Standing Side-by-Side with the Overseas Version: Why Can the Fengyun T7 Claim to be a Native Global Vehicle?

At the 2026 Chengdu Auto Show, you will see the 12 models brought by Chery and the massive lineup of 38 models from the group. But you may not have noticed the changes Chery made in the core this time. The real strength of their family lies in the fact that they plan to launch distinctive global models on the path of globalization.

These models are not simply facelift exports, but are aimed directly at the global market from the day the project was initiated. From product definition, design language, and safety standards, all start with a global perspective. A single core architecture forms the foundation, followed by lightweight adaptation for regulations in different countries.

Take the Fengyun A9 launching on August 26 as an example. Its overseas name is LEPAS L6. This model is already launched in South Africa and Thailand. However, you can see this car at the Chengdu Auto Show and carefully feel how it differs from the Fengyun T7 launching domestically soon. It is worth noting that the Fengyun T7 and LEPAS L6 use the same core standards. Long before the launch, Chery invested 81 exclusive durability test vehicles for global road tests, with a total vehicle mileage exceeding 6 million km, covering over 100 types of extreme road conditions across the EU, Australia/New Zealand, Middle East, South Africa, Mexico, Brazil, etc.

The Fengyun T7's body length is 4570mm, wheelbase reaches 2700mm, space efficiency reaches 84%, directly extracting spacious space from compact class dimensions. Regarding range, Fengyun T7 does not distinguish price by high, medium, or low trims. All trims feature 65.05kWh Rhinoceros LFP + CLTC 600km, achieving full range from the entry level. Plus battery IP68 waterproofing standard and 6D protection, as well as body 80% high-strength steel, 18.84% hot-formed steel, 9 transverse 5 longitudinal cage structure, etc. The focus is safety.

Additionally, from smart cockpit to smart driving, this car is also powerful. So you will notice the Fengyun T7 and the LEPAS L6 which looks almost identical to the Fengyun T7 immediately. But you may not have noticed that Chery's 12 exhibition cars have quietly completed their division of labor. Fengyun T7 targets the 100,000 to 130,000 yuan range of global pure electric SUV. The Fengyun A9L ULTRA AWD version serves as the Class C flagship. Arrizo 7 fills the gap in global family sedans. The QQ3 Modern Edition tests the waters separately with youthful aesthetics. None of them are isolated new products, but nodes within Chery's globalization matrix.

From this perspective, the Fengyun T7 is essentially a milestone starting point for Chery. Starting from this model, native global vehicles will inject new meaning into the overseas progress of Chinese automobiles.