AVATR 07L heads for Australia as dealer announcements loom
Pre-orders are planned before the end of 2026, with deliveries targeted for the first half of 2027. AutoTalk reports that dealer appointments are likely to be announced this year.
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Australian timetable takes shape
AVATR plans to open Australian pre-orders for its electric 07L SUV before the end of 2026, with first customer deliveries expected in the first half of 2027, according to Carsales. Its 24 September report identifies Changan Group as the company introducing the brand locally. 5
The right-hand-drive 07L is to be revealed for Australia before pre-orders begin. Carsales reports that pricing, powertrain outputs, battery capacity, range, charging performance and final equipment details are still to be announced. The delivery window is a target rather than a guaranteed customer handover date. 5
Dealer timing remains an expectation
In a separate interview with AutoTalk, Changan Group Australia head of brand and marketing Andrew Haurissa said multi-franchise dealer appointment announcements would probably come before the end of the year. That qualification matters: the comment sets an expectation for announcements, rather than confirming completed appointments. 3
Haurissa also told AutoTalk that AVATR is the immediate launch priority and that Inchcape will continue handling Deepal in Australia for the foreseeable future. AVATR is being introduced separately from its Changan stablemate. 3
Earlier preparations provide context
Carsales reported on 19 August that local recruitment explicitly covered an AVATR/Changan sales and service network. At that point, the local model line-up and launch timing had not been announced. Today’s 07L announcement provides a model and timetable beyond those earlier recruitment signals. 25
The distinction between the 07 and 07L is important. CarExpert’s May coverage described the 07L as a larger version of the 07, while the camouflaged vehicle photographed testing in Melbourne was identified as an 07. Those earlier sightings should not be read as confirmation of Australian 07L specifications. 1
Overseas equipment needs separate treatment
AVATR’s own 8 August announcement launched the 07L in China as a five-seat SUV with three battery-electric versions. That release lists an 89.33kWh CATL battery, a 35.4-inch display and Huawei driver-assistance and cockpit technology. These are Chinese-market details, not an Australian specification sheet. 4
The Chinese release also describes Huawei Sound audio, whereas today’s Carsales report refers to Meridian audio in overseas specifications and AVATR OS localisation for Australia. The two descriptions should not be combined into a single equipment list. Carsales says final Australian equipment and connectivity details are still to come. 45
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