- Olga Kokorina
- Translated by Olga Apetenok
- Ru Ar He
Exeed Yaoguang. SUV with a surprise
The Exeed Yaoguang is a mid-size SUV unveiled in the fall of 2022 by the premium division of the Chinese automaker Chery. This is not just another SUV, the new flagship by Exeed opens the next page in the history of the brand, boasting the new corporate identity. In addition, the mystery SUV has a surprise: the originally announced 8-speed automatic transmission for the production model has been replaced with a 7-speed dual-clutch robotic gearbox. However, this is a common practice for the Exeed model range. Acceptance of orders started at the end of 2022. The price in China starts from 24,000 to 32,000 dollars. Let’s hope that the manufacturer will come up with a more pronounceable name for export…
Exterior
The new Exeed Yaoguang looks very attractive. We hope that the next Exeed models will look similar! The blackened B-pillars, the C-pillar resembling either a dolphin’s fin or a gull’s wing, a frameless radiator grille and retractable door handles, a stylish silhouette formed by beautiful lines make an indelible impression. The SUV is 4,781 mm long, 1,920 mm wide and 1,671 mm high. The wheelbase is 2,815 mm. Wheels with a diameter of 18 to 20 inches complete the trendy image.
Interior
The vehicle comes with two 12.3-inch screens for the dashboard and multimedia, a platform for wireless charging of the phone, a climate control unit made according to the traditional scheme, with the trinity of rotating regulators responsible for everything. Below is a compartment for small items with a retractable curtain. The gearbox is controlled via an unusual right-hand lever. You may also be surprised by the passenger footrest that ‘falls out’ from where you can usually find the glow box (offered for expensive versions of the model). Of special note is the level 2 autopilot. The equipment is complemented by all-round cameras, a panoramic roof, a Sony sound system and other pleasant things. The seats (all!) are heated and trimmed in Nappa leather.
Powertrains
The SUV not only showcases the new Exeed design, it is also built on the new M3X Mars Architecture 2.0 platform. The car has adaptive shock absorbers that can work in one of 3 modes. So far, the production 2023 Exeed Yaoguang is available in a single version with a 2.0-liter turbo engine that produces 261 hp and 400 Nm. There is also an all-wheel drive version that complements the front-wheel drive version. Later, the manufacturer promises to release a plug-in hybrid, which, perhaps, will come with the originally promised automatic gearbox.
