Little-known car brand to release ‘AI-powered' super-saloon including smart cockpit' with conversational voice assistant
A LITTLE-known car brand is preparing to launch an AI-powered luxury saloon to rival the mighty Porsche Taycan.
Chinese EV manufacturer Xpeng has unveiled the latest iteration of its P7 sports saloon that they've branded "more than a car'.
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Xpeng unveils its next-gen P7 sports saloon, showcasing cutting-edge AI tech to rival the Porsche Taycan
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The Chinese EV brand reveals a sleek, AI-driven electric saloon
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They say their flagship P7 aims to stand out in the crowded EV market
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It combines style, performance, and AI-driven mobility to promise a new era of electric luxury
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Said to be Xpeng's answer to "the AI [artificial intelligence] era in form and function', the company has identified itself as an "AI-driven mobility company'.
Indeed, they're positioning the new flagship P7 as a
showcase
for how AI can redefine the luxury car experience.
Details at this stage are scarce, but the previous P7 was described as "the world's first AI-defined vehicle' and included highly advanced autonomous driving functions, as well as a 'smart cockpit' that included a Knight Rider-style voice assistant.
The next-gen model is expected to build on this, as well as introduce even more advanced capabilities.
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Their ultimate aim is to stand out in China's increasingly crowded luxury saloon market - with the likes of the Avatr 12, Nio ET9 and Luxeed S7 all hoping to be big sellers.
Regarding the upcoming P7's new styling, Xpeng's Exterior Design Director Rafik Ferrag told
'This car is our dream – refined through countless iterations.
'In my eyes, the all-new Xpeng P7 is a work of art, shaped with emotion and purpose.'
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It's currently unknown if the P7 will be sold outside of China - with more details to follow.
For now, the Porsche Taycan remains the industry leader when it comes to luxury, performance all-electric saloons.
Inside Taycan Turbo GT Porsche that can hit 200mph as SunSport's Isabelle Barker is taken for a spin by Formula E safety car driver
While sales have dipped in recent times, the Taycan remains a highly sought-after electric sports car ahead of the likes of the Lucid Air, Tesla Model S, BMW i4, and Audi e-tron GT.
One other Chinese brand that's got Porsche in its sights is Denza - headed by motoring giant BYD.
The ever-expanding car brand is one of the largest private companies in China and has already started to make waves globally - including in the UK.
But for those seeking something with more speed and luxury, their sister brand Denza and their first car in its line-up – the stunning Z9 GT - might appeal.
Clearly borrowing design cues from the Taycan and Panamera, the grand tourer - with its shooting brake estate styling -
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