Luxurious Eco-Friendly Five-Meter Sedan at the Price of a Compact – for €32,990
Translated from Croatian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
TLDR
- The Forthing S7 REEV, a new Chinese electric sedan, has arrived in Croatia, featuring a fastback design and REEV hybrid technology.
- It offers an electric range of up to 174 km and a total combined range of 1250 km, with 0-100 km/h acceleration in 7.2 seconds.
- Priced at €32,990, the S7 is positioned as a spacious, eco-friendly, and luxurious D-segment car with a world-record low drag coefficient.
Croatia's automotive landscape is buzzing with the arrival of the Forthing S7 REEV, a dynamic fastback sedan hailing from China's Dongfeng brand. Represented locally by Auto Hrvatska, the same company behind the popular T5 Evo SUV, the S7 REEV enters the D-segment market with a compelling blend of style, technology, and value.
The dynamic fastback sedan comes with REEV hybrid technology with an electric range of up to 174 km and a total range of up to 1250 km, and reaches 100 km/h in 7.2 seconds.
This five-door sedan, measuring an impressive 493.5 cm, utilizes REEV (Range Extended Electric Vehicle) technology. This system ensures that the wheels are always powered by an electric motor, while a 1.5-liter gasoline engine functions solely as a generator to recharge the battery. This innovative approach provides a substantial electric-only range of 158 to 174 km, ideal for daily commuting, with the flexibility of rapid charging and a total combined range extending to an exceptional 1250 km.
Forthing is a brand of China's Dongfeng, represented in Croatia by Auto Hrvatska, which has so far been best known in our country for its compact and popular T5 Evo SUV.
Beyond its efficient powertrain, the S7 REEV boasts a striking design, including a world-record aerodynamic drag coefficient of just 0.191. The interior offers generous space, particularly in the front, and a substantial 496-liter trunk. All this is offered at a highly competitive price of €32,990, positioning it as a strong contender against established European brands.
The S7 is a true representative of the D-segment business and family sedan that, with its spaciousness, ecological and economical drive, luxurious equipment, but also a very competitive price of €32,990, represents, in our opinion, a great offer.
The S7 REEV represents a significant step for Chinese automakers in the European market, offering a luxurious, technologically advanced, and environmentally conscious option that challenges conventional segment boundaries. Its arrival in Croatia signals a growing demand for innovative electric mobility solutions that don't compromise on performance or affordability.
The REEV technology it uses for its drive is not entirely new on the Croatian market; models with such a drive are already offered, like the Chinese Leapmotor and Mazda.
DistantNews Editorial
Originally published by Večernji List in Croatian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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