The Exeed VX (code project M36T) is a mid-size luxury crossover SUV made by Chery's premium subdivision Exeed,[4] revealed in September 2020.[5][6]

Overview

The Exeed VX was originally previewed by the Exeed VX Concept revealed during the 2019 Guangzhou Auto Show in November 2019. The concept previews a midsize crossover SUV significantly larger than the Exeed TX midsize crossover and features hidden door handles.

  • Exeed VX Concept
    Exeed VX Concept
  • Exeed VX Concept rear
    Exeed VX Concept rear

The production version is near identical to the concept minus the hidden door handles, and was revealed during the 2020 Beijing Auto Show in September 2020 with sales to officially start in March 2021. The VX is positioned as the flagship SUV of the Exeed brand.[7]

As of early January 2021 the Exeed VX was announced with an additional Chinese name called the Lanyue (揽月).[8]

The dimensions of the Exeed VX measure 4,970 mm (195.7 in)/1,940 mm (76.4 in)/1,795 mm (70.7 in) (length/width/height), with a wheelbase of 2,900 mm (114.2 in) positioning it just above the Exeed TX. The Exeed VX can seat up to 7 people in 2+3+2 configuration.[9][10] Prices start from 180,000 yuan.

  • Exeed VX (揽月)
    Exeed VX (揽月)
  • Exeed VX (揽月) rear
    Exeed VX (揽月) rear
  • Exeed Lanyue facelift, front
    Exeed Lanyue facelift, front
  • Exeed Lanyue facelift, rear
    Exeed Lanyue facelift, rear

Powertrain

The VX can be had with a 1.6-litre turbo engine, or a 2.0-litre TGDI engine.,[11] and 7-speed dual-clutch transmission.[12][13] The 290T models feature the 1.6-litre turbo engine producing 145 kW (194 hp; 197 PS) and 290 N⋅m (30 kg⋅m; 214 lb⋅ft). The 390T models feature a 2.0-litre turbo engine producing 187 kW (251 hp; 254 PS) and 390 N⋅m (40 kg⋅m; 288 lb⋅ft).[8] The 400T models featuring a higher output version of the 2.0-litre engine producing 192 kW (257 hp; 261 PS) and 400 N⋅m (41 kg⋅m; 295 lb⋅ft) with an enlarged 65-litre (14 imp gal; 17 US gal) fuel tank were later added to the product line.[14] The 2023 model year facelift dropped the 290T models and replaced the seven-speed DCT transmission of the 400T models with an Aisin eight-speed automatic transmission.[15]

See also

References

  1. ^ de Feijter, Tycho (3 October 2021). "Exeed Lanyue 400T Launched On The Chinese Car Market". Car News China. Retrieved 4 October 2021.
  2. ^ "Spy Photos: Interior of EXEED VX, Chery's High-End Large SUV". 11 July 2023.
  3. ^ "Chery's 2.0TGDI Engine Leaks: Or Install on EXEED VX". 11 July 2023.
  4. ^ "Chery Exeed VX".
  5. ^ "Fresh details about the new crossover Chery Exeed VX". 7 April 2020.
  6. ^ "First pics of the Exeed VX premium SUV now here".
  7. ^ "Chery introduced a new crossover Exeed VX". 16 February 2020.
  8. ^ a b "预售19万起 星途VX正式定名为"揽月"".
  9. ^ "Chery's new VX 7-seater SUV". 28 May 2020.
  10. ^ "Exeed VX Concept '2019".
  11. ^ "Chery: Exeed VX 400T 2.0 Turbo de 261 cv deve chegar ao Brasil". 4 February 2021. Archived from the original on 5 February 2021. Retrieved 18 February 2021.
  12. ^ "This is the new Exeed VX SUV". Facebook.
  13. ^ "Novo Exeed VX 400T será o maior e mais potente SUV da Chery". 8 February 2021.
  14. ^ "售19.39万起 星途揽月400T正式上市". autohome (in Chinese). 30 September 2021. Retrieved 28 November 2021.
  15. ^ "售18.99万起 新款星途揽月正式上市". autohome (in Chinese). 9 April 2023. Retrieved 8 June 2023.

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