Dongfeng Motor's MHERO to put M817 SUV onto the market in mid-Aug

Beijing (Gasgoo)- MHERO Technology, the new energy off-roader manufacturer under Dongfeng Motor, will release its all-new large plug-in hybrid SUV, the MHERO M817, onto the market on August 17.

Co-developed with Huawei, the model is positioned as a rugged off-road vehicle and will feature Huawei's QianKun ADS 4 advanced driver assistance system, HarmonyOS Cockpit 5, and the Tianyuan architecture. Pre-sales have already begun, with two trims offered at prices ranging from 329,900 yuan to 359,900 yuan.

In exterior styling, the M817 adopts the brand's "Toughness Aesthetics 2.0" design language. The front fascia is fitted with a trapezoidal LED light strip and an illuminated MHERO logo, flanked by headlamp units, delivering a strong tech-forward presence. A silver off-road-style front bumper with a 30-degree approach angle enhances capability in challenging terrain.

The side profile emphasizes muscular proportions, in keeping with its large SUV positioning, creating an imposing stance. Measuring 5,100 mm in length, 1,998 mm in width, and 1,899 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 3,005 mm, the M817 offers substantial road presence. At the rear, cross-shaped taillights and an externally mounted storage pack reinforce its rugged character.

Inside, the cabin continues the minimalist yet tough aesthetic with a symmetrical layout. The center console houses a large floating touchscreen, while robust piano-style physical buttons below provide quick access to functions like climate control. A wireless charging pad, mechanical clock, and metal-finish grab handles sit beneath the dashboard, balancing practicality with design flair.

The model's power comes from a plug-in hybrid system combining a 1.5T engine with electric motors, utilizing an intelligent P1+P3+P4 electric AWD architecture. The setup supports pure electric drive, direct engine drive, parallel hybrid, range-extending generator mode, and regenerative braking. It delivers a combined output of 505 kW and 848 N·m of torque, with an 0–100 km/h time of 5.2 seconds.