The Kaiyi Kunlun (昆仑) is a mid-size crossover SUV produced by Chery under the Kaiyi brand.

Kaiyi Kunlun
Overview
ManufacturerKaiyi
Also called
  • Kaiyi X7
  • GTV Kain (Cambodia)
Production2022–present
Assembly
Body and chassis
ClassMid-size crossover SUV
Body style5-door SUV
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive
Front-engine, four wheel drive
Platformi-FA platform
Powertrain
Engine
Power output
  • Petrol:
  • 147 kW (197 hp; 200 PS) (1.6 turbo)
  • 187 kW (254 hp; 258 PS) (2.0 turbo)
  • Petrol PHEV:
  • 150 kW (204 hp; 207 PS)
  • 270 kW (367 hp; 372 PS)
Transmission7-speed DCT
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,820 mm (111.0 in)
Length4,738 mm (186.5 in)
Width1,968 mm (77.5 in)
Height1,708 mm (67.2 in)

Overview

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Kaiyi Kunlun rear

The Kaiyi Kunlun was launched in February 2023 offering 5-seat and 7-seat (2+3+2) layouts. The interior of the Kunlun features a full LCD instrument panel and a floating 12.8-inch central control screen with Huawei media system. Basic driving assistance features include keyless entry, lane departure warning, autonomous parking, hill start assistance, and hill descent control. The higher trim level offers a level 2 driving assistance system.[1]

Powertrain

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The petrol version of the Kaiyi Kunlun is available with a 1.6-litre turbo engine or a 2.0-litre turbo engine, both engine options are mated to a seven-speed DCT. The 1.6-litre turbo engine has a maximum power of 147 kW (197 hp; 200 PS) and a peak torque of 290 N⋅m (29.6 kg⋅m; 214 lb⋅ft). The 2.0-litre turbo engine has a maximum power of 187 kW (251 hp; 254 PS) and a peak torque of 390 N⋅m (39.8 kg⋅m; 288 lb⋅ft) with the fuel consumption of 8.3 L/100 km (12.0 km/L; 34.0 mpg‑imp; 28.3 mpg‑US). The PHEV version of the Kunlun is equipped with a 1.5-litre turbo engine and electric motors, with single-motor and dual-motor options available. The maximum power of the two variants are 150 kW (201 hp; 204 PS) and 270 kW (362 hp; 367 PS), supporting a pure electric cruising range of 120 and 180 kilometres (75 and 112 mi) respectively.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Chen, Dong Yi (December 26, 2022). "Kaiyi Kunlun SUV Pre-Sale Starts At 15,300 USD In China, Official Launch In Feb 2023". CarNewsChina.com.
  2. ^ "Crossover Kaiyi Kunlun is presented with powerful technologies". October 27, 2022.
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