First Drive Changan Deepal S07, Challenger to BYD Sealion 7

The KatadataOTO team got the opportunity to briefly test drive the Changan Deepal S07 electric car in Chongqing, China.

First Drive Changan Deepal S07, Challenger to BYD Sealion 7
Katadata OTO Rating:

Featuring a sporty and modern design, its performance is also quite reliable.

Minimal physical buttons, feature settings via the head unit

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  • By Satrio Adhy

  • Saturday, 01 November 2025 | 09:00 WIB

For example, for mobility in urban areas. Then used for long distances like homecoming trips.

Moreover, there are several driving mode options. Such as Standard, Eco, Sport, and Individual.

Additionally, there is a steering mode selection of Comfort, Standard, and Sport. So it can be adjusted to the owner's preference.

On the other hand, during the taxi drive, we felt the Changan Deepal S07 was very stable when pushed on a banked track at speeds of 170 km per hour to 190 km per hour.

First Drive Changan Deepal S07, Penantang BYD Sealion 7
Photo : KatadataOTO

This is certainly thanks to the MacPherson Independent suspension at the front. And at the rear, it relies on a Multi-Link Independent shock.

Unfortunately, we didn't have much time to explore this electric car further. Including trying out its Sport driving mode.

Conclusion

In our opinion, the Changan Deepal S07 is suitable for young people. Because it offers a sporty design, tough performance, and various modern features.

However, there is one note for prospective buyers of the Changan Deepal S07, which is that the electric car has very few physical buttons.

Therefore, operating a number of features must be done through the head unit. So you must be careful not to lose concentration.

The driver must get used to it or ask a passenger for help to make it easier.


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