KUALA LUMPUR: Dongfeng passenger cars in Malaysia has expanded its initial offering of the Box to now include two new fully-electric additions – the 007 sedan, which made its debut alongside the Vigo sports utility vehicle (SUV).
Joining local official distributor Central Auto Distributors Bhd (CADB) – a subsidiary of Pekema – is Singaporean distributor Volt Auto, which has been appointed by Dongfeng Motor Corp in China as its branding strategist for Singapore and Malaysia.
Volt Auto will work with CADB to expand the Donfeng brand in Malaysia.
The 007, a D-segment EV sedan, comes in two variants, starting with the Premium (a long-range rear-wheel-driven unit) that's been priced on-the-road without insurance at RM169,888.
The Prime is the range-topper that's going for RM195,888 and uses a dual-motor setup for an all-wheel-drive performance.
Colour options include Eclipse Grey, Obsidian Black, Celestial White and Starlit Silver, while the interior can be had in Black with White contrast or, specifically for the Prime variant, White with Grey contrast.
Additionally, new owners will receive an ABB wallbox charger while also getting a standard warranty of a six-year unlimited mileage type which includes an eight-year unlimited mileage coverage for the battery and drive motor system.
To further entice, a rebate of RM8,888 has been provided, dropping the prices down to RM161,000 and RM187,000, respectively.
The 007 gets gifted with a 2,915mm wheelbase and comes in measuring 4,880mm in length, 1,895mm in width and 1,465mm in height – allowing it to have a 452-litre boot that's expandable to 1,026 litres.
At 1,852kg (kerb), this D-segment EV sedan uses front MacPherson struts and a rear multi-link setup for its suspension while rolling on 18-inch alloys with 235/50 series tyres equipped with tyre pressure monitoring system.
Its disc brakes have red-painted callipers and also comes with an electronic parking brake.
The 73.48kWh Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) powers its rear-axle-mounted electric motor producing 268hp (200kW) and 310Nm of torque – allowing it to sprint from 0 to 100kph in 5.8 seconds and provide up to 650km (about 520km WLTC) of range.
The battery accepts up to 6.6kW of AC during recharging and up to 200kW with a DC charger to bring its State of Charge (SoC) up to 80% in about 11 minutes.
A 3.3kW vehicle-to-load (V2L) capability is also included.
LEDs are used for the automatic headlights with integrated daytime runners, dynamic turn signals and a welcome animation.
There are also frameless windows, flush door handles, power-folding side mirrors and a powered tailgate.
Inside, an 8.8-inch digital instrument cluster is reserved for the driver while a 15.6-inch central infotainment touchscreen display takes centrestage, powering a 19-speaker Wanos surround sound system and driver headrest speakers, while providing Bluetooth connectivity, wireless Apple CarPlay and wired Android Auto.
Also included is a four-way front passenger seat and a six-way powered driver's seat that comes with memory and a welcome function, as well as a 50W wireless phone charger, an ambient lighting system, rear air vents, multi-function steering wheel with tilt only (not telescopically adjustable) and a heavily-tinted panoramic glass roof.
For safety, the 007 comes with six airbags, anti-lock braking system, electronic brakeforce distribution, brake assist, electronic stability control, 540-degree panoramic camera system.
Further bolstering safety are adaptive cruise control with stop and go function, front collision warning, rear cross traffic alert with brake function, rear collision warning, lane departure warning, lane keeping assist, automatic emergency braking and a driver monitoring system.
Moving up to the Prime variant means more power with an added electric motor for the front axle, which pushes the 007's potency to 544hp (400kW) and 620Nm.
The century sprint time is quicker at 3.9 seconds while the range drops to 565km, while larger 19-inch wheels with 235/45 series tyres are used.
The RM108,888 fully-electric Vigo SUV, on the other hand, is available only in a single variant, offering buyers 161hp (120kW) and 230Nm of torque at the front wheels.
With the introductory RM8,888 discount, the Vigo now comes at a flat RM100,000.
Colour options include Arctic White, Titanium Silver, Sandstorm Beige, Mosswood Green, Canyon Orange and Cyber Black. The interior and its vegan upholstery are only available in a Light Grey and Black combination.
While using front MacPherson struts and a rear torsion beam suspension setup, the Vigo rides on 18-inch wheels with 215/55 series tyres and features tyre pressure monitoring system and disc brakes.
With the Vigo's 51.87kWh LFP battery, up to 471km (about 377km WLTP) of range is said to be achievable, and can be recharged with 6.6kW AC charger or up to 167kW DC charger.
The Vigo also comes with a V2L capability that provides up to 3.3kW of discharge.
Externally, the Vigo has a 2,715mm wheelbase, while measuring in at 4,306mm in length, 1,868mm in width and 1,654mm in height.
The Vigo also gets front and rear parking sensors, power-retractable exterior mirrors with integrated turn-signals, flush door handles, a tinted panoramic glass roof, a "Heaven and Earth" split tailgate that can support up to 180kg, and LEDs for its front automatic headlights with fang-like daytime runners and rear light clusters.
The powered split-tailgate opens up to reveal a 500-litre storage capacity (and 72-litre hidden compartment), while the interior gets fitted with six-way powered and ventilated front seats, with the driver's side getting memory and Welcome function.
There's also a wireless 50W charger, 256-colour ambient lighting system with music sync, automatic mono-zone climate controls with PM2.5 cabin air filter, an 8.8-inch digital instrument cluster and a 12.8-inch infotainment touchscreen for the six-speaker sound system before adding on a 540-degree panoramic camera system, Bluetooth connectivity, wireless Apple CarPlay and wired Android Auto.
The Vigo also comes with six airbags, anti-lock braking system, electronic brakeforce distribution, brake assist, electronic stability control, traction control, and hill-start assist.
Its advanced driver aid system (ADAS) includes autonomous emergency braking, front collision warning, lane departure alert, lane keeping assistance, and traffic sign recognition.
