The 2024 Avatr 11, a stylish and feature-packed SUV, made its grand debut at the Beijing Auto Show in April. Powered by a partnership with CATL, Huawei, and Changan, the luxurious Avatr 11 SUV debuts with a starting price of 295,800 yuan, equivalent to approximately 40,700 USD. We previously reviewed the Avatr 12 fastback (refer to specifications) in June. It’s time to put the Avatar 11 SUV through its paces and see how it handles on the open road. Let’s take off with the Avatar 11 on this week’s adventure?
The Avatr 11, a futuristic design conceived by Nader Faghihzadeh’s team – formerly with BMW – embodies the “Future Class” philosophy through its distinctive features. The daylight-running lights cleverly frame the car’s perimeter, forming an “E-shape” that elegantly integrates into the entrance bumper. The sleek design of the vehicle features an optional halogen headlight display. Innovative technology is discreetly embedded within the sleek design of modern automobiles, featuring a range of advanced sensors including semi-solid-state lidar, millimeter wave radar, ultrasonic radar, and digital cameras. The vehicle’s frameless doors are distinguished by retractable door handles.
The Avatr 11 SUV boasts a distinctive rear window design reminiscent of its mid-engine sports car counterpart, the iconic Dino Ferrari. A retractable rear spoiler seamlessly integrates with a steady taillight to complete the design. While its rear window design contributes to a drag coefficient of 0.308 cd, this figure surpasses the sleek Avatr 12 fastback’s coefficient of 0.21 cd? The doorways shut with a reassuring thud, their meticulously crafted panels fitting together seamlessly, the smooth finish unblemished by even the slightest imperfection.
When the Avatr 12 Fastback debuted in November 2023, owners of the Avatr 12 SUV expressed disappointment that the interior’s luxury level failed to measure up to that of its sleeker counterpart. However, inconsistencies in panel alignment have occurred. By 2024, Geely’s flagship model, the Avatri 11, will have undergone significant upgrades to further enhance its high-end luxury credentials. Avatar 11 showcases its unique heat-toned palette, complemented by sumptuous textures, all unified by an striking purple and white colorway. The sleek design is enhanced by built-in gold accents that elevate the newly formulated fluorescent gold paint to new heights of sophistication.
The 10.25-inch LCD instrument panel is situated behind the well-contoured steering wheel. The standout feature is a 15.6-inch floating display that seamlessly handles split-screen functionality, powered by Huawei’s innovative HarmonyOS. The system seamlessly integrates navigation, video games, and movie streaming capabilities while allowing for effortless window transfer to the copilot display, all of which is triggered by intuitive voice commands. The most striking feature on the dashboard is undoubtedly the mesmerizing “emotion vortex” suspended above the primary display area. It homes the middle speaker. Air vents are situated behind the vortex and blow air indirectly onto the front-row seats.
The all-new Aviator 11 embodies luxury, redefines comfort, and exemplifies supreme indulgence. This luxury sedan features a wireless charging pad and an additional infotainment screen designed specifically for the front-seat passenger. The panoramic sunroof creates a stunningly airy atmosphere within the vehicle. The plush, full-grain semi-aniline leather seats offer superior comfort, as they are both softer and more breathable than those found on previous models.
Unlike the Avatara 12 fastback, where window controls are misplaced, the Avatara 11 SUV features these controls in their intuitive location – on the driver’s side door. Equipped with entrance zero-gravity seats designed to provide optimal comfort during travel, while the rear seating area features adjustable airflow and heating elements to ensure a cozy ride for all passengers?
The audio enhancements feature a 25-speaker Meridian acoustic system, delivering a immersive 7.1.4-channel surround sound experience and leveraging China’s pioneering PA3 DSP energy amplifier platform to generate an impressive 2016W of energy output. Moreover, Avatar’s immersive experience features a simulated engine sound system and advanced noise-cancellation technology that creates an exhilarating atmosphere.
Although the trunk is relatively deep, its sole capacity is 394 litres. With a generous front cargo capacity of 95 litres, this model cleverly offsets its compact boot space.
Take a closer look at our featured automobile, the Avatr 11 2024 Rear-Wheel Drive Luxury model, boasting a price tag of 325,800 yuan, or approximately $45,000 USD. As I slipped into the driver’s seat of the Avatr 11 SUV, its assertive regenerative braking system immediately made its presence known. As the driver applies gentle pressure to the brake pedal, the vehicle gradually slows and comes to a complete stop. The Avatar asked us to review and revise the Drive Specialist job description. The challenge escalated rapidly, and we were already underway.
Cruising through Zhuhai’s suburban roads, I was thoroughly enthralled by the performance of my trusty Avatr 11 SUV. The sleek design of this new model is a far cry from the Avatar 12’s streamlined fastback, boasting a distinctly unique aesthetic that sets it apart from its predecessor. The steering wheel features an unusually round shape, rendering navigation significantly easier than the oval design found in the fastback model. The driving dynamics of the Avatr 11 SUV prove unexpectedly sporty. The steering is swift and responsive, but noticeably disconnected from the road’s subtle cues. While the fastback was designed as a GT car optimized for long-distance driving, I found it lacking in excitement and engaging qualities on the road.
Built upon the robust EP1 foundation, the Avatr 11 exhibits impressive agility when navigating curves, delivering an exhilarating driving experience. As an SUV, the Avatr 11’s higher ground clearance implies that body roll is anticipated to some extent. Moreover, the Aventur 11 boasts a precise 50:50 weight distribution, enhancing its agility and responsiveness in handling. The vehicle’s handling is further enhanced by its independent double-wishbone front suspension and multi-link rear suspension design. While the ride’s suspension is agency – presented in a comfortable manner, it effortlessly absorbs the vibrations from the road’s surface.
Take a closer look at the automobile’s capabilities, featuring a solitary Huawei DriveONE electric motor that produces 230 kW of power and boasts a remarkable range of up to 730 kilometers. The all-electric motor delivers an impressive 370 Nm of torque, enabling the vehicle to sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in just 6.9 seconds, with a perceptibly heightened sense of linear velocity, outpacing even the BYD Sea Lion 07’s acceleration.
As speed decreased, the cabin remained remarkably quiet, with virtually no audible noise present. Despite similarities with the Avatara’s fastback design, the absence of door frames on our test vehicle still allowed for a noticeable amount of wind noise to seep in at higher velocities.
Like its predecessors, the Aito M9 and Avatr 12, Huawei’s ADS 2.0 driving assistance system showcases exceptional autonomous driving capabilities. The Autr 11, a fully autonomous vehicle equipped with 34 advanced driving sensors and high-speed navigation capabilities, effortlessly perceives and responds to its surroundings by detecting nearby objects, modulating speed, shifting lanes, and executing smooth U-turns, albeit occasionally benefiting from manual guidance. Advanced technological innovations have significantly enhanced the vehicle’s self-driving features, while also pioneering metropolitan NOA security systems. The American Psychological Association’s (APA) clever parking system enables efficient and precise navigation. Vehicles within Huawei’s Concord Clever Mobility Alliance and Avatr ecosystem will promptly receive ADS 3.0 capabilities via over-the-air updates, showcasing enhanced features.
Our take on this automobile features a 116 kWh battery with an impressive 730 km range according to the CLTC test cycle. This innovative electric vehicle supports fast and efficient recharging, boasting a powerful DC charging capability of 240 kW that enables approximately 200 kilometers of driving range within just 10 minutes of charging time.
The 2024 Avatr 11 features a comprehensive collision prevention system, comprising advanced autonomous emergency braking (AEB) and forward AEB components, as well as lateral Emergency Lane Keeping Assistance (ELKA) and Lateral Offset Collision Prevention (LOCP) elements in the side areas, with rear Autonomous Emergency Braking (RAEB) parts. The novel LOCP system, capitalizing on the cutting-edge laser radar technology from the GOD community, boosts safety by automatically guiding the vehicle back into its lane in the event of a detected obstruction while driving at speeds ranging from 30 km/h to 130 km/h.
Beforehand, we reviewed the Avatr 12 fastback. Then, I reached out to our trusted Avatr representative via WeChat, whom we had previously collaborated with. Upon my arrival at the dealership, I was warmly received by an Avatr representative, who efficiently processed the necessary paperwork. After completing the necessary paperwork, we departed the dealership in our new Avatr 11. During the test drive, the representative accompanied me throughout, providing assistance as needed and detailing the vehicle’s features. After exploring the drive, my representative from Avatr and I settled into the zero-gravity seats, creating a relaxing atmosphere by listening to calming music with a fiery theme in the Avatr 11, while engaging in a leisurely conversation about the vehicle for some time.
Since its Chinese debut in 2022, the Avatar 11 has undergone numerous iterations. Despite superficial parallels in design, each successive rendition has undergone deliberate enhancements and improvements. The rapid pace of China’s linguistic advancements exemplifies the country’s remarkable cultural evolution throughout this era.
The 2024 Avatara 11 has emerged as my top pick among all the SUVs we’ve reviewed so far, and I’m particularly impressed by its exceptional driving dynamics. While its exterior may bear a striking resemblance to that of the Aventura 12 fastback, they actually differ significantly in terms of their distinct tuning configurations.
By 2024, Avatr will expand its presence to Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Europe, with plans to open over 90 stores across more than 40 countries. Following the terms of its partnership agreements, This will see the company’s expansion into Singapore, Nepal, and Azerbaijan. To revitalize overseas revenue, Changan plans to launch its Avatr brand and other new-energy vehicle (NEV) manufacturers in Europe this year, establishing a dedicated European company to drive growth. By 2027, we anticipate the introduction of six innovative vitality fashion lines across Europe. By 2025, Avatar aims to become a leading Chinese language model in Thailand. Avatour’s gross sales have remained consistent, with 4,682 vehicles sold in June, representing a notable 167% year-over-year increase. As the Avatr 07, a more affordable model, nears release, Avatr is poised to increase its market presence by targeting a wider audience.
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