Mengshi 917

The Mengshi 917 is a full-size SUV manufactured by the Dongfeng Motor Corporation under the Mengshi brand. The 917, which is the first vehicle under the Mengshi brand, was introduced in August 2022 and launched the following year. It is also part of the Dongfeng Mengshi family of off-road vehicles.

Mengshi 917
Overview
ManufacturerDongfeng Motor Corporation (Mengshi)
Production2023–present
AssemblyChina: Wuhan, Hubei
Body and chassis
ClassFull-size SUV
Body style5-door SUV
Layout
Powertrain
Engine1.4 L turbo I4 petrol engine (EREV)
Electric motor
  • 800 kW (1,073 hp; 1,088 PS) permanent magnet (BEV)
  • 600 kW (805 hp; 816 PS) permanent magnet (BEV)
Battery66 kWh (240 MJ)
Electric range800 km (500 mi)
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,950 mm (116.1 in)
Length4,987 mm (196.3 in)
Width2,080 mm (81.9 in)
Height1,935 mm (76.2 in)
Kerb weight3,130–3,293 kg (6,900–7,260 lb)

Overview
Right view

The 917 was previewed by the Dongfeng Mengshi M-Terrain EV SUV concept car. The prototype was introduced in August 2022 during the launch of the independent Mengshi brand,[1] with the production 917 being unveiled in January 2023.[2] Production started on 5 April and the vehicle was launched for the Chinese market on 25 August 2023.[3][4]

Specifications

The 917 comes in two versions, the BEV and the EREV. The BEV version is equipped four electric motors with a voltage of 66 kWh (240 MJ) and its maximum range reached up to 800 km (500 mi).[2] In contrast to the BEV version, which is fully electric, the EREV version has an electric motor and 1.5L inline-four turbocharged petrol engine. These motors have 600 kW (805 hp; 816 PS) and 197 kW (264 hp; 268 PS) respectively, giving the EREV version a total power of 797 kW (1,069 hp; 1,084 PS).[5]

References
  1. "Dongfeng Mengshi (Warrior) Brand Unveiled With Two 1000-HP Beasts". carnewschina.com. 23 July 2023.
  2. "Mengshi M-Hero 917 Exposed With Over 1000 HP And 505 KM Of Range". carnewschina.com. 23 July 2023.
  3. "M-Hero 917 from Dongfeng launched in China with 1,088 hp. Starts at 87,500 USD". carnewschina.com. 25 August 2023.
  4. "Dongfeng Mengshi 917 luxury off-roader hits market, starting at 637,700 yuan". Gasgoo. 25 August 2023.
  5. "Dongfeng Mengshi M-Hero 917 EV production started. 1000 HP and 505 km range under the hood". carnewschina.com. 5 April 2023.
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