What the car offers
The 008 is a range-extended electric vehicle (REEV): its wheels are driven electrically, and a 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine acts as a generator to recharge the battery. DubiCars reports a claimed electric range of 200km, and MAHY Khoory's launch release claims up to 1,220km of combined range. Both are manufacturer figures.
It is sold in one top-spec trim. DubiCars highlights the second-row captain's chairs and a 3,025mm wheelbase, and says the six-seat layout is unusual among its rivals in the price bracket.
Where to buy
The SUV is sold through MAHY Khoory Automotive showrooms in Oasis Mall and Deira in Dubai, and on Airport Road and in Musaffah in Abu Dhabi. Saj Jabbar, the company's Vice President, described the launch as a milestone for Dongfeng in the UAE.
The sources reviewed do not give acceleration, battery size or warranty terms.
What This Means for UAE Drivers
Large families and groups looking for a third row and a long combined range now have a lower-priced range-extended option, though a range-extender still burns petrol when the battery runs low, so running costs depend on charging habits. Buyers should check warranty, battery terms and service coverage with MAHY Khoory before deciding, and treat the 1,220km figure as a best case.
Key Facts
- MAHY Khoory Automotive introduced the Dongfeng 008 in the UAE; MarkLines dates it to 17 October 2026.
- Price: AED 139,900 for a single top-spec trim.
- Six seats in three rows; range-extended electric powertrain with a 1.5L turbo petrol generator.
- Claimed 200km electric range and up to 1,220km combined range.
- Showrooms: Oasis Mall and Deira (Dubai); Airport Road and Musaffah (Abu Dhabi).
Sources
- DubiCars, "Dongfeng 008 Launched In The UAE: 6-Seat REEV SUV With 200km Electric Range At AED 139,900," October 2026
- MENAFN (MAHY Khoory Automotive release), "MAHY Khoory Automotive Brings DONGFENG 008 To The UAE, Redefining Premium Family SUV For Longer Journeys," October 2026
- MarkLines, "MAHY Khoory Automotive introduces DONGFENG 008 in UAE," 17 October 2026
- Al Bayan, "New Dongfeng 008 arrives in the UAE," October 2026
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