Hongqi EHS7: Stylish, Safe, Family-Friendly SUV
At the Beijing auto show, Hongqi unveiled the second strategic model of its new energy brand, the Hongqi EHS7. As an SUV, the Hongqi EHS7 not only changes the body form based on the EH7 but also improves a lot of details, so let’s briefly analyze its unique features today.
One sentence to comment on the Hongqi EHS7: If peace-of-mind driving for the whole family is the goal of Hongqi’s new energy, then the EHS7 is a friendlier choice for the whole family: more coordinated and recognizable styling, richer interior elements and down-to-earth materials, more sizable space in the back row and headroom, range performance and low-temperature performance that shines through, and has the intelligent drive assistance features.
A design more suitable for SUV styling
From EH7 to EHS7, we can see Hongqi’s better thinking about the design of electric vehicles, a smoother waistline, a more upright stance, and more delicate wheel and brake details. Although the EH7 is also excellent in terms of space, the short overhangs and square roof design do affect the visual feeling of the sedan, but the same thinking is appropriate for the EHS7. But the same idea is very suitable for EHS7.
As for the interior, the EHS7 also looks more refined, removing the butterfly-wing-shaped console layout and adding a very sophisticated scent system to the center armrest. The interior ambient lighting is also much better and looks full of refinement.
Better Safety and Intelligent Configurations
In terms of safety and intelligent performance, both EHS7 and EH7 have reached a better level in their class. Utilizing the “Cloud Safety Guard” that monitors the battery status in real-time with big data and AI algorithms, EHS7 can actively prevent potential risks and significantly improve the safety and reliability of the battery system. The hexahedral insulation technology of the battery cell further improves the safety of the whole vehicle from the passive aspect and prevents the spread of thermal runaways.
Intelligent Driver Assistance Functions
In terms of the actual installation of driver assistance functions, EHS7 still focuses on a highly redundant hardware strategy, the new car contains 22 high-definition sensors including 5 high-definition cameras, 5 millimeter-wave radars, and 12 ultrasonic radars, which provides a good foundation for the operation of the Smart Driving Assistance System, integrating full-scene AEB, emergency lane keeping, and emergency lane-change assistance, etc. The specific road markings will have to wait until the official launch of the actual test, but from the preparation of EH7, the performance of EHS7 should not disappoint.
Summary
Although Hongqi doesn’t have the same level of prestige in the context of competition from new forces, Hongqi’s accumulation of basic car-making skills and determination to transform into a new-energy vehicle are obvious to all. As the brand that best represents the image of China’s auto industry, Hongqi’s new-energy EH7 and EHS7 are worthy of expectations, as they show the Chinese brand’s “colorful”.
