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The Exeed Exlantix ET5 enters the Chinese market as a well-rounded mid-size electric SUV that highlights Chery’s growing focus on intelligent mobility. It features full-scenario driving assistance, an AI-powered cockpit, and comprehensive safety systems designed to support drivers in varied conditions. With its clean and functional design, the ET5 is aimed at young families looking for a dependable and smart SUV option. As part of Chery’s premium Exeed brand, introduced in 2017 to develop higher-end SUVs and EVs for both domestic and global markets, the ET5 reflects a steady step forward in the company’s shift toward more advanced and refined vehicles. Long-range hybrid power with advanced AI safety In terms of size, the mid-size SUV measures 188.2 inches long, 74.4 inches wide, and 67.9 inches high, with a wheelbase of 110.2 inches – dimensions that place it squarely among competitors like the Tesla Model Y and Hyundai Ioniq 5 in terms of practicality and comfort. The Exeed Exlantix ET5 is built on Chery’s E0X platform and combines a range-extender hybrid setup with advanced electric performance. Under the hood, it uses a 1.5-liter turbocharged engine that serves as a generator producing 154 horsepower (115 kW), paired with a rear electric motor delivering 261 horsepower (195 kW) and 239 lb-ft of torque. Power comes from a 32.66 kWh lithium-iron-phosphate battery, offering about 127 miles of pure-electric range and an impressive total driving range of roughly 808 miles. The ET5 also integrates Chery’s Falcon 700 driver-assistance suite. Furthermore, the ET5 is poised to make a strong impression in the mid-size SUV segment, competing directly with models like the BYD Song L DM-i, Sealion 06 DM-i, and Leapmotor C11 upon its official launch. Falcon 700 driving assistance system for safer journeys Designed to bring intelligence back to the core of driving, the Falcon 700 system aims to make every journey easier and safer, the system addresses common challenges and user needs for assisted driving. Developed in partnership with Horizon Robotics, the ET5 features the Falcon 700 as the world’s first full-scenario roaming driving assistance system powered by the Journey 6P flagship chip. Its implementation in a mainstream family SUV represents the first large-scale application in China, setting a new benchmark for the automotive industry. According to Dr. Yu Kai, founder and CEO of Horizon Robotics, the “Horizon Smart Driving” is a carefully developed “software + chip” system for assisted driving in China, representing the company’s commitment to high-quality, cutting-edge technology, Xinhua reported. Yu also emphasized that Chery and Horizon Robotics are united by a shared commitment to advancing technology, safety, and quality in the automotive industry, with both companies aiming to leverage their expertise to create vehicles that are not only innovative and reliable but also set new standards for intelligent driving.
