【Exterior and Interior】
When it comes to exterior and interior, everyone has different aesthetics; as long as you think it looks good, that's enough.
I chose the Starry Silver exterior with a black roof featuring the sports package, which is both elegant and dirt-resistant. The L7 has a sporty and stylish exterior with high recognition; to be honest, I think the E8's front face looks better.
I prefer a clean interior, so I opted for white, paired with blue ambient lighting, giving it a very premium feel. The seats are very comfortable, and the HUD, full LCD instrument panel, large central control screen, passenger screen, and "hidden" door handles inside all enhance the technological sense of the cabin.
【Energy Consumption Performance】
I picked up the car and completed the registration on April 30th. Just in time for the May Day holiday, I went on a trip to experience the L7. When I set off on May Day, the battery was 80% remaining. Most charging stations required queuing, so I drove 500 kilometers without charging, 400 of which were on the highway. During the May Day holiday, I basically drove with a low battery, and the average fuel consumption was 5.8L when the battery was low, which might be related to traffic jams and air conditioning use during the holiday. For a 1.9-ton car, the L7's energy consumption performance is overall very good. In 20 days since picking up the car, I've driven 1,286 kilometers, consuming a total of 104 kWh of electricity and 50 liters of fuel, costing approximately 0.36 yuan per kilometer. The WLTC-rated pure electric range of 90 kilometers is closer to the actual range. When I first picked up the car, I used a lot of electricity researching the infotainment system and various functions, so I didn't accurately calculate the pure electric range, but it's about 70+ kilometers (with air conditioning, seat ventilation, music, movies, lights, and driver assistance features on). I'm very satisfied with this energy consumption.
【Driving Experience】
The Galaxy L7 is equipped with a 1.5T turbocharged engine. Although the car weighs 1.9 tons, the power is still strong, even in pure fuel mode. In smart mode, when the speed is around 70 km/h, which is just in the shifting range, the engine noise is a bit louder, but not as noisy as traditional fuel vehicles. What I find most enjoyable about driving the L7 is on the highway: set the navigation, turn on the music, activate seat massage and ventilation, and enable intelligent driving mode—it's simply a pleasure to drive! The L7's chassis is really well-tuned; it remains stable even above 120 km/h on the highway. The HUD is very practical, displaying speed, navigation, speed limits, etc. The 360-degree panoramic view when reversing provides a great sense of security. The most praiseworthy feature is the intelligent driving! You can basically enable the navigation-assisted driving mode on the highway by pressing the button at the top left of the steering wheel. After setting the maximum speed with the left roller, the L7 can automatically accelerate, decelerate, turn on the turn signal, and change lanes to overtake. You just need to hold the steering wheel with one hand and pay attention to the road conditions, making highway driving much easier and significantly reducing driver fatigue. The camera in front of the steering wheel monitors the driver's status: if you don't look ahead for a long time, there will be sound and dashboard text reminders; if you yawn or show signs of drowsiness, the L7 will automatically turn on strong air conditioning and activate seat massage to help you stay awake, which is very user-friendly. The door handle design inside the L7 is quite interesting, being "hidden". People getting in for the first time often don't know how to close the door; some even study it for a while and ask me, "Is your car so advanced that I can't even close the door?" Haha. This position can also hold a mobile phone, which is quite practical. The infotainment system experience is okay; it can't be said to be particularly responsive, but it doesn't affect daily use, and most people don't operate the car's infotainment system as frequently as they do their phones. Two weeks after picking up the car, I encountered a situation where the 360-degree camera wouldn't turn on when reversing. Manually turning it on, locking and re-entering the car, and restarting the infotainment system didn't solve the problem, but it recovered on its own at night, and I'm not sure why. No other issues have been encountered so far.
Overall, the L7 is a fully-featured and cost-effective SUV that attracts a lot of attention wherever it goes. I'm very satisfied!
【Shortcomings】
First, there are too few physical buttons. Although most functions can be controlled by voice, it doesn't feel as direct as physical buttons. Touch screen control requires multiple swipes, which is a bit troublesome. Second, the complimentary dedicated dash cam cannot be controlled via voice for emergency photo or video capture; it can only be operated manually by connecting to the dash cam through the mobile App or in-car App, making it impossible to operate in emergency situations. Third, the exterior door handles are not hidden, which feels less premium. Fourth, keyless entry only supports the driver's seat, which is somewhat inconvenient.
