If you ask me what features a family-friendly SUV needs, my answer is simple. The vehicle must have ample space. It should also offer rich features. Comfort is essential for both passengers and drivers. The range must be long, and the smart driving capabilities should be strong. So, who meets these needs? I believe the Changan Qiyuan Q07 is an excellent choice. Let’s take a closer look at how this SUV, known as the best under 200,000, performs.
First, let’s look at the car’s exterior. The Chang’an Qiyuan Q07 features a more streamlined design. This makes the car appear fuller and more impressive. The front has a continuous daytime running light strip. The Qiyuan logo in the center lights up. Overall, the visual effect is excellent.
The new car features a split lamp design. The headlights look plain, but they hide a secret. A hidden projector sits below the lamps. It can project an image up to 150 inches. When camping, you can activate the projection feature. This allows you to display the screen outside the car. It offers high playability.
The front bumper features a fully enclosed design. This design reduces drag and minimizes wind noise. Below the front license plate, the designers placed an active intake grille. This grille meets the vehicle’s needs for air intake and cooling.
The new car measures 4837mm in length, 1920mm in width, and 1690mm in height. Its wheelbase is 2905mm, defining it as a mid-size hybrid SUV. The side design of the Changan Qiyuan Q07 is sleek. It lacks excessive details. This makes the vehicle appear stable and elegant.
This new energy vehicle features hidden door handles and frameless doors. It comes with 20-inch multi-spoke wheels. These elements enhance comfort and drivability. The design avoids a fastback shape. Instead, it uses a near-right-angle design for the rear window. This maximizes trunk storage capacity.
The design of the rear end is innovative. It features a new wrap-around taillight design. Although the light strip does not illuminate fully, this shape enhances recognition. The logo in the center of the taillights uses a black finish. This choice looks younger and sportier. If the trunk release could sit in the middle of the logo, it would improve practicality.
The rear bumper design is simple. It features fog lights and reflectors on both sides. The center holds the license plate mount. The angle of the recess is subtle, enhancing the overall look. A chrome trim surrounds the entire lower section. The car appears stable and elegant from any angle.
The Changan Q07 features a family design style in its interior. It lacks physical buttons. Most functions reside in the central 15.4-inch rotating sunflower screen. The materials include plenty of soft-touch surfaces. It also uses leather coverings. The luxury level remains high.
The steering wheel feels great. The two-tone color scheme adds a touch of class. The multifunction buttons use a combination of physical buttons and a scroll wheel. This design minimizes the chance of accidental operation. The gear shift design enhances convenience. It also frees up space in the center console.
The 15.4-inch central control screen can rotate left or right. This helps the driver and passenger observe and operate the screen easily. When the driver enters the car, the screen automatically turns towards the driver’s side for a welcoming effect. The vehicle supports multi-zone recognition. The screen adjusts its angle based on the location of calls, adding a high-tech feel.
The screen operates smoothly. Voice recognition and program switching occur in milliseconds. The UI design is user-friendly. Common functions sit at the bottom of the screen. These include the homepage, navigation, air conditioning, seat adjustment, and driving mode. The convenience of use is very high.
This screen allows users to set and monitor driving modes, smart driving assistance, lights, mirrors, air conditioning, seats, and energy consumption. It also supports online navigation, online entertainment, mobile connectivity, OTA upgrades, and remote control. It is very practical and user-friendly.
In addition to the central screen, the passenger side features a 12.8-inch foldable ceiling screen. This screen replaces the sun visor on the passenger side. Users can operate it via touch. They can also customize the angle for better viewing. This design meets the needs of the passenger and rear-seat occupants.
The layout of the central corridor is very reasonable. It features a dual-layer design. The front of the upper layer includes a 50W wireless charging panel for phones. The charging effect is excellent. Behind it, two cup holders sit in place. The central armrest box has a dual-door design. Its overall volume and depth are ideal. Even a woman’s handbag fits comfortably inside.
The overall opening area of the lower section is large. Its length is also impressive. This enhances the vehicle’s storage capacity significantly. The design includes multiple USB ports in the lower area. There are small storage slots in the front and back. The design maximizes space usage.
The seats in this car impress me with their comfort. All four seats offer heating and ventilation. The front seats also provide massage and memory functions. The comfort level of the driver and passenger seats is very high. They offer excellent support and wrap-around comfort, leading in their class. Additionally, the passenger seat features a leg rest and a zero-gravity mode. It feels great for a quick nap.
The rear seats perform excellently. They offer high comfort. The seatbacks support electric adjustment. The adjustment buttons sit on the door panel. The rear floor features a flat design. On the driver’s side rear, a small table and a magnetic extension port exist. You can place a tablet here. This setup is extremely practical for family trips.
The Chang’an Q07 features a spacious five-seat layout. The rear seat offers ample space. The trunk has excellent capacity. A family of five can easily fit their luggage. As a new energy vehicle, it includes a 12V power outlet and a 220V power outlet in the trunk. This is a great benefit for camping.
Finally, let’s discuss the driving experience and smart driving performance of this car. The Changan Qiyuan Q07 features the new Blue Whale 3.0 hybrid system. It uses a 1.5T hybrid engine. This engine achieves a thermal efficiency of 44.28%. It delivers a maximum power of 110 kW and a maximum torque of 220 N·m. The fuel consumption reaches 3.9 L/100 km.
This car feels more like a pure electric model. Its electric range reaches 215 km. Therefore, we mostly drive using electric power. This leads to impressive acceleration. The response time is very quick, both at the start and during mid to late acceleration.
The chassis and suspension of this vehicle lead its class. They even exceed expectations. The Changan Qiyuan Q07 will feature the Tianheng chassis. It will use the CDC intelligent magic carpet suspension. This system scans the road ahead in real-time. It reacts quickly to bumps or speed bumps. This improves the ride comfort inside the vehicle. Excess vibrations stay outside.
The Changan Q07 excels in quietness. It achieves library-level silence. In urban areas, it effectively blocks external noise. At high speeds, it easily reduces wind noise, tire noise, and chassis noise. Even at 120 km/h, we can chat normally inside the car. This performance truly satisfies me.
In terms of intelligent driving, the Changan Qiyuan Q07 offers both a lidar version and a pure vision version. Today, we experience the pure vision version. It lacks lidar, but it performs impressively in high-speed NOA. Once we set the navigation information, we can activate the pilot function as soon as we enter the highway.
It opens in two ways. You can shift the gear lever down twice. You can also use voice commands. This feature is interesting. You can change lanes using voice control. The technology feels advanced and fun.
The current visual smart driving models support advanced intelligent navigation features. They automatically recognize lanes. They control speed intelligently. They maintain lanes and center vehicles. They change lanes automatically for overtaking. They allow manual lane changes. They avoid large vehicles. They switch ramps autonomously. These features are very useful and convenient for long drives or weekend trips.
The urban area supports smart cruise mode. It includes lane centering, stop-and-go at traffic lights, intelligent avoidance, traffic light recognition, and autonomous following. It performs well in traffic jams. According to the manufacturer, they will launch a lidar-equipped smart driving model in the second half of this year. We look forward to testing this car when it arrives. Summary: The Changan Qiyuan Q07 has not officially launched yet. Pre-sales start on March 31. This model targets family users. It features a spacious five-seat design, not a six or seven-seat layout. Its configuration, power, and range are excellent. It suits daily travel and family outings. Will the final price stay under 200,000 yuan (27470$)? Let’s wait and see.