Chery Automobile, whose sales have been soaring, has made a high-profile entry into the hot market of "large six-seater" vehicles.
On October 30, Chery's Fengyun brand launched its first flagship model after the brand's revamp – the Fengyun T11, a smart and spacious six-seater flagship SUV – at the Beijing Capital International Convention Center.
This new car, themed "Within Reach," features a 1.5TGDI range-extending engine achieving a high thermal efficiency of 45.79%, a pure electric range of 220km, and a combined range of 1400km, alleviating charging anxiety. Its front double wishbone and rear five-link suspension deliver superior handling. Seven limited-time purchase benefits and seven service benefits are also offered, including a 10,000 RMB trade-in subsidy and lifetime warranty.
With its four core values of superior safety, spaciousness, luxury, and intelligence, coupled with a limited-time introductory price of 179,900 to 239,900 yuan, Chery's flagship model is poised to completely break down the price barrier of luxury travel, bringing the previously million-yuan-level travel experience to ordinary families.
As a flagship model positioned for family users, the Fengyun T11 has made great efforts in terms of safety.
At the global launch event for the Fengyun T11, Chery Group Chairman Yin Tongyue proactively mentioned, "Recent automotive safety incidents in the industry are heartbreaking and serve as a wake-up call for everyone in the automotive sector. The faster technology develops, the more we must remember that technology is the 'devil,' while safety and quality are the bottom line, the foundation of our conscience." He stated, "Electrification and intelligent technologies are even more of a 'devil.' Chery aims to become the master of taming this 'devil' through strong innovation capabilities and a rigorous quality system."
According to Li Xueyong, Executive Vice President of Chery Automobile Co., Ltd., the Fengyun T11 features 88% high-strength steel and aluminum alloy throughout its body, with hot-formed steel boasting a strength of 2 GPa and a torsional stiffness of 37,300 N·m/deg. Combined with 11 airbags, it forms a comprehensive protection network covering three rows of seats. The results of three rigorous crash tests—frontal pole impact, side pole impact, and high-speed rear-end collision—announced at the launch event showed that the passenger compartment remained intact, confirming the strength of its "submarine-grade robust body." Furthermore, features such as the AEB emergency braking system, a mother-and-baby-grade health cabin, and an IP68 waterproof battery provide triple protection in terms of physical, health, and data.
In terms of space, the Fengyun T11 boasts a length exceeding 5.2 meters and a 3120mm wheelbase, creating a truly comfortable six-seat layout. The 1022mm legroom in the second row and the fully electric seats in the third row allow even passengers up to 1.9 meters tall to stretch out comfortably. It also features a 1.8m double bed unlocked with one-button voice control, a massive 1590L trunk, and 40 storage spaces, making it suitable for diverse scenarios such as family trips and camping.
Moreover, Li Xueyong revealed that the Fengyun T11 has fulfilled Yin Tongyue's promise from last year—"Chery is also going all out in terms of intelligent technology."
In terms of intelligence, its Falcon Advanced Driver Assistance System is equipped with 27 perception units and a 200 TOPS computing chip, supporting full-scenario functions such as high-speed NOA and urban NOA. A long-term test conducted via live streaming across four provinces verified its reliable performance. The new Xiaoqi AI voice assistant supports multi-regional recognition and dialect interaction, making it easy for the elderly and children to operate.
Notably, the Fengyun T11 comes standard with 11 million-yuan-level luxury features across the entire range, ensuring a truly luxurious experience. The cabin features 17 square meters of leather upholstery combined with soundproof glass throughout, creating a tranquil, deep-space-like environment. A 30-inch 6K integrated screen and a 17.3-inch rear cabin entertainment screen, along with a 23-speaker premium sound system, deliver a mobile audio-visual feast.
This flagship SUV, fully equipped even at the entry level, is a milestone for the Fengyun brand's upward trajectory and is expected to reshape the market landscape of large six-seater SUVs in the 200,000 RMB price range. Its low price, the only point of contention for Yin Tongyue, contrasts sharply with its million-RMB-level luxury value, making Chinese-style luxury "within reach."
