On November 30, SIAC Motors and JSW Group entered a joint venture and signed a shareholder agreement and share purchase and share subscription agreement where JSW will hold 35% in the Indian JV operations. It will also undertake multiple new initiatives including augmenting local sourcing, improving charging infrastructure, expansion of production capacity, and introducing a broader range of vehicles with a focus on green mobility.
SAIC will continue supporting the joint venture with advanced technology and products. Further, the JV paves the way for bringing futuristics suite of automobile products including the new generation of intelligent connected NEVs and ICE vehicles and focus on broader localisation initiatives by leveraging the large presence of JSW Group across B2B and B2C sectors.
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On November 21, at the Auto Guangzhou 2023, Rising Auto officially launched the 2024 R7 mid-to-large-size electric coupe SUV and the F7 Urban Edition mid-to-large-size hatchback electric sedan. The former is available in three variants, with prices ranging from CNY 189,900 to CNY 229,900. The latter is priced at CNY 189,900.
The 2024 R7 has an RWD layout and is powered by a permanent magnet synchronous motor (maximum total power 250kW and peak total torque 450Nm) and a 77kWh or 90kWh battery, delivering a CLTC electric-mode range of 570km or 670km, a 0 to 100km/h acceleration time of 5.8 seconds, and a top speed of 200km/h.
The 2024 R7 makes the debut of a Rising Auto driving system with a CNY 1 billion R&D cost and the Bach Cockpit that can continuously evolve, and is available with an optional Huawei augmented reality head-up display. The vehicle measures 4,900mm long, 1,925mm wide, and 1,655mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,950mm.
The F7 Urban Edition has an RWD layout. Powered by a permanent magnet synchronous motor (maximum total power 216kW and peak total torque 450Nm) and a 64kWh lithium-iron phosphate battery, the vehicle delivers a CLTC electric-mode range of 500km and a 0 to 100km/h acceleration time of 6.7 seconds. The body dimensions are the same as the existing F7 variants.
From a Rising Auto press release and information on the Rising Auto website 1/2
On November 17, at the Auto Guangzhou 2023, SAIC Maxus exhibited and officially launched the new Mifa 7 luxury midsize electric MPV, which is available in seven battery-swappable (battery not contained) and non-battery-swappable (battery contained) variants, with prices ranging from CNY 145,800 to CNY 299,800.
The Mifa 7 measures 4,907mm long, 1,885mm wide, and 1,756mm or 1,768mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,975mm. Some variants are the first in the world to come with a CMS (Camera Monitor System) and are available with an optional 2+1+3 matrix 6-seater configuration where the front passenger seat can not only be moved back and forth, but also automatically rotate 180 degrees.
Equipped with a next-generation E2 architecture-based high-efficiency electric drive, a permanent magnet synchronous motor (180kW/350Nm), and an SAIC 77kWh or 90kWh ternary lithium battery, the Mifa 7 delivers a CLTC range of 527km or 605km and a top speed of 180km/h.
The Mifa 7 comes standard with features such as hidden door handles and 6.6kW external V2L (Vehicle to Load). Some variants are available with features such as 2.2kW internal V2L, a Level 2++ advanced intelligent driver assistance system, and a head-up display.
In October, SAIC Maxus battery swapping stations, where a swap takes only 90 seconds, were officially commissioned. Furthermore, the Mifa 7 supports DC fast charging and AC slow charging.
Customized models including the Mifa 9 premium battery electric MPV, the G90 ICE-powered intelligent MPV, the eDeliver V1 light-duty vehicle, and the Xingji H premium pickup truck were exhibited as well.
From an SAIC Maxus press release and information on the SAIC Maxus website 1/2