GAC reveals new S7 crossover with futuristic headlights

GAC has unveiled a pre-production prototype of the S7 premium crossover at the Guangzhou Motor Show. It became the first car with an intelligent system of exterior lighting and the first model of the brand, made in the new design style of the brand. This is stated in the message of the Chinese manufacturer, which was received by Izvestia on December 3.

Thus, the LED framing of the front of the crossover consists of 2248 LED elements, and its total length is 2.6 meters. For optics provides eight different animation scenarios, between which the driver will be able to switch. The model's rear optics are inspired by the lights of the aurora borealis.

The GAC S7 is built on a new modular EV+ platform of its own design, created specifically for hybrid and electric models. The range with a hybrid rechargeable powertrain exceeds 1 thousand kilometers. The crossover has hidden door handles, darkened roof pillars and lidar placed on the roof.

The list of equipment includes driving assistants that will provide a level of autonomy class L2++, and a multimedia system with Snapdragon 8295 chip. The production version of the GAC S7 will be unveiled in 2025.

Earlier in the day, Jaguar unveiled the Type 00 concept electric car, which is designed to showcase the future direction of the British brand. It will be reborn at the end of 2025 into a four-door production model of the GT class, which will be built on a new electric architecture JEA development Jaguar and will allow to travel up to 770 kilometers on a single battery charge.