Chinese automaker Avatr has revealed the Avatr 06T, a new electric wagon designed to compete with larger electric vehicles such as the Tesla Model 3. The new EV debuted a month ago ahead of an expected launch in China.
The 06T is a shooting brake, or station wagon, version of the brand's 06 sedan, pairing a longer roofline and added cargo space with a low, aerodynamic look that resembles a slimmed-down Honda Prologue. According to Carscoops, the model carries over the sedan's split LED headlights while adding roof rails, a reshaped rear, and a sportier stance for style and practicality.
On the interior, the wagon is expected to feature a 35.4-inch display across the dash and a 15.6-inch central touchscreen running Huawei's HarmonyOS. The roofline should provide more headroom for rear passengers and additional space for luggage.
The 06T will also unveil Huawei's next-generation lidar sensor and Qiankun ADS 4.0 driver assistance system, improving detection range by about 20%. Buyers can choose between a fully electric version with up to 590 horsepower or a range-extended model that can travel 777 miles on one charge, per Carscoops.
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This follows brands from all over the world that are expanding their EV footprints, such as Volvo with its most energy-efficient EX60 and Volkswagen, which teased a budget-friendly ID. Polo.
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Users were cautiously optimistic about the new Chinese EV.
"I wish they weren't so big," one commenter noted. "But I'm excited about their return."
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