Changan Qiyuan Q07 Review: The Tech Democracy Manifesto

Changan Qiyuan Q07 Review: The Tech Democracy Manifesto

Futurism Meets Function

Exterior: 4,837mm length with floating roof, through-type LED lights, and interactive DLP headlights (400,000-pixel projection) .

Controversies: Conservative rear design; thin paint prone to scratches .

Changan Qiyuan Q07 Review: The Tech Democracy Manifesto
Changan Qiyuan Q07 Review: The Tech Democracy Manifesto

Efficiency Redefined

Performance:

1.5T engine (110kW/44.28% thermal efficiency) + 165kW e-motor, 330N·m torque

0-100km/h: 7.9s (strong acceleration even at 90-160km/h in range-extending mode)

Range:

Battery EV Range Total Range Fast Charge
31.73kWh 215km 1,400km 15min (30-80%)
Real-world Consumption:

Summer EV range: 160-180km (AC on)

Fuel economy: 4.3-5.1L/100km (engine mode)

Changan Qiyuan Q07 Review: The Tech Democracy Manifesto
Changan Qiyuan Q07 Review: The Tech Democracy Manifesto
Changan Qiyuan Q07 Review: The Tech Democracy Manifesto

The “Fourth-Generation Mobile Home”

Space Magic: 2,905mm wheelbase enables 86% space utilization; rear legroom reaches 1,185mm .

Human-Centric Tech:

15.4″ rotating touchscreen

Co-pilot entertainment screen + zero-gravity seat

49″ AR-HUD replacing instrument cluster

Flaws: Road noise >60km/h; soft-touch materials cover 90% surfaces .

Changan Qiyuan Q07 Review: The Tech Democracy Manifesto
Changan Qiyuan Q07 Review: The Tech Democracy Manifesto
Changan Qiyuan Q07 Review: The Tech Democracy Manifesto

Intelligence: Promise vs. Reality

Tianshu ADAS:

Lidar + 11 cameras enable highway NOA (lane changes/ramp navigation)

Strengths: Smooth parking; quick lane changes

Weaknesses: Slow response to cut-ins

AI Cabin:

Multi-command voice control supported

Pain point: Snapdragon 8155 under-optimized (slow boot/miscommands)

Changan Qiyuan Q07 Review: The Tech Democracy Manifesto
Changan Qiyuan Q07 Review: The Tech Democracy Manifesto
Changan Qiyuan Q07 Review: The Tech Democracy Manifesto
Changan Qiyuan Q07 Review: The Tech Democracy Manifesto
Changan Qiyuan Q07 Review: The Tech Democracy Manifesto
Changan Qiyuan Q07 Review: The Tech Democracy Manifesto

Brand DNA: Technology Democratized

Q07’s core innovation lies in five integrated systems:

SDA Platform (EE architecture)

Tianyu Cockpit (multi-screen OS)

Tianshu ADAS (lidar-based)

Tianheng Chassis (CDC + torque control)

BlueWhale 3.0 PHEV (high-efficiency engine)

This signals Chinese automakers’ shift from feature-stacking to holistic innovation.

Verdict: The New Benchmark

Despite flaws like jerky suspension and laggy infotainment, Q07 resets expectations:

It proves cutting-edge tech shouldn’t be a luxury, but a right for every driver.

For pragmatic families, this is 2025’s most compelling mobile living space .