At the 2024 Chengdu Auto Show, Avatr officially unveiled its latest model, the Avatr 07, marking pre-ordersβ start. The Avatr 07, a mid-sized SUV, is expected to be priced between 250,000 to 350,000 yuan (35,250 to 49,350 USD), targeting a competitive segment in the Chinese automotive market. The vehicle is slated for official release in September 2024.
The Avatr 07 features both fully electric and range-extended powertrains. The fully electric version offers a choice between rear-wheel drive with a 252 kW motor and all-wheel drive, which adds a 188 kW motor at the front. The all-electric model has a CLTC range of 650 km for the rear-wheel-drive version and 610 km for the all-wheel-drive version. The BEV is built with an 800 V architecture. The all-wheel-drive version can hit 0 β 100 km/h in 3.9 seconds.
For those opting for the range-extended version, the Avatr 07 has a 1.5T engine paired with either a single rear 231 kW motor or a dual-motor setup, where the front motor delivers an additional 131 kW. This version boasts an all-electric range of 230 km in the rear-wheel-drive configuration and 220 km in the all-wheel-drive variant, supported by a 39.05 kWh lithium iron phosphate battery.
Design-wise, the Avatr 07 adheres to the brandβs recognizable family style, featuring a robust front end with distinctive double-layered LED daytime running lights. The vehicleβs dimensions are 4825 mm in length, 1980 mm in width, and 1620 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2940 mm. The rear design returns to a more traditional SUV look, albeit with a smaller rear window and sleek, narrow taillights that maintain high visibility.
Inside, the Avatr 07 offers a tech-focused cockpit with a unique four-screen setup, including a 35.4-inch 4K display, two 6.7-inch electronic side mirror screens, and a central Huawei intelligent control screen. The interior is designed with premium materials, including Nappa leather seats, Alcantara headliners, and natural wood accents on the center console.
The vehicle also features the newly introduced Taihang Intelligent Control Chassis, equipped with dual-wishbone independent suspension, smart air springs with four adjustable modes, and a CDC dynamic damping system capable of 100 adjustments per second. The Avatr 07 also has Huawei Qiankun ADS 3.0, LiDAR, parking assistance, upgraded urban navigation capabilities, and a new collision avoidance system.
Avatr, a Chinese automaker established by Changan, Huawei, and CATL,Β continues to expand its model lineup. The Avatr 07 targets a competitive mid-sized SUV segment against Model Y, BYD Song Plus, and the new Zeekr 7X.
