Falcon 500 ADAS Comes to Cars, But the 2027 Arrizo 8 PRO Powertrain is the Real Trump Card

A friend has been looking at cars recently, with a budget around 130k RMB, and asked me if the 2027 Arrizo 8 PRO is worth waiting for. I said don't rush, let me dig into what exactly has changed.

Honestly, I test-drove the current Arrizo 8 PRO last week, the 1.6T Smart Edition, and used L2 driver assistance on the highway a few times. Conclusion: This car is worth buying, but don't buy it for the smart driving.

The core of this facelift is the Falcon 500 driver assistance system. I checked the official materials; it's mainly a hardware upgrade—the front camera switched from monocular to binocular, and the millimeter-wave radar detection range extended to around 200 meters. From an architectural perspective, this addresses the most obvious shortcoming of the current model: the current ACC logic is too conservative when cornering. I tried taking a large curve at 60km/h, and the system slammed on the brakes, which felt terrible. Theoretically, the Falcon 500 can perceive curve curvature earlier via the binocular camera and perform pre-deceleration, rather than reacting only once inside the curve.

But algorithms are useless on paper. I browsed several owner forums, where someone dug into the ACC logic of the current 1.6T Smart Edition, saying it decelerates too harshly when cornering, like braking halfway. Whether the Falcon 500 can solve this depends on actual testing on elevated highways after launch.

The powertrain is the most stable part of this facelift.

Power Version	Max Power	Peak Torque	Fuel Consumption	Fuel Grade
1.6TGDI	147kW	310N·m	6.5L/100km	92 Octane
2.0TGDI	187kW	390N·m	Not Announced	95 Octane

Both use mature Kunpeng Power solutions. I tested the 1.6T version; 147kW is more than enough for this car, with light starts and no lagging mid-range acceleration. The 2.0T version is even fiercer, jumping from 147kW to 187kW, an increase of nearly 30%, paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission, estimated 0-100km/h acceleration could break into 7 seconds. For a family car, 1.6T is sufficient; 2.0T is a bonus for performance enthusiasts.

Interior and smart cockpit upgrades are significant this time. The current model already comes standard with the Qualcomm 8155 chip, so smoothness is fine. The new model might upgrade to the 8295, but officials haven't confirmed. If it is the 8295, the infotainment response speed will take another step up, and the voice assistant can support more complex continuous dialogue. However, I think the 8155 is already good enough for current infotainment functions; the 8295 is more of a nice-to-have.

Pros:

• Rich power options: 1.6T is fuel-efficient, 2.0T is powerful, and the 1.6T runs on 92 octane gasoline.
• Interior materials are decent for its class, with large soft-touch areas and comfortable seats.
• Good foundation for the smart cockpit: 8155 chip is smooth, with large OTA upgrade potential.

Cons:

• Driver assistance algorithms still need optimization, especially cornering logic. Whether the Falcon 500 solves this remains unknown.
• The 1.6T Smart Edition configuration is basic; L2 driver assistance only offers fundamental functions, and the hard flaw of ACC cornering hasn't been resolved.
• Expected fuel consumption for the 2.0T version is higher; city driving might exceed 10L.

Action Advice: If your budget is 120k-140k RMB and you want a family sedan with sufficient power and space, the 2027 Arrizo 8 PRO is worth waiting for. But I suggest waiting a month after launch to see feedback from the first batch of owners on the actual performance of the Falcon 500. If you only care about power and interior, the current top-trim 1.6T and mid-trim 2.0T are already great value. In July, there was a 16k RMB purchase fund + 20k RMB trade-in subsidy; buying now might be more cost-effective than waiting for the new model.

One last thing: Don't be fooled by names like "Falcon 500." Chery's depth in smart driving R&D is not as strong as new forces; this core capability still relies on accumulating data over time.