This issue features two mid-sized cars: the Zhijie S7 and the Avita 12. They boast stylish exteriors and unique interior advantages. With the support of Huawei’s HarmonyOS and intelligent driving solutions, they show strong competitiveness in their class. We will compare the Zhijie S7 Max and the Avita 12 Max electric versions to examine their strengths.
Appearance The Zhijie S7 features a C-shaped matrix headlight design. It pairs well with a continuous light strip in the center. The front bumper includes large air vents, creating a sporty atmosphere. The Avita 12 uses a family design language. It lacks a front grille and sports a unique headlight shape, making it easily recognizable.
The side of the car shows the Zhijie S7’s lidar on top. It features dual five-spoke wheels with tires sized 245/50 R19. The Avita 12 offers a sporty appearance package. It has petal-style wheels with tires sized 265/45 R20.
The rear of the Zhijie S7 features a ducktail design. The tail lights have a continuous design, reflecting a modern style. The Avita 12 comes with a standard electric spoiler at the rear. Its tail lights are long and sharp, a rare shape. The rear bumper contrasts with the body color. Body dimensions.
Interior The Zhijie S7 Max features a 12.3-inch LCD instrument panel and a 15.6-inch central control screen. It offers 128-color ambient lighting, three-zone climate control, a fragrance system, 66W charging ports for both front and rear seats, rear multimedia controls, and privacy glass in the back. The Avita 12 Max electric version has a 35.4-inch elongated LCD instrument panel and a 15.6-inch central control screen arranged in a staggered layout. The instrument panel provides detailed information and considers the views of both the driver and passenger. Optional features include a 16-inch rear floating screen and dual 6.7-inch rear screens. It boasts a 16-speaker British audio system, a streaming rearview mirror, an AQS air quality management system, and side airbags for the rear.
The front seats use synthetic leather. The passenger seat features a zero-gravity design. It conforms to the body’s curves and distributes pressure evenly. The rear seats offer adjustable backrest angles and ventilation. The latter seats use Nappa leather. Both the driver and passenger seats are zero-gravity. They allow the driver to relax.
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Intelligent Configuration Both models feature the Harmony OS vehicle smart system. The ZhiJie S7 Max includes a voice recognition system with voiceprint identification. This feature confirms the speaker’s identity for a personalized experience. It also standardizes the vehicle summon function and adds a smart car-finding assistant in the mobile app. The Avita 12 Max electric version offers gesture control. Users can perform specific gestures in the air to control functions like volume adjustment, answering calls, switching songs, or navigation. Smart Driving Both models use Huawei ADS 3.0 software. The ZhiJie S7 Max has one 192-line LiDAR. A higher line count improves detail recognition and object differentiation, allowing for longer distance measurement. The Avita 12 Max electric version features three 96-line LiDAR units, covering a 300-degree field of view.
Pricing and Policies The official price of the Zhijie S7 Max is 289,800 yuan (39950$). A deposit grants 12,000 yuan (1650$) in optional benefits and 3,000 yuan (410$) in cash benefits. The official price of the Avita 12 Max electric version is 289,900 yuan (39960$). Buyers receive a 10,000 yuan (1380$) trade-in subsidy and a 6,000 yuan (830$) insurance subsidy.