The updated Luxeed R7 starts at 239,800 yuan in China, with the battery-electric version offering a CLTC range of up to 855 km. Credit: Luxeed.
- The updated Luxeed R7 starts at 239,800 yuan ($35,580), down 20,000 yuan from its predecessor.
- Luxeed said it invested 500 million yuan in the update, delivering 8 upgrades and extending the battery-electric version’s CLTC range to as much as 855 km.
Luxeed, the electric vehicle brand jointly developed by Huawei and Chery (HKEX: 9973), launched an updated version of its R7 coupe SUV (sport utility vehicle) in China on Monday, with a starting price of 239,800 yuan ($35,580).
The model comes in 4 variants: the Max at 239,800 yuan, the Max+ at 259,800 yuan, the Max+ Long Range at 289,800 yuan and the Ultra at 319,800 yuan.
The starting price is 20,000 yuan below its predecessor’s 259,800 yuan. The R7 was last updated in March, just 6 months ago.
Customers placing orders now can receive 2-year interest-free financing and limited-time benefits worth up to 44,500 yuan, Luxeed said.
The model was rolled out at a HIMA (Harmony Intelligent Mobility Alliance) product launch event, alongside the Luxeed RX battery-electric coupe SUV and the Stelato V8 MPV (multi-purpose vehicle).
The updated Luxeed R7 measures 4,982 mm in length, 1,981 mm in width and 1,634 mm or 1,650 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,950 mm.
The battery-electric version uses Huawei’s Giant Whale 800 V high-voltage battery platform. Maximum output from its single rear-mounted motor has risen to 227 kW, while CLTC range reaches up to 855 km.
The extended-range version retains its existing powertrain hardware, with only minor adjustments to the chassis and power delivery calibration.
The updated R7 features Huawei ADS 5 and an 896-channel dual-optical-path imaging-grade LiDAR. In-cabin LiDAR is optional on some variants.
Luxeed said it invested 500 million yuan in the R7 refresh, delivering 8 upgrades across areas including exterior styling, the interior, chassis and driver assistance as part of the mid-cycle update.
The model retains its full-width light bars, while replacing flush door handles with semi-flush ones. It also adds 2 exterior colors: Titanium Silver and Star Rose Pink.
Inside, the R7 features the HarmonyOS Alps health-focused cabin and a 17.2-inch butterfly-wing dual-screen display with 3.4K resolution, the first display of its kind in the HIMA lineup.
It also features a 26-inch head-up display, a D-shaped steering wheel and 4 interior color options. A Huawei Sound audio system is standard across the lineup.
Luxeed’s other models on sale include the S7 sedan, V9 MPV and newly launched RX.
The Luxeed RX is the latest sporty SUV to enter the Chinese market, taking direct aim at the Xiaomi YU7.
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