Dongfeng-Honda three way partnership introduced the Honda S7 crossover will launch “quickly” in China. It is going to reportedly be geared up with Huawei’s assisted driving software program.
Honda unveiled its electrical automobile (EV) technique in April final yr underneath the Ye collection, saying plans to launch six fashions by 2027. The corporate launched three of these fashions on stage: the Ye S7, Ye P7, and Ye GT idea.
The S7 and P7 are practically similar vehicles. The principle distinction is that the S7 is manufactured by the Dongfeng three way partnership and the P7 by the GAC three way partnership, so Honda can fulfill each its JV companions in China.
Ye (烨) means to ‘shine brilliantly’ in Chinese language. Nonetheless, in current official communication and press releases, CarNewsChina seen that Honda dropped the Ye branding and known as the 2 sister fashions the Honda S7 and Honda P7. Honda nonetheless put the Ye brand within the nook of the posters, so we should watch for the launch occasion to make clear this.
We already know many particulars about Honda’s new EV due to regulatory filings. The Honda S7 is a mid-size five-seater SUV that sits on a “W” platform. Its dimensions are 4750/1930/1625 mm (l/w/h), and its wheelbase is 2930 mm. The curb weight is 2,305 kg.
The electrical energy is saved in an 89.8 kWh ternary (NMC) battery pack from CATL, which offers a 620 km CLTC vary. S7 is AWD, powered by twin motors, with the entrance motor producing 150 kW and the rear 200 kW energy. The mixed most output is 350 kW (469 hp), and the highest velocity is restricted to 180 km/h. RWD variant with a single 200 kW motor can even be obtainable.
China-made Hondas will undertake Huawei’s assisted driving software program, based on a report from early January. Japanese traders weren’t glad with the Honda’s superior driver-assistance system (ADAS), so this launch was postponed to Q1 2025 to search out the answer, which occurs to be Huawei’s Qiankun ADS assisted driving tech.
Honda already has expertise working with Huawei in China, having cooperated with Huawei on the cockpit system in its present vehicles.
Honda additionally has its personal ADAS, Honda Sensing 360+, and the goal is to supply vehicles in China with each choices from Honda and Huawei.
The inside has many screens, as a correct Chinese language EV should have. Apart from digital rearview mirrors, there’s a large infotainment display screen within the center, which seems to be like one LCD, however it’s really two separate screens: the ten″ backside display screen and the 12.8″ on prime of it. The dimensions of the motive force’s instrument panel might be revealed upon launch.
Editor’s remark
Huwei’s ADAS is China’s best, surpassing even Xpeng in lots of situations. It’s China’s greatest driving help methods provider, with clients like Dongfeng, Changan, GAC, BAIC, Seres, Chery, and JAC. Thus, Honda’s transfer mimics VW’s “In China for China” technique and might turn into an vital promoting level within the bloody Chinese language EV conflict.
Speaking concerning the value, the automotive is anticipated to be positioned above Dongfeng Honda e:NS1, which has a value vary of 175,000 – 218,000 yuan (24,000 – 30,000 USD). Subsequently, we are able to count on the beginning value for the Honda S7 to be no less than 200,000 yuan (27,600 USD). The automotive will compete with vehicles such because the Tesla Mannequin Y, Xpeng G6, Nio ES6, or Xiaomi YU7, which is able to launch in June. The Honda S7 is a China-only EV.
Honda has been one of many bestselling manufacturers in China for a few years. Nonetheless, its gross sales declined 26.7% in 2024 to 881,347 autos. Honda tried to reverse this pattern by launching e:N electrical model, however with out a lot success. Ye collection is one other try to remain related in China. We are going to control it.
