China's first mass-produced L3-level SUV, the VOYAH Taishan Black Warrior, is about to be launched, starting at 509,900 RMB

The Chinese electric vehicle market is about to witness a technological revolution – the VOYAH Taishan Black Warrior edition will be officially launched in March 2026. As the world's first mass-produced SUV equipped with Huawei's Qiankun ADS 4.0 system and possessing L3-level conditional autonomous driving capabilities, it is not just a car, but an intelligent mobile space that "can think, communicate, and protect."

China's first mass-produced L3-level SUV: VOYAH Taishan Black Warrior

1. Vehicle Parameters

project	Parameter details
Powertrain	1.5T plug-in hybrid + front and rear dual motors, combined power380kW, peak torque705N· m
0–100km /h acceleration	5.2 seconds(fastest SUV-level performance in its class)
Battery capacity	65kWh ternary lithium battery (CATL/Sunwoda)
CLTC pure electric range	350km (meets 95% of urban commuting needs)
Overall range	Over 1430km(full tank and full battery)
Charging technology	An 800V high-voltage platformsupports320kWsuper-fast charging, chargingfrom 20% to 80% in just 20 minutes.
Chassis System	Three- chamber air suspension+EDC Magic Carpet Control+Two-way 16° rear-wheel steering+ Front double wishbone/Rear multi-link suspension
Suspension Adjustment	110mm travel, 5 height settings, 4 stiffness settings, 7 driving modes
Body structure	A five-door, six-seat SUV with a curb weight of approximately2790kgand a wheelbaseof 3120mm.
Seating layout	Six seats (2 +2+2), all three rows are equipped withheating, ventilation, and massage functions as standard.

2. L3 Autonomous Driving

China's first SUV-level "conditional autonomous driving" system – this is not just assisted driving, but the beginning of a transfer of responsibility. The VOYAH Taishan Black Warrior, equipped with Huawei Qiankun ADS 4.0, boasts the most complete L3 sensing and decision-making system currently available in a mass-produced Chinese vehicle:

2.1 Sensing Hardware:

4 LiDAR sensors (300-meter ultra-long-range detection)

12 high-definition cameras

5 millimeter-wave radars

13 ultrasonic radars

A total of 34 high-precision sensors, enabling 360° comprehensive environmental modeling

2.2 Computing Platform:

Huawei MDC 810 chipset, with computing power exceeding 1000 TOPS, supporting real-time multi-modal fusion decision-making

2.3 Functional Coverage:

✅ Highway NOA (automatic lane change, overtaking, ramp entry and exit)

✅ Urban Navigation (traffic light recognition, pedestrian avoidance, handling unprotected left turns)

✅ Automatic Parking (vertical/parallel/memory parking, supporting 5 parking space storage)

✅ Full-scenario L3 conditional autonomous driving (hands-off and eyes-off within the system's responsibility)

2.4 Safety Redundancy Design:

Dual backup for five key systems: braking, steering, power supply, communication, and positioning; single-point failure does not affect operation

In case of sudden system failure or inability to take over, the vehicle can autonomously pull over, activate hazard lights, and call for rescue.

2.5 Human-Machine Interaction Revolution:

6 "small blue lights" are distributed throughout the vehicle (front grille, rearview mirrors, rear), clearly indicating different states:

Solid light: System standby

Flashing: System about to take over

Rapid flashing: Immediate takeover required

Off: System off

External microphone: Recognizes police sirens and ambulance sounds, automatically avoiding them

Smart dimming privacy windows: One-touch switching to atomization mode in the rear seats to ensure privacy

Important Note: Currently, L3 functionality is only legally available on designated roads in pilot cities such as Beijing and Chongqing, with a maximum speed limit of 80 km/h. The driver still needs to maintain attention and must respond within 10-15 seconds after the system issues a takeover request; otherwise, they will be held responsible for any accidents.

China's first mass-produced L3-level SUV: VOYAH Taishan Black Warrior

3. "Black Warrior" Exclusive Configuration

This isn't just a paint job, it's an aesthetic statement.

category	Black Knight Edition Exclusive Configuration
Appearance	All-black design: high-gloss black grille, waterfall grille (with backlighting), 22-inch black forged wheels, red high-performance brake calipers, smoked taillights, black mirror caps, and concealed door handles with integrated lighting.
Lighting system	The continuous LED light strip and brand logo illuminate dynamically, projecting a "galaxy" light effect onto the door handle when unlocked at night.
Interior	Exclusive perforated Nappa leather seats, hand-embroidered VOYAH logo on headrests,starry sky ceiling(256 colors adjustable, simulating the flow of the Milky Way), electric soft-close doors, 256-color ambient lighting, multi-layered soundproof glass, and active noise cancellation system.
cockpit	HarmonyThe HarmonySpace 5 cockpit featuresa 16.1-inch central control screen and a 12.3-inch passenger screen, supportingfour-zone voice control,seamless integration of mobile phone and vehicle systems, andAR-HUD navigation.
Comfort features	Second-row independent airline seats (electric adjustment + leg rest + massage), 21.4-inch LCD screen in the rear, in-car refrigerator, three-zone independent air conditioning, 45 storage spaces.

4. Vehicle Space and Experience

Headroom: All three rows exceed 950mm, allowing a 180cm tall passenger to sit in the third row without feeling cramped.

Easy Entry and Exit: 180mm wide aisle in the second row + electric welcome pedals, making it easy for the elderly and children to get in and out.

Trunk Volume: 305L in regular configuration, expandable to 1193L with all three rows folded down, supporting one-click switching between 6/5/4 seats.

Quietness: Multi-layer soundproof glass throughout the vehicle + active noise cancellation + air suspension vibration filtering, achieving NVH performance comparable to luxury sedans.

Real-world Experience: On long-distance drives, second-row passengers can lie down and watch movies, children in the third row can sleep peacefully, and the driver in the front can lightly rest their hands on the steering wheel after activating L3, truly achieving a relaxed "human-vehicle coexistence."

China's first mass-produced L3-level SUV: VOYAH Taishan Black Warrior

5. Market Positioning

Dimension	VOYAH Taishan Black Warrior	Industry Status
" China's first mass-produced L3-level SUV "	✅ Official statement	⚠️The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has only approved two sedans, BAIC Geefox and Changan Deep Blue, for L3 access in its first batch of approvals;no SUVs have yet received formal permission .
L3 Functionality Availability	✅ The vehicle hardware is complete and can be activated via OTA.	⚠️This feature is only legally available on pilot sections in Beijing and Chongqing. In other parts of the country, it remains a Level 2 function.
Attribution of responsibility	✅ Car manufacturers bear responsibility during system operation.	⚠️ If the driver does not respond to a takeover request, the user will be held responsible.
Pricing Strategy	509,900 RMB (Limited Edition)	Competitors in the same class: Lixiang L9 (RMB 459,800 ), NIO ES8 (RMB 498,000 ), BENZ GLS (RMB 980,000+ ).

Conclusion: The VOYAH Taishan Black Warrior is the first SUV in China with L3-level hardware capabilities and planned for delivery, but "mass-produced L3" is still in a regulatory pilot phase. It is not a "legally defined L3 vehicle," but a technological pioneer, paving the way for future nationwide L3 deployment.