Beijing (Gasgoo)- On June 13, Changan Automobile's new energy vehicle brand, DEEPAL, officially put the DEEPAL G318 hard-core electric SUV onto the market. The new model comes in six variants, priced between 175,900 yuan and 318,000 yuan.
The entry-level two-wheel-drive standard version is now available for pre-order and will be delivered in August, while the top-spec variant is expected to begin pre-sales in early 2025.
The DEEPAL G318 is powered by the new Blue Core power platform, featuring a 1.5T range extender and a high-performance electric motor, with the entire lineup equipped with the Golden Shield battery.
To celebrate the launch, DEEPAL offers nine substantial packages, including a 10,000-yuan subsidy for trade-ins of DEEPAL vehicles and a 5,000-yuan subsidy for other brands. Additionally, customers who place an order within 120 hours of the sales channel opening (before June 18) can share a 53,127,484.08-yuan dream fund.
The G318 boasts a rugged exterior design, with a strong silhouette and a distinctive front grille featuring cyber-metal armor and C-shaped energy lights. It has a static load capacity of 300 kg and a dynamic load capacity of 80 kg. The vehicle also offers a high approach angle of 27°, departure angle of 31°, a break-over angle of 27.3°, and an impressive ground clearance of 240 mm.
Inside, the G318 features a symmetrical design available in Forest Black, Glacier Blue, and Holy Lake Green. The dashboard includes a 14.6-inch smart screen and a 12.3-inch full LCD instrument panel. The interior also boasts several handles to emphasize its off-road capabilities. The G318 comes standard with front seat ventilation and heating, IACC (Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control), a 540° panoramic camera, Deepal OS with enhanced display features, five-pane double-layer soundproof glass, ENC active noise cancellation, and an R-EPS steering system. The trunk space ranges from 818L to a maximum of 1,747L.
Powered by the latest Blue Core power system, the G318 features provides a total peak power of 185 kW (rear) and 131 kW (front). The SUV has a CLTC-rated combined range of over 1,000 km and a battery-powered range of 190 km. It also includes a 6kW external discharge function and is equipped with electronic infinite differential locks and a rear axle electric drive differential lock to ensure off-road performance.
The G318 offers ET all-terrain modes, including five daily modes (Eco, Comfort, Sport, Exclusive, Custom) and five terrain modes (Snow, Mud, Sand, Rough, Wading), along with features such as in-place U-turn, hill descent control, and off-road creep mode. The vehicle is also equipped with air suspension, and CDC chassis adjustment.
