HiPhi Z

The HiPhi Z is a battery electric five-door shooting brake car from Chinese car manufacturer HiPhi. The vehicle was first presented as a concept in China in November 2021. The car is sold alongside the HiPhi X, an SUV that shares much of its electric platform with the HiPhi Z.

History

The HiPhi Z was first revealed to the public in Shanghai in November 2021 in pre-production form and was officially launched in the summer of 2022 at the Chengdu Motor Show, China.

Customer deliveries commenced from 2023 in China, with a planned expansion into Europe. The production car is built alongside the HiPhi X at the Dongfeng Yueda Kia (DYK) plant in Yancheng Province, China, as part of an arrangement between Human Horizons and the Yueda Group.

Interior and technology

Like the HiPhi X, the HiPhi Z can communicate with its surroundings via its PML ("Programmable Matrix Lighting") system, with the HiPhi Z adding the "Star Ring" ISD ("Intelligent Signal Display"), which allows messages and graphics to feature on the Z's doors, using 4000 LEDs.

A touchscreen is situated in the center of the dashboard, between the driver and passenger. This screen is mounted on a robotic multi-axis arm which moves automatically to orientate itself with the driver.

HiPhi A

The HiPhi A is the upgraded version of the HiPhi Z in collaboration with Apollo Automobil, and debuted at Auto Guangzhou 2023 with plans to start deliveries in 2025. Originally rumored to be the HiPhi Z GT, the vehicle is based on the HiPhi Z, and features a widebody kit and large spoilers with enhanced air intakes. The A stands for Apollo and Accelerator.[citation needed]

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