Huawei and Chery Unveil Luxeed Sedan: Official Presentation and Anticipated Launch This Year

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In a significant development, Richard Yu, CEO of Huawei, has revealed an image of the debut sedan from the collaborative venture between Huawei and Chery. Named ‘Luxeed’, this sedan marks a pivotal step in their joint project. Interestingly, Luxeed finds its foundation on the E0X platform by Chery, boasting a captivating design philosophy.

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Delving into the nomenclature, the name ‘Luxeed’ resonates as a fusion of the renowned American brand ‘Lucid’ and Chery’s high-end offering ‘Exeed’. However, this amalgamation could potentially raise questions due to its resemblance to existing names. Now, let’s delve into the vehicle itself.

Dubbed ‘EH3’, the Luxeed sedan had previously been spotted in various instances across China. Today, it emerges in full detail. Notably, it retains the distinctive features captured in camouflaged images, highlighted by its slender headlights and intricate five-spoke rims. The Luxeed EH3 proudly showcases a sloping bonnet line, well-placed air inlets beneath the headlights, and a compact trapezoidal air intake. A thin LED strip seamlessly connects the headlights.

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Further observations reveal broad wheel arches, Brembo brakes, retractable door handles, petite side mirrors, and a roof-mounted LiDAR sensor. In terms of proportions, the EH3 embodies a four-door sedan with a gracefully sloped roofline, evoking coupe-like aesthetics—a trend evident among several Chinese automakers. Notable resemblances include the BYD Han, Voyah Passion (Zhuiguang), and Nio ET7.

It’s worth revisiting that glimpses of the Luxeed EH3’s interior had previously been captured in China.

The E0X platform by Chery serves as the foundation for the Luxeed EH3 sedan, extending its architecture to the forthcoming Exeed Sterra ES and Exeed Sterra ET models. This platform boasts CATL’s battery, enabling a remarkable 700 km range and supporting 800V charging. The Luxeed EH3 is equipped with air suspension and dual-motor all-wheel drive.

Steering towards the smart driving system, the Luxeed EH3 proudly introduces Huawei ADS 2.0. Comprising a LiDAR sensor, 11 HD cameras, 3 millimeter-wave radars, and 12 ultrasonic radars, this system facilitates a remarkable autonomous driving capability of up to 200 km without manual intervention. The system also supports Navigation Cruise Assist (NCA), enabling autonomous driving within cities and on highways. Initially available in 45 Chinese cities upon launch, Huawei aims to expand this coverage in the future.

An exciting attribute of the Luxeed EH3 is its compatibility with the HarmonyOS 4 system, seamlessly aligning with Huawei devices such as phones and laptops. Notably, it’s primed for video game support, thanks to Qualcomm’s powerful 8295 chip. Moreover, the Luxeed EH3 offers a unique capability—connecting a quadcopter drone to stream video content directly to the car’s monitor. Further enhancements encompass new applications and an enriched voice interaction experience.

In terms of pricing, the Luxeed EH3’s starting price commences at 200,000 yuan (approximately 27,810 USD). A prospective Q3 2023 debut is on the horizon, with a potential appearance at the Chengdu Auto Show in August. As developments unfold, we will remain vigilant, so stay tuned for further updates!