Exeed Yaoguang

The Exeed Yaoguang or RX for export markets is a mid-size crossover SUV produced by Exeed, a subsidiary of the Chery brand.[2] The Yaoguang is also sold as the Omoda C9/9 in export markets like Africa, Asia and Europe.[3]

Overview

The design of the Yaoguang was first previewed by the Exeed Stellar Concept (Yaoguang, 瑶光 Concept in Chinese) unveiled during 2021 Auto Shanghai.[4] A version of the design closer to production was the unveiled in May 2022 as the Exeed AtlantiX Concept.[5] The final production car was launched in February 2023.

The Yaoguang is based on the M3X platform developed by Chery with Magna International shared with the slightly smaller Exeed TX from 2017.[6]

The interior of the Exeed Yaoguang features a 24.6-inch curved dual screen, composed of two 12.3-inch screens powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 chip, along with a head-up display. Additional features include a panoramic sunroof and a sound system with 14 Sony speakers. The backrest of the rear seat can be adjusted electrically by 7 degrees, while the driver's seat offers ventilation and heating, along with an electrically adjustable footrest and a built-in headrest audio system. The co-pilot seat is also electrically adjustable, providing a footrest and supporting five modes of back massage.[7] In terms of driving assistance systems, the Exeed Yaoguang offers level 2.5 driving assistance system that supports 21 basic and 11 advanced driving assistance functions.

Powertrain

The Exeed Yaoguang is powered by a 2.0-litre TGDI turbo engine that produces 261 hp and 400 Nm, mated to a 7-speed wet dual-clutch gearbox. The Yaoguang comes in two-wheel and four-wheel drive models, with a WLTC fuel consumption of 7.6L/100 km for urban driving and 8.1L/100 km for highways with the drag coefficient being as low as 0.326Cd. The 0 to 100 km/h acceleration time is 8.6 seconds. Seven driving modes would be available and a PHEV version will also be launched later.[8] The AWD version is equipped with a 3-motor hybrid system, with a 1.5-litre turbo engine producing a maximum output of 105 kW plus the 340 kW from the electric motors, resulting in a combined 445 kW output. The CLTC pure electric range is 182 km with the gearbox being a 3-speed DHT. 0–100 km/h acceleration is 4.9 seconds.[9]

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