Changan Deepal launches updated S07 SUV equipped with Huawei driver assist system

The updated Deepal S07 starts at RMB 156,900 ($22,060) and continues to offer both BEV and EREV options.Its BEV variant boasts a CLTC range of 550 km and accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.4 seconds.(Image credit: Deepal)Deepal, the new energy vehicle (NEV) unit of Changan Automobile (SHE: 000625), has launched the updated S07 mid-size SUV equipped with Huawei's smart driving system.The unit officially rolled out the updated S07 today, continuing to offer battery electric vehicle (BEV) and extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) variants.The five-seat SUV offers two BEV variants with starting guide prices of RMB 156,900 ($22,060) and RMB 166,900. Join CnEVPost on Telegram or Google News Three EREV variants are available with starting prices of RMB 156,900, RMB 166,900, and RMB 173,900.This represents a RMB 7,000 increase, or 4.67 percent, over the previous generation's starting price of RMB 149,900.The mid-size SUV measures 4,750 mm in length, 1,930 mm in width, and 1,625 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,900 mm -- unchanged from its predecessor.Its BEV variants come standard with a rear motor delivering 200 kW (268 horsepower) and 290 Nm of torque, accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.4 seconds.They feature a 68.82-kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery pack, offering a CLTC pure electric range of 550 kilometers.The updated S07 EREV comes standard with a 1.5-liter engine serving as a range-extender, achieving an average thermal efficiency of 44.39 percent. The engine generates 3.7 kWh of electricity per liter of gasoline, according to Deepal.Its powertrain delivers a maximum power output of 190 kW, accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.5 or 7.6 seconds.The EREV variants feature LFP batteries with capacities of 31.73 kWh and 39.05 kWh, delivering pure electric ranges of 230 km and 300 km respectively under CLTC standards. With a full tank and fully charged battery, the combined range reaches 1,320 km and 1,385 km.A key selling point is the standard Huawei Qiankun ADS SE smart driving assistance system, the entry-level tier within Huawei's Qiankun smart driving portfolio.The Huawei Qiankun smart driving system comprises multiple tiers: ADS SE, ADS Pro, ADS Max, and ADS Ultra.Deepal is Changan's NEV brand launched in 2022, with its first model SL03 officially launched on July 25, 2022, positioning as a Tesla Model 3 competitor.Its current lineup also includes the S05 SUV, L07 sedan, SL03 sedan, and G318 SUV.($1 = RMB 7.1129) Changan Deepal launches updated L07 sedan featuring Huawei's smart driving system The updated Deepal L07 is available in BEV and EREV variants, with a starting guide price of RMB 145,900 ($20,350).