Chery Jetour F700 unveiled as '892-horsepower PHEV pickup truck' in collaboration with KGM

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Jetour (Jiechou), an SUV-specialized brand of Chinese automaker Chery Automobile, officially launched the plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) off-road pickup truck 'Zongheng F700' (global name: F700). Following its initial unveiling in June, the F700 began pre-orders on July 20 and is available in three trim levels. The sales price, applicable for a limited period, ranges from 299,900 yuan to 339,900 yuan (approximately 57 million to 65 million won).

The vehicle measures 5,495mm in length, 2,050mm in width, and 1,985mm in height, with a wheelbase of 3,350mm. It offers a cargo bed capacity of 1,300 liters and supports a 220V power output capable of supplying up to 20kW of external power while stationary. Its towing capacity is officially certified at up to 3.5 tons, and it comes standard with a trailer power connection port and an intelligent towing control mode.

The powertrain features the 'Kunpeng Super Energy PHEV CDM-O' system. A combination of a 2.0L gasoline turbo engine dedicated to PHEVs, front-and-rear dual motors, and a 2-speed DHT transmission delivers a combined maximum output of 665kW (892 horsepower) and peak torque of 1,135Nm (115.7kg·m). Equipped with a CATL battery, the vehicle accelerates from 0 to 100km/h in just 5 seconds. On a single charge, it can travel 150km in pure electric mode based on CLTC standards and achieve a combined driving range of 1,300km, with a WLTC combined fuel economy of 7.95L/100km.

To enhance off-road performance, the vehicle is equipped with a non-load-bearing frame body, an XWD-S all-wheel-drive system, front-and-rear wheel locking devices (differential locks), and a central energy lock. It offers a maximum wading depth of 900mm, an IP68 waterproof rating, a departure angle of 32 degrees, a breakover angle of 15 degrees, and a maximum climbing grade of 45 degrees. The interior features a 35.4-inch panoramic screen, a 15.6-inch floating central display, and the Zongheng OS based on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8255 chipset. Standard equipment includes seats with massage functions, front-and-rear heated and ventilated seats, a 540-degree panoramic camera, and the 'Falcon 500' highway driving assistance system.

Meanwhile, on the 2nd, a strategic investment agreement signing ceremony between KGM Mobility and Chinese automaker Chery Automobile was held at the Seoul Namsan Hyatt Hotel. This marks a strategic investment of $75 million (approximately 180.4 billion won) by KGM to strengthen future technological cooperation and partnership with Chery Automobile.

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