2023 Chery Atele 9L: First Look at the Luxury Mid-Sized Electric Vehicle

The 2023 Chery Atele 9L, a luxury mid-sized electric vehicle from the Chinese brand Chery, has officially been launched in the market. The vehicle comes with four variants of car types for sale with price range between RMB14.99-20.79 thousand (limited time super special discount), equipped with a single or dual electric motors and 33.68kWh battery packs.

The Atele 9L is positioned above other models sold by Chery as a C-level vehicle, equipping various features including an over 5-meter longer body length, a total wheelbase of three meters, dual swivel arms with five-link chains suspension, advanced CD-Motion6.0 dynamic ride control system, the high-end AM9E chip set, advanced driving assistant systems, and more.

In our assessment, we will explore each variant's balance between comprehensive quality and price to identify which one offers a higher value ratio.

Overall Details

The Chery Atele 9L is considered as China's most luxurious car model. The vehicle features an enclosure body with fixed front lamps. Inside the body, there are several air vents for heat dissipation, creating a unique appearance.

Overall dimensions include length of 5,018mm, width of 1,965mm and height of 1500mm. Comparatively to other Chinese mid-spec sedans such as BYD Han's 5-meter range, this car is comparable in scale and quality to an Audi A6L.

In terms of design, a striking high-shouldered body line has come into attention. Notwithstanding the above statement for its balance, the overall appearance maintains stability.

The new electric car also brings unique driving assist systems. For those who prefer comfort over raw power, advanced ergonomic controls will satisfy needs more.

Interior Details

Inside, the interior is sleek and sophisticated with a design that matches the exterior - emphasizing durability and robustness.

Chery's newest model offers 5 color options including Autumn Nourishment Sunshine, Dawn Citrus, Midnight Cherry Blossom and Night Sky. The overall design maintains coherence while incorporating additional touches as subtle hints of a higher-class vehicle.

The interior incorporates advanced technologies such as a large multi-screen display system offering voice control recognition for better user experience. By comparison with most current mainstream brands using the latest 5G mobile terminals.

As an added feature, like most luxury vehicles marketed by Chery, the Atele model benefits from in-car fragrance systems providing enhanced ambiance, along with advanced air purification technologies to provide users a healthier environment inside the car.

Configuration Details

The Atele has four configurations to cater for different customer preferences.

The superbase version is priced at 16.29 thousand yuan and has the lower end model specifications but presents balanced performance in terms of key driving assistance systems like cruise control, lane-kekeeping system with multi-monitor design, automatic door locking, voice assistant system, car wash remote-controlled opening and closure mechanisms for the solar blind.

By comparison, a higher version priced at 18.29 thousand yuan will be further enhanced due to advanced technology integration including rear-seat audio installation and additional seat adjustments providing improved comfort inside the vehicle.

At around RMB4.3 million, this variant of Chery's mid-range flagship model seems to provide high value to money.

Lastly, there is another special version called Four-Wheel Drive Ultra-Large Peak Performance for RMB19.9 thousand yuan; which benefits from increased power output by the addition of a new front electric motor and further advanced all-round safety systems (such advanced side airbags as well as enhanced night vision aid).

These options may appeal to specific groups of car buyers who prioritize features, performance or special safety configurations.

While each variant has its unique specifications and targeted target market groups, in conclusion, Chery Atele 9L can offer value for money due to the wide array of configurations available including driving assist, passenger comfort facilities (including enhanced fragrance installations) and an excellent balance between safety and pricing.