Previously, the Mastodon existed as a hardcore off-road vehicle under Dongfeng Motor, with its first generation model derived from the impressive Hummer H1 platform. With the increasing popularity of hardcore SUVs, in August this year, Dongfeng announced that Mastodon would become a new high-end electric off-road vehicle brand under Dongfeng.
Recently, the first production version of the Mastodon brand was revealed for the first time, the new vehicle or named Mastodon 917, from the appearance of details, the new vehicle is the production version of the previously unveiled M-Terrain concept car.
This production version of the Mastodon 917 appearance part of the basic continuation of the M-Terrain concept car design elements, the overall appearance is very tough and dominant. The front part, the headlights are very three-dimensional personality, in addition to the inner sharp cutting angle shape, the outer bulb of the light band upward to the hood. The front bar uses a ruggedly shaped competition bar style.
The C-pillar has a distinctive shape, with dark gold trim along the lower edge of the windows and hinges on the front doors. The front doors are trimmed with hinges. The raised wheelarches and black underbody surrounds are rugged, and the bottom has a wide pedal for getting in and out of the car.
The rear part of the car, taillights are also very individual, using horizontal and vertical through the interlocking shape, lampshades are very prominent. The rear tailgate uses a side-opening structure, and the previously revealed new car spy photos back-mounted spare tire is different, this current actual car on the rear tailgate is only a small backpack decoration.
Back-mounted spare tire test car
The interior of the new car is also very interesting, the hard styling style and the exterior echoes, and some details look very design, especially the aircraft pushrod type shift lever shape is very chic.
According to the currently exposed information, the car will be equipped with a four-motor drive system, with a power output of 1,000 horsepower and 16,000 Nm of wheel-side torque, zero hundred acceleration of 4.2 seconds, the power data is very strong, off-road capabilities are also worth looking forward to.
