Nobody expected a 900-horsepower pickup to be this delicate about weight — but let's take it from the top. Chery has launched sales of the ladder-frame Jetour Zongheng F700 in China, priced from 299,900 to 339,900 yuan. The starting figure sits 65,000 yuan below the previously announced pre-order price of the Player One trim, though the equipment lists differ.
At the heart of the truck is the Kunpeng Super Energy Hybrid CDM-O system: a 2.0-liter turbo engine, two electric motors, and a two-speed DHT gearbox. Combined output reaches 665 kW and 1,135 Nm. The international press materials list that as 892 hp, but converted the way Russian outlets typically do, it comes out to “904 horses.” Zero to 100 km/h takes just five seconds — not bad for something that looks like a battle-ready off-roader.
CATL supplies the battery, though its capacity wasn't disclosed at launch. Electric-only range hits 150 km on the CLTC cycle, with a total combined range of a claimed 1,300 km. Fuel consumption on a depleted battery comes in at 7.95 L/100km under WLTC. Jetour has also previously claimed an 800-volt architecture and a 20-to-80% charge in just ten minutes — if that holds up in the real world, rivals should be worried.
The dimensions are substantial: 5,495 mm long, 2,050 mm wide, 1,985 mm tall, riding on a 3,350 mm wheelbase. The cargo bed offers 1,300 liters of space. The pickup can tow up to 3.5 tonnes, and comes with a trailer power outlet, an intelligent towing mode, and a 220V external power system rated at up to 20 kW — essentially a mobile power station on wheels.
And now for the detail that flips the whole picture. Certification documents published ahead of launch list a payload capacity of just 181 to 223 kg depending on trim. For a five-meter pickup, that's remarkably low. It suggests the F700 isn't built as a workhorse for hauling a tonne of cargo — it's aimed more at passengers, a heavy trailer, and camping gear. Final figures across the three production trims still need separate verification.
The off-road hardware, though, is no joke: a ladder frame, the XWD-S four-wheel-drive system, front and rear locking differentials, and a central lock. Wading depth reaches 900 mm, with an IP68 waterproof rating. The approach angle is 32 degrees, departure angle 15 degrees, and the maximum climbing angle hits an impressive 45 degrees.
Inside, there are 35.4-inch and 15.6-inch displays, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8255 processor, and the Zongheng OS system. Physical buttons, thankfully, haven't disappeared. Front seats get massage function, and heating and ventilation are available on both rows. Standard kit also includes the Falcon 500 driver-assist suite, automated parking, and a 540-degree surround-view camera system.
The Jetour F700 hasn't been announced for markets outside China yet, with left-hand-drive availability expected later on.
