Chinese premium EV brand Avatr has launched a wide-ranging over-the-air update dubbed AVATR OS 5.1.2, which simultaneously upgrades vehicles to Huawei’s latest Qiankun ADS 4.1.5 smart-driving stack. The push touches all currently sold models — Avatr 12, Avatr 11, Avatr 07 LiDAR Edition and Avatr 06 LiDAR Edition — and is organized around three pillars: safety, cockpit, and assisted driving.
Full-Scenario Safety Upgrades
The new firmware introduces multiple protection layers that span driving, parking, and even after-park usage:
1. Defensive Driving for Sharp Bends
Leveraging massive real-world driving data fused with real-time perception, the system now proactively limits torque output and dampens throttle response when it detects an upcoming sharp curve. The behavior mimics an experienced driver lifting off entering a blind corner — a meaningful reduction in collision risk on twisty urban routes. Applies to Avatr 12, 11, 07 LiDAR Edition, and 06 LiDAR Edition.
2. Rear VRU Early Warning
Reverse maneuvers now get an additional safety net: vulnerable road users (pedestrians, cyclists) behind the car are highlighted in red with an audible alert. Think of it as adding eyes on the back of your head when backing out of a tight parking spot.
3. Cabin Heat Protection
Summer cabin temperatures can soar to dangerous levels. The new in-cabin overheat protection lets owners monitor temperature via the mobile app and automatically remote-starts the air conditioning when a threshold is crossed — useful for protecting children, pets, or perishable items left in the car.
4. Dual-View DVR Recording
The DVR now adds left-front and right-front camera angles, expanding the dashcam’s field of view for richer evidence in case of incidents.
Cockpit and Assisted Driving Get Smarter
The OTA also brings nine cockpit and assistance upgrades, the most useful of which include:
- Smart parking at chosen charging stations: Select a destination charger, and the car auto-finds and parks in a nearby slot — eliminating the “hunt for an empty bay” routine.
- In-route waypoint editing: Tap the overview button while navigating to instantly add, remove, or reorder waypoints.
- Voice search panel: Drag the map and a search box pops up for quick waypoint entry.
- Expanded NCA activation scenarios: Huawei’s NCA (Navigate on Autopilot) can now engage in more non-intersection scenarios with relaxed entry conditions.
- 3D vehicle model interactions: From a 3D home screen, tap the temperature icon to jump straight into HVAC controls.
- HarmonySpace 5 with MoLA large model: Avatr 12 owners gain a multi-agent stack for navigation, vehicle control, news, encyclopedia, and multimedia — all responding to natural-language queries.
- Star-Ring display refinements: Time card now shows day-of-week, music playback includes synchronized lyrics, and Classic Mode gets 8 new info cards.
- Unlocked-vehicle reminder logic: If the car remains unlocked 5 minutes after the driver leaves, an app notification fires.
- Voice persona customization: New Xiaoyi female and child voices, plus user-defined wake words.
Why This OTA Matters
Avatr is a joint venture between Changan Automobile, CATL, and Huawei, and it sits at the leading edge of integrating HarmonyOS cockpit with Huawei ADS smart driving. By keeping its OS roadmap synchronized with Huawei’s smart-driving releases, Avatr can pass through CATL battery improvements and Huawei perception upgrades to owners without dealer visits.
For broader context on the Huawei-Qiankun ecosystem, you may also enjoy our coverage of Dongfeng Yipai and Huawei Qiankun’s strategic partnership.
Compatible Models
| Model | Defensive Driving | VRU Warning | Cabin Heat | Dual-View DVR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avatr 12 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Avatr 11 | ✓ | ✓ | — | — |
| Avatr 07 LiDAR | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ |
| Avatr 06 LiDAR | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ |
Frequently Asked Questions
What version is AVATR OS 5.1.2?
It is the latest cockpit OS release for Avatr vehicles, paired with Huawei Qiankun ADS 4.1.5 — the corresponding smart-driving stack.
Which models receive this update?
Avatr 12, Avatr 11, Avatr 07 LiDAR Edition, and Avatr 06 LiDAR Edition. Some features are model-specific (see compatibility table).
Does the OTA include any new driving features?
Yes. NCA’s activation envelope is widened, defensive sharp-bend driving is added, and parking at chosen charging stations becomes possible.
Is HarmonySpace 5 available on all Avatr models?
Currently, the HarmonySpace 5 with MoLA large model is exclusive to the Avatr 12 with this OTA.
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