Oct 30, 2024

Breaking the Electric Divide: Hero iMAX 8 DMH Takes on the Challenger GL8 PHEV

Riviera's Luxury EV to hit the market in November

The long-awaited luxury electric vehicle (EV) from Great Wall Motor, RV-iMAX8 DMHZH (newLand), is expected to arrive on Chinese markets by November.

Scheduled to fill the mid-size SUV segment, this newest addition boasts a traditional styling reminiscent of its predecessor, but with several upgrades tailored to home user requirements. Under the hood, it will employ a hybrid plug-in system, providing both electric and gasoline power units combined in perfect harmony.

Interestingly, officials have disclosed that many technological features shared by the RV-iMAX8 DMHZH are identical to those found on Cadillac's popular GL8 PHEV model.

Following its design, characterized by the continuation of its predecessor’s aesthetic and a spacious front grille combining with large halogen headlights. By virtue also featuring distinctive rear roof design.

The overall dimensions for this newest offering measure out at 5016x1909/1802mm in overall length, width, and height, respectively. Notably shortened compared to rivals by about ten centimeters in both horizontal axes. Back-end decorative car lights can be seen to be made of an array that extends outward from left to right.

The vehicle’s dynamic capabilities take advantage of the newly refined DMH plug-in hybrid powertrain, coupled to a 1.5L gasoline-powered engine featuring 15FKE designation. Engine maximum output reaches up to 110 kWh, which pairs with the advanced battery package measuring at 24.7kWh. Combining for electric fuel efficiency value of about six liters per hundred kilometers within WLTC benchmarking standards.

More new details regarding this model will likely be reported in due course by the publication.

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