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Saudi Arabia's national automotive brand CEER, a joint venture with Foxconn, has unveiled its first production electric vehicles: the EXOBOT Sedan and EXOBOT SUV. These models, featuring distinctive Shahin Wing Doors, represent a significant step towards developing a domestic automotive industry in Saudi Arabia, with sales anticipated to begin in early 2027.<\/p>\n This summary was generated by AI using this article\u2019s content.<\/small>\n\n CEER was established in 2022 as a joint venture between Saudi Arabia\u2019s Public Investment Fund and Foxconn. Saudi Arabia designed and engineered the EXOBOT models, and will manufacture them at the CEER Manufacturing Complex in King Abdullah Economic City.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sales in Saudi Arabia are expected to begin in early 2027, with expansion into surrounding regional markets planned from 2028.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Both EXOBOT models feature a futuristic wedge-shaped design inspired by Saudi landscapes and the ancient architecture of Hegra.<\/p>\n\n\n\n One of their most distinctive features is the Shahin Wing Doors, named after the Shahin falcon. The doors measure nearly three metres long and open upwards through a 60cm arc, providing access to both rows of seats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Another major design feature is the large 2.4-metre windscreen, positioned at a 15-degree angle. The exterior lighting design also includes 32 elements, referencing 1932, the year Saudi Arabia was unified as a kingdom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The EXOBOT Sedan measures 5,260mm long, 2,102mm wide and 1,428mm tall, while the SUV measures 5,016mm long, 2,101mm wide and 1,693mm tall. Both models have a 3,200mm wheelbase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The confirmed EXOBOT First Edition and Plus models use a tri-motor all-wheel-drive electric powertrain producing 850hp and 1,000Nm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Both are powered by a 112kWh NCM battery and use an 800V electrical architecture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The EXOBOT Sedan accelerates from 0-100km\/h in 2.6 seconds, reaches a top speed of 230km\/h and has an estimated 670km NEDC range.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The EXOBOT SUV reaches 100km\/h in 2.9 seconds, has a top speed of 210km\/h, and offers an estimated 560km NEDC range.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Maximum DC fast-charging power is rated at 250kW, while AC charging is rated at 11kW. A 10-80% charge can be completed in under 30 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A higher-performance EXOBOT configuration has also been announced with up to 1,111hp and 1,500Nm. In this specification, the Sedan can accelerate from 0-100km\/h in 2.1 seconds and reach 250km\/h, while the SUV takes 2.4 seconds and tops out at 210km\/h.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This higher-output version has not yet been identified as either the EXOBOT First Edition or Plus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Both body styles use dual-chamber air suspension, steer-by-wire and rear-wheel steering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The steer-by-wire system reduces steering input from around 400 degrees in a conventional setup to 160 degrees. Rear-wheel steering should also help improve low-speed manoeuvrability while supporting stability at higher speeds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Sedan includes Track, Drag and Drift driving modes. The SUV adds a dedicated Sand mode, giving it a more region-focused setup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The SUV’s ground clearance can be adjusted between 240mm and 300mm, while the Sedan offers between 120mm and 165mm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The EXOBOT has also been engineered for the Middle East\u2019s high temperatures. Its Halo Cooling system can cool the cabin from 65\u00b0C to 32\u00b0C within 10 minutes. Triple silver-coated glass and additional climate-control features also help reduce cabin heat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Inside, the EXOBOT features a huge 48-inch 8K Digital Horizon Display, accompanied by a 10.4-inch central control screen and an 8-inch rear control display.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Other features include a virtual assistant with Arabic and English voice control, 3D navigation with live traffic, EV route planning, wireless smartphone charging, gaming, video streaming and a fragrance system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It also features four-zone climate control, ventilated front and rear seats, heated front seats and cooled storage areas in the centre console and boot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Safety equipment includes seven airbags, autonomous emergency braking, blind-spot detection, adaptive cruise control, lane centring, rear cross-traffic assist and surround-view cameras.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It also includes automatic parking and advanced remote parking. Additional driving features such as automatic lane changing, Highway and Traffic Jam Pilot and Navigate on Pilot are planned through OTA updates by 2028.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The EXOBOT range will initially launch with the First Edition, followed by the more configurable EXOBOT Plus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n First Edition models feature Harrat Grey or White Musk paint, black exterior detailing, red brake calipers, switchable lower-door glass and a black-and-red Nappa leather interior. Each vehicle also receives an individually numbered plaque matched to its VIN.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ownership benefits include a six-year\/200,000km vehicle warranty, an eight-year\/200,000km battery warranty, six years of scheduled servicing and six years of roadside assistance. It also includes a home charger installation allowance of up to SAR 2,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n CEER is targeting 45% locally sourced vehicle materials by 2034. With the EXOBOT Sedan and SUV leading its product rollout, the company is moving closer to series production while supporting the development of Saudi Arabia\u2019s growing automotive manufacturing industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The EXOBOT reveal is more than a new model launch. It is further evidence that the Gulf is serious about building its own automotive industry rather than remaining a pure import market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Saudi Arabia\u2019s CEER project, backed by the Public Investment Fund and Foxconn, is the largest and most ambitious national car brand effort in the region so far. Manufacturing will take place at the CEER complex in King Abdullah Economic City, with a clear goal of developing local supply chains and engineering capability. Saudi Arabia now joins the UAE in car manufacturing efforts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The UAE is already further along the same path. ROX has begun actual production in Abu Dhabi. The first UAE-built ROX ADAMAS vehicles rolled off the line at the brand\u2019s Advanced AI Manufacturing Centre in KEZAD in early September 2026, carrying the \u201cMade in the Emirates\u201d mark. The facility is designed for significant scale, with an initial target of 20,000 vehicles in 2027 and a longer-term ambition of 300,000 units a year by 2030. You can read more in our coverage of the ROX AI manufacturing centre<\/a> and the earlier ROX\u2013W Motors partnership<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Faraday Future has also established a Middle East base in Ras Al Khaimah<\/a>, adding another layer to the UAE\u2019s growing EV industrial footprint. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Beyond local assembly, UAE capital is also moving into global automotive assets. Abu Dhabi\u2019s CYVN Holdings (now under L\u2019imad) acquired McLaren Automotive and continues to back a major expansion programme that includes the brand\u2019s first SUV. Separately, Abu Dhabi-based BlueFive Capital has taken a 30% stake in Bugatti Rimac after Porsche sold its holding, making it the second-largest shareholder in one of the world\u2019s most exclusive hypercar groups. Full details are in our story on the Porsche sale of its Bugatti Rimac stake<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Taken together, these moves show that both Saudi Arabia and the UAE are no longer content to be end markets only. CEER\u2019s EXOBOT is the highest-profile passenger-car statement yet from the GCC\u2019s manufacturing push, while the UAE has already moved from agreements into actual local production with ROX and is simultaneously investing in some of the world\u2019s most prestigious performance brands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Find the best used cars for sale in the UAE<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nRead Next<\/h4>\n
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