SAIC Roewe Jiayue 07 Launches October 23: AI-Native EREV SUV with 40,000+ Pre-Orders, Starting at $19,400

SAIC Motor's Roewe brand announced on October 16 that its new Jiayue 07  will officially launch on October 23, 2026 in China. The vehicle — positioned as the industry's first "AI-native car" — has accumulated over 40,000 pre-orders since pre-sales opened on September 21, with 10,000 orders placed within the first hour.
 

The Jiayue 07 is a mid-to-large five-seat extended-range electric SUV (EREV) developed in partnership with ByteDance's Volcano Engine division. It combines a 1,480 km CLTC combined range, standard LiDAR-based intelligent driving, and a "Doubao" AI voice cockpit — all starting at approximately $19,400 USD.


 

Key Facts at a Glance

What Is the Roewe Jiayue 07?

The Jiayue 07 is SAIC Roewe's entry into the highly competitive mainstream SUV segment, but with a differentiator the brand calls "AI-native." Rather than treating artificial intelligence as an add-on feature, the vehicle is built on a dedicated CPP AI-native technology architecture co-developed with ByteDance's Volcano Engine, exposing more than 2,000 SOA (Service-Oriented Architecture) interfaces that allow the onboard AI to directly control vehicle hardware through natural language.
 

In terms of size, the Jiayue 07 occupies what Roewe calls the "532 golden proportion" — nearly 5 meters long, nearly 3 meters of wheelbase, and nearly 2 meters of width. At 4,900 mm long with a 2,908 mm wheelbase, it achieves an 88.8% cabin utilization ratio, with an effective interior longitudinal length of 3,230 mm. The trunk offers 834 liters of standard space plus an 81-liter under-floor storage area, totaling 915 liters; folding the rear seats creates a flat surface 2.3 meters long.
 

The exterior design deliberately avoids the "swooping waistline" and "aggressive stance" language common among Chinese EVs. Instead, the Jiayue 07 features a 1.2-meter-high nose — described as rare in the current market — with A-pillar and D-pillar extension lines that intersect above the rear seats, forming what the company calls a "building-style dual-vertical" silhouette with near-90-degree angles at the front and rear. Four "gemstone" paint colors are offered: Crystal Purple, Agate Grey, Aquamarine Blue, and Tahitian Pearl Black.

 

Pricing and Trim Levels

Roewe opened pre-sales for the Jiayue 07 on September 21, 2026, offering three trim levels — all equipped with LiDAR as standard equipment:
 

Pre-sale benefits worth up to approximately $8,850 USD are offered, including the Doubao cockpit assistant smart package, Momenta R7 advanced driving function package, an AI quick-cooling hot/cold refrigerator, and a rear AI companion entertainment screen — all provided free of charge for a limited time.

 

Range, Powertrain, and Charging

The Jiayue 07 uses SAIC's self-developed extended-range system, pairing a 1.5-liter naturally aspirated range extender (98 HP / 72 kW, 16:1 compression ratio, 48.1% indicated thermal efficiency) with a 162 kW (220 HP) rear motor in a single-motor rear-wheel-drive configuration.
 

The system's oil-to-electricity conversion rate is 3.54 kWh per liter of fuel. The 32.6 kWh version has a WLTC depleted-battery fuel consumption of 4.97 L/100 km. An AI energy management system uses environmental estimation, road condition prediction, driving-habit assessment, and navigation-based route recognition to manage the range extender across three layers, balancing performance, NVH, and energy consumption.
 

Both battery options — 32.6 kWh and 44.2 kWh CATL packs — operate on a 400V platform with 3C peak charging rate. Fast charging from 30% to 80% state of charge takes approximately 15–17 minutes. All versions support 6 kW vehicle-to-load (V2L) discharge, enabling the SUV to power external devices and appliances — a feature particularly relevant for outdoor and camping use.

 

Interior, Seats, and Comfort

 

All three trims share the same "AI Inspiration Cabin" ( core hardware: an 8.88-inch LCD instrument screen and a 15.6-inch 2.5K center display, both powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8295P cockpit chip running Roewe's Linggan OS system.
 

The front seats are marketed as "NASA-grade dual zero-gravity seats," featuring 143-degree recline, dual 16-point massage functions, air-suction ventilation, heating, and OEKO-TEX baby-grade certified materials. The rear seats offer large-angle electric adjustment, one-touch folding, and can combine with the front seats to form a 2.3-meter flat sleeping surface.
 

The audio system comprises 18 main speakers plus 2 headrest speakers in a 7.1.4.2 panoramic sound configuration, tuned by a former Harman acoustic expert. An "AI Aura" ambient lighting system (AI灵光氛围灯) rounds out the cabin atmosphere. The Smart Premium trim additionally includes an AI quick-cooling hot/cold refrigerator and a rear AI companion entertainment screen with Rheinland-certified blue-light protection, an anti-motion-sickness dynamic mode, and 110-degree adjustable viewing angle.
 

AI Cockpit and Intelligent Driving

The Jiayue 07 is the first production vehicle to feature ByteDance's "Doubao" cockpit assistant. The AI uses DMS and OMS cameras for multi-modal emotion recognition, performs deep logical reasoning and fuzzy semantic understanding, and can control vehicle hardware — navigation, driving modes, cabin entertainment, and other vehicle controls — through natural language commands. A dedicated "Doubao screen" displays facial expressions that change based on conversation content, and the system links with the Doubao mobile app for phone-to-car interconnection.
 

On the driving-assistance side, all three trims come standard with LiDAR and the Momenta R7 world model intelligent driving system. The solution pairs Momenta's R7 world model with the XHEART X7 dedicated AI chip (新芯航图), forming an integrated software-hardware package. City NOA (Navigate on Autopilot) is standard across the entire lineup. The system is designed to handle complex Chinese urban scenarios including mixed pedestrian-vehicle traffic, complex roundabouts, six-way intersections, and narrow roads with obstacles.

 

Full Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Roewe Jiayue 07?
 

The Jiayue 07  is SAIC Roewe's first "AI-native" extended-range electric SUV, co-developed with ByteDance's Volcano Engine. It features up to 1,480 km of CLTC combined range, standard LiDAR, the Momenta R7 intelligent driving system, and the Doubao AI cockpit assistant. Pre-sale prices start at $19,400 USD.

 

When does the Jiayue 07 go on sale?
 

SAIC Roewe announced on October 16, 2026 that the Jiayue 07 will officially launch on October 23, 2026. Pre-sales have been open since September 21, with over 40,000 orders accumulated.

 

What is the range of the Jiayue 07?
 

The Jiayue 07 offers two battery options. The 32.6 kWh version provides 220 km of CLTC pure electric range and 1,400 km of CLTC combined range. The 44.2 kWh version provides 320 km of CLTC pure electric range and 1,480 km of CLTC combined range.

 

How fast does it charge?
 

The 400V platform supports 3C peak charging. A fast charge from 30% to 80% state of charge takes approximately 15–17 minutes.

 

Is the Jiayue 07 available outside China?
 

SAIC Roewe has not yet announced specific overseas launch dates for the Jiayue 07. However, the vehicle's EREV powertrain — with up to 1,480 km of combined range and 6 kW V2L capability — makes it particularly suitable for markets with developing charging infrastructure or cold-climate regions where long-distance travel is common.

 

Interested in the Roewe Jiayue 07 for Your Market?

The Jiayue 07's 1,480 km combined range, standard LiDAR, and AI cockpit make it a strong candidate for export markets. Contact our export team for availability, configuration, and shipping options for your region.