The new Luxeed R7 has been spotted ahead of its launch, a medium to large SUV coupe the car is expected to launch within the next few months. Previously known as the S9, the car is the second model from the Luxeed brand, which is a collaboration between Chery and Huawei under the Harmony Intelligent Mobility Alliance (HIMA) ecosystem created by the Huawei electronics brand.

The purple color that the Luxeed R7 has been spotted in appears to be the signature hue for the car, and is quite distinctive. At the front, the R7 is fully enclosed and has through-type daytime running lights and full LED headlights. This setup is echoed at the back with through-type tail lights. There is also a small tail wing just below the rear windshield. The side of the car is relatively smooth, with a wave running into the muscular haunches above the rear wheels.

Earlier this month Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) listing information filled in many details about the Luxeed R7. We know that it measures in at 4956, 1981, and 1634mm (l/w/h), with a wheelbase of 2950 mm. There are four individual listings for the car, with the two lighter single-motor versions weighing in at 2148 kg and another at 2180 kg. The dual-motor version tops the scales at 2320 kg. All cars are available with a choice of 20 or 21-inch wheels.

The single-motor versions use a 215KW TZ210XYA02 electric motor from Huawei mounted on the rear axle. The dual-motor version adds a 150KW YS210XYA01 electric motor from Huawei to the front axle. All versions use ternary lithium batteries, but the capacities are currently unknown. The maximum range is expected to exceed 800 km under CLTC conditions.

From the MIIT listing, we know that the car will be available both with and without Lidar, similar to the car’s S7 sibling. Lidar-equipped versions of the R7 use a roof-mounted 192-line unit, which works in collaboration with a high-definition camera on the front fender. The Luxeed R7 will use the new Huawei Qiankun ADS 3.0 intelligent driving system. Versions not equipped with Lidar will still have a high degree of capability for intelligent driving thanks to the SE version of Huawei’s Qiankun ADS system. This uses a purely vision-based system that supports high-speed NCA and automatic parking.

The Luxeed R7 uses an 800V silicon carbide high-voltage platform as standard and supports ultra-fast charging. Prices are expected to start around 300,000 yuan (41,250 USD), and deliveries should begin before the end of the year.

Under HIMA, Huawei not only provides an intelligent cockpit and intelligent driving solution but is also involved with elements including the design, production, sales, after-sales, and other vehicle stages but stops short of producing the car. There are currently three brands operating under this model. In addition to Luxeed, there is Aito, a collaboration with Seres, and Stelato, a collaboration with BAIC. Soon to be joining them is an as-yet-unnamed brand with JAC.

Sources: MIIT, Fast Technology