Voyah (岚图) Taishan “Black Warrior” debuts as China’s first mass-produced L3 SUV — limited release at ¥509,900

Launch and positioning

Voyah (岚图) today launched the Taishan Black Warrior, which it is marketing as China’s first mass-produced L3-level SUV. It has been reported that the limited-edition model goes on sale at ¥509,900 and will be sold in a constrained run. The Taishan is positioned as a flagship 896-line lidar SUV with a blacked-out “Black Warrior” appearance, 2+2+2 six-seat layout and large SUV dimensions (5230×2025×1817 mm, 3120 mm wheelbase).

Technology and hardware

The Taishan is the first Voyah to adopt Huawei (华为) QianKun Intelligent Driving (乾崑智驾) ADS four-laser solution and debuts a new-generation 896-line dual-optical-path image-grade lidar on the roof. The car packs 34 high-precision sensors — including the rooftop lidar, additional blind-spot lidars, 11 cameras, five millimeter-wave radars, 12 ultrasonics and other sensors — plus a >1,000 TOPS compute platform, reportedly enabling 300 m detection and laying the hardware groundwork for L3-level assisted driving (including urban NCA and full-scene automated parking). The powertrain is a plug-in hybrid (1.5T engine at 110 kW plus front/rear electric motors at 150 kW and 230 kW), with a CATL (宁德时代) 65 kWh ternary battery offering CLTC pure-electric range of 350 km and CLTC combined range above 1,400 km; the package supports an 800V architecture, 5C fast charging and a claimed 20–80% charge in about 12 minutes at 320 kW peak.

Interior, comfort and context

Inside the Taishan are premium touches aimed at the Chinese luxury EV buyer: Huawei’s HarmonySpace 5 (鸿蒙座舱) cockpit with AI voice large model, a 16.1-inch center screen, 10.25-inch instrument, 55‑inch AR‑HUD, a 32-speaker VOYAH Sound system (2,300 W), a star‑roof with 598 LEDs and extensive rear-seat luxury kit. The car also features triple‑chamber air suspension, dual‑direction 16° rear-wheel steering, and multiple comfort and privacy features. The launch comes as Chinese automakers and suppliers accelerate local sensor and chip development amid ongoing U.S. export controls that have constrained some foreign supplies to Huawei and other domestic players; can this combination of localized hardware and Huawei’s stack deliver robust L3 behavior in real-world, mixed-traffic conditions? Regulatory approval and real-world validation will determine whether the Taishan’s L3 promise translates into everyday autonomy.