The Avatr 12 (Chinese: 阿维塔12; pinyin: Ā wéi tǎ 12; pronounced "one two" or "yao er", not "twelve") is an electric executive car produced by Avatr Technology, a joint venture between Changan Automobile, lithium-ion battery provider CATL, and Huawei. It is the second vehicle under the Avatr brand.
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| Manufacturer | Avatr Technology |
| Production | 2023–present |
| Assembly | China: Chongqing |
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| Class | Executive car (E) |
| Body style | 4-door sedan |
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| Platform | CHN platform |
| Related | Avatr 11 |
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| Electric motor | Permanent Magnet Synchronous motors |
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| Transmission | 1-speed direct-drive |
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| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 3,020 mm (118.9 in) |
| Length | 5,020 mm (197.6 in) |
| Width | 1,999 mm (78.7 in) |
| Height | 1,450 mm (57.1 in) |
| Curb weight | 2,300 kg (5,100 lb) (AWD) 2,180 kg (4,810 lb) (RWD) |
Overview
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In July 2023, Avatr Technology presented the second model in its range as part of the expansion of the range that so far consisted of only the 11. The 12 took the form of a flagship executive car combining the features of a sedan and a fastback in its proportions.[1][2] Like the 11, the styling design was created by former BMW designer Nader Faghihzadeh.[3]
The characteristic visual features of the 11 with massive proportions were transferred to a more slender silhouette, which retained round edges, double lighting with a "C" motif and narrow strips of rear lamps. The door handles were hidden, and the small rear window was integrated with the smoothly sloping glass of the low roof. The edge of the trunk lid is topped with an optionally hinged spoiler, which opens together with the window, as in liftbacks.[4] The car is also equipped with an optional camera system replacing traditional side mirrors. The wheels come in two sizes: 20 or 21 inches.[5]
The interior features a steering wheel with an oval shape, and the central 15.6-inch touchscreen of the multimedia system dominates the central console. One large horizontal screen across the entire width of the cockpit.[6]
The 12 was created for the domestic Chinese market, where its official debut took place in August 2023, and in early September, during IAA Mobility 2023 in Munich, the car was also presented to the European public.[7] The beginning of deliveries of the first units to buyers was scheduled for December of the same year, positioning the model as a premium product.[8] One of the 12's main rivals is Zeekr 001.[9]
Specifications
editThe 12 is a fully electric car powered by two units. The basic one consists of one engine transmitting 313 hp (233 kW) to the rear axle, while the top one consists of two engines driving both axles with a total power of 578 hp (431 kW). The batteries are provided by the co-creator and co-shareholder of Avatr, the Chinese company CATL, offering two packages with a capacity of 90.4 or 116.8 kWh.[10] The engines are provided by another shareholder of the project, Huawei.[11]
References
edit- ^ "Avatr 12". Retrieved 21 August 2023.
- ^ "Avatr 12 EV sedan – Zeekr 001 rival gets Huawei powertrain, CATL battery; up to 578 hp, all-wheel-drive". Retrieved 21 August 2023.
- ^ "AVTR 12, "TIMELESS PURITY"". Auto & Design. 2 October 2023. Retrieved 22 May 2024.
- ^ "Avatr 12 electric sedan from Changan, CATL and Huawei exposed with 578 hp". 14 July 2023. Retrieved 21 August 2023.
- ^ "Avatr 12 EV Is A Sleek Luxury Sedan With A Hatch Powered By Huawei". Retrieved 21 August 2023.
- ^ "No Emotional Vortex. Avatr 12 interior exposed in spy shots in China". 20 August 2023. Retrieved 21 August 2023.
- ^ "Avatr 12 reveals at the IAA Mobility in Germany with giant screens and 578 hp". 5 September 2023. Retrieved 10 September 2023.
- ^ "Changan's EV unit Avatr to start deliveries of Avatr 12 this year, 2 extra models coming next year". 21 July 2023. Retrieved 21 August 2023.
- ^ "Avatr 12 liftback gets certified in China with Huawei-made electric motors, here's what it looks like". Retrieved 21 August 2023.
- ^ "Avatr 12 electric sedan from Changan, CATL and Huawei exposed with 578 hp". 14 July 2023. Retrieved 21 August 2023.
- ^ "The Avatr 12 Has Been Unveiled and It's a 560 HP Mercedes EQE / BMW i5 Rival". 19 July 2023. Retrieved 21 August 2023.