Dongfeng Vigo EV launched in Malaysia – Atto 2 rival with 51.87 kWh battery, 471 km CLTC; RM100k OTR

Following its preview last month, the Dongfeng Vigo EV has now been launched in Malaysia by Pekema subsidiary Central Auto Distributors Berhad (CADB) in partnership with Volt Auto; also launched alongside it today is the Dongfeng 007. Priced at RM108,888 on-the-road without insurance, the Vigo – like the 007 – gets introductory pricing that includes a RM8,888 discount, bringing the price of the Vigo to RM100,000.

The Dongfeng Vigo measures 4.306 mm long, 1,868 mm wide and 1,654 mm tall with a 2,715 mm wheelbase. For comparison, the BYD Atto 2 is in its ballpark, with the latter measuring 4 mm shorter, 38 mm wider and 30 mm lower. One variant for the Malaysian-market equivalent of the Nammi 06 is offered at launch, and this features a front-mounted 161 hp/230 Nm permanent synchronous motor that propels the Vigo from 0-100 km/h in 9.5 seconds.

This draws from a 51.87 kWh lithium-iron phosphate (LFP) battery that offers an estimated 471 km on China’s CLTC test cycle; this can be expected to be closer to the region of 330 km to 380 km on the WLTP testing standard.

In terms of charging, the Vigo takes up to 167 kW DC charging via CCS2 connector, while AC home charging via Type 2 connector is 6.6 kW, the latter method bringing a full charge in nine hours. Conversely, the Vigo can provide a V2L supply at up to 3.3 kW.

For chassis specifications, the Vigo gets McPherson struts in front and a torsion beam layout at the rear, with disc brakes for both front and rear axles. Rolling stock is a set of 18-inch alloy wheels, shod in tyres measuring 215/55R18.

In front, the Vigo gets inverted L-shaped projector LED headlights, while its doors get flush handles employing electronic release mechanisms. At the rear, the Vigo gets a split tailgate arrangement such as those found in more upmarket SUVs such as the BMW X5 and the Range Rover, opening to a luggage compartment that holds 500 litres.

Interior equipment in the Vigo is comprised of six-way, power-adjustable front seats, with the driver’s seat additionally getting a memory function and seat ventilation. Interior upholstery is by vegan leather in a single light grey and black colour scheme, with further equipment including wireless device charging, configurable ambient lighting that can be synced to music playback, and automatic air-conditioning with PM2.5 filtration.

The driver gets a 8.8-inch driver display unit, while infotainment is a 12.8-inch central touchscreen, with wireless Apple CarPlay and wired Android Auto for smartphone connectivity.

For driving assistance features, the Vigo gets a suite of Level 2 ADAS functions including autonomous emergency braking, front collision warning, lane departure warning, lane keeping assist, and traffic sign recognition. Also included are ABS, EBD, brake assist, traction control, stability control, and hill start assist.

As with its Malaysian-market stablemates, the Dongfeng Vigo is covered by a six-year, unlimited mileage vehicle warranty, and an eight-year, unlimited mileage warranty for its drive battery. Six exterior colours are offered on the Dongfeng Vigo – Arctic White, Titanium Silver, Sandstone Beige, Mosswood Green, Canyon Orange, and Cyber Black.

GALLERY: Dongfeng Vigo, official images