The GAC Trumpchi S7 (sold in China as the "Xiangwang S7") packs a full-size PHEV SUV's worth of range and tech into one of the segment's most aggressive price tags. A 1.5T engine paired with a 170 kW front motor makes a combined 288 kW (386 hp), and the range-topping battery gets you 205 km of pure-EV driving plus 1,150 km of total CLTC range. Six trims spread across two battery sizes and both FWD and AWD layouts, starting at just $23,200 for the entry 115 km-range Pro trim — a genuinely comprehensive family SUV package that undercuts most rivals by a wide margin.
Performance & Specs
Every S7 shares a 1.5T engine (118 kW / 158 hp) paired with a 170 kW (228 hp) front electric motor, for a combined 288 kW (386 hp) and roughly 470 Nm of torque on FWD trims — enough for a 0-100 km/h time in the high-7-second range, per the reviewer's on-camera estimate. Step up to the AWD "Ultra" trims and GAC adds an 80 kW (107 hp) rear motor, pushing combined torque to about 613 Nm and cutting the sprint to a confirmed 5.8 seconds, with a 185 km/h top speed. Entry-level Pro trims run a smaller 21.3 kWh battery for 115 km of EV range; the higher Max and Ultra trims step up to a 36.3 kWh pack for 205 km (FWD) or 180 km (AWD) of pure-electric driving.
| Powertrain | 1.5T + front motor PHEV (FWD), + rear motor on AWD |
|---|---|
| Power | 288 kW (386 hp) FWD combined |
| Torque | ~470 Nm FWD / ~613 Nm AWD |
| Battery | 21.3 kWh (Pro) or 36.3 kWh (Max/Ultra), LFP |
| EV Range | 115 / 205 / 180 km (CLTC) |
| Combined Range | 905 / 1,150 / 1,020 km (CLTC) |
| POWERTRAIN TYPE | 1.5T engine + front motor PHEV (FWD); adds rear motor on AWD |
|---|---|
| HORSEPOWER | 288 kW (386 hp) FWD combined |
| TORQUE | ~470 Nm FWD / ~613 Nm AWD |
| ACCELERATION | 5.8 s AWD (0-100 km/h); high-7s range reported for FWD |
| TOP SPEED | 185 km/h |
| DRIVETRAIN | FWD (Pro, Max trims) or AWD (Ultra trims) |
| BATTERY | 21.3 kWh or 36.3 kWh LFP |
| ELECTRIC RANGE | 115 / 205 / 180 km, CLTC |
| COMBINED RANGE | 905 / 1,150 / 1,020 km, CLTC |
Dimensions & Practicality
| Length | 4,900 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,950 mm |
| Height | 1,780 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,880 mm |
| Ground clearance | 200 mm |
At 4,900 mm long on a 2,880 mm wheelbase, the S7 is a genuinely full-size SUV, with a curb weight around 2,235 kg depending on trim. Cargo space behind the rear seats runs to roughly 720 litres, expanding to about 2,050 litres with the second row folded — folded manually rather than via powered releases, keeping costs down. The car rides on 19-inch wheels wrapped in 245/55R19 rubber; there's no air suspension at this price point, but ground clearance is a respectable 200 mm.
| LENGTH | 4,900 mm |
|---|---|
| WIDTH | 1,950 mm |
| HEIGHT | 1,780 mm |
| WHEELBASE | 2,880 mm |
| CARGO VOLUME | ~720 L, up to ~2,050 L seats folded |
| CURB WEIGHT | ~2,235 kg |
Charging & Battery
The S7's LFP battery packs (21.3 kWh or 36.3 kWh depending on trim) support DC fast charging from 10-80% in about 20 minutes, or a full AC charge in roughly 4-5 hours at home. The 50-litre fuel tank backs up the electric range once the battery is depleted, feeding the 1.5T engine for the balance of that 1,150 km combined CLTC figure.
| BATTERY | 21.3 kWh or 36.3 kWh LFP |
|---|---|
| DC FAST CHARGING | 10-80% in ~20 min |
| AC CHARGING | ~4-5 hours (full charge) |
| FUEL TANK | 50 L |
Design & Interior
The S7 wears a clean, upright SUV silhouette with a full-width LED tail light bar and the "GAC Trumpchi" wordmark badge across the tailgate. Inside, showroom units we reviewed were trimmed in a warm cognac/tan leather covering the seats, doors and dashboard, with a large portrait-oriented central touchscreen and a leather-wrapped steering wheel carrying GAC's badge. Even the base trim gets heated, ventilated and massaging front seats with genuine leather — a feature set some rivals reserve for top-spec cars costing considerably more.
Technology & Features
The dashboard combines an 8.88-inch digital instrument cluster with a 15.6-inch central touchscreen and an available 27-inch head-up display. Second-row passengers get their own 17.3-inch overhead entertainment screen. Top trims add a 126-line RoboSense LiDAR and an NVIDIA Orin-X chip for L2++ driver assistance, while base trims run a Horizon Journey J3 chip with a reduced sensor count. The car supports both Apple CarPlay and Huawei HiCar, dual-zone climate control, a glass roof with a manual sunshade, and wireless phone charging.
Safety & ADAS
Radar and camera count scale with trim, with the highest-spec Ultra and LiDAR-equipped Max variants reaching L2++ capability — adaptive cruise, lane-centering, automated parking and a 360-degree camera system are available depending on configuration. The base trims rely on a camera-and-radar-only suite without LiDAR, which keeps entry pricing low but caps the available assistance features versus the range-topping cars.
Available Versions
| VERSION | DRIVETRAIN | BATTERY | EV RANGE | COMBINED RANGE | PRICE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 115km Pro | FWD | 21.3 kWh | 115 km | 905 km | $23,200 |
| 205km Max | FWD | 36.3 kWh | 205 km | 1,150 km | ~$25,900 |
| 205km Max Zhijia (Smart Driving) | FWD | 36.3 kWh | 205 km | 1,150 km | ~$27,700 |
| 205km Max Lingxian | FWD | 36.3 kWh | 205 km | 1,150 km | ~$28,700 |
| 180km Ultra | AWD | 36.3 kWh | 180 km | 1,020 km | ~$27,800 |
| 180km Ultra Lingxian Zhijia | AWD | 36.3 kWh | 180 km | 1,020 km | ~$30,600 |
Pricing & Availability
Pricing spans 169,800 to 223,800 CNY (roughly $23,200 to $30,600) across the six-trim lineup, per the official price sheet posted in a GAC Trumpchi showroom. GAC sells the S7 exclusively in China for now, through its Trumpchi dealer network alongside siblings like the larger S9. There's no official international launch confirmed as of this writing; independent LHD export/resale channels (like the one behind this article's source video, which quoted up to $32,500 for a top trim — likely including their own service markup over GAC's official price) can arrange overseas sourcing, but that isn't an official GAC distribution channel.
How It Compares
Against the segment's default value pick, the BYD Song Plus DM-i, the S7 costs about the same but very nearly doubles the horsepower — 386 hp versus 197 hp — while matching its 1,150-1,200 km combined range. The BYD Sealion 6 undercuts the S7 on range but costs about $5,400 more for similar power. The Chery Tiggo 9 C-DM is the closest fresh rival on price, but its 160 km EV range and 165 kW system trail the S7's top configurations. For buyers prioritizing raw power-per-dollar in this segment, the S7's 288-440 kW combined output (FWD/AWD) is hard to match at this price.
- 386 hp combined output and 1,150 km CLTC range from just $23,200
- Heated, ventilated, massaging leather seats standard even on the base trim
- 27" HUD, 17.3" rear screen and optional LiDAR/NVIDIA Orin-X far above the price point
- Six trims across two battery sizes and FWD/AWD give real configuration flexibility
- China-only for now, with no official international launch confirmed
- No air suspension, and rear seats fold manually rather than with powered releases
The GAC Trumpchi S7 remains one of the strongest value arguments in the PHEV SUV segment: 386 hp and over 1,100 km of combined range for around $23,200 is a genuinely hard combination to beat, and the standard-fit heated/ventilated/massage leather seats and big screens make it feel far pricier than it is. The trade-off is availability — this is a China-market car for now — but for readers tracking what's coming out of China's PHEV segment, the S7 continues to be one of the segment's best per-dollar packages.
