Great Wall Motor is set to join the ranks of Chinese automakers integrating Huawei’s smart driving system into their vehicles, following in the footsteps of BYD. The first model from Great Wall Motor to feature this system will be the Tank 700 Hi4-T off-road SUV, as reported by local media outlets.
The partnership between Great Wall Motor and Huawei will see the integration of Huawei’s driver assistance system into key products within the automaker’s Tank brand. The Tank 700 Hi4-T, a hybrid off-road SUV launched earlier this year, will be the first to benefit from Huawei’s smart driving solution.
Priced at RMB 428,000 ($59,120), the Tank 700 Hi4-T is the flagship model in the Tank brand lineup and already boasts Huawei’s HiCar cockpit system. With this new partnership, Great Wall Motor will follow in the footsteps of BYD, which recently announced a collaboration with Huawei to incorporate its driver assistance system in the Bao 8 off-road SUV.
The competition between Great Wall Motor’s Tank brand and BYD’s Fang Cheng Bao brand is heating up, with the Bao 8 priced 11 percent lower than the Tank 700 Hi4-T. As BYD gains traction with Huawei’s smart driving system, Great Wall Motor aims to leverage the same technology to solidify its position in the market.
Great Wall Motor’s focus on smart driving technology dates back a decade, with the establishment of an autonomous driving division that later spun off into Haomo.AI Technology. The company’s dedicated team of over 600 experts in smart driving hardware and software is continuously expanding.
Additionally, Great Wall Motor is investing in its own supercomputing center, with computing power already reaching 3 EFLOPS. This places the company in a competitive position alongside industry leaders like Huawei and Li Auto. As Great Wall Motor continues to innovate in the smart driving space, the integration of Huawei’s system into its vehicles will further enhance its offerings to consumers.
In summary, Great Wall Motor’s partnership with Huawei marks a significant step towards advancing smart driving technology in the automotive industry. With the Tank 700 Hi4-T set to feature Huawei’s driver assistance system, Great Wall Motor is poised to enhance the driving experience for customers and strengthen its position in the competitive market.
