GAC Group and Huawei's co-created brand Qijing launched the GX7, a large five-seat SUV, on September 23, according to Chinese outlet First Electric. The model is offered in three versions: Ultra, dual-motor all-wheel drive, and tri-motor all-wheel drive, with limited-time promotional prices of 229,900 yuan, 249,900 yuan, and 291,900 yuan (about $32,400, $35,200, and $41,100 respectively). These are Chinese guide prices before taxes and incentives.
The GX7 is positioned as the industry's first "spacious five-seat intelligent versatile SUV," aiming to stand out in China's crowded family SUV segment. Its dimensions are substantial: 5,099 mm long, 2,006 mm wide, 1,750 mm tall, with a 3,070 mm wheelbase. The design uses a 1.15 width-to-height ratio and a 60% axle-to-length ratio to give the five-meter vehicle a low, wide stance.
One-touch flat bed and versatile space
The GX7's headline feature is a "20-second one-touch flat bed." The rear seats, leg rests, cushions, backrests, and headrests fold and adjust in a coordinated motion to form a completely flat 180-degree surface without any protrusions. Once the bed is formed, the trunk still holds two 24-inch or four 20-inch suitcases, and the 855 mm vertical space allows adults to sit upright. The vehicle also includes a bedside table with charging ports and lighting, 32-point full-body acupressure massage, and ventilation and heating functions.
Beyond the bed, the GX7 offers over 12 space modes for scenarios like napping, watching movies, carrying children, and camping. A 32-inch laser projector can drop down from the ceiling for a private cinema experience. The vehicle can also form a 2.56-meter super bed for family trips.
However, the practical appeal of these features remains to be tested. While the one-touch mechanism reduces the hassle of manual assembly, the frequency of use for camping or napping may vary among families. Long-term durability and noise control of the folding mechanism and motors will also need to be proven over time.
L3-ready architecture and CATL battery
The GX7 comes standard with an architecture designed for L3 autonomous driving, featuring redundant systems for power, steering, braking, communication, positioning, computing, perception, and interaction. It includes four lidar units—one 896-line dual-optical image-grade lidar and three solid-state lidar—plus a 4D millimeter-wave radar matrix, totaling 38 high-performance sensors. The system runs on Huawei's Qiankun ADS 5, with parking-to-parking navigation claimed to cover 1.2 million parking lots nationwide.
Safety features include CAS 5.0 collision avoidance, a "Xuandun" cage body with 90.3% high-strength steel and aluminum, a 2,200 MPa aerospace-grade hot-gas-formed A-pillar tube, and 11 airbags including a 2.3-meter side curtain.
The battery is supplied by CATL, a 800V platform with 5C fast charging that takes 10 minutes to charge from 30% to 80%. The CLTC electric range is 385 km, with a combined range of over 1,500 km (WLTP est. around 310-330 km for the electric range). The tri-motor version produces 550 kW (737 hp) and accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 3.9 seconds. The chassis uses the Chitu platform with air suspension, CDC dampers, and AI-tuned suspension, achieving an 81.6 km/h moose test speed.
First Electric notes two caveats for potential buyers. First, the L3-ready architecture does not mean full self-driving capability is available immediately. China's mandatory national standard for L3/L4 was approved in August and will take effect in July 2027. Currently, L3 functions are only available in pilot cities under restricted conditions, mostly in commercial operations, so private owners will get the hardware but must wait for regulatory approval and OTA updates.
Second, the promotional price of 229,900 yuan is a limited-time offer that includes up to about 75,000 yuan in benefits, such as final payment reductions, trade-in subsidies, lifetime warranty (for first non-commercial owners), free paint colors, and a three-year ADS package. After the promotional period, the actual cost may be higher.
Qijing is the first brand from the deep collaboration between GAC and Huawei. Its first model, the GT7, received over 5,000 orders on its first day. The GX7 enters the fiercely competitive family SUV segment, with Qijing having opened over 300 stores in more than 90 cities. The long-term success of the GX7 will depend on consistent quality and reliability after delivery, as First Electric points out.
