In recent years, the new energy vehicle market has become highly competitive, and consumers' concepts when choosing cars are also changing. Previously, buying a car may have been just for simple transportation, but now consumers pay more attention to the vehicle's comfort, intelligent configuration, power performance, and other aspects when choosing a car. Not long ago, the Avatr 12 was officially launched, offering two power modes: pure electric and extended range, with a total of seven models introduced, covering a price range of 269,900 to 429,900 yuan. Today we will focus on the 2025 Avatr 12 Ultra Extended Range version (official guide price 299,900 yuan), and talk together about the performance of this car in various aspects to see whether it meets your requirements.
In terms of exterior design, the Avatr 12 Extended Range version shows a relatively strong sense of the future and sporting genes in its exterior design. Its low and smooth body contour highlights the unique charm of a coupe model. At the front, the iconic "disc-wing" design element, together with the illuminated logo, the closed intake grille, C-shaped LED headlights, and slender LED light strips, jointly creates a visual experience that is both avant-garde and refined.
This model blends technology and dynamic elements in its design. Through the front surround and the hidden lidar on both sides of the body, it enhances the vehicle's sense of technology and also strengthens its sporty character. The lower grille adopts a hollow diamond design, combined with active closure function and a recessed mesh, further optimizing aerodynamic performance.
This model has smooth and tension-filled line design, especially the fastback shape extending from the roof to the rear, giving the whole vehicle a more distinct sporty style. The hidden door handles and low-drag wheels complement each other, effectively reducing the drag coefficient to 0.21Cd, which not only improves fuel efficiency but also enhances driving stability. The application of frameless electric suction doors increases the vehicle's premium feel, while blackened treatment is used on multiple parts such as the window edges, B/C pillars, rearview mirrors, and side skirts, strengthening the visual impact and making the body lines appear more three-dimensional and fuller.
In terms of body dimensions, this car is 5020mm long, 1999mm wide, and 1450mm high, with a wheelbase reaching 3020mm, providing spacious interior space. The Avatr 12 Extended Range version introduces electronic exterior rearview mirror technology. This technology uses a panoramic camera system to capture scenes around the vehicle and displays these real-time images on a dedicated screen inside the car. Compared with traditional rearview mirrors, this design expands the driver's field of view, and under changing lighting and harsh weather conditions, it can ensure high image clarity, providing the driver with an unobstructed, interference-free, and broad visual environment.
The rear of the Avatr 12 Extended Range version creates a strong sporty feel and three-dimensional visual effect through the combination of a hatchback tailgate and an electric lift rear spoiler. The rear design of this model highlights the slender taillight group, which echoes the daytime running lights and forms a visual axis running through the rear of the car, thereby enhancing the overall aesthetic expression. The window lines converge at the rear, forming a sharp V-shaped rear window, further enhancing the sporty stance and personalized character. The blackened lower surround appears more stable and fashionable, while the electric lift rear spoiler highlights the vehicle's sporty attributes and provides aerodynamic performance.
In terms of interior, the interior design of the Avatr 12 Extended Range version is simple and modern, using a large amount of PU material and suede headliner decoration, creating a warm and soft visual atmosphere. The central control area is equipped with a 15.6-inch central control screen and a 35.4-inch 4K high-definition instrument panel, as well as two display screens located on the exterior rearview mirrors. The octagonal-designed multifunction steering wheel plus a toggle-style gear shifter not only enhances the vehicle's exterior technological elements but also improves handling performance. The instrument panel can display a series of detailed driving information, covering everything from startup animation to basic vehicle indicators, as well as ADAS scene reconstruction and navigation data. In addition, it also supports user-defined information card editing, linked operations with rest mode, charging functions, and more.
The cabin is equipped with a cockpit featuring the Harmony OS 4.0 system, providing a smooth operating experience. The system supports multitasking windows, four-screen synchronous display, and other functions, and integrates contextual interaction, 5G connectivity, and voice control, providing users with a comprehensive intelligent experience. Through the simple voice command "Little Tower Little Tower," you can conveniently control air conditioning temperature, switch music playback, or set navigation routes.
The Avatr 12 Extended Range version is also a highlight in terms of intelligent configuration. It is equipped with 31 sensors, including 3 lidars, 12 ultrasonic radars, 11 exterior cameras, and more, providing the vehicle with all-around perception capability. At the same time, it is also equipped with the Qiankun ADS 3.0 assisted driving operating system, which can realize multiple functions such as intelligent driving pilot assistance, parking space-to-parking space pilot assistance, valet parking, and enhanced automatic emergency steering, improving the convenience and safety of driving.
In terms of comfort configuration, the Avatr 12 Extended Range version adopts Nappa leather seats with excellent wrapping. The front seats adopt a dual zero-gravity design, which can be adjusted with one touch to a "dual 120°" semi-reclining posture, and are equipped with heating, ventilation, and massage functions, allowing a comfortable experience even during long-distance driving. According to feedback from a 178cm experiencer, the rear legroom exceeds two fists, the seats are wide and well supportive, and thigh comfort is relatively high. The second-row seats integrate heating, ventilation, and massage functions, and are also equipped with a boss button, ensuring that rear passengers enjoy a comfortable ride experience.
In addition, the 425L trunk volume can be further expanded by folding the rear seats in a 4/6 ratio, enhancing storage capacity. The front row uses multi-layer soundproof glass, combined with the British Meridian audio system, improving the quietness and entertainment enjoyment in the cabin, creating a more luxurious and pleasant environment.
In terms of power, the Avatr 12 Extended Range version adopts the Kunlun extended-range power system, which consists of a 1.5T turbocharged engine and a rear single motor. This engine has a thermal efficiency as high as 44.39%, ensuring excellent fuel economy. The motor part provides a total power of 231kW and a total torque of 367N·m. Combined with a single-speed gearbox dedicated to electric vehicles, it achieves power output with a 0-100 km/h acceleration of only 6.7 seconds. Even when the battery is low, the acceleration time remains around 7 seconds, enough to meet the power performance needs of daily driving. Under the WLTC test standard, the comprehensive fuel consumption per 100 kilometers of the Avatr 12 Extended Range version is only 5.8 liters, and its energy consumption economy is also relatively strong.
This model is equipped with CATL's 39.05kWh Xiaoyao super extended-range hybrid battery system, providing a CLTC pure electric range of 245km and a comprehensive range of 1155km. With 4C fast charging technology, it takes only 15 minutes to charge from 30% to 80%, meeting users' demand for fast charging.
In terms of handling, the Avatr 12 Extended Range version adopts a combination of front double-wishbone independent suspension and rear multi-link independent suspension. During driving, the chassis can well absorb road vibrations and bumps, providing a smooth ride experience; and when rapid lane changes or emergency avoidance are needed, the chassis can also provide sufficient support to ensure the vehicle's handling stability. High-performance CDC dynamic suspension damping control achieves millisecond-level dynamic response, can monitor the up-and-down movement speed of the body and wheels in real time, accurately match damping force, and dissolve the impact transmitted from the road surface. At high speeds, the body automatically lowers, reducing wind resistance and body sway, enhancing the vehicle's handling and stability; while on complex road conditions, the body can also rise appropriately to ensure the vehicle passes smoothly.
The Avatr 12 Extended Range version also performs excellently in terms of safety performance. It adopts a cage body structure built with high-strength steel and hot-formed steel, providing excellent body rigidity and impact resistance. At the same time, the vehicle is also equipped with multiple active safety technologies, such as forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning, blind spot monitoring, and more, improving driving safety. In terms of passive safety, the Avatr 12 Extended Range version is equipped with a comprehensive airbag system, including front frontal airbags, front side airbags, front and rear head curtains, and knee airbags, providing all-around protection for passengers. In addition, the vehicle is also equipped with pretensioned seat belts and force-limiting seat belts, which can effectively reduce passenger injuries in the event of a collision.
Summary: Overall, the Avatr 12 Extended Range version is a high-quality model that combines fashionable design, luxury configuration, strong power, intelligent technology, and safety performance. In the increasingly fierce competitive environment of the new energy vehicle market, the competitiveness of the Avatr 12 Extended Range version is still relatively strong. If you also need a mid-to-high-end model, the Avatr 12 Extended Range version is a good choice.
