A new plug-in hybrid concept, called the XEV, has been exposed by Chinese manufacturer Wey in Frankfurt, reaffirming the company’s intention to break into the worldwide mainstream.
Wey is the high-end division of fantastic wall Motors, a major Chinese automotive sector player that already offers pick-up trucks right here in the UK however likewise creates vehicles as well as SUVs for the domestic market. It has worldwide growth plans – there’s been talk of a factory in Mexico or the us – as well as its Wey brand introduced last year with its sights set on the premium sector inhabited by the likes of Audi, Infiniti as well as Volvo.
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The Wey XEV is not all-electric like the Tesla design X which it vaguely resembles, however it shares the Tesla’s stylish crossover/SUV philosophy, as well as has a similar profile with attractive gullwing doors. It has a petrol engine driving the front wheels only, while the plug-in battery provides power to the rears.
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The Chinese automotive sector is frequently criticised for none-too-subtle copies of European products, however the boldly-styled Wey XEV deserves credit history for its unique looks. It’s an attractive idea with a coupe-like side profile, a swoopy notched beltline as well as unusually contoured front as well as rear ends. inside are four private seats, as well as Wey states the idea is equipped with a raft of advanced innovation including autonomous driving features.
There’s no official confirmation that the XEV is destined for sale, however the fundamental idea style doesn’t look as well far away from production-ready, as well as it fits the worldwide pattern for progressively cool crossovers with an eco-friendly powertrain.
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