The Chinese offensive on the Old Continent is entering an even more ambitious phase with the European debut of the premium brand Exlantix. Under the umbrella of the giant Chery, which already successfully sells Omoda and Jaecoo in our country, the new brand has chosen Poland as its first bridgehead in the European Union, throwing down the gauntlet directly to the established German leaders and especially to Audi. With two new models – the elegant ES sedan and the impressive ET crossover, the Chinese are claiming that luxury now speaks a new language.
Both cars are based on a modern platform with a three-meter wheelbase, which guarantees royal space in the cabin. The Exlantix ES attracts attention with the dynamic silhouette of a sports liftback, while its sibling ET focuses on a more status and futuristic appearance. However, the real "ace in the sleeve" is the innovative light technology in the front bumper of the sedan, developed in conjunction with the Italian experts from Marelli. These panels are not just decoration, but an intelligent system for communicating with other road users.
There are no compromises in the interior. Even in its basic version, the Exlantix offers a technological feast: a huge 15.6-inch screen, a projection display that turns the windshield into a 21-inch monitor, and an audio system with 23 speakers for an immersive Dolby Atmos experience. The massage seats, three-zone air conditioning and the panoramic roof, opening up the sky above the passengers, turn every journey into a first-class experience, garnished with fine aromas and ambient lighting in hundreds of shades.
Underneath the sheet metal hides a powerful electric configuration with two motors and 480 horsepower. Thanks to the 800-volt architecture, the 100 kWh battery charges in a flash - just five minutes at the station provides energy for another 120 km of range. The ES sedan is a real rocket, accelerating to 100 km/h in 3.7 seconds, while the ET crossover performs the same exercise in 4.8 seconds. The mileage varies between 556 and 600 km, which is fully competitive with the best in the class.
The pricing policy in Poland confirms that Exlantix is not fighting for the mass buyer - the sedan starts at 78,108 euros, and the SUV model crosses the 82,000 euros mark. For those who still experience “range anxiety”, Chery is also preparing extended-range versions (EREV), capable of traveling up to 1,500 km on a single charge. This is a clear signal that the premium segment in Europe will no longer be the same. Negotiations are currently underway to sell Exlantix products in other EU countries, including ours.