SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 (WUHAN) — Dongfeng’s premium off-road brand M-Hero today unveiled the M817 Max+, a Huawei-powered SUV blending extreme range (1,365km CLTC) with “5-in-1” smart features, priced aggressively at RMB 369,900 (USD 51,000). Pre-orders before October 31 unlock nine limited perks, including free charging and OTA ADAS upgrades.

KEY FACTS

1. Powertrain Breakthroughs

• CATL Qilin Battery (50.4kWh):
  • 215km EV range – first hardcore off-roader to cross 200km threshold
  • 1,365km hybrid range (ideal for Xinjiang/Tibet expeditions)
  • 6KW V2L powers campsites for 8+ hours (simultaneous espresso machine + projector)
• Performance:
  • 505kW/848Nm (≈6.0L V12 output) via dual e-motors + turbo engine
  • 0-100km/h: 4.9 seconds despite 2.8-ton curb weight

2. Huawei’s “Quintuple Tech Stack”

• ADS 4.0 Autonomy: Handles urban squeeze parks + unmapped desert trails
• HarmonyOS 5 Cockpit:
  • 4-zone voice control (kids’ rear-seat commands recognized)
  • Seamless phone-to-car projection for navigation/music

• Chassis Tech:
  • Rear-wheel steering (5.2m turning circle despite 5.1m length)
  • 150mm adjustable air suspension

3. Brutalist Yet Smart Design

• “Exoskeleton” body: 83.2% high-strength steel + 2000MPa boron pillars
• Overlander-ready: 20+ mod points for roof racks, winches
• Luxury touches:
  • 18-speaker Dynaudio 3D audio
  • NAPPA massage seats + 256-color ambient lighting

EDITOR’S NOTE:
Dongfeng and Huawei just built China’s most convincing Range Rover rival, WOW! At ~RMB 370K, the M817 Max+ undercuts the Tank 700 Hi4-T while offering 40% more EV range and Huawei’s software edge. For urban elites who fantasize about Gobi treks but mostly commute, this might be the ultimate poser-mobile. Hardcore never looked so smart.