Two years ago, when Israelis were still lining up for electric vehicles and willing to pay almost any price, Metro Motor - the former importer of Voyah - envisioned the new Courage selling locally for around NIS 250,000 as a rival to the similarly sized Tesla Model Y. A year later, the new importer, Delek Motors, launched the model at NIS 195,000 as a competitor to the Xpeng G6, after the market cooled rapidly. However, the model failed to break through the awareness barrier and achieve commercial success in a highly competitive market, where plug-in hybrids are now dominant.
Now, the strengthening of the shekel and the drop in the dollar exchange rate to below NIS 3 are helping Delek Motors - the importer of Mazda, Ford, and BMW - lower the price even further. The base Courage, following a mild facelift, is now priced at NIS 176,000, cheaper than the base Jaecoo 7 plug-in. So perhaps this time it will succeed?
Voyah is the young luxury division of Dongfeng, a long-established Chinese manufacturer that also markets its small electric model, the Box, in Israel. The Courage measures 4.72 meters in length, 1.90 meters in width, and 1.65 meters in height, with a wheelbase of 2.9 meters. The trunk offers 527 liters of capacity, with an additional 72-liter compartment beneath it, though there is no front trunk. The 2026 models received a mild facelift that includes new wheels and the addition of double-glazed windows for improved noise insulation.
Inside the cabin, there is a 15-inch multimedia display that slides on a rail between the center of the dashboard and the passenger. The driver gets a small 6-inch digital instrument cluster and a head-up display. Another unique feature is a set of four external speakers that allow music playback or use as a public address system.
The Courage comes with a 77 kWh battery in two configurations. The first features rear-wheel drive with 288 hp and 42.8 kgm of torque, accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.8 seconds, reaching a top speed of 200 km/h, and offering an official combined range of 476 km. The second adds a front motor, creating all-wheel drive system with a 0–100 km/h time of 4.9 seconds, the same top speed, and a reduced combined range of 446 km.
Fast charging (DC) is supported at up to 200 kW, while AC charging is supported at up to 11 kW. The vehicle also offers vehicle-to-load capability, allowing it to power external electrical devices at up to 3.5 kW.
The base Elegance trim includes, as standard, electrically adjustable driver and passenger seats, 20-inch wheels, leather-like upholstery, an opening panoramic roof with an electric shade, climate control with rear vents, a wireless charging pad, and USB ports in the front and rear, along with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. It also features a powered tailgate, a retractable tray for the front passenger, and more.
The Ultimate trim (from NIS 191,000) adds, beyond increased power and all-wheel drive, active suspension synchronized with a camera that scans the road ahead and adjusts accordingly, as well as a heated steering wheel, heated rear seats, and upgraded upholstery. A black roof is available on both trims for an additional NIS 4,000.
While Delek Motors has successfully made BMW the best-selling luxury brand in Israel, it continues to struggle with its mass-market brands, Mazda and Ford. The price reduction of Voyah is expected to be the first step in relaunching Dongfeng in Israel, which will include new crossover models - not only electric ones - and the return of the Hummer-like M-Hero, this time also in a plug-in version.