Introducing the Tiangong 08 Electrical Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) by Hongqi, available for as little as $32,730.
The Hongqi Tiangong 08, the latest electric SUV from China FAW Group's Hongqi brand, has been making waves in the automotive industry. This mid-to-large-size SUV is designed to deliver both endurance and burst power, with a host of impressive specifications and features.
## Key Specifications
Measuring 4,925 mm in length, the Tiangong 08 sits at the boundary of mid-to-large SUVs. It boasts a wheelbase of 3,000 mm, providing ample interior space for passengers and cargo. The vehicle is equipped with standard L2 intelligent driving capabilities, ensuring a smooth and safe driving experience.
## Battery Options and Range
The Tiangong 08 offers a CLTC pure electric range of up to 730 km, depending on the battery pack option chosen. The two middle-priced variants are powered by a lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery pack with a capacity of 85 kWh, providing a range of 605 km. The lowest priced variant features an LFP battery pack with a capacity of 75 kWh, offering a range of 520 km.
## Performance Characteristics
The powertrain options for the Tiangong 08 include a single-motor rear-wheel-drive version and a dual-motor all-wheel-drive version. The single-motor variant delivers a maximum power of 253 kW and peak torque of 450 Nm, allowing it to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.3 seconds. The dual-motor version offers a combined maximum power output of 455 kW and peak torque of 756 Nm, enabling it to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in an impressive 3.9 seconds.
Safety has not been compromised in the design of the Tiangong 08. Extensive safety testing, including vehicle body safety, battery safety, and cabin environmental safety, has resulted in high scores for the SUV.
## Other Notable Features
The Tiangong 08 supports fast charging, and can be charged from 10 percent to 80 percent in as little as 20 minutes. It is based on Hongqi's Tiangong modular platform, which can cover a wide range of vehicle types, including compact cars, large-size cars, SUVs, MPVs, and crossover models.
FAW Hongqi has also joined the CATL battery swap alliance, further enhancing the Tiangong 08's appeal as a future-ready electric vehicle. The starting prices for the five variants range from RMB 239,800 ($32,730) to RMB 339,800.
With its impressive range, powerful performance, and robust safety features, the Hongqi Tiangong 08 is poised to make a significant impact in the electric vehicle market.
- The Hongqi Tiangong 08, a new electric SUV from China's FAW Group's Hongqi brand, is making waves in the automotive industry, particularly due to its impressive range of up to 730 km.
- The Tiangong 08's battery options include an 85 kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) pack, offering a range of 605 km, and a lower-priced variant with a 75 kWh LFP pack, delivering a range of 520 km.
- Technology-wise, the Tiangong 08 supports fast charging, capable of charging from 10 percent to 80 percent in just 20 minutes, and is based on Hongqi's Tiangong modular platform, which covers various vehicle types.
- In terms of finance, the starting prices for the five variants of the Tiangong 08 range from RMB 239,800 ($32,730) to RMB 339,800, making it an affordable option in the EV market, and FAW Hongqi's membership in the CATL battery swap alliance further positions the vehicle as a future-ready electric vehicle.
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