Changan showed a crossover that will challenge LiXiang and Tesla. The press service of the subsidiary brand Avatr shared photos of the new product with the index “07”. We are talking about a mid-size crossover, which will become the most affordable and compact model in the line. Avatr 07 will be offered as a “pure” electric vehicle or a series hybrid, that is, the main competitors can be considered the Tesla Model Y and LiXiang L6.
Initially, Avatr 07 was supposed to be called Avatr 15, but for unknown reasons the index changed before the premiere. Externally, the new product is similar to Avatr 11, but there are important differences. If the “eleventh” belongs to the cross-coupe class, then the “seven” is a traditional crossover. Another characteristic detail is the door handles above the window sill line. Finally, the Avatr 07’s lights are not connected by an LED strip.
As before, Avatr develops cars together with Changan, Huawei and CATL. The parties’ contribution to the new model will be revealed later, and the start of sales in China is planned for the third quarter of 2024.
Sources: Motor, Car News China