Dongfeng M Hero

If you liked the Dongfeng M Hero’s exterior styling, then you will certainly enjoy its cabin more. This eSUV comes with an intelligent interactive cockpit that provides drivers with a 12.3-inch digital instrument panel, an electronically-controlled steering wheel with memory function, an aircraft-style shift handle, and a modern head-up display. Through this eSUV’s cockpit, Dongfeng ensures that you are not only able to drive at your best, but also have a great time in the process. 

Meanwhile, for top-notch entertainment and information accessibility, the M Hero is equipped with a 15.6-inch touchscreen infotainment system that is linked to a 16-speaker Dynaudio sound system. Aside from these, the M Hero has premium leather seats that are well-padded and offer great ergonomics for everyone on board. You also have soft-touch materials and automatic dual zone air conditioning all around. Overall, the cabin design of this vehicle is engineered to keep you and your passengers comfortable, entertained, and well-informed, most especially during out-of-town trips. 

The Dongfeng M Hero’s outside appearance just exudes dominance and aggression. It features a boxy-shaped build that is defined by rugged curves and sharp character lines. At the front, it sports a large functional bumper that would come in handy when the SUV is passing through rough off-road terrain. It also has a blacked-out honeycomb grille with the M Hero badge as its centerpiece. For a premium flare all-around, it is equipped with LED lighting. It comes with LED smart low beam headlights, DRLs, fog lights with steering assist, and combination taillights. On the sides, it comes with foot pedals for easier entering and exiting. 

The vehicle runs on a durable set of 20-inch all-terrain wheels, which enhance the assertiveness of this electric SUV on the road. In terms of dimensions, the Dongfeng M Hero is 5,066 mm in length, 2,080 mm in width, and 1,934 mm in height. It has a 2,950 mm wheelbase and an impressive 220 mm minimum ground clearance.

In terms of suspension, the Dongfeng M Hero utilizes Double Arm Independent Suspensions for both front and rear. It is also equipped with other features that allow it to perform exceptionally well off-road. This includes a smart air suspension, dynamic suspension with damping control, and the brand’s ‘Magic Carpet’ body stability control. This eSUV is able to absorb bumps and road imperfections, helping you and your passengers avoid motion sickness or dizziness. One of its downsides, however, is its limited maneuverability when passing through narrow Philippine public roads and streets because of its enormous size. But, overall, you will be able to have a comfortable and enjoyable cruising experience with the M Hero.

The Dongfeng M Hero runs on two 200-kW e-motors (1 at the front and 1 at the rear) that produce a maximum power output of 600 kW and a maximum torque of 1,050 Nm. It is powered by a 65-kWh battery that has a pure battery range of 150 km. The maximum range of the combined powertrain is 800 km. In addition, its battery has a direct current (DC) quick charging time of 30% to 80% in 38 minutes and an alternating current (AC) normal charging time of 0% to 100% in 6 hours. This eSUV utilizes a four-wheel drivetrain. 

Because of its impressive powertrain, the M Hero is able to accelerate quickly and respond to the driver’s activities with precision. Hence, this vehicle runs effortlessly at high speeds on highways and city roads. Dimensions aside, this is also a feasible daily vehicle in the city since it is full-electric and it has a class-leading combined range (800 kms).

Safety is definitely not an issue with the Dongfeng M Hero. It is equipped with the brand’s ‘Intelligent Safety’, a long list of advanced driver assistance systems. This includes parallel assistant, forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, blind spot detection, lane departure warning, lane keeping assist, traffic signs recognition, intelligent speed alert, intelligent speed limit control, emergency lane keeping, emergency steering assist, and a 360-degree around view monitoring to name a few.

The Dongfeng M Hero utilizes Brembo ventilated discs for front braking and regular ventilated discs for rear braking. To add a layer of security, its braking setup is equipped with an anti-lock braking system, electronic brake force distribution, brake assist, traction control system, and a body anti-roll system.

If money is not an issue for you, then the Dongfeng M Hero would definitely be an exciting vehicle to drive. It has an exterior styling that really sets you apart from other vehicles on the road as well as cutting-edge technology and safety features that just make life easier and more enjoyable. Its only major downside, however, is that because of its enormous size, it will definitely be a challenge to pass through our country’s narrow public roads and streets.