On December 21, Dongfeng brand Forthing officially launched the Xinghai S7 650 Supreme Edition, priced at 149,900 yuan (20,500 USD). The new model is positioned as a medium to large fully electric car and offers a CLTC range of 650 km.
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In addition to the new all-electric model, Dongfeng also announced the pre-sale price of the extended version of the Forthing Xinghai S7, starting at 134,900 yuan (18,400 USD). The longer-range model is equipped with a 1.5-ton range extender, giving a pure electric range of 235 kilometers and a combined range of 1,250 kilometers.
More about the Forthing Xinghai S7
The Forthing Xinghai S7 was originally launched on September 26 this year as a mid-to-large all-electric car. The model was originally launched with three versions, each starting at 119,800 Yuan (17,100 USD), 129,800 Yuan (129,800 USD) and 139,800 Yuan (19,950 USD) respectively. They all had a CLTC range of 555 km.
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Not much has changed in the exterior design. The Xinghai S7 features a closed grille design, with the headlights seamlessly integrated into the heat vents on both sides of the front bumper. Below the bumper, a trapezoidal air intake further improves the vehicle’s aerodynamic efficiency.
The vehicle measures 4935/1915/1495 mm, with a wheelbase of 2915 mm. Standard equipment includes 19-inch wheels, with a drag coefficient of just 0.191. The car is equipped with an electric tailgate as standard, with a trunk capacity of 541 liters.
The interior design is designed with a minimalist aesthetic, replacing most physical buttons with digital controls. Key features include a double-spoke multifunction steering wheel, an 8.8-inch full LCD instrument cluster and a 15.6-inch central multimedia touchscreen. Upgrades over the current model include multi-layer soundproof glass, heated steering wheel and an ambient lighting system in 64 colours.
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The Xinghai S7 650 Supreme Edition is powered by a single rear-mounted motor, delivering a maximum power of 200 kW and achieving 0-100 km/h in 5.9 seconds. The 70.26 kWh battery provides a CLTC range of 650 kilometers. The new model also features an adjustable suspension for greater comfort.
Sources: Autohome