asia high humidity, Northern Europe extreme cold, etc.

Intelligence is another point worth detailing about Fengyun T7. It is equipped with an integrated cockpit-driving 8775 chip, 4nm process, 72 TOPS computing power, integrated 3 mmWave radars, 7 cameras, 12 ultrasonic radars, total 22 sensors. Falcon 500 Driving Assist System supports highway NOA, and up to 2km cross-floor memory parking, covering over 300 parking scenarios.

It is worth mentioning the Fengyun T7 Driving Assist Safety Guarantee Policy: within one year of purchase, if an accident is caused by system reasons in parking or intelligent pilot scenarios, compensation up to 5 million RMB. At the same time, providing whole vehicle lifetime warranty and 666 RMB purchase of lifetime basic maintenance package. The setting of these benefits, on the one hand, expresses confidence in the self-developed intelligent driving system, on the other hand, it also lowers the psychological threshold for users to try advanced assist driving. After all, no matter how advanced the technology is, if users dare not use it, it equals zero.

Back to the "Overseas first, Domestic later" path. Chery has 8 global styling centers, Fengyun T7 was co-created by over 100 designers, bringing together over 5,000 global users for co-creation, the homologous model Lepas L6 won international recognition at Milan Design Week. From Milan to Bangkok to China, this route shows Chery is trying a new logic: define products with global resources, verify quality with global markets, and bring back products verified in multiple regions to domestic market.

The actual effect of this model is, when Fengyun T7 returns to the Chinese market, it is no longer a "pending verification" new product, but a mature model that has undergone regulations and road condition tests in multiple places such as EU, Australia, Southeast Asia, Middle East, South America, etc.

For domestic consumers, "overseas listing first" itself constitutes a quality endorsement. In this fiercely competitive sub-segment of the 100,000 level pure electric SUV, Fengyun T7 needs to use the identity of a "Global Car" to build broader, stricter, and more scenario-based standard differentiation.

Of course, the pre-sale price starting from 109,900 RMB, means Fengyun T7 eventually still has to face the fierce price war of the domestic market. Whether global quality can be converted into sales depends on whether consumers are willing to pay for "broader standards". But at least, it provides a different product idea: not exporting cars that can't be sold domestically, but letting global demand define a car, then letting this car return to the world's largest new energy market for inspection.

August 12, Chery's new all-electric SUV Fulwin T7 started pre-sales. Three versions with pre-sale prices: 600km Enjoyment Edition 109,900 RMB, 600km Comfort Edition 119,900 RMB, Intelligence Edition 129,900 RMB.

Consumers who reserve can enjoy 7 car buying rights, including value 6,000 RMB exclusive car color limited free selection, pay 1,000 RMB deposit offsetting 2,000 RMB car payment, priority pick-up, plus two baseline guarantees and two lifetime benefits.

Among them, the two baseline guarantees include: ① Power battery safety baseline, if the whole vehicle suffers thermal runaway damage due to the power battery itself, Chery will compensate with a new car of the same model or a new car with configuration not lower than the original car; ② Driving assistance baseline, within one year from the date of purchase, if the accident is caused by the "Intelligent Driving Assistance System" in the "Parking Scenario" or "Intelligent Navigation Scenario", causing injury to occupants and third-party loss compensation, the maximum compensation is 5 million.

And the two lifetime benefits include: ① Whole vehicle lifetime warranty, value 10,000 RMB whole vehicle lifetime warranty (including three-electric), excluding wear parts and special parts; ② Lifetime maintenance package, 666 RMB to purchase value 3,999 RMB lifetime basic maintenance package (1 time/year).

T7 is a compact SUV, it is currently the lowest positioning and cheapest priced model in the Chery Fulwin T series. After this car goes on sale, the Fulwin T series will fully layout all sub-markets of large, mid-size, medium and compact SUVs, covering the price range of 100,000 to 250,000 RMB.

Recently, the debate about "fast-track cars" in the automotive industry has been intense. How long should a car's development cycle be to be considered normal? In the past, developing a car took 5 to 6 years, now 2 to 3 years for one, some car companies even develop a new car in 18 months, does the latter count as a "fast-track car", is safety and quality guaranteed? Views from different enterprises are not the same.

Vooyah Auto Chairman Lu Fang believes that a short development time does not equal a fast-track car. The only ruler to judge whether a car is "fast-track" is not time, but whether it has completely gone through all required verification processes. If a car violates rules, cuts corners, or reduces tests during development, it is a fast-track car; but if it shortens the cycle but meticulously completes every test in regulations and industry standards, it should be called an "efficient car".

Why is the development cycle of current new energy vehicles generally shorter, Lu Fang believes this is the result of systematic technological leap. On one hand, platformization and modular architecture achieve cross-vehicle reuse of three-electric systems and chassis architecture, saving repeated development costs; on the other hand, the maturity of simulation testing technology can complete millions of kilometers of extreme condition simulation in a digital environment, greatly reducing the actual vehicle physical testing cycle, essentially an efficiency revolution in the automotive industry, not a compromise on product quality.

However, the views of Chery executives seem not entirely the same. Chery Executive Vice President Li Xueyong released a post before the Fulwin T7 pre-sale stating that Chery builds cars slowly, but some time really dare not save, R&D cannot be fast, verification cannot be fast, global user co-creation cannot be fast.

Fulwin T7 is "slow work yields fine products". This car started pre-research in 2022, until the third quarter of 2026 started pre-sales, spent 2 years planning, 3 years positive development. During the testing phase, 81 exclusive endurance cars were tested on the road simultaneously, the whole vehicle cumulative test mileage exceeded 6 million kilometers, endurance special test 1.45 million kilometers. At the same time, global multi-regions such as Southeast Asia rainy season, Middle East high temperature sun exposure, Indonesia high humidity etc. were subjected to extreme actual vehicle trials.

Fulwin T7 is also a global model, whether in styling aesthetics, development process, and safety and quality standards, it has considered the needs of global consumers and overseas market regulations and standards.

So, can the Chery Fulwin T7, developed over five years, hold its ground? Next, let's take a close look at its product power.

Fulwin T7 is a standard compact SUV, body dimensions are 4570×1852×1694mm, wheelbase 2700mm. Car interior space occupancy rate 84%, pure flat floor in rear row, legroom reaches 911mm, leading in class. After the rear row is folded down, it can be expanded into a 1955mm pure flat big bed. In regular state, trunk volume is 450L, expanded volume reaches 1550L, loading capacity is prominent. The whole car has 38 storage spaces, also equipped with four rivet rings with max load bearing 300kg and two hooks with max load bearing 3kg, convenient for fixing camping equipment and large items.

Regarding design, the Fulwin T7 exterior design is clean and sharp, lines are simple, surfaces are full. Wind-sailing front face, wind-plastic satin body, sky halo tailgate, balancing international simple aesthetics with Oriental elegant temperament. Whole vehicle paint surface standard synchronizes with overseas rigorous weather resistance requirements, providing 6 color schemes: Fiery Orange, Mountain Smoke Purple, Cloud Pink Beige, Flowing Light Silver, Green Bamboo Grey, Ink Stone Black.

Interior is divided into Warm Black Brown and Extreme Night Obsidian two styles, Cloud Wing wrap-around cabin paired with large area soft wrapping, pebble floating speaker, diamond quilting details are exquisite; all interior leather, sealing strips, plastic parts are not easy to harden or fade, still new and durable with long-term use, balancing appearance and texture.

Regarding comfort configuration, the new car adopts 9-layer cloud-sensation seats, soft but not sagging, no fatigue for long sitting, also with ventilation and heating functions. Heating function supports 3-level temperature control adjustment, in -20℃ environment, 5 minutes fast heat to 30℃; seat ventilation adopts suction design, back not stuffy and sweaty in summer.

Regarding range and energy consumption, the new car standard equips all with 65.05kWh Lithium Iron Phosphate battery, CLTC condition range 600km (actual range 667+km), 100km electricity consumption 12.9kWh. Battery SOC 30%-80% only needs 20 minutes. Global integrated thermal management dual-source wide heat pump air conditioning + high voltage PTC allows Northern users to drive confidently in winter. -30°C-55°C ultra-wide temperature range stable operation, heating more power-saving in low temperature environment, heat dissipation more efficient in high temperature environment. With the standard equipped AGS intelligent intake grille and 14 low wind resistance optimizations, high and low speed energy consumption is more stable. The vehicle also has external discharge function, power 6kW.

Regarding power and driving control, Fulwin T7 adopts front-engine front-drive power form, motor maximum power 178kW, maximum torque 275Nm, maximum speed 180km/h. Suspension is front MacPherson + rear multi-link independent suspension combination, chassis is tuned by an international team led by Maserati front chassis tuning experts, 50.8:49.2 golden axle load ratio can effectively inhibit steering push head, tail swinging phenomenon, improving cornering stability and straight line driving tracking.

Regarding intelligent driving assistance, Fulwin T7 high configuration version carries Falcon 500 Driving Assistance System, integrating 3 mm-wave radars, 7 high-performance cameras, 12 ultrasonic radars, total 22 high-precision sensors (3R7V12U), supports highway NOA function (middle-low configuration version supports L2 driving assistance). Regarding parking, the new car can meet 300+ full scene automatic parking, including dead-end street parking, one-key tracking reverse, cross-floor parking etc. scenes, industry coverage is the most complete.

Regarding intelligent cockpit, Fulwin T7 carries Qualcomm 8775 Cockpit-Driving Integrated Chip (low and middle configuration versions carry Qualcomm 8155 Chip), allowing smart cockpit and smart driving two domains seamless synergy. The chip adopts 4nm advanced process, 72TOPS high computing power, response only needs 80ms, boot speed up 33%, speed faster, operation more silky, intelligent interaction response more rapid.

15.6 inch 2.5K HD large screen image delicate and real, anti-glare, anti-reflect, anti-fingerprint, CarPlay, HUAWEI HiCar, CarLink wireless connection, covering 99%+ mobile phone screen casting on the market, achieve seamless interconnection as soon as getting on the car. Lingxi Smart Cockpit 2.0 brings an all-around companion, owning Little Qi Classmate, Northeast Aunt, Argumentation Master, Spoken Language Teacher, Story King, Professional Debater six true-life feeling companion experience. Also Little Nap, Camping, Pet, Wake Up etc. six scene modes, meet various scene car use needs.

Regarding body safety, Fulwin T7's nine horizontal five longitudinal cage body uses 80% high strength steel, 18.84% hot formed steel to build, shotgun structure, double frame sub-frame + Pack anti-collision beam constituted "steel bone and iron flesh" all-around protection for occupant cabin safety, front 9 lines + side 6 lines collision transmission paths maximize dispersion of collision energy, retain occupant survival space; whole car 9 airbags (including 48L dual cavity remote airbag and rear side airbag) form 360° all-around protection.

Regarding battery safety, Fulwin T7 series standard carrying Rhino Battery adopts super strong 6D protection structure, all-around resist extrusion, puncture, impact, construct multi-layer three-dimensional safety barrier for power battery. IP68 water-proof grade is 96 times national standard, effectively preventing battery water ingress short circuit hazard.

Summary: Fulwin T7 enters the compact pure electric SUV market models many, competition fierce. Data shows, in the past year, the top three models in this sub-market ranking are Changan Deepal S05, GAC Toyota Platinum Wisdom 3X, Geely Galaxy E5, prices are 119,900 RMB-151,900 RMB, 109,800 RMB-159,800 RMB, 109,800 RMB-179,800 RMB; sales are 111,682 vehicles, 94,111 vehicles, 91,726 vehicles.

What are the competitive advantages of Fulwin T7? First is the standard 600km range is leading. Changan Deepal S05 entry level range is 520km, Platinum Wisdom 3X is 430km, Galaxy E5 is 530km. For economic family cars, range is many purchase pure electric model consumers' primary attention point.

Second, its charging speed is also fast, battery SOC 30%-80% takes 20 minutes, however this item's advantage is not obvious. Changan Deepal S05 takes 15 minutes, Platinum Wisdom 3X takes 24 minutes, Galaxy E5 takes 20 minutes.

Finally, regarding intelligence, pre-sale price 129,900 RMB of Fulwin T7 Intelligence Edition can provide highway NOA navigation driving assistance, Deepal S05 full series standard equips highway NOA function, price 141,900 RMB-151,900 RMB high configuration version also supports city NOA function; Platinum Wisdom 3X high configuration version provides city and highway NOA function, but price goes to 149,800 RMB-159,800 RMB; Galaxy E5 then full series has no highway or city NOA function.

Through the above simple comparison easy to find, Changan Deepal S05 ranking first in compact SUV market has reasons. Fulwin T7 range has advantage, Changan Deepal S05 intelligent driving configuration higher, just see how users make trade-offs.

Recently, Chery Fengyun T7 officially started pre-sale. The new car launches 3 configuration versions, pre-sale range 109,900-129,900 Yuan, simultaneously releasing 7 car purchasing benefits. Unlike most domestic models that launch locally first then go overseas, Fengyun T7 takes a reverse overseas route. The source model Lepas L6 has already landed in Thailand, South Africa markets, and appeared at Milan Design Week, completing overseas market trial before being launched to the domestic market.

This development logic means the whole vehicle from design, testing to parts standards directly benchmarks overseas market regulations and usage environments. In the 100,000-level pure electric SUV track, many models show range and battery specifications gaps between high and low configurations. Fengyun T7 chooses full range equality across all series, making core hardware unified. This product concept is the most worth disassembling part of this car.

Fengyun T7 positions as compact 5-seat pure electric SUV, Body dimensions 4570×1852×1694mm, Wheelbase 2700mm, Motor max power 178kW, Max speed 180km/h, 100km electricity consumption 12.9kWh, Battery supplier is Gotion, Equipped with 65.05kWh Rhino Lithium Iron Phosphate battery, The three version battery specs are completely consistent, CLTC range 600km, Official provides actual range data over 667km, 30%-80% fast charge time 20 minutes.

Exterior level, Participated in development by Chery 10 global design centers, Initially collected over 5,000 overseas and domestic user feedback, Offering Flame Orange, Mountain Smoke Purple, Cloud Pink Beige, Flowing Light Silver, Green Bamboo Gray, Ink Stone Black 6 body paint colors, Paint surface executes overseas weatherability test standards, Reducing fading and loss of luster problems after long-term sun exposure and rain.

Interior offers Warm Black Brown, Polar Night Obsidian two color schemes, Cockpit adopts Cloud Wing Surround layout, Large area soft material wrapping inside the car, Equipped with Pebble-shaped Floating Speakers, Diamond Quilting craftsmanship. Official data marks, Interior leather, sealing strips, plastic part raw materials underwent aging tests, Reducing hardening, color change probability after long-term use, This part belongs to unseen material usage standards, Directly affecting vehicle 3-5 years later interior condition.

Safety is the high R&D investment proportion section of this car. Project cycle is 2 years planning, 3 years R&D, Invested 81 exclusive durability test vehicles, Whole vehicle cumulative test mileage over 6 million km, Among them durability special test 1.45 million km, Test scenarios cover Southeast Asia rainy season, Middle East high temp sun exposure, Indonesia high humidity environment etc overseas typical working conditions, Doing cross-regional limit verification. Whole vehicle developed according to 2026 Version E-NCAP 5-star safety target, Functional safety reaches ASIL-D highest level. Body structure uses 9 Cross 5 Longitudinal Cage Body, High Strength Steel proportion 80%, Hot Formed Steel proportion 18.84%, Using shotgun structure, Double Frame Subframe + Pack Bumper Beam; Collision force transmission paths divided into front 9 lines, side 6 lines, Used to disperse impact energy, protect passenger cabin survival space. Airbag quantity 9 units, Including 48L Dual Chamber Far-end Airbag and rear side airbag, Achieving full cabin seat coverage.

Battery safety aspect, Full series Rhino Battery equipped with 6D Protection System, Battery protection grade IP68, Water resistance capability is 96 times national standard requirement, Dealing with heavy rain accumulation, outdoor wading scenes. Official published two guaranteed benefits: Power battery self-reason caused thermal runaway whole vehicle damage, Compensate same model new car; Within 1 year of purchase, Parking, Nav Assist scenes, Smart Drive System responsibility causing accident, Up to 5 million compensation, Further stacked whole vehicle including Three-electric lifetime warranty (wearing parts excluded), 666 Yuan select lifetime basic maintenance package, This is also the core guarantee part inside 7 car purchasing benefits.

Range and Thermal Control System, are the most concerned parts for home pure electric users. Fengyun T7 full series unified 65.05kWh battery, No situation of low config cutting battery capacity exists. Thermal management config full domain integrated thermal management system, Dual Source Wide Heat Pump AC matched with High Voltage PTC, Working temp range -30°C to 55°C. Low temp environment relies on heat pump to lower electricity consumption, High temp environment improves heat dissipation efficiency, Solving North winter range decay, South summer battery overheat pain points. Hardware also has AGS Intelligent Grille, Matching 14 body low wind resistance optimizations, Used to control energy consumption performance under different speeds. This config placed in 100,000-130,000 price range, Most same price models will treat heat pump AC as high config exclusive, Fengyun T7 achieves full series standard, For cross-regional usage, Winter high frequency usage users, Hardware differences will directly reflect on actual range.

Intelligence aspect, Fengyun T7 equipped with Cockpit-Drive Integrated 8775 Chip, 4nm Process, Computing Power 72TOPS, System Response 80ms, Whole machine boot speed increases 33%, Cockpit and Smart Drive Domain Controller integrated into same chip, Reduce multi-domain communication delay. Center screen is 15.6-inch 2.5K screen, Possesses anti-glare, anti-reflect, anti-fingerprint physical properties, Supports CarPlay, HUAWEI HiCar, CarLink wireless screen projection, Adapt to most mobile phone devices on the market. Linxi Cockpit 2.0 System built-in 6 voice interaction personas, Simultaneously provide Nap, Camping, Pet, Wake up etc 6 whole vehicle scene modes, After switching modes it will link AC, Lights, Car logic, Adapt to car rest, taking pets travel, Camping parking etc scenes.

Assist Drive Hardware is Falcon 500 Assist Drive System, Sensor config 3 mmWave Radars, 7 Cameras, 12 Ultrasonic Radars, Total 22 Sensors, Supports High-speed NOA Nav Assist, Auto Parking covers 300+ scenarios, Including Dead-end Parking, Cross-floor Memory Parking, One-key Trace Reverse, Solving narrow parking space, Underground multi-floor garage parking difficulties. Need to note, This set is L2 Level Assist Drive, not Auto Drive, All functions still need Driver takeover.

Space and Chassis aspect, Interior utilization rate 84%, Rear pure flat floor, Rear leg space 911mm. Standard trunk volume 450L, After rear seats fold down, storage space expands to 1,550L, Internal max can get 1,955mm pure flat space, Can satisfy Camping lying, Large item loading. Car interior sets 38 storage spots, Car body reserved 4 max load 300kg Rivet Rings, 2 max load 3kg Hooks, Convenient for fixing camping equipment, goods. Seats use 9-layer structure fillers, High config version provides Seat Vent, Seat Heat; Heat supports 3-gear temp control, -20°C environment, 5 mins seat surface temp rise to 30°C; Vent uses intake structure, Reduce Summer back sweat buildup.

Chassis tuning completed by International team led by Maserati former chassis tuning expert, Suspension structure is Front MacPherson, Rear Multi-link Independent Suspension, Axle load ratio 50.8:49.2, Improve steering understeer, oversteer phenomenon, Improve cornering stability and straight driving stability. Chery from 2009 owns self-developed Ground Mobile Dual Axle K&C Test Bench, Chassis tuning accumulation 26 years, Hardware parameters above, this chassis belongs to same price mainstream high level, Actual shock absorption performance needs to wait for real car test drive verification.

In Closing:

Fengyun T7's product logic is very clear: In 109,900-129,900 Yuan this range, Make Range, Battery, Thermal Management, Body Safety these core hardware do full series unified, Don't do high-low config hardware segmentation, Then stack overseas standard test verification and guaranteed car purchase benefits. Comprehensive view, Fengyun T7 targets is Family Commute, Short Trip Self Drive, Outdoor Camping mainstream users, Target users value range no shrinkage, whole vehicle safety, Cold Hot regions can all use stably, Don't want to sacrifice Battery, Thermal Control this kind of unseen hardware for low price.

On August 14, the officially launched Chery Fengyun T7 set the launch event theme as "Great cars take time, we kept you waiting". When the industry compressed car manufacturing time to 12 months, Fengyun T7 went against the trend, taking 2 years for planning and 3 years for R&D, using a slow tempo to tell a new story about global quality.

The new car is positioned as a compact SUV, launching with three versions, priced from 109,900 to 129,900 CNY. The most unconventional decision is range parity across the lineup: all three models come standard with 65.05kWh Rhino Battery (LFP), the entry version does not have a shrunk battery pack, CLTC range is uniformly 600km, official real-world testing achieves over 667km, belonging to the industry's rare "reverse false labeling". It can charge from 30% to 80% in 20 minutes.

Verify Overseas First, Then Launch in Home Country

Fengyun T7 takes a "reverse overseas" path, its origin model Lepas L6 has officially launched in Thailand (July 24), pre-sales started in South Africa, and will subsequently enter markets like Indonesia, EU, Australia/New Zealand, UK. Others design domestically then modify for export, whereas it first withstands tests from regulations, road conditions, and climate globally, then returns to meet domestic consumers.

Numbers best illustrate this car's "slowness": 81 exclusive durability cars tested on-road simultaneously, cumulative test mileage over 6 million km, specific durability test 1.45 million km, global road type coverage 95%. Middle East 50°C high heat exposure, Southeast Asia rainy season flooding, Nordic extreme cold, Bumpy roads in Brazil, High salt-alkali in coastal areas, all achieved inch by inch by real cars, not lab data.

Safety Benchmarked Against the Unimplemented 2026 E-NCAP 5-Star Standard

Regarding safety, Fengyun T7 body uses 80% high-strength steel + 18.84% hot-formed steel, 9 horizontal 5 vertical cage structure, equipped with shotgun structure rare in class, double-frame subframe and Pack anti-collision beam, collision force transmission paths front 9, side 6. 9 airbags across the car, including 48L dual-chamber remote airbags and rear side airbags, functional safety reaches ASIL D highest level. Rhino Battery IP68 waterproof rating is 96 times the national standard, possesses 500mm off-road wading capability, fearless of rainy season water accumulation.

Cockpit and Intelligent Driving: Snapdragon 8775 Chip Even at the 100,000 CNY Tier

The cockpit does not use old chips due to low price, equipped with Qualcomm Snapdragon 8775 integrated cockpit-drive chip, 4nm process, 72 TOPS computing power, system response as low as 80ms, boot speed increased by 33%. 15.6-inch 2.5K large screen, Lingxi Cockpit 2.0 integrates Doubao Large Model, CarPlay, HiCar, CarLink fully compatible, covering over 99% of phone screen casting. Intelligent driving features Falcon 500 system, 22 sensors, supports 300+ scenarios for automatic parking, high-end trim provides Highway NOA and 100-meter trace reverse.

Space and Ride: Maserati Chassis Team Tuned

Regarding body dimensions, new car length/width/height is 4570x1852x1694mm, wheelbase 2700mm, interior efficiency rate 84%, rear legroom 911mm, flat floor. Trunk capacity regular 450L, expands to 1550L when folded, forming approx 1955mm pure flat space, camping lying flat without pressure.

Chassis tuned by former Maserati chassis expert team, axle load ratio 50.8:49.2, corners no push, lane changes no sway, goal is to prevent seniors and children in rear from getting carsick. Power is rear-mounted single motor, 178kW/275N·m, sufficient for home use, not pursuing 3-second acceleration gimmick. Dual-source wide heat pump + High-voltage PTC, -30°C to 55°C ultra-wide temperature range stable operation.

Meanwhile, regarding benefits, Fengyun T7 first non-commercial owner enjoys lifetime warranty for whole car including three-electric systems; if power battery damaged due to thermal runaway itself, directly compensate with same model new car, accident within one year due to intelligent driving system, max compensation 5 million CNY. These promises are more persuasive than any ad copy.

Witness Commentary

According to Chery themselves, Fengyun T7 is a global car, R&D, verification, quality and standards, cannot be rushed. Abandon "crash-course car manufacturing", Fengyun T7 puts slowness on the table, timing choice is quite smart. This isn't a car with exploding specs, but likely a car that remains durable after three years. Putting thought into making a low-price car carefully, for family users buying to drive for many years, this "slow tempo" is truly a scarce item.

This domestic car's launch pace differs from most Chinese domestic brands' new cars.

Before the Chery Fengyun T7 started its pre-sale in China, its overseas version, the Lepas L6, had already debuted at the Milan Design Week and was officially launched in Thailand.

In other words, the Fengyun T7 debuted and launched in the overseas market first, then turned back to attack the Chinese market. This "going overseas first, returning home later" path is not common among Chinese brands.

The common pattern in the past was for products to launch domestically first, verify, and sell in volume, then export overseas depending on the situation. The Fengyun T7 does the reverse; the underlying product logic reflects Chery's clear understanding of this car's positioning. The Fengyun T7 is not a domestic exclusive car, but a native global car developed for multi-regional markets from the start of R&D.

According to local media reports, the overseas model of the Fengyun T7—the Lepas L6—was launched in Thailand at a price of 769,900-829,900 Thai Baht (approximately 157,100 Yuan onwards), while domestically the car is expected to launch Joy Edition, Comfort Edition, and Smart Edition, with pre-sale prices of 109,900, 119,900, and 129,900 yuan respectively.

From the product itself, the Fengyun T7 is a standard-sized compact pure electric SUV for home use, with a length of 4570mm, wheelbase 2700mm, interior volume rate 84%, rear legroom 911mm, and folding the rear seats can form a 1955mm pure flat space.

In the Chinese market, the Fengyun T7 did not deliberately elongate due to different market environments, but maintained a size ratio acceptable in multiple global markets.

Body safety can also undergo "global trials". 80% of the body is high-strength steel, 18.84% is hot-formed steel, nine horizontal five longitudinal cage structure, equipped with 9 airbags, including the rare 48L dual-chamber remote airbags and rear side airbags for its class.

The battery adopts IP68 waterproofing, 96 times the grade of the national standard. These configurations are not just compliance bottom lines for a specific country's regulations, but are directly benchmarked against the 2026 Edition E-NCAP 5-star standard. The cumulative test mileage of the whole vehicle exceeds 6 million km, of which the durability special test is 1.45 million km, with test vehicles covering extreme environments such as the Southeast Asian rainy season, Middle East sun exposure, and Indonesian high humidity.

This verification intensity is essentially using the global market's entry threshold to force product maturity.

In terms of range, the Fengyun T7 series is equipped with 65.05kWh batteries throughout, CLTC condition 600km, actual measured range over 667km. This "reverse false labeling" calibration method actually uses measured data to offset users' range anxiety, which is more pragmatic than simply stacking large batteries. Charging time from 30% to 80% is 20 minutes, combined with a wide-heat pump air conditioner and high voltage PTC, the official calibrated applicable temperature range is from -30°C to 55°C.

This means its thermal management system is designed for multi-climate regions, not just for the temperature difference between north and south of China, but also to cover scenarios such as Middle East high temperatures, Southeast Asia high humidity, and Nordic severe cold.

Intelligence is another point worth discussing in detail for the Fengyun T7. It is equipped with a Cockpit-Driving Integrated 8775 chip, 4nm process, 72 TOPS computing power, integrating 3 mmWave radars, 7 cameras, and 12 ultrasonic radars, totaling 22 sensors. The Falcon 500 driving assistance system supports high-speed NOA, and long-distance parking memory parking up to 2km, covering over 300 parking scenarios.

It is worth mentioning the Fengyun T7's driving assistance backup policy: Within one year of purchase, if an accident occurs due to system reasons in parking or intelligent navigation scenarios, the maximum compensation is 5 million yuan. At the same time, it provides lifetime warranty for the whole vehicle and a 666 yuan purchase of lifetime basic maintenance package. The setting of these rights and interests is not only an expression of confidence in the self-developed intelligent driving system, but also lowers the psychological threshold for users to try higher-level driving assistance. After all, no matter how advanced the technology is, if users dare not use it, it equals zero.

Back to the "overseas first, domestic later" path. Chery has eight major design centers globally. The Fengyun T7 was jointly created by over 100 designers, bringing together over 5000 global users co-creation. The homologous model Lepas L6 received international recognition at the Milan Design Week. From Milan to Bangkok to China, this route shows that Chery is trying a new logic: define products with global resources, verify quality with global markets, and bring products verified in multiple regions back to China.

The actual effect of this model is that when the Fengyun T7 returns to the Chinese market, it is no longer a "to-be-verified" new product, but a mature model that has undergone regulations and road conditions tests in the EU, Australia, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, South America and other regions.

For domestic consumers, "overseas launch first" itself constitutes a quality endorsement. In the 100,000 yuan level pure electric SUV, the most competitive sub-segment, the Fengyun T7 needs to use the identity of "global car" to establish wider, stricter, and more scenario-based standard differentiation.

Of course, the pre-sale price starting from 109,900 yuan means the Fengyun T7 will ultimately have to face the price blood war of the domestic market. Whether global quality can be converted into sales depends on whether consumers are willing to pay for "wider standards". But at least, it provides a different product idea: not exporting cars that cannot be sold domestically, but letting global demand define a car, and then letting this car return to the world's largest new energy market for inspection.

From "Chinese cars going overseas" to "Global cars returning home", the Fengyun T7's path may signal that China's automotive globalization has entered the next stage.

Currently, the family-focused pure electric market generally faces two major industry pain points: first, product development often uses domestic road conditions and climate as standards, and overseas deployment only involves simple adaptation and specification reduction, making it difficult to cope with diverse and complex global environments;

Second, configuration tiering tricks are prevalent, with entry-level models reducing range, safety, and comfort hardware. Users wanting a complete driving experience must pay extra for higher trims, forcing families to constantly compromise when purchasing a car.

To address these two major pain points, the Fengyun T7 avoided these two industry common diseases from the initial planning stage. Instead of taking the conventional route of "domestic first, simplified overseas", it anchored on global unified standards for R&D.

With 2 years of planning, 3 years of in-depth whole-vehicle R&D, in-depth visits to 15 typical countries, and collaboration with Chery's global eight design centers, the Fengyun T7 considers the regulations, road conditions, and family vehicle requirements of different global regions from the root.

The Fengyun T7's sibling model Lepas L6 has already landed in South Africa and Thailand first to complete real market trials. Later, it will steadily enter high-threshold overseas areas such as the EU and Australasia, truly achieving "one standard for global access".

Now, the Fengyun T7, having survived heavy testing, has started pre-sales, with a pre-sale price of 109,900 to 129,900 RMB.

As one of the core highlights, the entire Fengyun T7 series is equipped with a 65 kWh battery pack, with a CLTC pure electric range of 600 km. It completely abandons the industry's common "high-low range tiering" tricks. Entry-level models enjoy the confidence of long-range travel from the root, eliminating range anxiety for family users.

Energy replenishment efficiency also directly hits consumer travel pain points. The vehicle is equipped with a reliable fast-charging solution in its class. Charging from 30% to 80% takes only 22 minutes. With a coffee break rest, hundreds of kilometers of range can be supplemented. Weekend cross-city travel or long-distance self-driving does not need to worry about waiting for charging for a long time.

Backed by the dual-source wide-temperature range heat pump + PTC temperature control system, this battery pack can calmly cope with extreme environments from -40°C to 55°C. Whether it is the range attenuation of northern winter cold temperature or the loss of southern midsummer high temperature, it is effectively relieved. Global multi-region and all-season travel stability is maximized.

In terms of battery safety protection, the Fengyun T7 is equipped with an exclusive Rhino Battery, internally equipped with 31-layer lock-shield armor protection structure, reaching IP68 waterproof and dustproof standards. It passes dozens of rigorous safety tests such as nail piercing, extrusion, and bottom impact; combined with the eight-horizontal-five-vertical high-strength cage-style body and 9 airbags standard across the vehicle, it builds a family safety defense line of battery, body, and active protection in a three-in-one.

In addition, the Lingxi Smart Cockpit 2.0 backed by 4nm cockpit-driving integrated chip has a 72TOPS ultra-high NPU computing power. The vehicle system response is only 80ms, boot speed increases by 33%, and multi-task operation still ensures smoothness without lag.

The cockpit is equipped with a 15.6-inch 2.5K anti-glare floating central control screen and an 8.8-inch full LCD instrument panel. Wireless CarPlay and HUAWEI HiCar full-link interconnection are fully covered. At the same time, six built-in one-key scene modes including Baby, Camping, Short Rest, and Pet are fully covered, switching one-key to adapt to parent-child travel, outdoor living, long-distance rest and other diverse home scenes.

In terms of design, the Fengyun T7's exterior adopts a pure electric exclusive wind-riding front face. Long and neat wind-blade LED headlights are matched with a through-type light strip. The lower bumper arrow-vane shape strengthens the sports atmosphere. The exclusive "E-PERFORMANCE" logo on the front lip points out its pure electric attributes.

The body borrows the shape of silk spreading with the wind to create a wind-sculpted satin curved waistline. 14 items of aerodynamic optimization control the whole vehicle wind resistance at 0.286Cd, reducing driving energy consumption and extending actual range while improving visual fluency. The rear sky twilight through-type taillights correspond to the front light in head and tail. The roof spoiler integrates high-position brake lights. The overall lines are restrained and simple, avoiding flashy design, and not easy to become outdated with long-term use.

After five years of polishing, the Fengyun T7 jumped out of the industry's fast stacking of materials and hasty new product involution model, reshaping the product benchmark of the 100,000-level family pure electric with unified global car-making standards. From road conditions and climate testing across multiple countries to the range, safety, and smart hardware of the whole series without specification reduction, the new car abandons configuration tiering tricks from the R&D source, fully fitting the real travel requirements of family users.

Relying on Chery's 23 consecutive years of leading exports and the deep accumulation of 20 million global users, the Fengyun T7's sibling models went overseas first to accept overseas rigorous market tests, and then returned to the domestic market with a 109,900 to 129,900 RMB consumer-friendly pre-sale pricing. This allows ordinary families to own a pure electric vehicle that benchmarks the 2026 version E-NCAP five-star safety standard without bearing overseas premiums.

Not just a home SUV with balanced parameters, the Fengyun T7 is also a landing carrier of Chery's long-termism car-making concept. The comprehensive strength that balances appearance, range, safety, and multi-scenario practicality delivers a no-shortcoming global pure electric travel solution to consumers who focus on steady and worry-free travel.

On August 12, Chery Fengyun T7 officially opened pre-sales. This launch event with the theme "Slow work builds good cars, you've waited long" conveyed the concept that Fengyun T7 insists on long-term car manufacturing. As a quality pure electric SUV built by Chery for global family users, Fengyun T7 has been developed according to global standards from the initial research phase, combined with product creation for user needs in different markets, and experienced severe testing in multiple scenarios and long cycles, striving to provide family users with a more reliable pure electric travel choice.

Global Standard R&D, Creating a Pure Electric SUV Worth Verifying

With the new stage of competition in the new energy vehicle market, consumer focus on pure electric models is shifting from simple intelligent configurations and performance parameters to vehicle quality, safety, and long-term reliability. Fengyun T7 chose to be based on a global R&D system, starting from the product planning phase to conduct verification around usage environments in different countries and regions.

It is understood that Fengyun T7 went through 2 years of planning and 3 years of R&D, developed according to the 2026 Version E-NCAP five-star safety standard, completed over 5,000 global user surveys and in-depth visits to 15 typical countries, and optimized product design starting from actual vehicle usage needs.

In terms of testing and verification, Fengyun T7 covers the full environmental adaptation range from -40°C to 55°C, and is equipped with a dual-source wide temperature range heat pump + PTC system, capable of coping with different temperature environments. At the same time, the vehicle completed testing covering 95% of global road types, including Brazilian high-speed hump roads, Mexican cobblestone roads, German highway high-curvature turns and South African unpaved muddy roads and other complex road conditions.

In order to further verify the vehicle's long-term reliability, Fengyun T7 invested 81 exclusive durability test vehicles for synchronous road trials, with cumulative test mileage exceeding 6 million kilometers, durability special testing reaching 1.45 million kilometers, covering multiple regional environments such as the European Union, Australia/New Zealand, Middle East, South Africa, Russia, Mexico, and Brazil.

Range, Safety, Intelligence Fully Cover Family Core Needs

Targeting the actual needs of family users in choosing pure electric SUVs, Fengyun T7 focuses on product creation around six directions: range, safety, intelligence, space, comfort, and design, hoping to meet various scenarios such as daily commuting, family travel, and long-distance travel with comprehensive configurations.

In terms of range, the entire series of Fengyun T7 is equipped with the 65.05kWh Rhino Battery, with CLTC range reaching 600 km, and official actual test range can reach 667 km. It also supports 30%-80% fast charging in just 22 minutes, further improving daily energy replenishment efficiency.

In terms of safety, Fengyun T7 adopts a high-strength body structure, with the body high-strength steel ratio reaching 80%, and equipped with 18.84% hot-formed steel. At the same time, the vehicle is equipped with the most airbags in the same class, 9 airbags, including double-cavity far-end airbags and long-lasting side air curtains and other configurations, providing more comprehensive safety protection for family members.

In terms of battery safety, Fengyun T7 adopts the Rhino Battery 6D Lock Armor protection structure, supports IP68 waterproofing, and completed multiple extreme safety tests, including collision, water immersion, and thermal runaway scenario verifications.

In terms of intelligent experience, Fengyun T7 is equipped with the 4nm 8775 chip, possessing 72 TOPS NPU computing power, integrating intelligent cockpit and assisted driving capabilities. The vehicle is equipped with a 15.6-inch 2.5K high-definition screen, and is equipped with Lingxi Smart Cockpit 2.0 and Doubao Large Model, supporting more natural human-machine interaction. At the same time, the Falcon 500 Intelligent Driving System is equipped with 22 high-precision sensors, capable of providing multi-scenario assisted driving experience.

Global Aesthetics Fusion Oriental Design Concept

Besides product performance, Fengyun T7 also emphasizes the combination of global aesthetics and Oriental aesthetics in the design aspect. The model was jointly created by a global R&D design system, and combined with 5,000+ global user co-creation needs, seeking a balance between different market aesthetics.

In terms of appearance, Fengyun T7 adopts design elements such as "Wind-riding Front Face" and "Wind-sculpted Satin Body Surface", with body dimensions of 4570×1852×1694mm, wheelbase reaching 2700mm, and overall proportions more relaxed. It also provides six oriental elegant paint colors: Blazing Orange, Mountain Smoke Purple, Cloud Pink Beige, Flowing Light Silver, Green Bamboo Grey, and Ink Stone Black, to meet the aesthetic needs of different family users.

In terms of interior, Fengyun T7 adopts the Cloud Wing Embracing Cockpit design, combining family warmth and technological atmosphere through soft-touch materials, exquisite textures, and dual-style interior color schemes.

"Slow Work Builds Good Cars" Opens Global Layout

Chery stated that the "Slow" behind Fengyun T7 is reflected in multiple aspects such as R&D cycle, design co-creation, global standards, and long-term verification. The model experienced a 3-year R&D cycle, created relying on a global R&D system, and verified product reliability through million-kilometer-level tests. Currently, Fengyun T7 is opening the Chinese market listing rhythm, its homologous global model Lepas L6 had previously been laid out in overseas markets such as South Africa and Thailand, and plans to enter more international markets successively. From global R&D system to local market implementation, Fengyun T7 hopes to provide family users with a pure electric SUV that balances reliability, intelligence, and comfortable experience through longer-cycle R&D investment and stricter quality verification.