Avatr 12

Rear view

In July 2023, Avatr Technology presented the second model in its range as part of the expansion of the range that so far consisted of only the 11. The 12 took the form of a flagship executive car combining the features of a sedan and a fastback in its proportions.[1][2] Like the 11, the styling design was created by former BMW designer Nader Faghihzadeh.

The characteristic visual features of the 11 with massive proportions were transferred to a more slender silhouette, which retained round edges, double lighting with a "C" motif and narrow strips of rear lamps. The door handles were hidden, and the small rear window was integrated with the smoothly sloping glass of the low roof. The edge of the trunk lid is topped with an optionally hinged spoiler, which opens together with the window, as in liftbacks.[3] The car is also equipped with an optional camera system replacing traditional side mirrors. The wheels come in two sizes: 20 or 21 inches.[4]

The passenger cabin of 12 has introduced changes in the concept of selected instruments, while maintaining its typical stylistic design. The steering wheel has a more oval shape, and the central 15.6-inch touchscreen of the multimedia system dominates the central console. Instead of displaying the clocks in front of the driver, it was decided to integrate it with one large digital strip running across the entire width of the cockpit.[5]

The 12 was created for the domestic Chinese market, where its official debut took place in August 2023, and in early September, during IAA Mobility 2023 in Munich, the car was also presented to the European public.[6] The beginning of deliveries of the first units to buyers was scheduled for December of the same year, positioning the model as a premium product.[7] One of the 12's main rivals is Zeekr 001.[8]

The 12 is a fully electric car powered by two units. The basic one consists of one engine transmitting 313 hp (233 kW) to the rear axle, while the top one consists of two engines driving both axles with a total power of 578 hp (431 kW). The batteries are provided by the co-creator and co-shareholder of Avatr, the Chinese company CATL, offering two packages with a capacity of 90.4 or 116.8 kWh.[9] The engines are provided by another shareholder of the project, Huawei.[10]