Electric Vehicles are becoming the talk of the town these days. Whilst companies and governments are offering attractive incentives so that more people make the switch to electric vehicles, R&D divisions are using this chance to innovate on upcoming cars. In a recent sighting, the upcoming Shenlan S7 electric SUV has been caught on camera, giving us a sneak peek at the latest addition to the brand’s lineup.
With its light yellow exterior and minimal camouflage, the S7 boasts an aerodynamic design, featuring sporty details like black wheel arches and window frames, pop-out door handles, and aero-wheels. It should be noted, however, that there appears to be a lack of sensors for driving-assist systems.
Shenlan, a joint venture between Changan, battery maker CATL, and technology giant Huawei, was launched just last year. Positioned above the base Changan brand and below Avatr, the brand currently offers only one vehicle, the Shenlan SL03 sedan. The S7 will be the brand’s second offering, with an SUV in the works as well.
As a mid-sized SUV, the rear-wheel drive S7 will come in two versions: an EV and an EREV. The EV will offer a choice of 218 or 258 horsepower, while the EREV will feature a 238 horsepower electric motor and a 95 horsepower 1.5-liter gasoline engine that acts solely as a generator for the battery pack. The car’s dimensions are 4750mm x 1930mm x 1625mm with a 2900mm wheelbase.
A white prototype of the S7 was spotted parked alongside the road, without any camouflage. Sadly, there is only one image of it. The S7 will make its public debut at the 2023 Shanghai Auto Show in April, with an official launch on the Chinese market shortly after. The expected starting price for the S7 is around 160,000 RMB ($23,600).
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