In just over a decade, the Chinese auto market has undergone earth-shaking changes. Driven by the "New Four Modernizations", domestic brands have risen comprehensively and gradually taken the center stage. Many technology companies are also gearing up to cooperate with traditional OEMs to build cars. Avita, a joint venture between Changan, Huawei and Ningde, is such a new force brand. Since its establishment, Avita has launched two models, Avita 11 and Avita 12, with Avita 12 being the sales leader.
The Avita 12 was released in the third quarter of 2023 and officially went on sale in November of that year. This year, the Avita 12 launched the 2024 model, added a new entry-level model, and upgraded the configuration. Next, let's briefly analyze the product strength of the 2024 Avita 12 and give a purchase recommendation.
Avita 12 is built on the CHN new generation intelligent electric vehicle technology platform and is positioned as a medium and large car. "CHN" is the abbreviation of Avita's three shareholders - Changan Automobile, Huawei, and CATL, which aggregates the advantages of the three companies in their respective fields. Among them, Changan Automobile is good at vehicle research and development, Huawei has software technology advantages, and CATL is the big brother in the battery field.
In terms of appearance, the Avita 12 is full of futuristic style and the overall design is quite avant-garde. The body proportions are quite low, and it has a strong coupe style. As the family design of the Avita brand, the disc-wing front face has a high degree of recognition and the visual effect is full of tension. At the same time, the Avita 12 is also equipped with an intelligent active air intake grille that can automatically open and close according to the working conditions, thereby optimizing the thermal management performance.
The rear design is very individual. The hatchback rear is round and full, and with the wide body design, it is easy to spot in the traffic. The active lifting rear wing is not only cool, but also helps to reduce wind resistance, killing two birds with one stone. The most special thing is that the Avita 12 adopts a rear window-free design, eliminating the traditional rear windshield and replacing it with a streaming media rearview mirror.
At the same time, Avita 12 also provides electronic exterior mirrors, which significantly improves aerodynamic performance. The exterior mirrors are replaced by high-definition cameras, and displays are added on the left and right sides of the center console, without changing previous driving habits. The electronic exterior mirrors have the characteristics of low latency and automatic anti-glare function.
Avita 12 is positioned as a medium-to-large car, with a dynamic design and a considerable body size. Specifically, the length/width/height of Avita 12 are 5020mm/1999mm/1460mm respectively, and the wheelbase exceeds the 3-meter mark, reaching 3020mm. The body proportions are wide, thick and slender, and with the 20-inch and 21-inch wheels, the aura is definitely sufficient. With the cooperation of many details, Avita 12 has achieved a drag coefficient (Cd) of 0.21, which is of great benefit to energy consumption and endurance.
The interior of the Avita 12 is also full of avant-garde style. The center console adopts a double-layer wraparound design and is equipped with 3D stereoscopic ambient lights, creating a yacht-style sense of elegance and luxury. The interior materials are solid, and most of the places that can be touched by hands are made of leather or plastic, and there are very few hard plastics. In terms of color, the Avita 12 comes standard with a jet black interior, and two colors of dusk purple/smoky white and stone blue are also available.
Smart electric cars all love to play with big screens, and Avita 12 has invented a new way to play. The interactive screen consists of two parts, the 35.4-inch 4K integrated remote screen on the top and the 15.6-inch central control screen in the center. The remote screen is located close to the windshield and integrates the LCD instrument, which makes reading safer during driving. The central control screen undertakes the main human-computer interaction function, and various operations are mainly realized from it. The car system is the Harmony OS 4.0 Hongmeng cockpit from Huawei, with almost no delay, and the user experience is well-known.
The front seats of the Avita 12 are wide and thick, with soft padding and satisfactory comfort. The car also provides dual zero-gravity seats in the front row, which can be adjusted to a semi-reclining position, making it even more comfortable. Limited by the coupe shape, the rear seat space is relatively ordinary, and the overall sitting position is a bit low, which is not as comfortable as the front row.
The Avita 12 is equipped with a high-end intelligent driving system from Huawei, and its driving assistance capabilities are commendable. In terms of hardware, the car is equipped with 3 laser radars, 3 millimeter-wave radars, 11 high-definition cameras and 12 ultrasonic sensors, which is why the "three lasers" in each version are named so. At present, high-speed NCA intelligent driving pilot assistance, APA intelligent parking assistance, and RPA remote parking assistance have become standard for the entire series. Only urban NCA and AVP valet parking assistance need to be optional (high-end intelligent driving package).
Recently, Avita officially announced that the first batch of users equipped with Huawei Qiankun ADS 3.0 will be able to upgrade for free OTA. Huawei Qiankun ADS 3.0 is built on the new 3.0 architecture, and the urban NCA intelligent driving pilot assistance function is more complete. Avita | Huawei Qiankun Intelligent Driving Experience Camp is now fully open. Users can experience a series of core intelligent driving functions such as intelligent driving assistance (highway/urban road section NCA/LCC), active safety assistance, intelligent parking assistance, remote parking assistance, etc. in Avita stores.
In terms of power, the Avita 12 is available in two configurations: rear-wheel drive and four-wheel drive. The rear-wheel drive version is equipped with a rear-mounted single motor with a maximum power of 230kW and a maximum torque of 370 Nm. The acceleration time from 0 to 100 km/h is 6.7 seconds, which is sufficient for daily driving. The four-wheel drive version adds a front motor with a combined maximum power of 425kW and a combined maximum torque of 650 Nm. It takes only 3.9 seconds to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h.
In terms of chassis, the Avita 12 uses a front double wishbone independent suspension and a rear multi-link independent suspension. The two-wheel drive model uses a passive suspension, namely a coil spring and a passive shock absorber. The four-wheel drive model is equipped with an air suspension, and the body height and shock absorber are adjustable. In terms of chassis tuning, the Avita 12 is obviously biased towards comfort, suitable for medium and low-speed city driving, and the driving quality is still good.
There are currently 4 models of the 2024 Avita 12 on sale, with a price range of 265,800-400,800 yuan. As mentioned above, the car only offers a 94.5kWh battery pack, and the only difference in power is the rear-wheel drive version and the four-wheel drive version. Therefore, let's focus on the configuration differences of several cars to see which version is most recommended.
700 Triple Laser RWD Smart Edition ★★★★☆
The 700 triple-laser rear-wheel drive smart version is the entry-level model for the entire series, priced at 265,800 yuan. Although the rear-wheel drive smart version is only the entry-level model for the entire series, its configuration is still rich enough. Specifically, the rear-wheel drive smart version comes standard with 8 airbags, direct tire pressure monitoring, body stability system and rear door electronic child safety locks, and its safety is aligned with the mid-to-high configuration. The most upscale Hongmeng cockpit is also standard for the entire series, with a 35.4-inch 4K integrated remote screen + 15.6-inch smart central control screen supporting the avant-garde feel of the interior. The wheel rim specification is 20 inches, the same as the mid-range and second-top configurations, but it is a pity that it does not support optional installation.
At the same time, practical configurations such as 360° panoramic images, heated steering wheels, heated front seats, heat pump air conditioning, and 4/6 ratio folding rear seats make daily use of the car satisfactory. In terms of intelligent driving, the entire Avita 12 series uses a three-laser radar hardware system, and the low-end car has not shrunk in terms of software level, which has increased its appeal. Considering the body size and endurance performance, the cost performance of the entry-level model is still relatively outstanding, and it is recommended with four stars.
700 Triple Laser RWD Luxury Edition ★★★★★
The price of the 700 three-laser rear-wheel drive luxury version has increased by 35,000 yuan, and the configuration changes are mainly reflected in the comfort and luxury. Compared with the entry-level model, the rear-wheel drive luxury version has added 7.1.4 immersive panoramic sound field + 27 speakers, NAPPA leather seats, front seat ventilation/massage, rear seat heating, electric suction doors, and rear privacy glass. The front seats are upgraded from 6-way adjustment to 8-way adjustment, with 4-way electric lumbar support, 2-way electric headrest, and a limited-time electric adjustable leg support. In addition, the rear-wheel drive luxury version also offers electronic exterior mirrors, 21-inch wheels, sports kits and other optional configurations, which the entry-level model has no chance of. Spending more than 30,000 yuan to buy the above configuration can be said to be more cost-effective at this level. If you don't have an obsession with four-wheel drive, then the rear-wheel drive luxury version is definitely worth giving priority, with a recommended index of five stars.
650 Triple Laser 4WD Performance Edition ★★★☆☆
The next level up is the 650 three-laser four-wheel drive performance version, which is priced at 340,800 yuan. As the name suggests, the main improvement of the four-wheel drive performance version is in performance, that is, power and chassis. After adding the front motor, the comprehensive power output has made a qualitative leap. At the same time, the suspension system has been upgraded to a combination of air springs + CDC electronically controlled shock absorbers, which is more playable. In addition, the four-wheel drive performance version supports optional HALO interactive screens and smart sensing electric doors. I believe some young and wealthy technology players will be interested. To be fair, the pricing of the four-wheel drive performance version is fair, but how much significance the extra power and air suspension have depends on the individual. The recommendation index is three stars.
650 Triple Laser 4WD GT Edition ★★☆☆☆
The 650 three-laser four-wheel drive GT version is the top configuration of the whole series, and the price has greatly increased to 400,800 yuan. Compared with the second top configuration, the price of the four-wheel drive GT version has increased by 60,000 yuan, and the configuration has added intelligent light-sensitive color-changing front windshield and intelligent light-sensitive color-changing panoramic skylight. At the same time, the HALO interactive screen, electronic exterior rearview mirror, 21-inch wheels, front door welcome logo lights, etc. have changed from optional to standard. Whether it is worth paying 60,000 yuan for these gimmick configurations, I believe all readers have already made up their minds.
It is worth noting that the advanced intelligent driving package is optional for all models. Car owners can choose it when ordering the car, or purchase it online and obtain it through OTA later. Recently, Avita 12 launched a limited-time preferential policy, giving a month of advanced intelligent driving package to new car buyers in July. New car owners can try it first and then decide whether to renew.
The world has suffered from "competitiveness" for a long time. However, it is the "competitiveness" of the automobile industry that allows consumers to enjoy more benefits. In the era when joint ventures dominated, more than 200,000 yuan could only buy high-end Passat and Camry. But today, there are a large number of new high-end models to choose from, and Avita 12 is one of them.
Avita 12 has bright spots in interior and exterior design, and with the support of Huawei Inside, its smart cockpit and smart driving are at the forefront of the industry, and the overall product strength of the vehicle is worthy of recognition. Among the four models in the series, the 700 triple laser rear-wheel drive luxury version is the most recommended, with luxurious enough configuration and a moderate price. If the budget is tight, the entry-level 700 triple laser rear-wheel drive smart version is also a good choice. As for the four-wheel drive version, the author believes that the price-performance ratio is slightly inferior, and it is only recommended to users who have extremely high requirements for power.
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