Avatr 06T electric wagon confirmed for Australia in second half of 2027

Wagon confirmed as second Australian model

Chinese newcomer Avatr has officially confirmed its second model for Australia, the 06T electric sports wagon, due to arrive locally during the second half of 2027. The confirmation came from Avatr Australia's head of brand and marketing, Andrew Haurissa, who was speaking with Australian media in Paris, as reported by CarExpert and republished by PerthNow. ²

"[Avatr] 07L has been announced for the first half of the year next year. And, 06T second half of the year," Mr Haurissa said, according to CarExpert's report. He also confirmed the 07L SUV remains on track to be the brand's first Australian model in the first half of 2027. In an interview with CarSauce, Mr Haurissa likewise confirmed the 06T wagon for the second half of 2027. ²³

The confirmation follows months of signals that the wagon was headed for Australia. As CarExpert reported in August 2026, a right-hand drive version of the 06T had been spied in Sydney, with images posted in the Car Spotters Australia Facebook group showing the electric sports wagon being tested locally. At that stage, Changan had yet to officially announce the Avatr launch. ⁴

Ground News summarised the coverage as confirming the 06T will take on the Zeekr 7GT and other mid-size estates from German luxury brands, with the wagon due in the latter half of 2027. The coverage aggregated there gives no Australian price or local variant specifications, so those details remain unconfirmed. ¹²

Overseas specifications: powertrains and claimed performance

Detailed overseas specifications, attributed by CarExpert to its own reporting, point to several versions of the 06T offered in markets such as China. The flagship Performance grade uses three electric motors - two on the rear axle and one on the front - producing as much as 712kW and 996Nm from an 87.3kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery, with a claimed 0-100km/h time of 2.78 seconds and 710km of range on the NEDC cycle. ⁴²

Below the Performance sits the rear-wheel-drive 06T Max, with dual motors making a combined 502kW and 750Nm, an 87.3kWh LFP battery, a claimed 0-100km/h time of 3.74 seconds and 710km of NEDC range, according to CarExpert. The entry Elite also uses two motors, together making 450kW and 750Nm, with a smaller battery of 72.8kWh and 620km of NEDC range. ⁴

CarExpert's report lists a third-motor range-topping output consistent with the figures summarised in the later PerthNow/CarExpert article, which describes the Performance grade at up to 712kW/996Nm and notes the base grade offers a 450kW/750Nm dual-motor powertrain with a 72.9kWh LFP battery and 620km of NEDC range. The two accounts differ slightly on the smaller battery's capacity, and neither indicates which grades - if any - will be offered in Australia. ²⁴

A range-extended (EREV) version also exists, pairing a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine with two electric motors and a 45.1kWh battery for total system output of 370kW, giving a claimed 1200km total range on the NEDC cycle, as detailed by CarExpert. However, CarExpert noted it appears export markets will be EV-only, and its August report said the 06T announced for the Thai market, per Autolife magazine, would only be available as an electric vehicle. ²⁴

Equipment highlights from overseas markets

CarExpert's August report on the right-hand drive testing car detailed cabin equipment from overseas versions. The 06T features a 35.4-inch panoramic screen spanning the dashboard, incorporating the digital instrument cluster, flanked by 6.7-inch screens acting as external side mirrors using cameras, and a 15.6-inch central touchscreen controlling a 2016-watt Meridian audio system with 25 speakers and 7.1.4 panoramic surround sound. ⁴

Other listed features include 'anti-gravity' front 14-way power seats finished in North American-sourced Nappa leather, able to recline to 120 degrees with ventilation, heating and massage functions, a Dinamica microfibre suede headliner, and centre console and trim optioned in Birch or Ash wood. Chassis equipment varies by grade: front double-wishbone and multi-link rear suspension, hydraulic bushings and adaptive shock absorbers on Elite and Max, with air suspension on the Performance, per CarExpert. ⁴

None of this equipment detail has been confirmed for Australian-market vehicles. In the CarSauce interview, Mr Haurissa said equipment levels will influence the selection of local variants, expressing reluctance to remove features central to the brand's offering: "We are not big on omitting any of our key inclusions because it will not be a good representation of the brand." ³

He also acknowledged that brands can get technology wrong, highlighting advanced driver assistance systems as an example, and told CarSauce: "We've got learnings from the past, so it's putting us in a better position to get it right from the get-go." ³

Pricing, positioning and dealer network

Australian pricing and specifications for the 06T remain unannounced. As context, CarExpert reported that in China the 06T Performance is priced at 279,900 Yuan - approximately A$58,300, excluding fees, taxes, shipping and other associated costs - only about A$3500 more than the range-topping Zeekr 7GT. These are Chinese-market figures and not indicative of local pricing. ⁴

When asked by CarSauce whether Avatr's local range would generally sit above or below $100,000, Mr Haurissa declined to nominate a price bracket, replying: "I think there'll be ranges, right?" He also did not identify specific German models as direct competitors, though he positioned Avatr above Volkswagen, saying "a little bit higher" when Volkswagen was suggested as a reference point during the discussion about German competitors. ³

In the Paris media discussion reported by CarExpert, Mr Haurissa said the brand sees itself as a premium contender to the likes of Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz, and positioned even higher than rival Zeekr from the Geely Group. The CarSauce interview reported the same positioning, with Haurissa describing Avatr's approach as an "emotive luxury proposition" and saying of the Zeekr comparison: "I would like to think so. Again, the public will decide." ²³

Avatr expects a retail network of approximately 10 locations in Australia, with representation envisaged in all major cities, CarSauce reported, with Mr Haurissa saying: "You look at a premium offering. It requires premium operators." He also suggested the growing acceptance of more expensive Chinese vehicles had created an opportunity for another premium entrant. ³

Avatr intends to distinguish itself through personalisation, design and the integration of technology into the driving experience, per CarSauce. That builds on the Australian launch announcement, in which Changan Group Australia General Manager Bryan Guan said local customers expected "design, technology, performance and experience to come together without compromise". ³

Launch timing and wider product plan

While Australian pricing for the 06T is yet to come, some timing for the brand's launch is on record. As reported by CarExpert, Avatr has indicated pre-orders for the 07L will open before the end of 2026, ahead of first-half 2027 deliveries, with the 06T to follow in the second half of 2027. ²³

The Australian rollout will largely mirror Europe, CarExpert reported, with the brand confirming in Paris that the 07L and 06T will also lead the European charge, with more models to come. Australia will be one of the first right-hand drive markets to receive Avatr vehicles, following the Thai market where Changan's premium arm debuted in 2024. ²

Looking further ahead, Mr Haurissa told CarSauce that the T09 SUV is earmarked for the brand's expansion in 2028, and that Avatr expects four or five Australian models in total by the end of 2028, subject to further right-hand-drive product decisions. Beyond the first two models, CarExpert reported it remains unclear what the brand is planning for Australia, though other right-hand drive products in the global portfolio include the standard-wheelbase 07 SUV and the 11 coupe SUV. ³²