What level of car does the Haval F7 belong to?
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Haval F7 belongs to the B-segment car category, with body dimensions of: length 4620mm, width 1846mm, height 1690mm, wheelbase 2725mm, front and rear track both 1585mm, fuel tank capacity 55l. It features front-wheel drive, with MacPherson strut independent front suspension and double-wishbone independent rear suspension. The Haval F7 is equipped with a 1.5T turbocharged engine and 7-speed dual-clutch transmission, delivering maximum power of 124 kW at 5000-5600 rpm and peak torque of 285 Nm.
As a Haval owner who has driven the F7 for three years, this car is a genuine compact SUV in the domestic market. In terms of size, it's even larger than the H6, with a length of 4620mm and a wheelbase of 2725mm, allowing three passengers to sit comfortably in the back with ample legroom. The chassis is built on Great Wall's transverse engine platform, making it a sibling to the H6 and Wey VV5. Power options include a 1.5T and a 2.0T engine; I bought the high-power version with 197 horsepower, which still performs strongly even when fully loaded on mountain roads. In terms of positioning, it's about 50,000 to 60,000 yuan cheaper than the CR-V but offers more space, comes with a full LCD instrument panel, and supports remote control via smartphone, making it a cost-effective choice for working-class families.
When picking a car for my wife, I did thorough research on the Haval F7. The salesperson called it the 'big guy' among compact SUVs. The key point is that although it's classified as a compact, it's actually a full size larger than models like the Nissan Qashqai, especially with rear legroom so spacious you can cross your legs. Normally when dropping kids off at school, the trunk can easily fit two strollers without feeling cramped. Once when driving a friend's Honda XR-V, I truly realized that the F7's 1860mm width requires a couple more maneuvers when parking compared to subcompact SUVs. The configurations are generous though - our sub-top trim came with seat heating and a 360-degree camera. In terms of positioning, it adopts the 'Tian Ji's horse racing' strategy among domestic brands, using a Class A vehicle size to compete in the joint venture A0 segment market.
