The Honda S7 electrical crossover from the Dongfeng-Honda three way partnership was launched in China with a beginning value of 259,900 yuan (35,840 USD). The highest-trim degree of this EV boasts 469 hp, 620 km vary, and a big 41.9-inch head-up show.
The Honda S7 crossover was initially launched in China below the newly shaped Ye model final yr. Nonetheless, the Japanese automaker distanced from the Ye branding. Because of this, this SUV has entered the Chinese language market because the Honda S7. This mannequin goals to reinforce the automaker’s gross sales quantity in China.
Extra concerning the Honda S7
The Honda S7 adopts the model’s new design language with giant Y-shaped headlights joined with a skinny LED strip. This automobile has a big air consumption within the entrance bumper. Different options of the Honda S7 embody retractable door handles, five-spoke wheels, a modern roofline, and non-compulsory side-view cameras. From the again, the Honda S7 has a big roof spoiler and vertically aligned taillights with an LED factor between them.
Dimensions of the Honda S7 are 4750/1930/1625 mm with a wheelbase of 2930 mm. For comparability, it’s 47 mm shorter than the up to date Tesla Mannequin Y. Nonetheless, the wheelbase of the Honda’s EV is 40 mm longer. The S7 has a trunk capability of 471 liters. The automotive goes normal with 19-inch wheels. And the top-trim mannequin adopts 21-inch rims.
Inside, the Honda S7 has a big portrait-oriented 24-inch display and a 9.9-inch LCD instrument cluster. One other characteristic of this crossover is a 41.9-inch augmented actuality head-up show. It additionally has heated seats and a steering wheel. The Honda S7 goes normal with eight audio system. The highest-trim degree automotive gives 16 Bose-branded audio system. This crossover additionally adopts the Honda Sensing driving help system.
Honda S7 powertrain and chassis
The rear-wheel drive Honda S7 adopts a single electrical motor within the rear axle with a peak energy output of 200 kW (268 hp) and 420 Nm of torque. This e-motor is powered by the ternary NMC battery pack with a capability of 89.8 kWh. This mannequin has a CLTC vary of 650 km.
The 4WD variant of the Honda S7 adopts two electrical motors for 350 kW (469 hp) and 770 Nm. This variant speeds as much as 100 km/h in 4.6 seconds. The battery is identical with a capability of 89.8 kWh. Its vary reaches 620 km below CLTC situations. This battery pack could be charged to 80% in 36 minutes.
The Honda S7’s physique boasts a torsional rigidity of 40,000 Nm/diploma. The passengers’ security has 11 airbags. Its chassis has a steady damping management system. The entrance axle of the S7 has a double wishbone unbiased suspension. Its rear suspension adopts the five-link unbiased suspension.
Honda S7 costs
The Honda S7 entered China in two trim ranges. Its entry-level RWD model is priced at 259,900 yuan (35,840 USD). The highest-trim 4WD mannequin prices 309,900 yuan (42,740 USD). For comparability, the up to date Tesla Mannequin Y prices 263,500 – 354,900 yuan (36,340 – 48,950 USD).
The Japanese crossover is a bit cheaper than its American rival within the Center Kingdom. Nonetheless, the Honda S7 has plenty of sturdy rivals from Chinese language manufacturers, together with 800V-platform-based Zeekr 7X, Xpeng G6, and BYD Sealion 07. What’s extra, these fashions are seemingly cheaper than the Japanese-branded automotive. The Tesla Mannequin Y copes with the competitors from the Chinese language fashions due to the model’s halo. Nonetheless, Honda hasn’t acquired the identical benefit within the area of electrical vehicles. So, will probably be problematic for the S7 to show right into a sizzling vendor in China.
Later, Honda will launch the electrical sibling of the S7 referred to as Honda P7. This mannequin might be manufactured by the GAC-Honda three way partnership.
