Does the XPeng P7 have scissor doors?
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XPeng P7 is equipped with scissor doors. It features electrically operated scissor doors with soft-close function, offering 7 opening methods, including key fob activation from outside, Bluetooth/NFC digital key unlocking from outside, mobile app control from outside, touchscreen activation from inside, voice control from inside, door handle activation from inside, and door panel button activation from inside. Additionally, it supports customizable opening angles, allowing users to personalize the door opening angle with a control precision of 5% increments. Advantages of scissor doors: The biggest advantage of scissor doors is their eye-catching appeal, which also serves as excellent brand promotion. Although the XPeng P7 is not a supercar, it possesses supercar-level performance. Now, with the addition of supercar-style "scissor doors," it instantly becomes the most accessible way for many consumers to fulfill their "scissor door" dream. Disadvantages of scissor doors: First, in terms of practicality, since the doors open upward, entering and exiting the vehicle might not be as convenient as with traditional doors. Second, when opening the door from inside, a traditional door can be opened with a light push, but "scissor doors" require lifting upward, thus requiring more effort to open. Therefore, "scissor doors" usually need additional hydraulic struts to reduce the difficulty of opening.
I've driven quite a few electric vehicles, including the XPeng P7, whose doors are not the upward-opening scissor type but rather the traditional side-hinged design. This is primarily because the P7 is positioned as an intelligent electric sedan, emphasizing practicality and cost efficiency. Scissor doors are indeed popular on sports cars like Lamborghinis, but using them on everyday vehicles would increase maintenance costs and spatial constraints, especially making it troublesome to use in parking lots or narrow intersections. The P7's smart features, such as automatic door-opening sensors, make it convenient and modern to operate. I think this choice is very reasonable. Many users might be misled by concept cars into thinking the P7 has flashy door styles, but in reality, it follows a more down-to-earth approach. If you're fond of unique door-opening mechanisms, you might be disappointed, but the P7's overall driving experience and technological feel more than make up for it.
As an owner of the XPeng P7, I can clearly say its doors are not scissor doors but ordinary hinge-type ones. I drive to work every day, and in crowded city parking, the swing doors open and close smoothly while saving space, whereas upward-opening scissor doors might get stuck on slopes or in tight spots. Before buying, I also expected a flashy design, but after using it, I realized practicality is more important. The P7's smart door locks can sense and operate automatically, enhancing convenience. Other brands like the Tesla Model 3 also use similar designs, proving it's not just a gimmick. Overall, the P7's style leans towards modern minimalism, and the door type is just one aspect of it.
