The Hongmeng Zhixing Zhijie R7 officially launched on September 24. It is priced between 259,800 and 339,800 yuan (48460$). On its first day, it received over 2,000 orders. By September 29, total orders surpassed 11,000. After watching the launch event, I felt this car has it all: an 800V architecture and 802 km range achieve “dual 800.” It charges quickly and offers long range. The sleek SUV has a drag coefficient of 0.219 Cd. It provides ample space and storage. You get a refrigerator, TV, and large sofa included. The full-powered Tuling platform allows for smooth driving on roads and off-road adventures. Plus, it features Huawei’s ADS 3.0 for advanced driving assistance, setting a new standard for competitors. To prove its capabilities, the event arranged immediate media test drives. Let’s see how it performs. How agile is the Tuling platform?
No bugs, only buffs. The agility boost makes it fast and unbreakable. A comfortable ride needs a good suspension system and quality shock absorbers. The most important hardware features the Zhijie R7. It uses Huawei’s “full-power” Tuling platform. The CDC continuously variable damping shock absorber responds in just 5 milliseconds. This speed is dozens of times faster than other brands, which respond in hundreds of milliseconds. Such rapid response improves vibration filtering. The air spring compresses quickly and agilely. When it rebounds, it gets suppressed swiftly, reducing vibrations and bouncing significantly. In real driving, the Zhijie R7’s chassis feels very stable and comfortable. It offers a more premium feel than many luxury cars. After just 50 meters, you notice the unique driving quality. This is the immediate impression a good car delivers.
The ZhiJie R7 features an active preview function. It uses cameras and lidar to identify road information up to 150 meters ahead. The system adjusts suspension damping and transfers torque between the front and rear axles. It controls torque quickly within 4 milliseconds. This reduces the impact during obstacles by 31%. The vehicle interface shows its ability to “see” speed bumps in advance. This gives ample time to adjust the shock absorber damping. Many new cars promote their “magic carpet” features, but some underperform. The ZhiJie R7’s active suspension adjustment truly delivers a “real magic carpet.” However, despite its comfort over bumps, drivers should remain cautious. Physical impacts on the suspension still exist. Slowing down for bumps ensures safety and benefits the suspension.
The Zhijie R7 features a comfortable braking function. It raises the suspension damping during braking. This coordination between the shock absorber and braking effectively reduces excessive pitching. It minimizes motion sickness for passengers and ensures smoother stops and more comfortable braking. In corners, the vehicle senses the curvature ahead and adjusts damping based on speed. This reduces body roll during fast turns. The advancement in automotive technology is impressive. Traditional fuel vehicles had CDC shock absorbers, but they required specific road conditions to adjust damping. They were ineffective in the initial few meters of changing driving conditions. In the era of smart cars, especially with Huawei’s Tuling platform, the vehicle anticipates speed bumps and curves. It adjusts the shock absorber damping based on known speed and steering angle. This creates a seamless connection between control and comfort. The driving experience meets expectations. Features once exclusive to luxury cars now come at around 300,000. Additionally, the vehicle achieves independent torque control on all four wheels using two motors. It intelligently senses driver intent and vehicle conditions in corners, distributing torque before slipping or instability occurs. In extreme corners or wet highway ramps, it prevents understeer, significantly enhancing stability and driving capability. Moreover, during consecutive curves or mountain roads, the active cornering control helps the vehicle navigate turns more smoothly. It reduces steering effort by 6.9%, aligning better with driver intent. Climbing becomes easier and less strenuous. Overall, the Zhijie R7 excels in cornering stability without hesitation.
Huawei’s “full-power” Tuling platform relies on the HUAWEI iDVP smart automotive digital platform. It integrates a multimodal perception system, the HUAWEI xMOTION smart body coordination control system, and the HUAWEI DATS dynamic adaptive torque system. These elements leverage AI and software capabilities to maximize mechanical performance. The platform delivers intelligent driving performance across all sizes from A to E. The Zhijie R7 features active smart anti-slip control, intelligent downhill cruising, and active cornering control. This setup ensures a better, safer, and more comfortable driving experience.
I also like the smaller steering wheel of the Zhijie R7. It offers agile and precise steering. For an SUV that is nearly 5 meters long with a 2950mm wheelbase, it feels surprisingly manageable. You can complete a U-turn with just three-quarters of a turn of the wheel. Its minimum turning radius is only 5.67 meters, smaller than many mid-size sedans. This makes city driving easier.
The Zhijie R7 features a motion sickness relief function. It uses research from Huawei’s 2012 lab on motion sickness. The system employs three-dimensional adaptive torque control for smooth acceleration and deceleration. It increases acceleration smoothness by 76% and improves braking uniformity by 73%. The suspension, power, and brake systems work together to reduce vehicle pitch and minimize motion sickness.
I test drove the ZhiJie R7 736km Ultra version. It features a four-wheel drive system with front and rear motors. It uses the HUAWEI DriveONE 800V high-voltage silicon carbide platform. The system delivers a maximum power of 365kW. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.9 seconds. In real driving, the accelerator responds well in the first third of travel. It meets daily needs easily. If I press it all the way down, the strong pushback quickens my heartbeat. Most of the time, I chose “ECO” mode. The power output remains smooth and not overwhelming. It offers strong afterpower, making daily use comfortable and energy-efficient.
The Zhijie R7 stops from 100 km/h in just 34.7 meters. It features a comfort braking function. This function enhances suspension damping in advance. The shock absorbers and brakes work together. They effectively reduce excessive pitch and roll. This minimizes motion sickness for passengers. The vehicle stops smoothly and brakes comfortably. Additionally, the Zhijie R7 achieves 82.3 km/h in the moose test. This score is outstanding among civilian SUVs.
The Zhijie R7 excels in noise performance, rivaling luxury cars. It features six pieces of double-layer laminated glass, including the front windshield, front and rear windows, and panoramic sunroof. This design significantly blocks outside noise. The car’s drag coefficient of 0.219 also reduces wind noise effectively. During actual driving, noise control remains excellent at high speeds. On rocky off-road surfaces, the sound of stones hitting the chassis is absent. The sound insulation materials are well-placed throughout the vehicle.
The Zhijie R7 drives comfortably on flat roads and handles well. It remains stable on complex terrains. The 5-millisecond response of the CDC shock absorbers reduces impact by 15% on bumpy, gravel, and cobblestone roads. It improves ride smoothness by 40%, enhancing passenger comfort. When the suspension reaches its highest setting, the air springs do not become too stiff. They allow for reasonable compression, boosting comfort during off-road driving. The Zhijie R7 distributes power intelligently between the front and rear axles. It controls torque on each wheel, enabling the vehicle to tackle complex conditions with ease. It navigates through cross-axle situations, potholes, and muddy patches without struggle. During our test drive, we encountered a short stretch of complex terrain, typical for camping. After setting the driving mode to “Off-Road Escape Mode,” the suspension raised by 50mm. With its electric four-wheel drive, the Zhijie R7 felt minimal wheel slip on muddy roads, maintaining excellent traction.
The Zhijie R7 features standard air springs and CDC shock absorbers. The air springs offer 5+1 height adjustment levels with a range of ±50mm. They also support intelligent speed-based height adjustment, enhancing driving stability. When the air springs raise by 50mm, the vehicle can tackle water depths of up to 550mm. The vehicle’s design includes redundant sealing protection to ensure water resistance. To address high-risk sealing areas, the team conducted multiple water crossing tests. They optimized sealing methods to improve the vehicle’s water crossing capability.
Let’s discuss energy consumption. This test drive featured the Zhijie R7 736km Ultra version. Three people occupied the vehicle. We set the air conditioning to 21°C and used ECO mode with low energy recovery. We drove a total of 62.7 km. About 50 km consisted of smooth national roads. We also navigated 10 km of winding mountain roads and around 3 km of off-road terrain. We did not conduct a strict energy consumption test, so estimating the range achievement is meaningless. The driving conditions included using the air conditioning, sudden acceleration and deceleration, high-speed driving, urban smart driving, flat roads, mountain roads, and off-road paths. This provides meaningful practical reference. The displayed energy consumption was 18.4 kWh per 100 km. The battery percentage dropped from 94% to 82%. The displayed range decreased from 671 km to 589 km, a drop of 82 km after driving 62.7 km. Given the road conditions and usage, this energy consumption performance is satisfactory for a mid-large all-wheel-drive electric SUV. Regarding the battery hardware, the Zhijie R7 features Huawei’s “Giant Whale” 800V high-voltage battery platform. It has the thinnest 800V high-voltage battery pack in the industry, maximizing interior space. It offers a maximum range of 802 km. In normal temperature conditions, using a charging station over 300 kW, charging for 5 minutes can add up to 200 km of range. After 15 minutes, it can add up to 400 km of range.
Overall, smart technology enhances the driving performance of the Zhijie R7. It features quick-responding CDC shock absorbers and an active pre-scanning function that feels prophetic. The vehicle constantly battles the road. Understanding both sides, preparing well, retreating when necessary, and executing swift tactics help the Zhijie R7 conquer various road conditions. The Zhijie R7 excels in both human and intelligent driving. Recently, I spoke with an engineer from a traditional brand about Huawei’s QianKun ADS 3.0. He praised it and mentioned it as a target to catch up with. This shows that Huawei’s ADS 3.0 stands out in high-level intelligent driving and leads the pack.
The test drive of the Huawei R7 Ultra features the HUAWEI ADS 3.0 advanced intelligent driving system with lidar. The system performs well in both highway and city navigation. It matches the skills of experienced drivers. It effectively anticipates situations. For example, it automatically moves away from vehicles that drift into its lane. It slows down when vehicles signal to change lanes but haven’t yet done so. It even detects stopped vehicles opening doors ahead. This attention to detail helps the system learn from numerous small cases, improving its driving like a human. Huawei’s ADS 3.0 cloud training learns over 35 million kilometers daily. The model updates every five days, enhancing its advanced driving capabilities.
Experience Huawei’s end-to-end ADS 3.0 high-level intelligent driving for yourself. No amount of text or video can compare. After using it, you understand what “leading the way” means. On fast roads, conditions are simple. The focus is on overtaking slow vehicles. The Zhijie R7 acts decisively. It accelerates and merges into the main road without hesitation. It flows smoothly. When exiting onto a secondary road, the braking force matches the speed of the secondary road vehicles perfectly. The transition feels natural. This level of smoothness is impressive. In contrast, other brands’ intelligent driving systems apply too much braking force when leaving the main road. They even stop and wait for secondary road vehicles. This experience is frustrating.
In the city, the Zhijie R7 performs well in smart driving. It starts smoothly without delays and resists being cut off. It automatically avoids obstacles and navigates smoothly with a light tap on the brakes. It has never made an ineffective lane change. The biggest challenge is turning without protection. When facing oncoming vehicles, the Zhijie R7 shows caution. It yields when necessary, which is reasonable. Overall, the smart driving in the city is impressive. It anticipates your actions. When you think it should brake, it will brake. When it needs to navigate around something, it adjusts speed and direction ahead of time. Another detail: it avoids sudden stops and sharp turns. Its lane selection strategy and traffic efficiency satisfy drivers. You won’t feel anxious for it. It can also execute U-turns without protection. In short, the Zhijie R7’s city smart driving is fully usable and effective. During this experience of 50 km, combining high-speed and city advanced smart driving, there was no need for manual takeover.
The Zhijie R7 features smart parking functions. It includes “leave the car and go,” “remote one-key parking,” “valet parking,” and “vehicle summon.” These functions save you time searching for parking spots.
The Zhijie R7 features the CAS 3.0 omnidirectional collision avoidance system. It provides all-weather, all-scenario, and all-target perception capabilities. It accurately identifies “whitelist” objects like vehicles and pedestrians in its lane. It also recognizes various irregular obstacles. The system supports forward, side, and rear collision avoidance. It ensures comprehensive safety for drivers and passengers.
The Zhijie R7 uses 100% submarine-grade hot-formed steel for its core cabin structure. It meets the C-NCAP 2024 five-star collision safety standard and the 2023 C-IASI 3G+ standard. The vehicle features top-level batteries, a healthy cabin, and privacy protection. It ensures comprehensive safety for users. How beautiful is the Zhijie?
The Zhi Jie R7 is Huawei’s first coupe SUV. Its design is dynamic and stylish. It follows Huawei’s principles of “extreme, minimal, and pure.” The design uses an “Inside-Out” approach. The Zhi Jie R7 comes in two new colors: Phantom Purple and Clear Sky Blue. The test drive features the Phantom Purple color.
The front of the Zhijie R7 features a winged design. The All-in-One concept merges the daytime running lights, high and low beam headlights, ultra-wide lighting system, air guiding blade, and side air curtains. This creates a unique star trail lighting group. The car’s front design enhances family recognition and sportiness.
The Zhijie R7 features a new design. It moves the C point forward and raises the D point. This design greatly expands the interior space, especially in the rear headroom. It shifts the visual center forward, creating a smoother, sportier effect. The body’s waterline to the roof occupies only one-third of the total height, enhancing its dynamic look. The R7 includes heat-insulating glass in the front and privacy glass in the rear. The front glass contains a heat-insulating nano-particle film. It blocks over four times more infrared rays above 1500nm, eliminating the need for additional tinting. The Zhijie R7 measures 4956mm in length, 1981mm in width, and 1634mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2950mm. It is classified as a mid-large SUV.
The Zhijie R7 offers a new blacked-out design. It features 21-inch dual ten-spoke sport wheels and 20-inch dual five-spoke wheels. It pairs with Pirelli P-Zero high-performance tires and Brembo high-performance calipers. The sporty feel is strong. The Zhijie R7 is also the first sedan SUV to use FNC technology for ventilated and perforated brake discs.
The rear design of the Zhijie R7 is full and muscular. It features a 3D floating energy crystal taillight. The taillight uses Super Red technology. At night, it shows a rich, pure red color. This creates a strong visual impact. The trunk release button hides in the last letter “D” of the logo.
The overall design of the Zhijie R7 features smooth lines. It combines a 3D curved front wind deflector, front bumper air curtains, an external active intake grille, streamlined top-mounted lidar, low-drag wheels and tires, a rear diffuser, and a sporty spoiler. This design optimizes aerodynamics, achieving a drag coefficient as low as 0.219cd. This performance surpasses many pure electric sedans. The smart cabin impresses.
The interior design of the Zhijie R7 feels spacious at first glance. The central console pushes forward to create a yacht-like deck space. This design offers excellent visibility. The passenger side console can serve as a temporary workspace or makeup station. Users can touch up their makeup or work anywhere, anytime.
The 12.3-inch front navigation screen sits higher and larger than a traditional dashboard. Drivers no longer need a HUD. They can keep their heads up and their eyes forward. This setup provides an unobstructed view of driving information. The compact, oval-shaped steering wheel feels great and does not block the instrument screen.
The Zhijie R7’s central control screen operates like a tablet, making it easy to use. Pull down from the top to display all shortcut functions. This eliminates the need to search through menus. The Xiao Yi voice assistant allows you to speak what you see. It relies on the Pangu large model’s AI capabilities. It answers common vehicle function questions and understands user inquiries. The generative AI model analyzes context and performs logical reasoning. It can produce email templates, greetings, video scripts, and other reference materials. With the Xiao Yi assistant, you can largely avoid using the touchscreen. This enhances convenience and safety while driving. It meets about 99% of your needs. You can even activate driving modes like “off-road rescue mode” through voice commands. This feature is very user-friendly, especially on bumpy roads.
HUAWEI SOUND delivers 1000W power. Its 17 speakers create a 7.1 channel sound experience. It uses Schroeder acoustic technology for the center high-frequency unit. The high frequencies have a diffusion angle 2.5 times greater, improving balance by 40%. Precise sound wave reflection and diffraction evenly distribute sound in the cabin. This simulates an opera house effect and expands the optimal listening area. The turbo super bass unit features a patented dual diaphragm design. This design breaks the limitations of the sound chamber. It utilizes the vast space outside the speaker for powerful deep bass. The bass has more layers and a more dynamic feel. The low-frequency fidelity range is 62dB-105.3dB, with a maximum fidelity volume of 108dB.
The coupe SUV does not sacrifice space.
The Zhijie R7 features upgraded silk cloud seats and Nappa leather upholstery across all models. The front seat foam thickness reaches 65mm, and the total layered thickness hits 115mm. The rear seat cushion angle optimizes for comfort, increasing foam thickness by 30mm. Each seat feels smooth and soft, like a luxurious sofa, matching the flagship thickness of the Wenjie M9. The driver’s seat includes a thigh support for long drives. The passenger seat has a heated leg rest for added comfort. The rear seats offer ventilation, heating, and massage options. Users can adjust settings via a touch panel on the door, easily within reach.
The Zhijie R7’s passenger seat features zero-gravity seating. It supports 18 adjustments. The headrest adjusts manually in 2 directions. Other parts adjust electrically in 16 directions. The leg rest extends up to 340mm. It also includes a rare heating function. The leg rest has a maximum adjustable range of 70°. This design enhances comfort in winter, creating a luxurious space for the passenger.
Traditional coupe SUVs struggle with headroom in the second row due to their sloping design. The Zhijie R7 raises the D-point to enhance rear space while maintaining a sporty coupe look. The second row offers 1540mm of width, 1034mm of headroom, and 956mm of legroom. The flat floor adds to comfort during long trips.
The Zhijie R7 features a three-layer trunk with an impressive 837L capacity. This exceeds the capacity of models like the BMW X6. It can hold three 28-inch suitcases, two 22-inch suitcases, and one 20-inch suitcase. When the rear seats fold down completely, the storage capacity expands to 2130L. It easily accommodates two 28-inch road bikes and ski equipment. This design meets various outdoor sports needs.
I experienced the Zhijie R7 for a day. I feel tempted to switch from my gas car to it. The coupe SUV looks great on the road. It eased my concerns about rear headroom. It combines style and practicality. The smart features impress me. The Zhizang acts as both a driving assistant and a life assistant. With a Huawei account, I can control connected devices at home through the R7’s control center. Its Zhizang creates a convenient living and ecological circle. The driving experience is comfortable and easy. The intelligent driving feels like human driving, which builds trust. Huawei ADS 3.0 makes me reluctant to return to gas cars. Long range and super-fast charging eliminate worries about recharging. The Zhijie R7 makes smart travel limitless.