M-Hero M817
Plug-in hybrid full-size luxury SUV
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The M-Hero M817 (Chinese: 猛士M817; pinyin: Měngshì M817) is a plug-in hybrid full-size luxury SUV manufactured by the Dongfeng Motor Corporation under the M-Hero brand. It is the second vehicle in the M-Hero lineup and was launched in May 2025.
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M817 photographed in Shanghai. | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Dongfeng Motor Corporation (M-Hero) |
| Also called | MHERO 2 (outside China) |
| Production | 2025–present |
| Assembly | China: Wuhan, Hubei |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Full-size luxury SUV (F) |
| Body style | 5-door SUV |
| Layout | Front-engine, dual-motor, all-wheel-drive |
| Platform | Tianyuan Architecture |
| Related | M-Hero 917 |
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| Hybrid drivetrain | Power-split (PHEV) or series (EREV) |
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| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 3,005 mm (118.3 in) |
| Length | 5,100 mm (200.8 in) |
| Width | 1,998 mm (78.7 in) |
| Height | 1,899–1,919 mm (74.8–75.6 in) |
| Curb weight | 3,130 kg (6,900 lb) |
Overview
The M-Hero M817 is a plug-in hybrid full-size SUV designed for off-roading. The design language is similar to the M-Hero 917. It was first previewed at the 2025 Shanghai Auto Show.[1] The production version was unveiled at Auto Shenzhen on May 31, 2025.[2]
Pre-sales began on July 18, 2025.[3] For export markets it is known as the MHERO 2.
Rear view
Design
The design language of the M817 is named Heroic Soul Aesthetics 2.0. It features a hood with raised sides and a lower center section, exterior surfaces inspired by battle armor, wide fenders and wheel arches, large bumpers with skid plates underneath, and a closed grille with an illuminated logo.[4][1]
Features
The interior uses a 10.23-inch driver's display and a 15.6-inch central touchscreen. There are aluminum toggle switches below the touchscreen to control the drive modes and air conditioning, and on the top to control auxiliary gear.[4]
The interior of the M817 uses Huawei's Harmony Space 5 cockpit operating system that controls the infotainment, instrument clusters, AI assistants, overall connectivity, and rear-seat entertainment. Huawei's ADS 4 system used on other Dongfeng cars such as the Voyah Taishan and Voyah Free+ is also present on the M817.[3]
Powertrain
It was initially expected to use a plug-in hybrid powertrain instead of an extended range powertrain used in the 917. Electric motors are present on both axles, giving the M817 all-wheel-drive. The motors work alongside a 1.5 liter turbocharged inline 4.[5] At launch, it was confirmed to be an EREV.[3]
A plug-in hybrid powertrain first became available with the Max+ trim that launched in September 2025. It is labeled as a plug-in hybrid, but is not specified if it is an EREV or not. The Max+ uses a 50.4 kWh CATL Freevoy sodium-ion and lithium-ion battery, gets an all electric range of 215 km (134 mi), and an all-electric range of 1,365 km (848 mi).[6][7]
The power output ranges between 677 and 912 horsepower.
Sales
| Year | China |
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| 2025 | 5,876[8] |