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Ruihu 8 is currently the star model in Chery's product line, with a certain sales volume based on the advantages of performance-to-price ratio, large size, large space and high configuration, and the monthly sales volume is basically maintained at about 10,000 units. News shows that in order to strengthen the product line, Chery is about to launch a new Ruihu 8, and realize the same message with the cash model.

Learned from the network channels, the new Ruihu 8 model has been officially off the line from the factory, and the new car will be officially put on the market within 2020. The project code of the new car is T1D, the overall appearance and interior of the model have been greatly adjusted, and the power has also changed.

In terms of appearance, the new model has been changed from the original split forward air grid to the big mouth design, and the overall design idea is similar to that of Ruihu 7. At the same time, the headlamp style has also been completely changed, and the internal double L lamp strip has a certain degree of recognition.

The rear part of the car has different decoration for the two kinds of power systems, the hybrid version uses ordinary taillights and hybrid taillights, while the fuel version uses smoked black taillights, both of which use a bilateral exhaust design.

In terms of size, the length, width and height of the new car are 4722/1860/1745mm and wheelbase 2710mm respectively. Compared with the current model, the whole car is slightly longer 22mm, but the wheelbase, width and height have not changed much. The new car also offers 17-inch, 18-inch and 19-inch rims.

The interior style has also changed greatly, using a double-screen dashboard and a central control screen, while the new car also provides a new three-spoke multi-function steering wheel.

In terms of power, the new Ruihu 8 provides two power versions in advance. The hybrid version is expected to use the 1.5TCI+48V system with a maximum engine power of 155hp (115kW); the fuel version will provide a 1.6T engine with a maximum power of 195hp (145kW), and the fuel version will match a seven-speed dual clutch gearbox in terms of transmission.

At present, the naming of the new Ruihu 8 has not been announced, and it has been reported that the car may be named "Ruihu 8 PLUS" to distinguish it from the current Ruihu 8, and finally realize the sale of two cars in the same house.

Chery gains sales growth through lower new car pricing and terminal discounts, of which Ruihu 8 is the main model. Official figures show that Chery sold 55922 cars in July, up 14.2% from January to July, up 14.2% from January to July. With the launch of the new Ruihu 8, further strengthen the product line of Chery SUV, the future market performance is worth looking forward to.

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