2025 DEEPAL S07 2.0 UPDATE: REAL-WORLD HIGHWAY EFFICIENCY TEST DRIVE

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The 2025 Deepal S07, with its 2.0 software update, offers a compelling package, particularly at its new sub-$50,000 drive-away price point. The reviewer highlights significant improvements in ADAS responsiveness, noting the driver distraction monitoring is now less intrusive and intelligent speed monitoring is more refined, though occasional inaccuracies persist. The ride quality is praised as very good, well-tuned for Australian roads, and the rear-wheel-drive setup contributes to an easy and smooth driving experience. Positives include wireless Apple CarPlay, a good head-up display (though visibility is affected by polarized sunglasses), and a powered sunroof with a powered sunshade, deemed a necessity for Australian conditions. However, the reviewer notes that sound insulation could be better, with more road noise penetrating the cabin than expected. A key drawback is the lack of native trip planning for EV charging, requiring the use of third-party apps like Waze. Charging speed is also a limitation, capped at 92 kW, which is slower than many contemporary EVs, though the reviewer suggests this may be less of an issue given current charging infrastructure and the typical needs of families on road trips. Overall, the S07 is presented as exceptional value, competing strongly in the sub-$50,000 SUV segment, with brand recognition being its main hurdle.