After the success of the Star Sea V9 in the MPV market, Dongfeng Fengxing recently launched the second model under the Star Sea brand — the Star Sea S7. The new car features a fresh design. It looks younger and more fashionable. Its starting price is under 120,000 yuan (16840$), making it a compelling option. This issue of “Car Buying Guide” will help you choose the right new car.
On September 26, the Xinghai S7 officially launched. The new car offers four models. The official price ranges from 119,800 to 154,900 yuan (21740$). Additionally, the company provides a value purchase benefit worth 51,600 yuan (7240$). This includes price protection, financial offers, and trade-in bonuses. 1. Model Overview
The Xinghai S7 features an “elegant flow” design inspired by Eastern aesthetics. The front grille has a closed shape. It pairs with headlights that resemble the number “7.” This design gives the front a futuristic look. The bottom air intake includes an active grille. Its trapezoidal shape adds a sporty feel. The side showcases a typical coupe design. The roofline flows smoothly and dynamically. Hidden door handles reduce drag, achieving a coefficient of 0.191Cd. The rear uses popular through-type taillights, which create an impressive visual effect when lit. The hatchback opens upwards, offering a trunk capacity of 541-1303L.
The Xinghai S7 offers four wheel styles based on configuration. The 555 Light Enjoy version features exclusive black wheels. They look good but have smaller tires, sized 235/50 R18. The 555 Joy Enjoy and 555 Luxury Enjoy versions provide two wheel style options. Both use a two-tone design with tires sized 235/45 R19. The 555 Co-Creation version has the exclusive “Whirlwind Flow” wheels. These wheels create a strong visual impact, paired with tires sized 235/40 R20.
The Starry Sea S7 offers five body colors: Misty Blue, Wave Green, Ink Black, Cloud Red, and Water White. I recommend Misty Blue. It matches the dynamic and trendy look of the S7. It is also the main color of the Starry Sea S7.
The Star Sea S7 features a minimalist design common in new energy vehicles. It includes few physical buttons. Most functions integrate into the central control screen. The central control screen houses the Star Sea OS system. All models, except the base version, support smart voice recognition. They come with continuous voice recognition and “speak when visible” features. Additionally, the Star Sea S7 includes a dual-spoke multifunction steering wheel and an 8.8-inch full LCD instrument panel as standard.
The Xinghai S7 features a rear-mounted single motor. It delivers a maximum power of 160 kW and peak torque of 310 N·m. The official 0-100 km/h acceleration time is 6.67 seconds. The battery capacity stands at 56.8 kWh, offering a pure electric range of 555 km under CLTC conditions. Notably, the Xinghai S7 will also launch a range-extended version to meet additional user needs.