In 2017, Chinese car manufacturer Chery established Exeed, a luxury SUV brand. In January 2023, the brand launched its first SUV model, the Yaoguang. By March 2024, Exeed started selling the hybrid version of the Yaoguang, the C-DM.
The Chery Exeed Yaoguang C-DM 2024 comes in 5 different versions, with 6 exterior colors and 2 interior colors, priced from 159,800- 225,800 Chinese yuan (equivalent to 550-775 million Vietnamese dong). This 5-seater SUV will compete with the Honda CR-V and Mazda CX-5.
The exterior design of the Chery Exeed Yaoguang C-DM 2024 is similar to the petrol-powered version, with a front grille featuring a diamond-shaped pattern. There are boomerang-shaped vents on the sides and trapezoidal lower air intakes. The car is equipped with matrix headlights with automatic high beam control.
The Chery Exeed Yaoguang C-DM 2024 features hidden door handles, black wheel arches, and lower black door trim. The body stands out with distinctive crease lines. This D-segment SUV measures 4,781×1,920×1,671 mm in dimensions, with a wheelbase of 2,815 mm.
The rear of the car features transparent-style tail lights, the Exeed logo in the center, and integrated brake lights above the rear windshield. There is a black rear diffuser and symmetrical quad exhaust pipes, adding a sporty touch. The Chery Exeed Yaoguang C-DM 2024 has a keyless entry system that can be connected to a smartphone.
The cabin of the Chery Exeed Yaoguang C-DM 2024 is filled with leather details. There are ambient lighting, continuous air vents, and a 2-spoke multifunction steering wheel. The Nappa leather seats and suede headliner offer a luxurious feel. The front seats have ventilation, heating, massage, and power-adjustable functions, while the second-row seats provide heating and a 4/6 split-folding feature.
The car comes with a 12.3-inch driver display, a 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen, a 50-inch head-up display on the windscreen, and ambient lighting with 256 colors.
When it comes to performance, the plug-in hybrid (PHEV) system of the Chery Exeed Yaoguang C-DM 2024 consists of a turbocharged 4-cylinder engine combined with 2 electric motors. Together, they generate a maximum total output of 367 horsepower and 605 Nm of torque. The car is equipped with a 3-speed DHT transmission. It can accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 7.9 seconds and has a top speed of 180 km/h. The fuel consumption is rated at 1.49 liters/100 km on a combined cycle.
The car is equipped with a 19.43 kWh three-dimensional lithium battery from Guoxuan Hi-Tech, providing a pure electric range of 83 km. When the 70-liter fuel tank is full and combined with the electric motor, the car has a total range of 1,300 km.
The three-motor electric variant delivers 544 horsepower and 900 Nm of torque. It is also equipped with a 3-speed DHT transmission and a 4-wheel drive system. It can accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 4 seconds and has a top speed of 180 km/h. The fuel consumption is rated at 2.2 liters/100 km on a combined cycle.
The car is equipped with a 34.46 kWh CATL lithium battery, providing a pure electric range of 160 km and a total range of 1,343 km. The fast charging speed allows the battery to reach 30-80% capacity in just 20 minutes.
