On November 28, 2023, at the Luxeed S7 and Huawei Full Scene Launch Event, the Hongmeng Smart Travel’s first car, the Luxeed S7, was officially released. As a high-energy, large-space smart car, the Luxeed S7 is designed with a new OneBox shape to create a high-end and fashionable appearance and a more ultimate space experience. The new DriveONE 800V silicon carbide high-voltage power platform and Huawei Tuling intelligent chassis perfectly integrate extreme power with intelligent driving control. The debut of HarmonyOS 4 smart cockpit, combined with HUAWEI ADS 2.0 advanced intelligent driving system and other intelligent technologies, brings consumers a new smart travel experience.
Huawei’s executive director, CEO of the Terminal BG, and chairman of the Intelligent Car Solutions BU, Yu Chengdong, said: “The Luxeed S7 is the first pure electric sedan of Hongmeng Smart Travel, deeply empowered by Huawei in product definition, ID design, user experience, and other areas, with the first launch of multiple Huawei black technologies, opening a new chapter in smart travel.” The all-new OneBox design explores a new form of smart beauty. The design of the Luxeed S7 continues Huawei’s aesthetic principles of “ultimate, pure, and simple”, adhering to the design concept of putting people first and prioritizing experience. With the integrated OneBox new car body design, the Luxeed S7 breaks the traditional design and architectural space constraints of cars, exploring a new form of smart beauty that better meets the travel needs of the intelligent era, becoming a new choice for urban trendy travel.
The S7’s front face adopts an All-in-One integrated design, incorporating the starry sky fusion headlights, flow guiding wind blades, side air curtains and other functions into the same element, extending a semi-open arc-shaped wing-like contour around the visual centerline, creating a “Kunpeng spreading wings” style front face design, giving people the boldness to fight in the sky. The side waistline adopts the “skyline design”, dividing the body into two, making the whole car look more slim and elegant. The golden curve of the body shapes a 0.203Cd ultra-low wind resistance, bringing long-lasting high-level surfaces and a strong sense of power. The 2.6㎡ super large panoramic sunroof extends all the way to the rear windshield, blending with the body. Frameless doors, frameless rearview mirrors, hidden door handles, energy crystal taillights and other details further enhance the vehicle’s sense of fashion.
In addition, the Luxeed S7 also has a supercar-level exterior design, 21-inch forged wheels, Brembo high-performance calipers, and the industry’s first FNC perforated brake discs, paired with a more dynamic sports package to create a distinctive sports aesthetic. 5 exterior color options and 3 interior color options can meet the personalized choices of different users. Innovative yacht-inspired cockpit, new level of comfort The Luxeed S7 has dimensions of 4971*1963*1461mm, with a wheelbase of 2950mm. Under the perfect body size for urban commuting, the mechanical space is minimized and the seating space is maximized, giving the space back to the user. The interior adopts an innovative yacht-inspired cockpit design, with a three-zone design featuring a sporty driver’s seat, a luxurious co-pilot space, and a spacious rear space, perfectly balancing driving pleasure and comfortable riding experience.
The S7’s driver’s seat is divided into the visual area, navigation area, and driving control area, combined with a unique olive sports steering wheel, allowing the driver to have a more immersive driving experience. The queen’s space in the co-pilot seat not only provides a flat multifunctional dashboard, but also comes with zero-gravity seats that support one-touch suspension, adding a sense of ritual to life. The rear legroom reaches 945mm, with adjustable seat backs and “Silk Cloud” seats making the rear seats more comfortable; the innovative starry black belt design brings a more convenient rear seat adjustment control, full of technological sense. The HUAWEI SOUND audio system brings architectural acoustics into the car for the first time, creating a brand new starry surround scattering body, allowing the S7 to have a listening experience comparable to that of an opera house, bringing a unique listening enjoyment.
The TSN-style rewrite of the text would be: The Luxeed S7 features a dual-opening storage compartment for the co-pilot, providing more versatile experiences. The hollowed-out lower part of the central console also offers 11.9L of storage space. In addition, the Luxeed S7 has a 420-liter trunk capacity, with an additional 52 liters of storage space under the hidden compartment. The rear seats can be folded down to further expand the storage space to 1450L, easily meeting the travel needs of a large family. It is equipped with the Huawei TuLing intelligent chassis, delivering ultimate driving pleasure. The Luxeed S7 is powered by the new DriveONE 800V silicon carbide high-voltage power platform, with a total power of 365kW from the front AC asynchronous motor and rear permanent magnet synchronous motor combination, boasting an industry-leading maximum speed of 22000rpm and a 0-100km/h acceleration time of just 3.3 seconds. The IPB intelligent integrated braking system provides faster braking response and stronger braking force, with a braking distance of as low as 33.5 meters from 100-0km/h. The front virtual main axle double wishbone + rear five-link independent suspension combination enhances the vehicle’s handling limits, achieving a moose test score of 83.1km/h and delivering performance comparable to a supercar.
The efficient power system, combined with a lightweight body, ultra-low wind resistance, and energy recovery strategy, allows the Luxeed S7 to have a comprehensive electricity consumption of only 12.4 kW·h per 100 kilometers. The CLTC comprehensive range can reach 855 kilometers, and the 800V super fast charging can increase the range by 215 kilometers in just 5 minutes, ushering in a new era of worry-free electric travel.
The Luxeed S7 will be the first to be equipped with the Huawei HiChassis intelligent chassis, including the adaptive air suspension system and four core technologies such as road perception, intelligent vehicle status perception, dynamic adaptive torque control, and intelligent vehicle body coordination control. It has been jointly calibrated by Huawei’s German research institute to provide intelligent driving performance. HarmonyOS 4 makes its debut in the Luxeed S7, bringing the smart experience to a new level. The Luxeed S7 is the first to implement HarmonyOS 4, breaking through in various aspects such as personalized gameplay, efficiency, intelligent capabilities, smoothness, and safety and privacy. It introduces new features such as Super Desktop 2.0, 3D car control desktop, new themes, and a new rendering engine, providing a more user-friendly and convenient intelligent cockpit experience. HUAWEI MagLink allows for easy expansion of the rear screen, creating a magical space full of design, immersion, and technology, providing joy for the whole family during travel.
The Huawei PanGu big model is now available in the car’s smart assistant XiaoYi. The new upgraded XiaoYi supports wake-up calls, custom sound, and visible speech, revolutionizing the interaction between people and cars. XiaoYi can provide services based on user habits and travel scenes, such as automatically turning on air purification and adjusting the air conditioning. XiaoYi also acts as a considerate travel butler, helping users plan their trips with ticket booking, event reminders, and more. In addition, XiaoYi can accurately answer user questions about vehicle use. Furthermore, the first parking valet function was launched in the industry with the Smart Driving S7.
Vehicles can autonomously find parking spaces and park themselves, and if the parking space is occupied, they can roam to find available parking spaces, completely solving the pain points of parking and wasting time. Before traveling, you can also use your phone to summon your car with just one click. In addition, the Luxeed S7 intelligent parking system allows for visible and easy parking, achieving the industry’s only mechanical parking assistance function, supporting over 160 parking scenarios.
The Luxeed S7 is equipped with the continuously evolving HUAWEI ADS 2.0 advanced intelligent driving system, which has industry-leading integrated perception system. Through advanced algorithms and computing power, it continuously refreshes the intelligent driving capability, achieving a success rate of 99+% for entering and exiting urban overpasses. The GOD universal obstacle detection network and RCR road topology reasoning network enable the Luxeed S7 to have powerful all-scene and all-weather perception capabilities, accurately identifying vehicles, pedestrians, traffic facilities and signs, piles, etc., achieving advanced intelligent driving nationwide without relying on high-precision maps.
Safety is the ultimate luxury. The Luxeed S7 enhances its advanced driving capabilities with the evolution of the all-direction collision avoidance system CAS2.0, providing proactive safety features for front, rear, and side collisions. The forward AEB supports active braking at speeds of up to 120 km/h, enabling earlier detection and faster braking. The all-around strong body design meets rigorous safety standards, with the highest level of battery safety, along with a healthy cabin and privacy protection, ensuring a safe journey for users. The high-energy, spacious smart sedan Luxeed S7 is priced from 249,800 yuan (35310$).
The Luxeed S7 brings together Huawei’s strengths in product definition, ID design, software and hardware development, and more. With its disruptive design concept, ultimate driving control and performance, and forward-looking intelligent technology, it redefines the new experience of smart electric cars. The Luxeed S7 offers a total of 4 versions, with prices ranging from 249,800 to 349,800 yuan (49450$). During the initial sales period, customers who place an order can enjoy benefits worth 55,000 yuan (7780$), with the initial sales period ending on December 31, 2023. Consumers can view the car online in 3D through the Huawei Mall and receive exclusive guided explanations. The Beta open plan for parking and driving services will be available until the first quarter of 2024, open in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Chongqing, Suzhou, and Dongguan, subject to actual product delivery.