Jetour has shown the Soueast S08 DM, a plug-in hybrid SUV in Beijing, where this year’s edition of Auto China will take place. The Soueast brand emerged from the acquisition of Southeast Motor in 2024 by Chery, and its current brand name would be repositioned as a brand for international markets. Having made its global debut in Kuwait in January this year, the Soueast S08 DM measures 4,810 mm long, 1,930 mm wide and 1,705 mm tall with a wheelbase of 2,820 mm, which places it in the D-segment SUV category among the likes of the Kia Sorento and Proton X90. It isn’t a ground-up design, as the Soueast S08 DM is essentially a rebadged Jetour Shanhai L7 Plus with a different front fascia and trim detail. The Soueast S08 DM is shown in Beijing in a seven-seater configuration, whereas the Jetour Shanhai L7 Plus that was launched in China last year is offered in five- and seven-seat layouts. The S08 DM features a powertrain that consists of a 1.5 litre turbocharged petrol engine 156 PS at 5,200 rpm and 220 Nm, paired with a 204 PS/310 Nm electric motor. Combined, the S08 DM makes a total system output of 360 PS and 530 Nm. Its battery is a lithium iron phosphate unit by CATL with a capacity of 18.4 kWh, offering a claimed EV range of 85 km. DC charging enables a 30-80% recharge to be done in 18 minutes, and conversely it can supply up to 3.3 kW to external devices through its V2L function. Combined with its 70 litre fuel tank, the hybrid range of the S08 DM is claimed to be more than 1,000 km. Wheels are 20-inch alloys shod in tyres measuring 235/50R20, with brakes utilising ventilated discs in front and solid discs at the rear. Suspension is by MacPherson struts in front, while the rear gets a multi-link setup. Equipment on the S08 DM includes LED headlamps and tail lamps, while inside there is a panoramic sunroof, electric seat adjustment for the driver and front passenger, electric seat back tilt adjustment (ranging between 25 and 41 degrees) for the second row, electric seat back folding for the second and third rows, and a powered tailgate. Infotainment is by a 15.6-inch touchscreen display while the driver gets a 10.25-inch digital instrument panel. Smartphone connectivity is via Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, while phones can be charged on a 50-watt wireless device charging pad. For safety and driving assistance features, the Soueast S08 DM gets lane keeping assist, AEB, forward collision warning, lane departure warning, lane change assist, blind spot detection, door open warning, rear cross traffic alert, rear collision warning, traffic jam assist, and a driver fatigue alert. Passive safety kit includes driver and front passenger airbags, front and rear side airbags and curtain airbags, while for child seats there are ISOFIX anchor points in the second row. Active safety features include stability control, ABS, EBD, brake assist, hill hold control and hill descent control. Soueast S08 DM official images Compare prices between different insurer providers to save the most on your car insurance renewal compared to other competing services. Many payment method supported and you can pay with instalment using Atome, Grab PayLater or Shopee SPayLater. Use the promo code 'PAULTAN' when you checkout for 10% discount!
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