Autohome has published a detailed test of the Shangjie Z7T's advanced driver assistance system (ADAS), putting the vehicle through 20 challenging scenarios during Beijing's Friday evening rush hour. The Z7T, which Autohome dubs a 'Panamera alternative,' comes standard with the Huawei Qiankun ADS Max system across all trims, including an 896-line LiDAR and a rear solid-state LiDAR. While computing power figures have not been disclosed, the system's calibration reportedly handles complex road conditions with consistent strength.
The test, conducted in real traffic, assessed the Z7T's ability to navigate scenarios such as autonomous parking garage exit, unprotected left turns, side-road merging, campus navigation, left-turn waiting zones, dual left-turn lanes, residential areas, ramp merging, and riverside roads. According to Autohome, the system demonstrated a deep understanding of Chinese road conditions, predicting the movements of pedestrians and two-wheelers with a smooth, experienced driver's approach.
Strong Performance in Core Scenarios
In the parking garage exit scenario, the Z7T handled blind right-angle turns and narrow gate passages with ease, using its learned route and flashing high beams to alert other vehicles. The system's speed control was described as more refined than manual driving. For unprotected left turns, the vehicle actively followed the lead car, avoided hesitation, and patiently yielded to pedestrians and two-wheelers when needed, showing a balanced approach to safety and efficiency.
The side-road merging test placed three hidden challenges: a hospital entrance with frequent temporary stops, a backup merge gap 50 meters ahead, and a traffic light close to the stop line. The Z7T avoided the first entrance, judged the main road more efficient, and merged smoothly at the third entrance, circumventing all preset difficulties. In the left-turn waiting zone scenario, the vehicle correctly interpreted the complex signal rules, waited for the green light, and flexibly followed the car ahead without blindly adhering to road markings.
For the dual left-turn lane test, the Z7T chose the straight-then-left path, completing the turn before the yellow light ended, even under a complex overpass. In residential areas with narrow roads and heavy two-wheeler traffic, the system avoided aggressive maneuvers, decelerated rationally when a car suddenly pulled out, and no longer triggered frequent light braking as older versions did, ensuring a smooth ride. The consecutive right-turn, three-lane change, and U-turn under the bridge were executed autonomously without human intervention, despite two two-wheelers crossing the vehicle's path during the right turn.
One Notable Gap
The only significant shortcoming was in the closed-campus navigation scenario. The Z7T's system triggered a downgrade alert and required driver intervention to cross the campus, though it reactivated smoothly after exiting and handled the gate barrier and right turn naturally. Autohome noted that while the ADS Max system is mature for parking lots, public campuses and enclosed areas still pose challenges, and they expect over-the-air updates to improve this.
In the mixed-traffic ramp scenario, the Z7T yielded to a taxi that cut in line, but held its ground when a more aggressive vehicle entered the solid line area. It successfully merged into heavy traffic after briefly attempting to follow a bus and then waiting for a safer opportunity. Autohome concluded that the Z7T's overall performance is impressive, with the system's hardware advantage evident in complex scenarios, though drivers should remain vigilant and ready to take over when needed.
