GAC Honda introduces cutting-edge tech, features used on P7 BEV model

Shanghai (Gasgoo)- On March 3, GAC Honda hosted a technology experience day for its P7 all-electric SUV, offering an in-depth look at the model's cutting-edge features and technical innovations.

The P7 is a premium midsize all-electric SUV and the first model built on Honda’s BEV (battery electric vehicle)-dedicated Architecture W (named "Yunchi" in Chinese).

According to GAC Honda, the Architecture W boasts high rigidity, a low center of gravity, and lightweight construction, ensuring both dynamic handling and ride comfort for vehicles ride on the platform. The model is also equipped with a comprehensive intelligent cockpit and driver-assistance technologies, enhancing its smart mobility experience.

In terms of design, the P7 adopts a bold "mecha-style" aesthetic, featuring a wide-body, low-slung coupe-SUV profile with sharp, angular lines. The vehicle measures 4,750mm in length, 1,930mm in width, and 1,625mm in height, with a spacious 2,930mm wheelbase.

The intelligent cockpit is one of P7's highlights, incorporating a 12.8-inch and 10.25-inch waterfall-style dual screen, alongside the Honda Connect 4.0 AI-powered voice assistant. This system integrates an open AI platform compatible with Alibaba's AI large model framework, enabling seamless natural interaction. It supports wake-free continuous conversations, dialect recognition, and four-zone voice control, allowing users to control in-car functions—such as seat ventilation, heating, and dimmable glass—via voice commands.

For smart connectivity, the P7 is compatible with wireless Apple CarPlay, Huawei HiCar, and Baidu CarLife. Additionally, users can remotely start the vehicle and pre-condition the cabin via a mobile app.

The P7 model also introduces multiple advanced driver-assistance features. On the hardware front, it is equipped with one front-facing camera, four auxiliary parking cameras, five millimeter-wave radars, and twelve ultrasonic sensors. Compared to the Honda SENSING 360 system, the enhanced Honda SENSING 360+ adds features like the Honda CoPilot Pro for highway navigation assistance, driver emergency response, and door collision warnings—offering L2+ assisted driving and intelligent parking capabilities.

Powertrain options include single-motor rear-wheel drive and dual-motor all-wheel drive, both paired with a 90kWh ternary lithium battery pack from CATL. The model's CLTC-rated range reaches up to 650 km. The dual-motor AWD version features a 150kW front motor and 200kW rear motor, delivering peak torque of 350 Nm and 420 Nm, respectively. This setup enables a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of just 4.6 seconds.

The P7 also comes equipped with an adaptive electromagnetic damper system (ADS), which dynamically adjusts damping based on road conditions. This filters unnecessary vibrations while preserving essential road feedback, enhancing both comfort and handling precision.

The vehicle offers multiple driving modes tailored to different scenarios, including the Z Optimal, the X Snow, the E Easy, the V Exclusive, and the S Speed mode (for the single-motor version), while the dual-motor variant features an R Ultimate mode. Drivers can switch modes based on road conditions and personal preferences.

Regarding the safety features, the P7 boasts a high-strength body structure, with 68% of the body made from high-strength steel, including 25% hot-formed steel. It is also equipped with active safety features, such as intelligent braking, electronic side mirrors, digital rearview mirrors, and in-car monitoring systems.

Leveraging its advanced perception hardware, the Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS) can detect vehicles, pedestrians, cyclists, and motorcycles at speeds ranging from 5 to 100 km/h, predicting potential collisions and taking preventative action.

For the first time, the P7 incorporates S-CMS intelligent electronic side mirrors, which offer wide-angle, mirrored, and reverse-linked views, providing enhanced situational awareness for drivers.