In the open base of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the PRC, information appeared about the next frame of the Dongfeng concern. We are talking about the M817: a simplified analogue of a familiar to the Russians of an all-terrain vehicle M-Hero I (M917). According to the Chinese Cars portal, the Lipetsk Plant Motorinvest is studying the possibility of assembling an SUV in Russia, so the details about the novelty are curious.
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The “junior” index should not be embarrassed: the M-Hero M817 is a large car, the length/width/height of which is 5100/1998/1899 millimeters, respectively, the wheelbase is 3005 millimeters. Thus, the novelty by 5.5 centimeters exceeds M-Hero I (M917) in distance between the axes and by 3.5 centimeters in total! However, the equipment is 200-400 kilograms less, which means they plan to save on the traction battery.
Autohome.com.cn / Ministry of Industry and Trade of China
The overall design with a parallel hybrid system and a 1.5-liter (197 hp) turbo engine in the role of gasoline generator will remain. However, neither the capacity of the CATL battery, nor the quantity or power of the electric motor are reported. But the exterior design is planned extraordinary: buyers will be able to choose the design of the radiator grille, leave a spare or fashionable coffee with wires on the fifth door.
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Probably, the Mengshi M-Hero M817 will be available with an “off-road” and a conventional body kit, although 30 degrees entering/congress are expected in any case. The all -terrain vehicle will be able to tow a trailer with a full weight of up to 2.5 tons. Now in Russia, the M917 is officially sold under the name M-Hero I, and demand leaves much to be desired, because the starting price is 14,490,000 rubles!
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