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SAIC Rising R7

SAIC Rising R7
Overview
ManufacturerRising Auto (SAIC Motor)
Model codeES33
Also called
  • Feifan R7
  • MG S9 EV
  • MG R7
Production2022–present
Body and chassis
ClassMid-size crossover SUV
Body style5-door coupe SUV
LayoutDual motor 4WD
Rear-motor, rear-wheel drive
RelatedSAIC Rising F7
Powertrain
Electric motorAC induction/asynchronous, Permanent magnet motor
Transmission1-speed direct-drive reduction
Battery
Electric range600km (NEDC)
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,950 mm (116.1 in)
Length4,900 mm (192.9 in)
Width1,925 mm (75.8 in)
Height1,655 mm (65.2 in)

The SAIC Rising R7 (also known as Feifan R7) is a battery electric mid-size crossover SUV announced in 2021 by SAIC's Rising Auto brand and went on sale in 2022.[1][2]

Overview

The R7 was originally previewed by the ES33 concept in 2021 during the Shangai Auto Show in April. The ES33 concept was introduced alongside the newly announced "R" brand, which is an electric vehicle brand spinoff from Roewe. The R brand later received the Chinese name Chinese: 飞凡; pinyin: Fēi fán and even later, the English name Rising Auto.[3]

The Rising Auto R7 is a 5-door, 5-seater crossover SUV with a sporting roofline. It is a "crossover coupe" with swappable battery and 544 hp (406 kW; 552 PS). The top of the trim variant R7 has two electric motors with a combined power of 544 hp (406 kW; 552 PS) and 700 N⋅m (516 lb⋅ft) of torque. There is also an rear-wheel-drive version with 340 hp (254 kW; 345 PS). The R7 also has a swappable ternary (NMC) battery on board offering 600 kilometres (373 mi) of range. Additionally, there are versions without swappable batteries. The drag coefficient of the Rising Auto R7 is 0.238 Cd.[4]

The interior features a 43-inch triple screen setup with a 15.05-inch main screen. The R7 also features an AR-HUD system from Huawei with a 70-inch display area. The R7 features 33 sensors around the vehicle, including an optional LIDAR from Luminar Technologies (LAZR) with a 500-metre (1,600 ft) detection range, with data processed by an NVIDIA Orin SoC.[4][5]

Overseas markets

The vehicle was showcased by MG Motor at the 2024 Geneva International Motor Show as the MG S9 EV.[6]

Sales

Year China
2022 3,501[7]
2023 6,761[8]
2024 3,891[9]

References

  1. ^ "SAIC Motor's Rising Auto R7 SUV features battery swap". topelectricsuv.com. 25 March 2022. Retrieved 2022-08-21.
  2. ^ MotorNet. "Rising Auto lança SUV elétrico R7 na China". MotorNet (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2023-06-11.
  3. ^ "Feifan R7 is a $28,500 electric SUV from China". ArenaEV.com. Retrieved 2022-12-19.
  4. ^ a b "Rising Auto R7 Is Real At The Auto Show With Swappable Battery And 544 HP". carnewschina.com. 28 May 2022. Retrieved 2022-08-21.
  5. ^ "SAIC reveal NEW EV brand; the Feifan R7 Electric SUV - YouTube". YouTube. 2022-12-19. Archived from the original on 2022-12-19. Retrieved 2022-12-19.
  6. ^ Bobylev, Denis (2024-02-26). "SAIC amplifies MG model line with two high-end EVs from sister brand". CarNewsChina.com. Retrieved 2024-02-26.
  7. ^ "December, 2022 auto sales of SAIC Motor _in China - Gasgoo". autonews.gasgoo.com. Retrieved 2025-02-13.
  8. ^ "December, 2024 auto sales of SAIC Motor _in China - Gasgoo". autonews.gasgoo.com. Retrieved 2025-02-13.
  9. ^ "December, 2024 auto sales of SAIC Motor _in China - Gasgoo". autonews.gasgoo.com. Retrieved 2025-02-13.