The Jiyue 07 has been officially unveiled in China. The new electric liftback is from Geely and Baidu and is the winner of the Red Dot Award 2023. The new electric sedan will be available in China in 2024.

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The Jiyue 07 (previously assumed to be named Jiyue 02) is based on Geely’s SEA architecture and is equipped with self-driving capabilities from Baidu. Jiyue is a joint venture company of Baidu and Geely, with Baidu having a 55% stake in the brand at the onset. It was originally formed as Jidu in 2021 but failed to get mass production permission, leading to some restructuring. Its name was changed thereafter to Jiyue and Geely’s holding increased to 65%. Geely handles the manufacturing aspect while Baidu accounts for the software, ADAS, and connectivity.

The Jiyue 07 is the second Jiyue model after the release of the Jiyue 01 SUV. The Jiyue 07 is based on the Jidu Robo-02 concept and is a mid-size liftback car with sleek styling, a low beltline, and wide wheel arches. The Jiyue 07 omits door handles but has buttons on B and C-pillars. It has powered doors while its front end has Y-shaped headlights as with its predecessor. A large panoramic roof is featured on the Jiyue 07 while an active spoiler and a single taillight unit are also present from the side.

The Jiyue 07 electric liftback has five-spoke rims with aerodynamic covers. The model received two design awards namely the 2023 Red Dot Design Award and the iF Design Award 2023. The Red Dot Design Award for 2023 was given to 16 cars including Peugeot 408, Genesis G90, and Deepal SL03, as well as Jiyue 07. The entry-level version of the EV has a single e-motor with a 200kW output and a 71.4kWh LFP battery. The 4WD version has a 400kW motor and 100kWh NMC battery pack.

The self-driving system of the Jiyue 07 relies on cameras and radars but lacks hip LiDAR sensors. The Jiyue 07 pricing and full release details are lacking at this time. The EV is however expected to arrive in the Chinese market by mid-2024. 

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