Beyond the Tunnel Stunt: Making a Family SUV Fun to Drive

The tunnel stunt was impossible to miss. A five-meter-long electric SUV drives up the inside of a circular tunnel, hangs at the top for a heartbeat, then rolls down the other side. It's the kind of thing you expect from a low-slung sports car, not a family hauler with a fridge and zero-gravity seats. Voyah did it anyway, and the video went exactly where they hoped.

But the loop is just the hook. The car underneath is the Voyah Zhuiguang S, a 5,050mm-long, 3,000mm-wheelbase mid-to-large pure electric SUV. It launched in Chengdu on August 15, with three trims: a rear-drive Max at 223,900 yuan, a rear-drive Ultra at 249,900 yuan, and a dual-motor Ultra+ at 273,900 yuan after initial discounts. Early buyers also get up to 55,000 yuan in perks, including a 2,000 yuan deposit that counts as 8,000 yuan toward the final price, plus configuration upgrades and financing options. The promo window runs until September 30, 2026.

The Zhuiguang S is Voyah's first mid-to-large pure electric coupe SUV. It borrows the Zhuiguang name from its sedan sibling but swaps the sedan body for a fastback roofline. Voyah calls it a "Tech FUV," which they explain as "Fashion, Fun, Future, and Full." That's a mouthful, and honestly, the acronym feels like a stretch. The tunnel trick does a better job of getting attention than any three letters could.

Performance Gets Cheaper, Stories Get Harder

Before Voyah, the FUV label was mostly associated with the Ferrari Purosangue—Ferrari's way of avoiding the word "SUV." Now Voyah has borrowed the idea, just like they borrowed the tunnel concept from a 2010 Mercedes-Benz ad where Michael Schumacher drove an SLS AMG around a tunnel wall. The difference is that the Mercedes was a two-door gullwing supercar. The Zhuiguang S is a seven-seat family bus with a refrigerator.

But the stunt isn't just for show. It's a statement about the chassis. To climb a tunnel wall and cross the apex, the car needs serious power, sticky tires, and a suspension that stays composed as the load shifts wildly. The Zhuiguang S's all-aluminum front double-wishbone and rear multi-link setup, paired with the standard EDC variable magic-carpet suspension, is what makes that possible. The dampers tighten up during hard cornering to reduce body roll, then soften over bumps and gravel to absorb impacts. Higher trims add an air suspension with 80mm of ride-height adjustment.

Under the skin, there are two powertrain options. The rear-drive version uses a single 300kW motor. The all-wheel-drive adds a 175kW front motor for a combined 475kW. There's also a party trick: paddle shifters behind the wheel that trigger "Lantu Mode," which layers synthetic engine sound, changes the instrument cluster, AR-HUD, and ambient lighting, and simulates the shift feel of a combustion performance car. That's a rare move for a Chinese EV—usually it's the European brands that bother with such theatrics. Whether Chinese buyers care remains to be seen.

Then there's the aero work. Ten through-channels and nineteen functional vents manage airflow at speed. The front bumper and fender ducts clean up turbulence around the front wheels, while channels through the hood and rear tidy the wake. Dual active grille shutters open and close based on cooling needs. None of this matters for the tunnel loop, but it all contributes to the car's high-speed stability and efficiency.

After the Flip, the Real Work Begins

A loop-the-loop is a memorable marketing moment, but a family SUV has to earn its keep in daily traffic. That means range, charging, comfort, and technology that doesn't make you want to throw your phone out the window.

The Zhuiguang S rides on an 800-volt silicon-carbide platform. The 98kWh battery pack gives the rear-drive version a CLTC range of up to 740km. Charging from 20% to 80% takes 10 minutes, according to Voyah, and a 15-minute top-up can add up to 577km of range. The dual-motor version trades some range for that extra punch, but both trims support 5C fast charging.

Inside, there are two 15.6-inch 2.5K screens up front, a 29-inch AR-HUD, a rear control panel, and a 6.6L cooler box. The sound system has 27 speakers. The front seats are zero-gravity units with ventilation, heating, and massage. Fold the front passenger seat flat, and you get extra space for stretching out. During the launch period, the dual zero-gravity seat package is free—a 20,000 yuan value.

The coupe roofline usually squeezes headroom in the second row and cargo space, but Voyah kept the slope gentle, letting it taper from the B-pillar back. That preserves a low stance without punishing rear passengers or the trunk. There's also an 80L frunk with a drain, so you can toss wet umbrellas, gym bags, or anything with a strong smell without contaminating the cabin.

Handling Meets Huawei's Sensors

While the chassis reads the road, the Zhuiguang S relies on Huawei for reading everything else. It's the first Voyah to come standard with Huawei's Qiankun ADS 5 four-laser system. That includes 33 sensors total: one 896-line dual-optical image-grade main lidar, plus three solid-state blind-spot lidars on the sides and rear. The main unit handles long-range detection, while the side radars cover close-quarters situations like narrow lane merges, low obstacles, and parking.

There's a cute symmetry here: the tunnel loop gives you a physical 360-degree spin, and the lidar setup gives you a digital 360-degree view. The stunt is for marketing; the sensors are for the daily grind.

The cabin runs Huawei's HarmonyOS 5.2 with the MoLA large model. You can speak in vague terms—"the windows are fogged up" or "it's stuffy"—and the system figures out whether to hit the defroster, crank the AC, or crack a window. It's the kind of natural-language interaction that's becoming table stakes in Chinese EVs.

Sporty on the Outside, Sensible on the Inside

The Zhuiguang S tries to be two cars at once. On the outside, it's a low-slung, wide-bodied machine with aggressive air intakes and a hint of menace. On the inside, it's a comfortable, tech-loaded family cruiser. That's a tricky balance, but Voyah seems to have pulled it off—at least on paper.

It's not alone in this niche. Rivals like the Xiaomi YU7 and Zhijie RX are playing the same game: athletic SUVs with family-friendly cabins. The Zhuiguang S will have to stand out on more than just a viral video.

For Voyah, the Zhuiguang S also carries a brand mission. The Voyah Dreamer made the company a player in premium MPVs, known for comfort and business sophistication. The Zhuiguang S adds a sporty edge to that image—a bit of low-slung attitude, a synthetic exhaust note, and a chassis that can handle a tunnel wall. The loop-the-loop is a gimmick, but it did its job: people remember the car. Now the real test begins, on the streets and in the driveways of everyday owners.