Exeed Yaoguang
{{Use British English|date=December 2024}}
{{short description|Mid-size crossover SUV produced by Exeed}}
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{{Infobox automobile
| name = Exeed Yaoguang
| image = Exeed Yaoguang C-DM 003 (cropped).jpg
| aka = {{ubl
| Exeed RX
| Omoda C9/9{{Cite web |last=Bosch |first=Charl |date=2023-08-25 |title=WATCH: Omoda surprises Kyalami by showing incoming new C9 |url=https://www.citizen.co.za/motoring/omoda-c9-a-surprise-debutant-at-kyalam-festival-of-motoring/ |access-date=2023-08-27 |website=The Citizen |language=en}}
}}
| manufacturer = Exeed (Chery)
| class = Mid-size crossover SUV
| body_style = 5-door SUV
| engine = {{ubl
| Petrol:
| 2.0 L Acteco F4J20C I4 turbo
| Petrol-PHEV:
| 1.5 L Acteco SQRH4J15 I4 turbo
}}
| motor = 2x Permanent magnet electric motors
| powerout = {{ubl
| 195 kW (261 hp; 265 PS) (Petrol)
| 449 kW (601 hp; 610 PS) (C-DM PHEV)
}}
| transmission = {{ubl
| 7-speed DCT
| 3-speed DHT
}}
| drivetrain = PHEV (RX C-DM)
| battery = 19.43 or 34.46 kWh CATL M3P LFP
| range = {{ubl
| {{convert|98|km|0|abbr=on}} (19.43 kWh)
| {{convert|182|–|195|km|0|abbr=on}} (34.46 kWh)
}}
| predecessor =
| successor =
| production = 2022–present
| layout = Front engine, front-wheel drive
Front engine, all-wheel drive
| assembly = China: Qingdao, Shandong
Malaysia: Shah Alam, Selangor (Omoda C9)
| designer =
| wheelbase = {{convert|2815|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| length = {{convert|4781|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| width = {{convert|1920|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| height = {{convert|1671|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| platform = M3X
| related = Exeed TX
| caption = Exeed Yaoguang C-DM
}}
The Exeed Yaoguang or RX for export markets is a mid-size crossover SUV produced by Exeed, a subsidiary of the Chery brand.{{Cite web |title=China's Chery Launches In Europe With Exeed Brand, Hybrid SUV |url=https://www.motor1.com/news/180091/chery-launches-exeed-brand-europe/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191018022709/https://www.motor1.com/news/180091/chery-launches-exeed-brand-europe/ |archive-date=18 October 2019 |access-date=18 October 2019 |website=Motor1.com}}
Overview
The design of the Yaoguang was first previewed by the Exeed Stellar Concept (Yaoguang, 瑶光 Concept in Chinese) unveiled during 2021 Auto Shanghai.{{Cite web |date=20 April 2021 |title=2021上海车展：星途瑶光概念车首秀|url=https://www.sohu.com/a/461589852_383324|access-date=4 August 2023 |website=sohu.com}} A version of the design closer to production was the unveiled in May 2022 as the Exeed AtlantiX Concept.{{Cite web |date=23 May 2022 |title=Chery's EXEED launches images of next-generation concept SUV AtlantiX|url=https://autonews.gasgoo.com/china_news/70020411.html|access-date=4 August 2023 |website=gasgoo.com}} The final production car was launched in February 2023.
The Yaoguang is based on the M3X platform developed by Chery with Magna International shared with the slightly smaller Exeed TX from 2017.{{Cite web |date=30 January 2018 |title=Spy Shots: The Chery Exeed TX Is Almost Ready For The Chinese Car Market |url=https://carnewschina.com/2018/01/30/spy-shots-chery-exeed-tx-almost-ready-chinese-car-market/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180130181045/https://carnewschina.com/2018/01/30/spy-shots-chery-exeed-tx-almost-ready-chinese-car-market/ |archive-date=30 January 2018 |access-date=31 January 2018 |website=Car News China}}
The interior of the Exeed Yaoguang is equipped with a 24.6-inch curved dual screen formed with two 12.3-inch screens powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 chip and head-up display. Other features include a panoramic sunroof and 14 Sony speakers for the sound system. The backrest of the rear seat can be adjusted electrically by 7 degrees, while the driver seat supports ventilation with heating and has an electrically adjustable footrest and a built-in headrest audio system. The co-pilot seat is also electrically adjustable offering a footrest and supports 5 modes of back massage.{{cite web|url=https://carnewschina.com/2023/01/31/exeed-yaoguang-suv-pre-sale-officially-starts-in-china-at-24800-usd/|title= Exeed Yaoguang SUV Pre-Sale Officially Starts In China At 24,800 USD|date=31 January 2023|accessdate=22 February 2023}} In terms of driving assistance systems, the Exeed Yaoguang offers level 2.5 driving assistance system that supports 21 basic and 11 advanced driving assistance functions.
File:Exeed Yaoguang C-DM 002.jpg|Rear view
File:Exeed RX in Budapest, Hungary (front).jpg|Exeed RX (Russia)
File:Exeed Yaoguang C-DM 004.jpg|Yaoguang C-DM AWD
=Powertrain=
The Exeed Yaoguang is powered by a 2.0-litre TGDI turbo engine that produces 261 hp and 400 Nm, mated to a 7-speed wet dual-clutch gearbox. The Yaoguang comes in two-wheel and four-wheel drive models, with a WLTC fuel consumption of 7.6L/100 km for urban driving and 8.1L/100 km for highways with the drag coefficient being as low as 0.326Cd. The 0 to 100 km/h acceleration time is 8.6 seconds. Seven driving modes would be available and a PHEV version will also be launched later.{{Cite web |date=27 December 2022 |title=Exeed Yaoguang Crossover SUV Pre-Sale Starts At 24,400 USD In China|url=https://carnewschina.com/2022/12/27/exeed-yaoguang-crossover-suv-pre-sale-starts-at-24400-usd-in-china/|access-date=22 February 2023|website=carnewschina.com}} The AWD veriosn is equipped with a 3-motor hybrid system, with a 1.5 liter turbo engine producing a maximum output of 105kW plus the 340 kW from the electric motors, resulting in a combined 445kW output. The CLTC pure electric range is 182km with the gearbox being a 3-speed DHT. 0-100km/h acceleration is 4.9 seconds.{{Cite web |date=21 August 2024 |title=1.5T插混动力 星途瑶光C-DM四驱版首发|url=https://www.autohome.com.cn/news/202408/1299653.html|access-date=5 March 2025|website=autohome.com.cn}}
Markets
= Malaysia =
The Yaoguang was previewed in Malaysia in September 2024 and later launched on 6 December 2024 as the Omoda C9. It is available in two variants and it is powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine.{{Cite web |last=Chan |first=Mick |date=2024-09-24 |title=Omoda C9 coupé SUV previewed in Malaysia - sold by Jaecoo; 261 PS/400 Nm 2.0L turbo SUV from RM185k - paultan.org |url=https://paultan.org/2024/09/24/omoda-c9-coupe-suv-previewed-in-malaysia-sold-by-jaecoo-261-ps-400-nm-2-0l-turbo-suv-from-rm185k/ |access-date=2024-12-09 |website=Paul Tan's Automotive News |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Chan |first=Mick |date=2024-12-06 |title=Omoda C9 by Jaecoo - D-segment coupé SUV launched in Malaysia, 2WD and AWD; fr RM169k OTR - paultan.org |url=https://paultan.org/2024/12/06/omoda-c9-by-jaecoo-d-segment-coupe-suv-launched-in-malaysia-2wd-and-awd-fr-rm169k-otr/ |access-date=2024-12-09 |website=Paul Tan's Automotive News |language=en-US}}
=South Africa=
The Yaoguang was launched in South Africa on 11 October 2024 as the Omoda C9. It is available in two trim levels: Inspire (2WD) and Explore (4WD), it is powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine (400T), and comes with an Aisin 8-speed automatic transmission.{{Cite news |last=Taylor |first=Michael |date=2024-10-11 |title=New Omoda C9 launched in South Africa – Pricing and features |url=https://topauto.co.za/news/117354/new-omoda-c9-launched-in-south-africa-pricing-and-features/ |work=TopAuto}}
Sales
| class="wikitable"
! rowspan="2" |Year ! colspan="2" |China |
| Yaoguang
!C-DM |
|---|
| 2023
|{{Em dash}} |
| 2024
|13,475 |
{{clear}}
References
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External links
- {{Official website|https://www.exeedcars.com/}}
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{{Omoda Jaecoo}}
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