[AUTOHOME New Vehicle Launch] On August 25, we learned from official sources that BAIC Off-Road Taitan 700 has been officially launched, with a total of 3 variants available. Its official guide price ranges from 279,800 yuan to 379,800 yuan, and the special launch price ranges from 249,800 yuan to 349,800 yuan. The vehicle adopts a body-on-frame structure, is equipped with a 1.5T Magic Core intelligent range extender system, and has a CLTC comprehensive cruising range of 1,340km. In addition, the vehicle is also fitted with an 896-line dual optical path image-grade LiDAR, and comes with Huawei Qiankun ADS 5 Max assisted driving system.
New Vehicle Features
In terms of appearance, the Taitan 700 adopts the officially named "Serene Aesthetics" design language. The front fascia is equipped with a five-hole illuminated grille, paired with a precisely inlaid chrome border, delivering a strong visual aura. Meanwhile, the roof is fitted with the 896-line dual optical path image-grade LiDAR. The side profile of the vehicle is overall square and steady, matched with 20-inch chrome wheels and full wheel arch design, presenting a highly muscular look. The rear end is equipped with vertical taillights and an external-mounted spare tire, which is also decorated with metal chrome trim strips. In terms of body dimensions, the length, width and height of the vehicle are 5040/1959/1926mm respectively, with a wheelbase of 2820mm.
In terms of interior, the vehicle is equipped with a 10.25-inch full LCD instrument cluster, a 15.6-inch central control LCD display, a 15.6-inch passenger-side LCD display and a HUD head-up display, fitted with 8155/8295 cockpit chips, supporting functions including intelligent voice interaction, Carplay, Hicar, Yuanjing AI platform, in-vehicle KTV and more. The top-trim variant also provides functions such as oxygen concentrator and satellite communication. The Taitan 700 is also equipped with a sound system exclusively tuned by the National Centre for the Performing Arts, paired with ANC active noise cancellation and rear privacy sound shield functions. The rear row is fitted with a 21.4-inch HD ceiling screen and a smart cool-warm box (wide temperature control range from -6°C to 50°C), which meets travel needs for storing drinks, medicines, meals and other items.
In terms of assisted driving, the Taitan 700 is equipped with the 896-line dual optical path image-grade LiDAR, adopts Huawei Qiankun ADS 5 Max assisted driving system, and provides full-scenario off-road NOA, realizing intelligent coverage of all road conditions including urban areas, expressways and off-road scenarios. The vehicle is also fitted with the CAS 5.0 full-dimensional anti-collision system, whose core functions include LOCP lateral obstacle collision prevention, driver incapacitation assistance 2.0, etc., further filling the active safety blind spots of hard-core off-road vehicles.
In terms of power, the Taitan 700 is equipped with a 1.5T Magic Core intelligent range extender system, with a comprehensive power of 391kW and a comprehensive torque of 625N·m. It is fitted with a 49.4kWh CATL ternary lithium battery, with a CLTC pure electric cruising range of 220km and a CLTC comprehensive cruising range of 1,340km. The vehicle adopts a body-on-frame structure, is equipped with front double-wishbone independent suspension and rear multi-link independent suspension, provides front and rear axle differential locks as well as intelligent electric central lock, and is fitted with an 8-stage compression rebound bidirectional adjustable damping nitrogen shock absorption system. In addition, the new vehicle also supports functions such as ATS all-terrain recognition system, 12-speed crawl mode, tank turn, and off-road information assistance (altitude, slope, compass).
Editor's Comments
In the 300,000-yuan new energy hard-core off-road track, the arrival of BAIC Off-Road Taitan 700 has further intensified the competition intensity of this market segment. Comparing horizontally with models such as Zongheng G700 and Tank 500 New Energy, the three models follow completely different product routes. The Zongheng G700 is oriented towards hardcore cross-country, with stronger power reserve and full set of off-road hardware, targeting heavy-duty outdoor exploration users, and prioritizes extreme off-road capability. Relying on mature brand accumulation, Tank 500 New Energy adheres to the concept of traditional luxury hard-core off-road vehicles, and balances urban family use and off-road driving through two power systems of Hi4-T and Hi4-Z.
The Taitan 700 continues the off-road chassis heritage of BAIC Off-Road, takes range extender power as the foundation, gives higher weight to intelligence and cabin luxury experience, adopts 896-line dual optical path image-grade LiDAR, and provides Huawei Qiankun ADS 5 Max assisted driving system, pursuing the full-scenario balance of urban commuting, family long-distance travel and off-road driving. Nowadays, new energy hard-core off-road vehicles are no longer toys for a small number of players. The market no longer simply competes on the number of locks and paper parameters, but turns to the comprehensive competition of scenarios, intelligence and comfort. Whether the Taitan 700 can break through depends on the feedback of market reputation. For consumers, there are more diversified choices for hard-core SUVs. (Text / AutoHome Yao Yu)