The Changan-backed Deepal S05 crossover revealed its interior before the market launch. It will enter the market as the brand’s entry-level model with BEV and EREV powertrain variants. The S05 is the Deepals’ chance to achieve its ambitious sales goal. Currently, it is far away from the annual target of 280,000 units.
Deepal is a new energy vehicle brand under Changan established in 2022. Its current model line comprises three cars: the L07 sedan (see specs), the S07 crossover (see specs), and the G318 SUV (see specs). Last year, Deepal announced its global strategy. In early 2024, Deepal launched two vehicles (L07 and S07) in Thailand. This year, the Changan brand aims to sell 450,000 units globally and 280,000 cars in China. However, Deepal’s domestic sales volume in H1 2024 is only 83,858 cars.
Deepal S05 interior
Previously, the interior of the Deepal S05 was seen in spy shots. Official images revealed more details of the car’s cabin. The S05 adopts the brown and black color scheme. Its overall design stays in line with that of other Deepal-branded vehicles. The center console of the S05 has a large floating screen. Its center tunnel adopts two wireless phone charging pads and a pair of cup holders.
The Deepal S05 has a D-shaped steering wheel with three spokes. The gear shifter hides behind the wheel. Another feature of the Deepal S05 is the absence of a conventional instrument cluster. Instead, it has a head-up display.
Doors of the Deepal S05 use buttons instead of handles. The second row of this crossover has an air vent, two USB ports, and a center headrest. Overall, the Deepal S05 has lots of interesting features.
More about Deepal S05
The Deepal S05 is a compact NEV crossover with dimensions of 4620/1900/1600 mm with a wheelbase of 2880 mm. Its front end has thin headlights, a trapeze-shaped air intake, hidden door handles, and a single taillight unit. The SUV adopts R18 or R20 wheels.
The Deepal S05 adopts a 175 kW (238 hp) electric motor powered by a 56.12 kWh LFP battery pack, suitable for the 510 km range. Its curb weight reaches 1,720 kg. The EREV variant has a 160 kW (218 hp) e-motor paired with 17.08 and 27.28 kWh LFP batteries. The range is 100 – 150 km. Under the hood, the S05 has a naturally aspirated ICE for 72 kW (98 hp). The curb weight of this variant is 1,497 kilos.
Deepal S05 will enter the market this year. It will become the entry-level SUV in the brand’s line. Deepal desperately needs to launch this model as it is still far away from achieving its annual sales goal of 280,000 units. In the first six months of 2024, Deepal sold just 83,858 cars. It is clear Deepal won’t reach this ambitious target. However, the S05 launch can boost the sales volume.
Source: Deepal
