Esteo announced the start of pre-orders for the large crossover Exlantix ET8, price revealed
On the Russian market, the recommended retail price of the new model, equipped with a series hybrid system, is 7,490,000 rubles.
One of the joint projects between the Russian holding company “AGR” and the Chinese company Defetoo was the launch of a new “local” brand at the end of April 2026, which was named Esteo. We previously reported that dealers have already started collecting pre-orders for the brutal SUV with the index V27. Not long ago, the lineup was expanded with a mid-size urban crossover with the letter index MX, and now it’s the turn of the full-size crossover Exlantix ET8.
The company announced the new model in the F segment for the Russian market in the second half of last month. The twin for the Exlantix ET8 appears to be the Chery Fulwin T11, which debuted in its native China in October 2025. The overall length of the new SUV from Esteo is 5205 mm, width – 1998 mm, height – 1800 mm, and the wheelbase – 3120 mm. The ground clearance of the crossover is 200 mm, and the trunk volume with the third-row seats folded is 1835 liters.
The Exlantix ET8 features relatively narrow headlights, with the headlights connected to each other by a glowing strip, under which is an inscription with the sub-brand name. The lower part of the front bumper has a large air intake with black vertical slats and a silver “U-shaped” element. The model is equipped with 21-inch alloy wheels, body cladding around the perimeter, and the rear is adorned with a “mono light” featuring a diamond-shaped light pattern on the sides.
The three-row interior is designed for six passengers, with two captain’s chairs in the second row. The front panel features a 30-inch multimedia touchscreen, which can be split into two zones if necessary, with a 6K resolution. The system is also equipped with an AI-based voice assistant. For second and third-row passengers, a 15.6-inch ceiling screen is provided. The crossover is equipped with a wireless smartphone charging device, a head-up display, an audio system with 23 speakers and a subwoofer, and a built-in box with cooling/heating functions.
The equipment list includes: 10 airbags, a suite of driver assistance systems, three-zone climate control, double-glazed side windows, a panoramic roof with electric sliding sunshades, ambient lighting and a cabin fragrance function, first and second-row seats with ventilation and massage functions, Zero Gravity mode and a retractable ottoman for passengers, as well as a fold-out table with a Soft Touch coating. The winter package includes heated seats and steering wheel, heated front and rear windows, windshield washer nozzles, and exterior mirrors.
The Exlantix ET8 is equipped with a series hybrid system, which includes a 1.5-liter turbo engine that has no mechanical connection to the wheels and acts as a generator for a 40 kWh traction battery. The crossover is driven by a pair of electric motors. The total output of the REEV system is 469 hp, and the maximum torque is 634 Nm.
This SUV accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.4 seconds, and its top speed is 199 km/h. When driving purely on electric power, the range is 180 km, and the total range of the full-size SUV (with a full fuel tank and a fully charged traction battery) exceeds 1100 km.
Currently, Esteo dealers have already started collecting pre-orders for the Exlantix ET8. On the Russian market, the recommended retail price of the large crossover is 7,490,000 rubles (the price is indicated without taking into account current offers).
