LANTU FREE The world’s first NEDC cruising range is up to 860 kilometers

On December 18, Lantu Automobile, a high-end brand of Dongfeng Motor, launched the first mass-produced pure electric SUV in Shenzhen – Lantu FREE. The SUV offers both pure electric and extended-range electric power solutions. The Lantu FREE extended-range electric version adopts "1.5T + four-cylinder" high-efficiency extended-range technology and has a comprehensive battery life of 860KM. The model has now been fully booked and will be delivered to users in the third quarter of 2021.

Landmap FREE

In order to meet the needs of users in urban commuting, inter-city travel, long-distance travel and other scenarios, Lantu Automobile takes electric drive as the core and provides users with two options: pure electric and extended range electric. Among them, the Lantu FREE extended range version is equipped with a 1.5T four-cylinder engine, matched with a generator with a maximum power of 80kW, and the NEDC cruising range reaches 860 kilometers.

LANTU FREE pure electric version is equipped with front and rear dual motors, with a maximum power of 500kW, a peak torque of 1000N · m, 0-100km/h acceleration of 4.6s, and a NEDC cruising range of 500 kilometers. In addition, LANTU FREE pure electric and extended range provide 11kW home charging and DC fast charging.

In terms of handling and comfort, the Lantu FREE is equipped with a front double wisharm independent suspension and a rear multi-link independent suspension, made of all-aluminum alloy. At the same time, due to the addition of air suspension, the Lantu FREE can intelligently adjust the height of the chassis, allowing the vehicle to obtain better passing and comfort, meeting the driving needs of users in different scenarios such as high-energy mode, off-road mode, and comfort mode.

LANTU FREE is equipped with advanced intelligent driving assistance system, 24 high-precision intelligent sensors, which can realize 20 intelligent driving auxiliary features, and is equipped with the same level of unique AR real navigation function to control the real road in real time.

Entering the interior, the Landmap FREE adopts a large five-seat layout, with luxury comfortable seats as standard in the whole series, three-layer comfort design, OEKO-TEX authoritative certified skin-friendly and environmentally friendly fabrics, equipped with 12-way electric memory adjustment and seat ventilation, heating, massage functions, providing passengers with sufficient support and care. At the same time, the Landmap FREE is equipped with Danah high-end audio, which supports HiFi high fidelity sound quality; the intelligent air management system can effectively filter PM2.5 and provide a refreshing fragrance.

Landmap FREE is equipped with an integrated lifting triplex screen, made of full magnesium and aluminum alloy. After the vehicle is started, the triplex screen will automatically rise, the ambient light will be lit, and the three-screen linkage will provide a clear view of driving control and entertainment information. Landmap FREE has four unique gesture interaction functions at the same level, four-tone automatic speech recognition, touch screen, Touch Pad, and five interactive functions of physical buttons. Among them, the four-tone automatic speech recognition can allow passengers at any position in the car to independently wake up the voice assistant and realize independent control of air conditioning, windows, and multimedia.

When the user approaches Landscape FREE, the welcome mode VOYAH Moment is turned on, the through-type wing light group automatically lights up, and the door handle automatically pops up; when the user enters the car, the FACE ID facial recognition technology quickly recognizes the driver’s identity, automatically adjusts the owner’s exclusive sitting position, the music automatically continues, the navigation is automatically synchronized with the mobile phone, and can also create a different fragrance atmosphere according to the owner’s mood to create an exclusive space.

In order to relieve driving fatigue, LANTU FREE has created VOYAH Attention (Awakening Mode), which can provide timely fatigue driving warnings and 6 warm reminders of sound, image, air conditioning, fragrance, service area navigation and instrument indicators to ensure journey safety.

For the safety of children in the car, Lantu FREE has developed VOYAH Care (child care mode), which automatically recognizes children with the camera in the car, and automatically locks the child lock. The car keeps the air fresh and intelligently matches the appropriate temperature and volume.

According to the user’s needs, the Landmap FREE smart cockpit can also be continuously upgraded over-the-air. At the same time, Landmap FREE is equipped with the world’s first car-grade 5G T-BOX, which integrates cars, mobile phones and smart homes into a mobile third living space.

The price of LANTU FREE is not higher than 400,000 yuan, and the extended-range electric version and the pure electric version will be listed simultaneously and delivered to users in the third quarter of 2021.

The model has now fully opened the reservation number, and consumers can make reservations through the official website, Mini Program and other channels. Users who make reservations will get the right to buy the limited first commemorative edition, the right to participate in brand creation activities, and the exclusive right to brand limited merchandise boutiques.

It is reported that Lantu Auto will adopt a fully direct sales channel model, setting up Lantu spaces in core business districts in key cities, and at the same time, Lantu will set up service centers close to users’ living areas. In 2021, Lantu Auto will establish 40 direct sales experience stores across the country. Lantu Auto said that it will provide convenient, efficient and consistent zero-anxiety user experience through direct sales model and digital platform.

At the event site, Lantu Automobile also released the "Creative Sharing Plan", inviting more customers engagement to Lantu Automobile’s R & D, testing, production, service and other processes to help products and services iterate rapidly and better meet user needs.

In July 2020, Lantu Automobile officially released the brand strategy and the first concept car iLand. In September, the world’s first mass-produced concept car iFree was launched. On November 6, the first mass-produced car body was launched. On November 25, the pre-production Lantu FREE based on iFree was launched. According to Lantu Automobile’s plan, from 2021, the brand will launch at least one new car to the market every year; in the next five years, Lantu Automobile products will cover multiple market segments such as cars, SUVs, MPVs, etc., and continue to expand the product lineup of high-end electric vehicles.