KAIYI X7 PHEV

The 5 + 2 seating arrangement in the cabin ensures there’s adequate legroom and comfort for each passenger. The cabin is also filled with infotainment features, including its very own “Cowin Smart Voice System.” The X7 PHEV has a large panoramic sunroof that can be electronically controlled. The seats are comfortable and well-built with soft-touch materials. The dashboard features a minimalistic design, which creates a classy look with a floating large 14.6-inch infotainment system at the center of it.

The X7 PHEV has a sporty and stylish exterior design that’s remarked by its powerful stance and significant ground clearance. With six color variants and a formidable and sleek design, there’s something in this car that’ll appeal to everyone. This model also features LED taillights and R20 tires. The front grille design is refreshing and bold, and can be considered a highlight of the cool exterior design. Overall, the exterior design makes it a compelling competitor to its rival models.

With a sizeable cabin and ample legroom for all passengers, this car is comfortable for people of all ages. The X7 PHEV also offers suspension comfort optimization adjustments. It allows the car to be set up as per the comfort of the users, which makes it great for urban families. The car performs very well on urban roads and highways, however, its performance i.e. comfort may suffer somewhat on roads that are less than optimal. However, the drop in comfort on subpar roads is not a deal breaker for most.

The X7 PHEV has a Kunpeng Power 2.0T engine with a maximum displacement of 1498cc. With a 7-speed wet type DCT transmission this car has a fully automatic transmission that’s smooth on both highways and urban traffic. The performance of this car is comparable to those of its competitors with a significantly higher mileage thanks to the hybrid functionality. For urban commuters, the hybrid mode has enough range to meet your needs allowing users to reduce their running costs further.

There are a number of crucial safety features in this car starting with head airbags for all passengers known as the air curtain. The car also has intelligent high beam control to help you drive safely on busy roads with oncoming traffic. It also has a 540 degree  panoramic camera, which helps you keep the car safe while driving and parking. This is a premium feature that’s generally unavailable in other cars in this price segment. The car has disc brakes on both the front and back wheels, thanks to the hybrid functionality the car also has regenerative braking, which charges the battery when you apply brakes. 

Overall, the KAIYI X7 PHEV is a great car for urban families who use their cars for daily commute and occasional long trips. The engine is powerful and reliable, which ensures that this car will be in service for many years. The service network is still growing in Philippines, so that’s something you should consider before buying this car. However, considering this is a new model from a newly launched brand, it allows you to get a better value for money with premium features in this model that are unavailable in other models in this segment. 

So, if you’re interested in a sporty SUV with a good hybrid functionality and a large seven-seater cabin, you can safely go for the KAIYI X7 PHEV. The rival models either don’t have the features or the cabin space when compared to the X7 PHEV despite being made by far more recognizable manufacturers.