On August 21, 2026, Mengshi Technology's new flagship model — the Mengshi X700 — officially debuted at the Chengdu International Auto Show. Positioned as a full-terrain intelligent off-road SUV, it features a triple-motor hybrid system with 600kW combined power, 1558km total range, front and rear differential locks, and five-level adjustable air suspension. Both pure electric (M-Terrain P) and range-extended (M-Terrain E) variants are offered, with pre-sale prices of 750,000-900,000 yuan.
Debut Positioning: A Flagship Statement from Mengshi
On August 21, 2026, the Chengdu International Auto Show officially opened. The centerpiece of Dongfeng Motor Group's Mengshi Technology booth — the Mengshi X700 — made its global debut as a "land aircraft carrier." As Mengshi's new flagship, the X700 carries the brand's strategic mission of upward breakthrough, attempting to establish a new benchmark for Chinese luxury hardcore off-roading in the 700K-900K yuan price band.
The Mengshi brand traces its lineage to Dongfeng's military off-road vehicles. Since becoming an independent brand in 2022, it has successively launched the M-Terrain concept car and M800. The X700's launch marks Mengshi's critical transition from "concept showcase" to "mass production delivery," and represents Dongfeng Group's core move to attack the high-end new energy off-road market.
Powertrain: Triple-Motor Hybrid + 82kWh Range Extender
The Mengshi X700 offers two powertrain variants with core specifications as follows:
| Variant | Powertrain | Motor Layout | Combined Power | Battery | CLTC Range | Pre-Sale Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M-Terrain P | Pure Electric | Front 1 + Rear 2 triple motor | 600kW | 142.7kWh | 505km | 850K-900K yuan |
| M-Terrain E | Range-Extended | Front 1 + Rear 2 + 82kWh extender | 600kW | — | 1558km | 750K-850K yuan |
The range-extended variant's 82kWh range extender is an industry-first configuration, significantly enhancing long-distance overlanding range assurance. The triple-motor layout uses a single front-axle motor + dual rear-axle motors, achieving full-time 4WD and precise torque distribution.
Off-Road Hardware: Genuine All-Terrain Capability
The Mengshi X700's off-road configuration represents "technical brute force":
- Front and rear axle differential locks — Electronic mechanical differential locks with lock response time <100ms
- Five-level adjustable air suspension — Standard minimum ground clearance 223mm, maximum raised to 326mm
- Crab walk mode — Rear-wheel steering ±12°, enabling tank turns and lateral movement
- Maximum wading depth 1200mm — Exceeding most production off-road vehicles
- Maximum climbing gradient 100% (45°)
- Approach angle 36.8° / Departure angle 37.5°
This chassis hardware combination places the Mengshi X700 at the top tier of off-road vehicles on paper. Mengshi Technology claims the X700 has completed field validation in extreme environments including the Lop Nur no-man's-land, Qiangtang Plateau, and Alxa Desert.
Intelligence: The Smart Evolution of Hardcore Off-Roading
The Mengshi X700 makes no compromises on intelligent features:
- M-ADAS 3.0 — Lidar + camera + mmWave radar multi-sensor fusion
- City NOA and Highway NOA — Full-scenario navigation assist for complex urban environments
- Full-terrain transparency system — 540° transparent chassis + real-time wading depth display
- Intelligent crawl mode — 3-12km/h automatic speed control, freeing the driver's feet
The interior features a triple-screen layout with a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, 15.6-inch central control screen, and 9-inch passenger entertainment screen, powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 chip, supporting 5G connectivity and full-vehicle OTA updates.
Market Significance and Overseas Perspective
The Mengshi X700's pricing (750K-900K yuan) directly targets international luxury hardcore off-road benchmarks like the Mercedes G-Class, Land Rover Defender, and Toyota Land Cruiser. The core logic of this pricing strategy: using electrification's power advantages and intelligent features to fill the gap left by traditional luxury off-roaders in the new energy era.
For overseas markets like Central Asia and Russia tracking Chinese automotive developments, the Mengshi X700's debut sends a clear signal: Chinese brands are transitioning from the "value-for-money" route to the "technology benchmark" route. In the hardcore off-road segment traditionally dominated by European, American, and Japanese brands, the Mengshi X700's triple-motor hybrid, ultra-long range, and extreme off-road capabilities represent a new breakthrough for China's automotive industry in the high-end segment.
However, the Mengshi X700 also faces real challenges: the 750K+ yuan price band has limited market capacity in China, and brand recognition still lags behind BBA. Whether it can convert "technical stacking" into "brand premium" will be the key determinant of its market success. More in-depth coverage at EX1000.COM.
