First Drive Changan Deepal S07, Challenger to BYD Sealion 7

For entertainment, the Changan Deepal S07 is equipped with a large sunflower screen head unit.

So, the touchscreen can automatically move towards the driver or passenger when they are inside the vehicle.

The Changan Deepal S07's cabin also has very few physical buttons. Because all feature settings are controlled via the central touchscreen.

Therefore, the owner must get used to it first when wanting to operate various features. From the lights, AC, 360-degree camera, to the driving modes.

Photo : KatadataOTO

While inside this Chinese EV, the spacious impression is immediately felt. Especially for the KatadataOTO team member who is 175 cm tall.

The headroom still has about 15 cm of space. While the legroom is quite spacious, up to 25 cm.

Performance

It's worth noting that the Changan Deepal S07 relies on an electric motor with 215 hp. The peak torque reaches 320 Nm.

It also has a 79.97 kWh capacity battery. It can offer a range of up to 475 km (WLTP) on a single charge.

For DC charging from 30 percent to 80 percent, it only takes 35 minutes.

When we tried it at Changan's R&D center, this electric four-wheeler was quite powerful.

The Changan Deepal S07's acceleration is quite fast. So it is suitable for various needs.