The GAC Yue 7 crossover. Credit: GAC Understand China EV’s Market Real-time notifications when critical EV data is released All important data in one place 2,000,000+ data points Become a member The GAC Yue 7 plug-in hybrid SUV entered China as the BYD Ti 7 rival with a starting price of 161,800 yuan (24,150 USD). This model will enter the overseas market under the GAC XT80 name. It was previously teased for the UAE. The GAC Yue 7 is a large monocoque crossover with a blocky styling. It adopts wide wheel arches, rectangular headlights, a swing-out tailgate, and traditional door handles. The Yue 7 is available for purchase in four body color options: yellow, black, gray, and white. Its dimensions are 5045/2004/1933 mm with a wheelbase of 2,900 mm. The standard ground clearance is 230 mm. Thanks to the air suspension, this number could be increased to 310 mm. The GAC Yue 7 crossover The GAC Yue 7 adopts a PHEV system with a 1.5-liter engine for 125 kW (168 hp) under the hood. The entry-level version adopts FWD with an electric motor for 205 kW (275 hp). It speeds up to 100 km/h in 7.5 seconds. The AWD variant adds an e-motor in the rear axle with a peak power output of 220 kW (295 hp). Its zero-to-hundred acceleration time is 4.2 seconds. Two battery options are available: 28.3 kWh and 50 kWh. The electric CLTC range is 161 – 261 km (132 – 214 km WLTP). The car’s interior has five seats. It has a sturdy short dashboard with a wide 1.1-meter panoramic screen under the windshield, a 15.6-inch touchscreen, and a block of three gauges. The gear shifter sits behind a round steering wheel. The center tunnel adopts blocks of physical buttons, a wireless phone charger, a hidden compartment, and two cup holders. The second-row seats can recline to 127 degrees. The trunk volume is 745 liters. By folding the rear seats, this number can reach 1,860 liters. The GAC Yue 7 crossover The GAC Yue 7 adopts the ADiGO 3.0 assisted driving system with a total of 27 sensors. The top-trim car offers a roof-mounted LiDAR sensor with 192 lines. It supports the Navigate On Autopilot (NOA) function that allows a car to drive on its own from address to address on urban roads and highways. However, it is an L2 ADAS, meaning the driver needs to monitor the process. The GAC Yue 7 is available for purchase with four trim levels. Its price range before discounts is 169,800 – 215,800 yuan (25,345 – 32,210 USD). Thanks to the limited-time discount, the Yue 7’s price range could be lowered to 161,800 – 207,800 yuan (24,150 – 31,015 USD). For clarity, the BYD Ti 7’s domestic price range is 179,800 – 239,800 yuan (26,840 – 35,790 USD). The Yue 7 will later enter the foreign markets under the GAC XT80 name. Most important news in your inbox. Recaps · scheduled All you need, in one email. Instant alerts · real-time Ping me when an article goes live. 0 of 27 topics selected Bundle into one email per day — instead of one email per article No spam · Unsubscribe with one click · Change settings anytime