The production-ready Avatr 11 has just launched in China, roughly 10 months after first being unveiled by the brand in November last year. Brought to life by a joint venture between Changan Automobile, lithium-ion battery provider CATL, and Huawei, the Avatr 11 is underpinned by the EP1 platform and is 4,880 mm long, 1,970 mm wide, and 1,601 mm tall, complete with a 2,975 mm wheelbase.
Driving the Avatr 11 are a pair of
electric motors that combine to produce 578 hp and 650 Nm of
torque. These motors were developed by Huawei and consist of a 265 hp unit
driving the front wheels while found at the rear is a 313 hp motor. These
motors receive their juice from a 90.38 kWh battery pack in standard guise or a
116.79 kWh pack in the flagship model.
Avatr says that 11 can sprint to 100 km/h from a standstill in 3.98 seconds and continue through to a limited
top speed of 200 km/h. Variants equipped with the 90.38 kWh battery
are good for 555 km of range over the Chinese testing cycle while
the 116.79 kWh-equipped models are good for 680 km. Car News China
notes that the SUV supports 240 kW charging, meaning 200 km of
range can be added in as little as 10 minutes.
The SUV is packing plenty of other
impressive technologies, too. For example, it features a complex intelligent
driving system that sports 34 different sensors, including 3 LiDARS, allowing
for assisted driving on highways and smaller roads. Among the key features are
lane change assist, traffic light recognition, and pedestrian detection.
Shoppers will be able to purchase the
Avatr 11 in either four-seat or five-seat guise. Both models are dominated by a
dashboard that houses a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, a 15.6-inch
infotainment screen, and a 10.25-inch passenger display, all running Huawei
software. There are also two wireless charging pads and a 14-speaker sound
system complete with Road Noise Cancellation and an Active Sound Enhancement
system. Those in the second row of the five-seat version get air vents but not
much else. The four-seater version is more luxurious and has two captain’s
chairs separated by a large console.
Local pricing for the Avatr 11 kicks off
at 349,900 RMB, roughly the equivalent of US$ 51,800. Prices swell to 369,900 RMB
(US$ 54,785) for a slightly more luxurious trim level. The standard range is then
topped out by the 116.78 kWh version, priced from 409,900 RMB (US$ 60,700). Last
but not least is the Avatr 011 MMW unveiled back in May available from 600,000
RMB (US$ 88,865).
