[3] The Mengshi name was later introduced as an independent brand focusing on electric high performance and heavy duty SUVs inspired by the introduction of the GMC Hummer EV, with its first product being the Mengshi 917 also known as the M-Terrain prototype.
[5] The vehicle was created after People's Liberation Army (PLA) officials saw the Humvee deployed in the Gulf War.
The EQ2050 is largely being replaced in its role by the newer Dongfeng Mengshi class of vehicles.
The chassis has been completely redesigned from EQ2060 with new engine and electronics including onboard computers with digital map software and Beidou satellite communication and positioning system, one night-vision camera for driver and one for the rear door.
CSK141 shares similar electronics with CSK131 such as computer, satellite suite and night vision cameras.
All CSK-141 are equipped with a remote-controlled turret that can be mounted with machine guns, anti-tank missile and grenade launchers.
All CSK-181 are equipped with a remote-controlled turret, which can be mounted with machine guns, anti-tank missile and grenade launchers.
The prototype was introduced in August 2022 during the launch of the independent Mengshi brand,[4] with the production 917 unveiled in January 2023.