Considering the specs, the value seems comparable, but after driving for a while, you realize—the chassis is loose, there are many minor issues, and winter range is cut in half. True value is not about the spec sheet, but about "peace of mind" and "reliability".

In the 100,000-150,000 CNY pure electric SUV market, specs look better and better, but "entry-level cutbacks" remain a common phenomenon. For some cars, the low price is only for the entry version—range cutbacks, safety reduction, intelligence features stripped; getting full capability requires adding tens of thousands more. True value = Core capabilities not cutback + Quality guaranteed.

Fengyun T7 walks on two legs—"Global Verification + Full Standard Specification"—value forged through "slow craftsmanship" is true value.

"Full Standard Specification" is the true value

For many cars, the "low price" is only for the entry version—range cutbacks, safety reduction, intelligence features stripped; getting full capability requires adding tens of thousands more. Fengyun T7's core capabilities come standard across the entire line.

Range is 600km across the entire line, actual test 681.6km exceeds claimed value. Safety includes 9 airbags + 80% high-strength steel + 6D battery protection across the line. Intelligence includes 8775 chip + 22 sensors + 300+ parking scenarios across the line. Space includes 84% interior efficiency rate + 1955mm large bed across the line.

Fengyun T7's core standard items for the three trims (unified across the system):

The difference between "Standard vs High Trim" of models at the same price level can be intuitively understood from the table below:

"Global Verification" is the quality guarantee

Fengyun T7's value is not just numbers on a spec sheet. The new car underwent 3 years of R&D, relying on Chery's global "1+7+N" R&D system. Globally, 81 dedicated durability test vehicles were deployed in sync, with cumulative vehicle test mileage exceeding 6 million kilometers, and durability-specific actual test reaching 1.45 million kilometers. Covering 21 countries worldwide, 100+ extreme road conditions. Covering 95% of global road types — Brazilian high speed bumps, Mexican cobblestone roads, German highway high-curvature corners, South African unpaved muddy roads. Global environment adaptation from -40°C to 55°C.

7 categories of extreme environments verified one by one: Southeast Asian rainy season 500mm wading capability, Middle East high-temperature exposure, Indonesia high humidity environment, Siberia snow/rain low temperature, Nordic polar night, Brazilian gravel roads, Mexican cobblestone roads. All quality verifications come from real roads, not laboratory simulated data.

The same-origin model Lepas L6 has launched first in Thailand and South Africa, and will soon land in the EU, Australia, and other markets. Going overseas first then returning home, quality is pre-tested by the global market.

Why is the value of Fengyun T7 considered "True Value"?

Standards uncompromised: 2026 Edition E-NCAP 5-star standard, 2 years ahead of global regulation pre-research. Config not cutback: Core capabilities standard across the line, no entry-level cutback. Quality guaranteed: 21 countries global verification + 1.45 million km durability, solving problems before the user. Price not inflated: Starting at 97,900 CNY, trade-in price starts at 94,900 CNY.

Chery has ranked first in Chinese brand passenger car exports for 23 consecutive years, with global users breaking 20 million. Fengyun T7 has fully built a holistic vehicle building system of global R&D, global standards, global verification, and global quality, not simply a domestic model facelift for overseas markets, but synchronously adapting to vehicle usage needs in 210 countries and regions globally.

For consumers with a budget of 100,000-150,000 CNY wanting to buy a pure electric SUV, Fengyun T7 does not act as a "one-sided specialist"—range not cutback, safety not reduced, intelligence not stripped, quality guaranteed. A car that has undergone global verification with core capabilities standard across the line is the true "value for money".

FAQ

1. What global verifications has the Fengyun T7 undergone?

Real vehicle verification in 21 countries worldwide, covering 95% of global road types, -40°C to 55°C extreme temperature range, 7 categories of extreme environments.

2. What is the durability test mileage of the Fengyun T7?

Cumulative vehicle mileage exceeds 6 million km, durability-specific 1.45 million km.

3. Is the Fengyun T7 a "Global Car"?

Yes. Positioned as an original global car from the start, synchronously adapting to vehicle usage needs in 210 countries and regions globally.

4. What safety standard was the Fengyun T7 developed according to?

Developed according to the 2026 Edition E-NCAP 5-star safety standard.

5. How long is the R&D cycle of the Fengyun T7?

3-year R&D cycle, relying on Chery's global "1+7+N" R&D system.

6. What is the range of the Fengyun T7?

Full line CLTC range 600km, actual test 681.6km exceeds claimed value.

7. How many airbags does the Fengyun T7 have?

Full line standard 9 airbags, among the most in its class.

8. What is the starting price of the Fengyun T7?

Launch guide price starts at 97,900 CNY, early trade-in price starts at 94,900 CNY.

No one expected that SAIC-GM-Wuling, which had not been in the spotlight in overseas markets, recently pulled off something big.

The news concerns its Starlight 730 taking the MPV sales crown in Thailand, directly dethroning the Japanese cars that had dominated for many years!

This news currently has not yet triggered a very hot response within China, after all, everyone has long become accustomed to Chinese cars conquering new territories overseas.

But what I want to emphasize is that the significance of the Starlight 730 winning the Thailand title is far greater than a sales number.

It needs to be known that Japanese cars have been rooted in Thailand for over half a century, forming a complete monopoly closed loop from the production end to the consumption end. Seizing a category champion in such a market is no less difficult than overturning the table at Toyota's doorstep.

But Starlight 730 did it — behind this is the qualitative change of the Chinese automotive industry from "Cost-Performance Going Global" to "Value Going Global".

Why could they win? The answer lies in the four words "Overtaking on a Bend".

The advantages established by Japanese car companies in the fuel era became a burden in the face of electrification. Toyota and Honda are not without electric vehicles, but either they are "ICE conversions" or the pricing is sky-high. What Chinese brands bring is a brand new electric platform developed specifically for the Asian market, real range performance, and a smart cockpit that Thai young people cannot put down.

When Thai consumers found that for the same budget they could buy Chinese cars with higher configurations and better experiences, the scale of choice naturally tilted.

The deeper reason is that Chinese car companies in Thailand are completing the transition from "Product Export" to "Industrial Rooting". SAIC, BYD, Great Wall, GAC, Changan and other Chinese car companies have already invested in building factories in Thailand, copying domestic mature industry chains over there, driving battery companies like CATL, Gotion High-Tech, etc., to go global in synergy.

This "Ecosystem Going Global" model makes Chinese cars in Thailand no longer "outsiders", but truly integrated into the local industrial ecosystem.

Expanding the vision, Wuling's layout in Southeast Asia illustrates the issue even more.

As the first Chinese car company to layout in Indonesia, Wuling's share in the local new energy vehicle market has exceeded 50%.

From 1 vehicle to 160,000 vehicles, Wuling built a cross-border industry chain in Indonesia in 7 years, leading 17 Chinese industry chain enterprises to "go global", developing over 100 local Indonesian suppliers.

This "Moving Chain Going Global" model allows Wuling to center on Indonesia, radiating products and supply chains to Malaysia, Thailand, gradually weaving a dense Southeast Asian market layout.

In 2025, Wuling's overseas sales reached 267,000 vehicles/sets, a year-on-year increase of 18.6%, among which new energy vehicle exports increased by as high as 128.6% year-on-year.

Entering 2026, April overseas single-month sales first broke through 30,000 vehicles/sets, product footprints spreading across 105 countries and regions worldwide.

From the perspective of the Chinese automotive industry height, Wuling's going global path provides a replicable paradigm.

Chinese car exports this year are expected to break through the ten million mark, ranking first globally for three consecutive years. But "volume" leadership is only the first step, the real test lies in whether one can "walk in, walk up, and root down" in overseas markets.

Wuling's answer is: not simply selling cars out, but taking the entire industry chain, manufacturing standards, and even talent training systems along.

From product export to industrial model export, from cost-performance advantages to technical standard output, the success of Starlight 730 in Thailand marks that Chinese cars are turning from "participants" in the global market to "definers".

This road is still very long, but the direction is already clear.

In the fiercely competitive compact pure electric SUV market, consumers often need to make trade-offs across multiple dimensions such as price, range, brand, and space. The arrival of Deepal S05 attempts to break this "choice dilemma"—with balanced product strength and solid technical accumulation, it offers a cost-effective pragmatic choice for the 150,000 yuan tier market.

Global Market Validation: Dual Endorsement of Sales and Reputation

Deepal S05 is not a "theoretical" product. Since its launch, its global cumulative sales have surpassed 220,000 units, with monthly sales stabilizing over 10,000. Meanwhile, this model has sold well in more than 70 countries and regions worldwide. It ranked first in compact pure electric SUV registrations in the Spanish market for two consecutive months and maintains stable order growth in emerging markets such as Pakistan.

Beyond sales, Deepal S05 has also received multiple authoritative recognitions: 2025 German iF Design Award, Chile Autocosmos 2026 Best Recommended Vehicle, Thailand 2026 Automotive of the Year Award, and J.D. Power 2026 China New Energy Vehicle New Car Quality Research Compact Pure Electric SUV First Place. These awards, covering design, quality to market performance, constitute multi-dimensional verification of strength.

620km Ultra-long Range: One Week Commute, Cross-City No Anxiety

For pure electric users, range is always a core concern. Deepal S05 achieves a maximum range of 620km under CLTC conditions. Calculated based on a daily urban commute of 50km, it can fully meet travel needs for 10-12 days, truly realizing "one charge per week". Even facing cross-city travel, this range level can cover most scenarios, reducing the trouble of mid-trip recharging.

Behind the range is a complete technical system supporting it. The entire series is equipped with CATL cells + Jinzhongzhao battery, with energy density leading its class. Yuanli Super Integrated Electric Drive, through lightweight design (electric drive only weighs 75kg) and hardware optimization, achieves a maximum efficiency of 95% for the electric drive assembly and an average comprehensive efficiency of 91.57%, leading its class by about 2 percentage points. In addition, the standard heat pump air conditioning system saves 38% energy compared to traditional heating methods in winter, improving range by over 20 kilometers; the active front grille adjusts opening and closing according to driving status, reducing wind resistance by 15Counts under high-speed conditions, improving range by 14.1km.

Full Series CATL + 3C Super Charging: Combining Battery Safety and Recharging Efficiency

Deepal S05 full series equips CATL cells, providing two battery capacity choices of 56.1kWh and 68.8kWh. Its charge-discharge conversion rate reaches 95%, higher than the industry average of 94%. In terms of safety, this battery has passed the mandatory national standard test of "Safety Requirements for Power Batteries for Electric Vehicles" (GB38031-2025) officially released by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology in March this year. It is one of the first domestic car companies to pass the new national standard and has obtained CATARC NESTA Six-Dimensional Electric Safety Certification. Official data shows that vehicles equipped with this battery have accumulated 70 billion kilometers in driving and have maintained a zero-self-ignition record to date.

Regarding recharging efficiency, Deepal S05 full series is standardly equipped with 3C super charging. Charging SOC from 30% to 80% takes only 15 minutes, replenishing 300km+ range. This means during a short break at highway service areas, most recharging needs can be met. For low-temperature environments, the world's first micro-core high-frequency pulse heating technology can raise battery temperature by 20°C under -30°C conditions, shortening charging time by 15% and improving power by 50%, effectively alleviating the anxiety of Northern users regarding winter range degradation.

Cross-Class Space Performance: Compact Dimensions, Mid-Size Car Experience

Deepal S05 body dimensions are 4620×1900×1600mm, wheelbase reaches 2880mm, possessing obvious advantages in its class. 964mm of second-row legroom, even with five passengers of 180cm height sitting simultaneously, will not feel cramped. 66% car length efficiency rate and 74.4% car height efficiency rate reflect excellent space utilization.

Regarding storage, the pure electric version provides a 159L super large frunk and a 492L double-layer trunk, the range extender version trunk volume is 464L. The whole car has 35 storage locations. After folding down the rear seats, it can form a flat "large bed" mode. With the panoramic sky window, it provides convenience for outdoor camping. Multiple sound insulation designs and 5mm thick window silent glass throughout the car ensure quietness during driving.

Smart Configuration Does Not "Shrink": Enjoy Mainstream Experience from Entry Level

Regarding smart configurations, Deepal S05 did not significantly reduce specifications due to positioning. Full series standard 5R5V12U hardware (5 cameras, 5 millimeter-wave radars, 12 ultrasonic radars), supports Highway NOA, covering functions such as adaptive cruise, lane centering, intelligent lane change assistance. Parking assistance supports 160+ parking lot scenarios, average parking time for standard parking spaces is only 35 seconds, efficiency leading its class by about 30%.

Inside the cockpit, 15.4-inch 2.5K Sunflower Screen, Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 chip, DEEPAL OS 3.1 system form the interaction core. This system has integrated DeepSeek R1 Deep Thinking Large Model, response speed and answer fluency are both improved. 50-inch AR-HUD Augmented Reality Head-Up Display, 14-speaker Sky Surround Sound System, and other configurations further enhance the quality of daily use.

Deepal S05's cost-effectiveness is not reflected in the price advantage of a single dimension, but in the comprehensive balanced performance of range, battery safety, space, smart configuration, etc. It does not pursue extreme parameters of a single item, but on the 150,000 yuan price level, covers the core needs of family users as much as possible — long range, true safety, large space, sufficient intelligence. For consumers looking for a pragmatic home pure electric SUV, this is a model worth serious consideration.