FAW Hongqi has introduced that its all-electric mid-to-large SUV, the Tiangong 08, will formally launch on January 7. Pre-orders for the mannequin, beginning at 239,800 yuan (32,850 USD), have been opened on the 2024 Guangzhou Auto Present.
The Tiangong 08 showcases Hongqi’s signature split-headlight entrance fascia with black trim connecting the higher mild clusters. Hidden door handles, a purple side-flag emblem with built-in side-view cameras, and a full-width taillight design that includes L-shaped components outline its exterior styling.
Constructed on Hongqi’s Tiangong pure electrical platform and Jiuzhang clever platform, the SUV helps varied automobile sorts. It contains a low-temperature battery pack retaining 98% capability at -10℃, charging as much as 80% in 5 minutes. Clients can select single-tone or dual-tone physique colours, with tire sizes starting from 19 to 21 inches. Elective options embody rooftop lidar, air suspension, and rear privateness glass.
The inside presents a five-seat format with premium supplies reminiscent of leather-based upholstery and wooden grain accents. The dashboard integrates a unified digital instrument cluster and multimedia show. Button-operated door mechanisms substitute conventional handles, whereas options like wi-fi telephone charging and a hollowed-out storage space improve performance. Further facilities embody a flat-bottom steering wheel, dual-focal AR-HUD, and a Dolby Atmos audio system.
The Tiangong 08 debuts Hongqi’s “SimNav Excessive-Degree Clever Driving System,” that includes an end-to-end algorithm from DJI Automotive powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon Experience SoC with 100 TOPS computational energy. The system helps city NOA and offers clever parking help.
Powertrain choices embody a 253 kW single-motor two-wheel drive and a dual-motor all-wheel drive with 202 kW entrance and 253 kW rear motors, reaching a high pace of 200 km/h. Battery selections comprise ternary lithium and lithium iron phosphate (LFP) packs. The 111 kWh ternary lithium battery offers a variety of 730 km (CLTC) for the single-motor variant and 680 km (CLTC) for the dual-motor model. A battery substitute model may also be out there, whereas particulars on the LFP battery stay undisclosed.
The Tiangong 08 may also be marketed abroad because the Hongqi EHS7, with European pre-sales beginning at 53,999 Euros (55,480 USD).