The Changhe Q7 has been unveiled on the 2017
Guangzhou Auto Show in China. The Changhe Q7, not to be confused with the Audi
Q7, is a new mid-sized SUV for China. It features a big shiny grille, black
pillars, and a very thick roof.
Changhe Auto is a subsidiary of Beijing Auto (BAIC).
Changhe’s new cars are aimed at buyers in second and third tier cities. They
are largely based on exiting Beijing Auto platforms but with some unique design
features, and they are cheaper than Beijing Auto’s offerings. The Changhe Q7 is
based on the Beijng Auto BJ20.
The center piece of the interior is in the center: a
huge vertical-oriented 12 inch touch screen. The biggest screen we have seen in
a car in this segment. The rest of the place looks great too, with brown
leather seats, a classy center tunnel, a digital instrument panel, and cool
looking air vents.
The Change Q7 is powered by a Mitsubishi-sourced 1.5 turbo
with 150 hp, mated to a six-speed manual or a CVT. Price for all this pretty
will start around 90,000 yuan or US$ 13,580. Launch on the Chinese car market is
planned for March 2018, a bit later than earlier reported.
