Rising Auto R7

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Rising Auto R7
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Overview
Manufacturer Rising Auto (SAIC Motor)
Model code ES33
Also calledMG S9 EV (export)
Production2022–present
Body and chassis
Class Mid-size crossover SUV
Body style 5-door SUV
Layout Dual motor 4WD
Rear-motor, rear-wheel drive
Related Rising Auto F7
Powertrain
Electric motor AC induction/asynchronous, Permanent magnet motor
Transmission 1-speed direct-drive reduction
Battery
Electric range 600km (NEDC)
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,950 mm (116.1 in)
Length4,900 mm (192.9 in)
Width1,925 mm (75.8 in)
Height1,655 mm (65.2 in)

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

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Overview

The R7 was originally previewed by the ES33 concept in 2021 during the Shangai Auto Show in April. The ES33 concept was introduced with the newly announced "R" brand as an electric vehicle brand departing from Roewe. The R brand later received a Chinese name Feifan (飞凡) and even later, a full 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. The top of the trim variant R7 has two electric motors with a combined power of 400 kW (544 hp) and 700 Nm. There is also an rear-wheel-drive version with 340 horses. The R7 also has a swappable ternary (NMC) battery on board offering 600 km 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 the main screen of 15.05 inches. 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) powered by NVIDIA Orin. The main feature of this LIDAR is the 500-meter detection distance. [4] [5]

Overseas markets

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

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