Gallery: M-Hero 917 <\/h3>\n
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From the outside, the 917 looks as if it\u2019s been designed with a kitchen knife \u2013 not a single curve can be seen through the body. The black matte finish and rugged bumper make it look almost like a military machine. While that\u2019s not the case, it\u2019s important to note that the SUV sits on a body-on-frame chassis and has a capable powertrain under the hood.<\/p>\n
On the Chinese market, M-Hero offers two different powertrain options for the off-roader. There\u2019s a fully electric version with four electric motors and a massive 140-kilowatt-hour NMC battery. The vehicle featured in the video at the top of this page has a range-extender hybrid system that uses a 1.5-liter turbocharged four-pot as a generator. It feeds a 66-kWh battery pack and three electric motors with a system output of 816 horsepower. That\u2019s enough for a 0-62 miles per hour acceleration in six seconds flat.<\/p>\n
These are all impressive numbers but they are nothing compared to the 917\u2019s standard and optional equipment. For starters, the machine has interior door handles that are reminiscent of the Desert Eagle pistol. The two levers on the center console look like aircraft throttles and control the vehicle\u2019s transmission and driving modes. There are three screens on the dashboard \u2013 a digital instrument cluster, a navigation screen, and a passenger infotainment screen.<\/p>\n
The best part has to be the optional drone package, which costs $14,000 and includes an actual drone that can be voice-controlled from inside the car. And lest we forget, there’s also a switchable rear steering system, which gives the SUV the capability of doing the so-called crab walk. See more in the video.<\/p>\n