Recently, we learned from Dongfeng Mengshi officials that the Mengshi X700 will go on sale on October 25. It has already opened for pre-sale, with a pre-sale price range of RMB 249,800-289,800. The X700 is jointly developed by Mengshi and Huawei Qiankun. It is positioned as a mid-size plug-in hybrid SUV, targeting light off-road scenarios. It uses a monocoque body and is equipped with the HUAWEI Qiankun intelligent driving system and the HarmonyOS cockpit. In terms of its exterior design, the X700 adopts a boxy shape, featuring a new design concept for its front grille. A full-width daytime running light bar is paired with an illuminated Mengshi brand logo, while the split headlights are positioned on either side of the light strip. The roof carries a LiDAR unit, serving as the high-end intelligent driving hardware unit of HUAWEI Qiankun. On the side, the X700 features a semi-hidden door handle to reduce wind resistance, with black protective panels on the wheel arches and side skirts. In terms of dimensions, the X700 measures 5035/1999/1910mm in length, width, and height respectively, with a wheelbase of 2920mm. It has an approach angle of 37.5 degrees and a departure angle of 38.3 degrees, with maximum ground clearance of 328.8 mm and a maximum wading depth of 800 mm. The rear end of the X700 features vertical tail lights, with a rear luggage compartment support that can accommodate a spare tire. The X700 comes in six colours: Linzhi Blue, Libo Green, Mosh Stone Grey, Kunlun White, Gezong Black and Ulan Orange. In the interior, the X700 offers three colour options: Qingchuan Beige, Erhai Apricot and Yadan Brown. It gets the HarmonySpace 6 cockpit and the HUAWEI XHUD off-road edition, featuring a dual 15.6-inch Huawei smart dual-screen with a 2.5K resolution. The cabin is equipped with a 21-speaker HUAWEI SOUND audio system, enabling a 7.1.4-channel 3D sound field. It carries the Xiaoyi AI agent, which can perform cross-domain functions such as navigation, vehicle control, and voice interaction. In terms of driving assistance, the X700 is equipped with the HUAWEI Qiankun ADS 5 driving assistance system, its hardware comprises one 896-line LiDAR unit and 27 sensors, which supports city NCA and highway NCA, and can achieve full-scenario off-road driving assistance. The vehicle also features the exclusive off-road NCA and RCA navigation and cruise control assistance. The cabin retains the Mengshi family door grab handle, which integrates the electronic door release. The front seats are equipped with dual zero-gravity seats, with a maximum recline angle of 127 degrees. The second-row seats feature a one-touch reclining function. The front windscreen and all four doors are equipped with double-layer acoustic glass, and a three-channel AQS air quality management system is installed. The X700 is equipped with 56 storage spaces, including 26 modification expansion ports. The rear cargo area has a base capacity of 850 liters, with a rear cargo compartment support equipped with a 220V external power socket. It has a 7L in-car fridge/freezer box with a minimum cooling temperature of -10 degrees C. In terms of power, the X700 uses a 1.5T plug-in hybrid setup with dual-motor all-wheel drive, producing 518 kW and 940 N·m, with a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of 4.93 seconds. Its CLTC pure electric range is 285 km or 360 km, with a 20%-80% fast charging time of 18 minutes. The X700 rides on the Panshi chassis 2.0, equipped with a front double wishbone and rear five-link independent suspension system. It features MRC magnetorheological dampers, dual-chamber air springs and the Magic Carpet preview system. The X700 also comes with a rear axle mechanical differential lock. (Autohome Qin Chao)