At the Indian Motor Show, SAIC Group has just introduced the MG Euniq 7. For many specialized media, it was the most relevant debut of the Auto Expo 2023, since it is not just another MPV or minivan on the market, but rather It is the first vehicle powered by hydrogen to be released in that country.
To clarify the subject a bit, this model was officially unveiled in China in 2020 under this same name: MG Euniq 7, and it was the first MPV (multi purpose vehicle or multi purpose vehicle) powered by hydrogen in the world.
Most relevant, in any case, is the FCEV powertrain of the SAIC Group. It has a fuel cell system known as ‘Prome P390‘ which is located next to the electric motor at the front. It can deliver up to 130 kW of power (175 Hp), and is powered by 6.4-kilo hydrogen tanks located under the floor that works at a pressure of 700 bars.
The brand indicates that it fills up in less than three minutes at any hydrogen pump, offering up to 605 km of autonomy (NEDC).
Aesthetically it has the typical silhouette of a minivanwith a short front end and van-like bodywork, a front dominated by a massive chrome grille, which is flanked by slim LED headlamps. Laterally it has sliding rear doors and a two-tone bodyworkwhile behind dominate two LED headlights joined by a chrome strip.
Inside doors, a seven-seater cabin stands out in a 2+2+3 configuration, with individual seats in the center row, and a fairly premium staging, with a central touch screen, panoramic roof, digital instruments and ADAS driving assistance. .
The Euniq 7 is not the only MG-clad Maxus for Indiasince the 100% electric MPV Mifa 9 was also presented.
