Car friends, let's talk about the Avatr 07.

This car is insanely popular right now, but I, Nianhan, have to pour some cold water first.

Don't just drool over that 219,900 yuan starting price—that price is just an "entry ticket." If you really want to experience the essence of Avatr, you need to look further.

For a mid-size SUV positioned as luxury, this price really puts the neighboring Tesla Model Y under serious pressure.

But Avatr has gotten smarter this time—no more weird "art piece" styling. The 07 finally looks like a proper family SUV: the trunk can haul, rear headroom isn't cramped, and this is what a car for daily life should be.

First, the dilemma about powertrains. Unless you have a private charger at home, or you're a pure EV fundamentalist, just go for the range-extender version without thinking twice.

I've tried Changan's Kunlun range-extender system. Under low battery, the engine intervention noise is suppressed extremely well—almost imperceptible.

The key is it's not picky—92-octane gas is enough to keep it fed. Enduring range anxiety just for a bit of EV quietness isn't necessary on the 07.

Here comes the main event—how to choose the trim? This is where it gets most headache-inducing.

The Pro version (entry-level), I'd directly advise against it.

Don't be fooled by it being 20,000 cheaper—it cuts out Avatr's soul: the LiDAR. The Pro version gets Huawei ADS SE, which only works on highways and is useless once you enter the city.

Why are you buying an Avatr? Isn't it for Huawei's "far ahead" ADS 3.0 urban smart driving?

Without LiDAR, this car is just a fancier-trimmed Deepal S07. If you want to save money and buy the Pro, you might as well look at other brands.

The Max version—this is the car in its complete form.

For that extra 20,000, you're not just getting the 192-line LiDAR and the full-blooded ADS 3.0, but also those two amazing dual zero-gravity front seats and a 25-speaker Meridian audio system.

The math works out—just this audio system and seats alone would cost tens of thousands as options on many luxury brands.

The Max version's chassis uses mechanical suspension, but it's tuned for comfort, damping is adequate, and it's completely fine for daily driving.

As for the Ultra version (top trim), that depends on how thick your wallet is.

It's about 40,000 more than the Max, with the core differences being the air suspension + CDC (magic carpet chassis) and rear seat ventilation and massage.

The air suspension does smooth out the road even more and provides better cornering support, but maintenance costs down the line are very real.

Unless you're extremely picky about chassis feel, or you regularly have VIPs in the back seat who must be pampered, the Max version's mechanical quality already covers 90% of scenarios.

One more thing to complain about.

The Avatr 07's electronic exterior mirrors, while full of tech appeal, really take time to get used to in rainy nights or when reversing in underground garages—and the option price is crazy expensive.

If you're on a budget but want to experience Huawei's smart driving, grit your teeth and go for the Max range-extender version. This is the sweet spot with the best value across the lineup—it has all the luxury features you'd want, and the smart driving is at full power.

As for the pure EV version, unless your daily radius is entirely urban and charging is extremely convenient, don't touch it.

The Pro version? That's for ride-hailing or rental companies. For personal use, don't join that crowd.

This car's competitiveness is genuinely strong right now, but don't get tangled up in the sales pitch—just go for the Max version, and you won't go wrong.