Draft:Ji Yue 07
Plans to expand the portfolio of the then Jidu brand were first announced at the end of December 2022, when the prototype Jidu Robo-02, which was close to production form, premiered.[1] Over the next year, the company changed its name to Ji Yue, and the production iteration received a different name than the originally planned Ji Yue 07. The first information about the car was published in late December 2023, presenting a large, over 4.95-meter liftback developing the styling language of the crossover 01[2].
The 07's characteristic visual features were a sleek, aerodynamic silhouette with sharply shaped headlights enriched by a narrow, running-across bonnet light strip. The gently sloping roofline was crowned by a light strip and a retractable spoiler. The car was based on the modular SEA platform of the Geely concern, which was the basis for a wide portfolio of models from various brands of the Chinese conglomerate[3].
The passenger cabin features a minimalist, austere design based on a wide, spacious display dominating the entire dashboard, as well as a steering wheel without an upper rim. The software uses technology from NVIDIA as well as artificial intelligence solutions[4].
Sales
[edit]Ji Yue 07 was created exclusively for the domestic Chinese market, with the ultimate goal of strengthening the struggling Ji Yue brand.[5]. Sales of the car and deliveries of the first units to buyers began in early July 2024, more than half a year after the presentation of the first photos[5].
Technical data
[edit]Ji Yue 07 was created exclusively with electric drive in mind. The basic, rear-wheel drive, gained a 268-horsepower engine combined with a 71.4 kWh battery and a range of up to 660 kilometers in the CLTC measurement standard. In addition, it was also possible to choose a larger 100 kWh battery with a range of up to 880 kilometers CLTC. The top specification with AWD drive and a total power of 536 hp gained only a battery with a range of up to 770 kilometers CLTC[5].
References
[edit]- ^ "Jidu unveils ROBO-02 sedan, its 2nd model, at Guangzhou auto show". Retrieved 2024-08-06.
- ^ "Jiyue 07 from Geely and Baidu officially unveiled, winning Red Dot Award 2023". Retrieved 2024-08-06.
- ^ "Ji Yue presents sporty electric sedan at Beijing Motor Show". Retrieved 2024-08-06.
- ^ "Ji Yue 07 included in MIIT's catalogue, to hit market in H2 2024". Retrieved 2024-08-06.
- ^ a b c "Jiyue 07 EV from Geely reached dealers as brand's sales continue to disappoint". Retrieved 2024-08-06.