Huawei's Qiankun Intelligent Driving System 3.0 and Hongmeng Cockpit Dual Ace, the new Voyah Dreamer opens the intelligent second half

Recently, at the 2024 Chengdu Auto Show, the new Voyah Dreamer held a pre-sale launch event in Chengdu, announcing two models for pre-sale. The four-wheel drive Kunpeng PHEV starts at 349,900 yuan, while the pure electric version starts at 369,900 yuan. The four-wheel drive Kunpeng PHEV version equipped with Qiankun Intelligent Driving ADS 3.0 and Harmony Cockpit is priced at 469,900 yuan for the PHEV version and 489,900 yuan for the pure electric version. On September 19th, the new Voyah Dreamer was officially launched.

When it comes to MPVs, the first keyword that comes to mind is definitely "business." Indeed, MPV models had limited choices and high prices in the past, often serving business receptions and leasing scenarios. It was a niche market for MPVs, which was traditionally dominated by traditional Japanese and joint venture cars. However, with the era of electrification and intelligence, the high-end MPV market has brought new vitality.

The top-selling MPV models year after year are well-known, but users who choose high-end MPVs are generally high-value new middle-class consumers. Users have higher requirements for intelligence, comfort, and range in MPVs. Among them, Voyah's performance is very impressive. According to the official sales data released by Voyah in August 2024, 6,156 new cars were delivered in August, a year-on-year increase of 51%. The sales volume from January to August reached 42,547 units, with the new Voyah Dreamer unveiled at the Chengdu Auto Show receiving over 14,000 orders. With outstanding product strength and system capabilities, Voyah has achieved continuous growth. The average price of Voyah cars is between 252,800 yuan and 385,900 yuan, firmly establishing itself as a mid-to-high-end brand.

The new Voyah Dreamer, with the slogan "Voyah & Huawei," will undoubtedly further enhance its competitiveness. It is well known that Huawei's intelligent driving system is among the top tier, so what kind of spark will be ignited between Voyah and Huawei?

Huawei Qiankun Intelligent Driving ADS 3.0 + Harmony Intelligent Cockpit Opens the Intelligent Second Half

Huawei had previously confirmed its collaboration with Jianghuai to launch the first MPV model, the Honor Boundary, but this time Voyah took the lead. As the industry's first MPV model equipped with Huawei Qiankun Intelligent Driving ADS 3.0 advanced intelligent driving system and Harmony Cockpit, the pre-sale launch event received 10,000 orders on the same night. Models empowered by Huawei have quickly gained popularity in the market, but there is still a gap in the high-end MPV segment.

When it comes to intelligent driving in China, users' impression is "better not to drive, driving makes me nervous." Ultimately, users are still not confident in intelligent driving systems. The biggest update of Huawei Qiankun ADS 3.0 comes from an end-to-end design concept. It summarizes more detailed and realistic driving habits based on real data. Building on the BEV network and GOD network architecture of ADS 2.0, it further upgrades to a more powerful GOD network ADS 3.0 is no longer limited to identifying specific whitelist objects, but truly understands all target obstacles and scenes like a human through the fusion of perception technology.

Currently, Huawei's ADS is divided into the basic version and the advanced version. Compared to the basic version, the new Voyah Dreamer equipped with Huawei Qiankun Intelligent Driving System (ADS) 3.0 is fully equipped with hardware, including 192-line LiDAR, 3 millimeter-wave radars, 11 visual perception cameras, and 12 ultrasonic radars. It also applies GOD network and PDP network, supporting NCA navigation in mapless cities and high-speed driving, as well as intelligent parking, etc. GOD is known as general obstacle recognition, achieving a breakthrough from simple obstacle recognition to deep understanding of driving scenes. The PDP decision-making neural network realizes pre-decision and planning in one network, making decision-making and planning more human-like, with driving trajectories closer to human driving and higher traffic efficiency. It can be said that the end-to-end architecture, with the combination of GOD+PDP networks and powerful hardware capabilities, makes intelligent driving scenarios more extensive. Unlike other intelligent driving systems, the new Voyah Dreamer can achieve "able to drive on any road, drive with peace of mind nationwide." For even safer intelligent driving, the new Voyah Dreamer also introduces a new instinctive safety network, ensuring a safety response time as low as 200ms in coordination with the GOD network, guaranteeing the safety of intelligent driving.

In addition, compared to traditional SUVs or sedans, MPV models have greatly improved comfort and spaciousness, but the length and width of the vehicle should not be overlooked. The new Voyah Dreamer has dimensions of 531519801820, and MPV models often face the problem of people and items getting on and off the vehicle. Voyah has also collaborated with Huawei to introduce solutions for front parking and exit parking, cleverly solving this problem. Huawei Qiankun Intelligent Driving System (ADS) 3.0 also supports full-scene connectivity from parking space to parking space, covering nearly 160 complex parking scenarios, from public roads to park roads, from ground parking in parks to underground parking, and can automatically start and stop at barriers, flexibly handling complex scenarios such as roundabouts and narrow lane U-turns. Additionally, the VPD intelligent parking can achieve autonomous parking space search and entry, as well as vehicle search for passengers, automatic vehicle exit, and finding the pick-up point Earlier, Wang Chuanfu from BYD also mentioned, "Electrification is the first half, while intelligence is the second half." Therefore, in the current MPV market, traditional fuel and hybrid vehicles still dominate the market. Of course, traditional fuel MPVs are also transitioning towards electrification. Therefore, the collaboration between Voyah and Huawei can be seen as an early entry into the second half.

HarmonySpace Enhances MPV Capabilities

In addition to intelligent driving, the smartification of car cabins has become a clear trend. The cabin experience reflects the overall vehicle experience, which is the most perceptible aspect for users. HarmonySpace, created by Huawei as a new brand name for the HarmonyOS car cabin, envisions the cabin as a continuously evolving personalized intelligent space that connects everything.

The new Voyah Dreamer is also equipped with the new generation HarmonySpace cabin. The vehicle has a vast application ecosystem, integrates seamlessly with smartphones, and allows for smooth switching and interaction between navigation, music, and other applications. It also features multi-screen entertainment for multiple passengers, independent audio zone interaction, and personalized voice interaction through Xiaoyi, enabling the vehicle to assist with various life and vehicle services. Apart from intelligence, HarmonySpace also ensures privacy and security by providing real-time notifications for accessing sensors such as cameras inside the vehicle, as well as app store and driving app controls.

Meanwhile, as an MPV model aiming to cater to both household and commercial needs, comfort and space are key. Compared to the previous three-screen design of the Voyah Dreamer, the new Voyah Dreamer's interior has undergone a significant transformation. It features second-row independent zero-gravity seats, the only third-row seven-seat heating function in its class, with heated seat cushions and backrests, four-way electric adjustment for the third row, up to 122 degrees of backrest adjustment with heating function, a maximum capacity of 2700 liters when the third-row seats are folded down, a 13L capacity refrigerator in the car, and a 17.3-inch 3K entertainment screen in the rear, supporting 6 adjustable angles. It can be said that the current trend of "refrigerator, TV, and large sofa" is basically all covered.

Traditional MPVs are often associated with a driver-centric experience, but the new Voyah Dreamer redefines this with a 10.25-inch LCD instrument panel and dual 15.4-inch central entertainment screens. The electronic gear lever has been replaced with a rotary shifter, along with a new UI interface and enhanced technology and comfort.

Setting the benchmark for safety MPVs with the Omni-directional Collision Prevention System

In terms of active safety, the Voyah Dreamer equipped with Huawei Qiankun Intelligent Driving System ADS 3.0 features CAS 3.0 Omni-directional Collision Prevention System. It possesses all-weather, all-scenario, all-target super-perception capabilities, with the addition of eAES function. This allows for simultaneous braking and lane changing, while AEB provides comprehensive coverage across all scenarios. Additionally, it can avoid obstacles laterally and has reverse lateral crossing recognition to prevent blind spots during reverse driving. With a three-layer protection mechanism, it offers warnings, torque limitations, and triple AEB braking measures in case of accidental pedal misapplication, ensuring maximum user safety.

Self-research + Collaborative Advancements to Fill the Intelligent Gap in Voyah

As the first MPV to feature the Huawei Qiankun Intelligent Driving System ADS 3.0, the Voyah Dreamer does not solely rely on cooperation with Huawei to establish dominance in the high-end MPV market. The Voyah Dreamer comes in two versions: the Qiankun Edition and the Kunpeng Edition. The Kunpeng Edition also features the XIAOYAO Intelligent Interactive Cockpit with the 8295P chip, equipped with 24 sensors and 26 intelligent driving assistance functions.

Voyah CEO Lu Fang stated, "This is Voyah's strategy, focusing on self-research in intelligent driving and collaborating with the most advanced partners in the industry. By combining self-research with collaboration, we are open-mindedly exploring new technologies with outstanding partners in various fields."

In today's automotive landscape, vehicles have evolved from mere transportation to the third space. A lack of intelligence would render a product outdated. Voyah's approach of self-research and collaboration in intelligence is undoubtedly correct. Since its launch, the Voyah Dreamer has gained widespread market recognition, becoming a sales leader in high-end MPVs among Chinese domestic brands. Through its collaboration with Huawei, the Voyah Dreamer has significantly upgraded its intelligent technology, including intelligent driving, parking, vehicle connectivity, and smart cockpit features. As a large MPV model, the new Voyah Dreamer, with its pure electric and plug-in hybrid options, along with Huawei Qiankun ADS 3.0 and HarmonyOS cockpit, is set to stand out among its competitors in the MPV market after its launch