Brothers, Chery has come out with another "boxy off-roader." This move, honestly, I kind of don't get it.

That's right, the Fengyun X3, and now there's a 401 Yashang Edition, selling for 99,900 yuan.

Honestly, the name is quite elegant, but with this price and this range, can it really live up to "shang"?

At first glance, this car has that hardcore off-road vibe. All square and boxy, with a closed-off grille up front, copying the new-energy playbook.

There's a hidden door handle on the side, and a little "backpack" on the rear, pretty interesting.

But the dimensions—length, width, and height are 4327/1910/1715 mm, with a wheelbase of 2715 mm. To be honest, it's just a compact SUV underneath, dressed up in a hardcore shell.

So don't be fooled by the looks. If you actually take it off-roading, I'd say forget it—brothers, just drive it around the city.

This 99,900 yuan Yashang Edition is here to replace the previous Zhishang Edition.

It does add quite a few features—540-degree panoramic camera, full-speed adaptive cruise control, heated and ventilated seats, and the chip has been upgraded to the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155.

But here's the problem: these things cost an extra 10,000 yuan.

And most critically, the range—CLTC rated at 401 kilometers.

These days, a 400-kilometer range, and still CLTC standard—take a discount in winter, take another discount on the highway, how much is left?

I don't even want to think about it—probably just over 300 kilometers. Range anxiety kicks in immediately.

The motor power is 185 kW, and the battery is a 50.79 kWh lithium iron phosphate pack. The numbers look okay, but paired with this range, it somehow feels mismatched.

Not afraid of offending the manufacturer here, but Chery making this Fengyun X3 is clearly trying to ride the "boxy off-roader" hype.

You guys can go check out the iCAR V23 next door—same approach, and it's even more expensive, starting at 109,800 yuan.

Everyone likes this slightly wild design nowadays, and that's fine. But the problem is, you can't just have looks.

Range is the fatal flaw—it's the most critical thing for a pure EV!

Either do like the Jetour Traveller and honestly go fuel or hybrid, and everyone's happy. Or make the battery bigger and push the range past 500 kilometers—then this 99,900 yuan would seem okay to me.

The way it is now, neither here nor there, it's a bit awkward.

Of course, this car isn't completely without merits.

Under 100,000 yuan, you get this cool and trendy exterior, the interior looks decent too—15.6-inch big screen, column shifter, wireless charging.

The features are generous, and the 8155 chip ensures smooth infotainment.

For those brothers who just love this shell, only commute around the city, and have a charging pile at home, it might be worth considering.

But if you regularly drive long distances or are sensitive about range, then I'd suggest you look at something else.

For example, check out the 520-kilometer range version—it's more expensive, but it's peace of mind.

Overall, the Chery Fengyun X3 is maxed out on personality. But this 401-kilometer range is indeed a weak point.

I don't know what the manufacturer was thinking—is it just to lower the entry barrier and lure people in with the price first?

This move is a bit puzzling.

Brothers, what do you think of this car? Is 99,900 yuan for a 401-kilometer-range "boxy off-roader" worth it?