A new dark horse in the extended-range SUV market? A real-world test of the STERRA ET!

　The new model launched by Chery Automobile's Xingtu brand, the sterra et, has received a lot of attention since its launch, and some netizens have even called it the ‘three masters of range-extension’ together with the Lixiang L6 and the aito M7, which also aptly illustrates the high expectations netizens have for this car. This also shows that netizens have high expectations for this car, so in the case of the entry price is more advantageous, Star Era ET's comprehensive strength can step on the Lixiang L6, fist aito M7, become a medium-sized new energy SUV market another dark horse? This issue of the House real test for you to find out!
:: Textured exterior and interior

　　The vehicle also features an active air intake grille, which automatically closes when driving purely on electricity to reduce wind resistance, and opens when the range extender starts working to help dissipate heat from the range extender.
　The overall interior design is still relatively warm, with penetrating air conditioning vents plus ambient lighting that enhances the sense of hierarchy, and an oval steering wheel design that adds a touch of freshness to the interior ambience.

● How is the space performance?

　　The tested Star Era ET is a 5-seater model, with good ride space. The longer seat cushion length provides good leg support, which adds a lot of points to the ride comfort, and the rear seats also support electric adjustments of the front and rear as well as the angle.
　　The sterra et ET is well equipped for everyday travel in terms of storage space, with a large storage space under the front and rear door panels, a large opening and depth in the centre armrest box, and a large walk-through storage space under the centre console with straps for securing items, which is to be commended, but it's a shame the vehicle doesn't come with a glovebox that can be locked for private items.
　　As a mid-size SUV, the sterra et's boot volume is a no-brainer, with three sizes of luggage that fit in perfectly and with some room to spare. After putting down the second row of seats, the boot is relatively flat, with a maximum depth of 2,060mm, so there's no harm in putting down a mat and using it as a double bed.
Energy Consumption Performance

　　The sterra et has an official WLTC pure electric range of 161km. the first test was a pure electric run dry test, before the test we set the air conditioning to 23 degrees automatic, the driving mode is pure electric priority + energy saving, forced pure electric on, kinetic energy recovery standard, during the test we went through the highway road, city congested road and other sections.
      We then carried out a feeder fuel consumption test, the test began at 4% power, driving mode for fuel priority + energy saving, kinetic energy recovery level standard, the air conditioning settings remain unchanged, throughout the process we also experienced high speeds, congestion and other road conditions, the vehicle stopped the test after driving 114.2 kilometres, the average speed of the whole process is 29.7km / h, a total of 92 gasoline 9.39L, the power back-charged from 4% to 26%, finally we measured the fuel consumption of sterra et suv's feeder is 8.22L/100km.
　At the end of the range test, we used a charging post rated at 250 kW to charge the vehicle, the battery took a total of 65 minutes to charge from 4 per cent to 100 per cent, and 25 minutes for a 30-80 per cent charge, and based on the measured pure electric range and the amount of charge we arrived at an average electric consumption of 17.2kWh/100km for the vehicle.
Next up was the performance test, in which the participating sterra et was the 2024 Extended Range 200 Pro+ version, with a combined system power of 265 hp, a combined system torque of 324 Nm, and two-wheel drive. During the test, there is no obvious torque release zone, and the acceleration feeling is soft.

　　Braking test, the vehicle forward phenomenon is not obvious, brake pedal travel is shorter, good foot feel, ABS intervention in a timely manner, but the braking of the initial section of the front end of the downward pressure will appear a small swing, and in the 10 consecutive braking appeared to be obvious thermal attenuation.
　　0-400 metres acceleration test is a more test of the vehicle's sustained acceleration ability, in this section, the Star Era ET start without skidding, the initial acceleration is OK, but after 100km / h acceleration has a tendency to weaken, and the direction of the test process is slightly biased. The final time to the line was 15.79 seconds, with a tail speed of 148.79km/h.
● AEB Test

　　In the AEB dummy car session, sterra et can avoid collision in the 10-70km/h test, the system recognises the dummy car will first tap the brakes, and then emergency braking, recognition and braking timing is moderate, the process is accompanied by sound and image prompts.
　　AEB ghost probe project, Star Era ET in the 10-60km / h test can do to avoid collision, which in the 30km / h speed below the test, the system identifies the dummy timing is late, braking is also relatively sudden, but as the test speed rises, the system's early warning and the timing of the collision will be ahead of time, the process of the system has a sound image to prompt the driver.
      The overall performance of the sterra et didn't manage to close the gap with rivals such as the Lixiang L6 and Aito M7, but it caught our eye in a number of tests, such as the AEB dummy test where it was able to successfully brake at 70km/h, and the AEB Ghost Probe, which was able to pass the test at 60km/h, a proper first tier performance.