With the technology and traffic boost from Huawei, the Wanjie M7 quickly became a sales champion in the mid-size SUV market. Now, the new Wanjie M7 Ultra is here. Many netizens and potential consumers are paying attention to its launch. Priced at ××-×× thousand yuan, what do you think? In this article, I will show you its changes, hoping to provide some purchasing references. Where has the appearance changed?
This is the new M7 Ultra from WENJIE, still with the familiar taste. The most noticeable change in appearance is the front design of the vehicle. In addition, there are a total of 5 body colors to choose from: golden black, deep space gray, sky blue, ice crystal silver, and optional interstellar blue, which is a new color introduced.
Thanks to excellent heat management layout technology, the old large intake grille has been optimized, the front face design is more simple, and it echoes with the Wanjie M9 extended range version. Personally, although the changes in appearance are not significant, the effect is good, especially the front end looks more stylish.
The body size remains unchanged, with a wheelbase of 2820mm, positioning it as a midsize SUV. The design of the entire side of the body has not changed, belonging to the typical family SUV attributes, without overly exaggerated design, appearing very stable.
The new car comes with brand new 20-inch wheels. For a sportier look, you can opt for the 21-inch wheels shown in the picture. Larger wheels bring a more advanced sporty visual effect.
I compared the old model’s rear end and found no changes. The tail lights are still the same, with a solid design. What about the interior changes?
Upon entering the car, the new interior color scheme is definitely the first thing that will catch your eye. Optional orange interior trim, how does it look? Standard colors are apricot and amber, both look great.
Here comes the mid-treble unit, same as on the M9, with ambient lighting effects, very stylish. Using Schroeder acoustic technology, sound dispersion angle increased by 2.5 times, balance increased by 40%, HUAWEI SOUND total power 1080W. For the in-car sound field, absolutely powerful enough.
The size of the central control screen has not changed. The car system uses HarmonyOS, with a super desktop and seamless flow. Believe everyone knows its functionality, no need for further introduction.
The adaptive driver’s seat recognition is interesting. When entering the car, step on the brake, and the system automatically adjusts the seat, rearview mirror, HUD height and brightness without needing to do it manually. The upgraded Wanjie M9 seats are equipped with comfortable headrests. The front and rear seats have ventilation and heating. All four seats have 9-speed massage. All seats are electronically adjustable, with the rear seats able to adjust the backrest angle from 27° to 37°.
Add beach chair mode, remove front seat headrests, click screen, front seat backrests automatically recline 69° to align with rear seats, creating a beach chair-like experience.
Rear HUAWEI Maglink allows instant connection with Huawei tablets, enhancing entertainment in the back seat. The new vehicle also upgrades to accommodate larger Huawei tablets. What changes in smart driving?
First, it uses a 192-line LiDAR with a detection range of 250 meters. Official description: 20% improvement compared to the industry. LiDAR scan frequency is 20Hz, 100% improvement compared to the industry. More precise perception, can identify objects as small as 3cm. To put it simply, a 192-line LiDAR has higher resolution, making it more accurate and faster at identifying small objects. This allows more time for vehicle control, making it safer. That’s how you can understand it.
The vehicle’s smart driving hardware includes 1 top-mounted lidar, 3 mm-wave radars, 11 HD cameras, and 12 ultrasonic radars.
AEB effective range up to 130km/h, speed increases to 120km/h when braking; AEB has speed limits and manufacturer data may not be fully relied on, drivers should stay focused. How is the driving comfort?
In terms of actual driving experience, I have previously driven the Wanjie M7 and M9’s intelligent driving system, and to be honest, I have a very good impression of Wanjie’s intelligent driving. Today’s actual experience shows that in places without clear road markings, the vehicle may give a hesitant feeling, but ultimately it can still pass smoothly. In other aspects, such as performance in cities and on highways, it is still outstanding, you could say it is in the top tier of intelligent driving. However, it must be said that, intelligent driving is one thing, but the driver’s full participation is the most important.
Changes in driving mainly focus on the feeling brought by the equipped CDC variable damping shock absorbers. With three modes and HUAWEI ADS 2.0 full-scene perception capability, the suspension can adapt to road conditions and greatly improve driving comfort. It also has HUAWEI DATS 3.0 dynamic adaptive torque system, which can intelligently adjust torque for better stability with less body roll in corners. In actual experience, I found the suspension to be very resilient. It handles bumpy roads well, providing good feedback to passengers without surprising them. However, it lacks the luxury car’s heaviness and seems a bit hasty in handling vibrations.
There have been no changes in power, still equipped with a 1.5T turbocharger with a maximum power of 112 kilowatts; offering single-motor rear-wheel drive and dual-motor all-wheel drive power layouts, with maximum powers of 200 kilowatts and 330 kilowatts respectively; depending on the version, the CLTC pure electric range is 210-240 kilometers. In terms of driving experience, there is not much difference compared to the old model, whether it’s the quietness of driving an electric car or the power characteristics, it’s all well balanced. In summary: The new M7 Ultra from Wanjie mainly focuses on upgrading the core hardware, including smart driving hardware and comfort features, which are indeed closely related to users’ daily driving life. In my opinion, Wanjie is taking steady steps, rarely exaggerating in terms of appearance, focusing more on core strength. If you are looking for a model that emphasizes core features, consider the new M7 Ultra from Wanjie.