Car ReviewsLeapmotor T03: Mini Electric Cars For Work
With the development of the times, people’s car needs have gradually changed, small cars are becoming more and more popular, especially pure electric small cars, for those who live in the city, it is more convenient to park and drive a very flexible, and the most important thing is that the use of pure electric cars is very low cost. Then today’s car may become your first choice of travel car.
Body design
2023 models of the Leapmotor T03 in terms of appearance are still a continuation of the previous models of styling design, in some subtle places to make some adjustments, the head can see that it adopts a similar to the smile of the front face styling design, this design will not only improve the recognition of the whole car, but also make it more affinity more in line with the positioning of its models.
Smooth body lines
Leapmotor T03’s side body lines are very simple, so it looks more durable. If you look closely, you will find that it is the use of front and rear disc brakes brake system design, and other models are different in that it is more used in the front disc and rear drum design then both the actual braking effect or that it costs, the Leapmotor T03 will be more advantageous.
There will be a very large number of sensors around the body. The other models in the same class usually only provide a reversing radar, but Leapmotor T03 provides front and rear radar as well as a reversing camera, so it is still a very comprehensive configuration.
Coming to the rear of the car, we can find that its entire rear styling design is heavier and, therefore, more in line with the aesthetics of more consumers.
Rounded element interior design
Inside the Leapmotor T03 still uses a lot of rounded design elements, and the same goes for the outside of the car. For example, it has this air vent for the air conditioner, which does look rather cute. The colour scheme of the interior is mainly in light colours, a style that girls prefer. In terms of workmanship, it is also very detailed, the three-spoke multi-function steering wheel grip is very good, the two sides of the button feedback is also very clear, and the steering wheel also added a flat-bottomed design for the car enhances the sense of sport.
Most of these functions are concentrated in the 10.1-inch floating centre console. Both the smoothness of its operation and its responsiveness, I think, are at a more mainstream level, and the functions and configurations offered are more comprehensive.
Facial recognition camera
It’s worth mentioning that the Leapmotor T03 offers a face recognition camera that can identify if we’re tired of driving or not, and we can also go ahead and start the vehicle through face recognition. It can also synchronise and associate some vehicles, such as air conditioning settings. In order to take care of girl users, Leapmotor T03 is also designed with an electronic handbrake system so that you only need to press the handbrake button after stopping the car.
Leapmotor T03 is a mini electric car, and the interior space performance is still very good. The five-door, four-seat design actually makes it easy to get in and out of the car, and the four-seat layout is designed to rationalise the use of space inside the car the second row of seats is also very spacious for two adults, and order to brighten up the interior of the car, it is equipped with a sunroof.
Propulsion
Leapmotor T03 is the top version of the model CLTC range under working conditions for 403km, power using a front front-drive single-motor layout, the maximum power is 80kW, and the maximum torque is 158Nm, such data for the micro-vehicle; I think it is completely enough.
Leapmotor T03 uses a front MacPherson rear torsion beam suspension form; for a miniature car, in fact, generally do not go too much to ask for its driving quality, but Leapmotor T03 is indeed a pleasant surprise, the suspension can be very good to filter out the bumps on the road, and if you encounter a big impact its response will not be so hard, or too much bouncing feeling, this point is really commendable.
Driving experience
Driving experience, first of all, its steering feel is relatively light, so in this kind of narrow road or turning around is actually still relatively easy. In addition, its overall acceleration feedback is also more timely, and the overall acceleration process is more linear, which I like.
One of the most intuitive feelings, when you drive this car, is that it sits on the higher side and has a better view. Because the car is compact, there are fewer blind spots in terms of visibility, so you’ll feel at ease when you drive it. In addition to that, if you choose the top-end version, it will offer an L2-assisted driving function.
Leapmotor T03 is equipped with a lithium iron phosphate battery and supports a fast charging function; it only takes 0.6 hours to restore the power to 80%; if slow charging, it will take 3.5 hours, and the efficiency is still relatively high; charging once can basically satisfy a week of commuting to and from work, and the cost of using the car is also relatively low.
Summary
Leapmotor T03’s overall performance is very good if you want to choose a mini car in the price range of not more than $14,064, commuting is better, and the appearance of a more stylish interior is simple, in addition to the quality of the driving requirements, Leapmotor’s T03 is worth your consideration.
Car ReviewsThe SUV That Looks Like A Lamborghini Changan DEEPAL S7
As the DEEPAL brand with a traditional big manufacturer behind it, their first vehicle SL03 opened for delivery less than a year ago, sales exceeded the 50,000 mark, hitting the brand’s popularity .On this basis, on 20 May, DEEPAL officially entered the mid-size SUV market, pre-sale of a new model – DEEPAL S7.
DEEPAL S7 portrays the target consumer group as “new youth” who pursue the excitement of driving and are the young group who still retain the expression of their own needs in family life. As an SUV sharing the same platform as the SL03, the DEEPAL S7 still follows the rear-wheel drive format.
Dynamic experience
First of all, in the acceleration and brake pedal performance, Changan DEEPAL S7 is equipped with Changan’s “Force Super Collective Electric Drive” technology, the use of rear-mounted single-motor drive form, divided into two power configurations of 160kW/180kW, to provide CLTC range of 520km, 620km range version, the high-power version of the 0-100km/h acceleration time of 6.7s.
Although DEEPAL S7 has a sporty appearance, its acceleration performance is quite soft. As a pure electric model equipped with a 180kW motor, the torque output characteristics of the motor, the power performance in daily urban and high-speed driving are excellent, and sharp acceleration and overtaking are very easy.
As an SUV, family travel in the use of the scene is relatively higher; in order to adapt to the use of this multi-person travel scene, DEEPAL S7 is also equipped with a “comfortable parking” function, which can have a certain inhibition effect on the braking nodding phenomenon, to enhance the comfort of the vehicle ride.
Power recovery setting
In addition, as a new energy model, kinetic energy recovery is a recent topic of concern. Regarding kinetic energy recovery, DEEPAL S7 fully embodies what “latecomer’s advantage” means. Unlike previous models that offer 2-3 gears of kinetic energy recovery adjustment, DEEPAL S7’s kinetic energy recovery can be adjusted almost infinitely from 0-100%. Depending on the percentage of recovery, the vehicle’s kinetic energy recovery can be freely switched between 0.05G and 0.2 G.
This calibration not only allows both types of people to find a setting in DEEPAL S7 that matches their driving habits but also better adapts to different usage scenarios. DEEPAL S7 shows a strong “inclusiveness” and is a pure electric vehicle that is easy to drive and easy to start.
Dynamic performance of steering and chassis
Firstly, the steering feel of the DEEPAL S7 is not particularly fast or accurate but is more suited to a smoother, more relaxed driving style for the daily commute.
In order to enhance the “sporty character” of the steering, the DEEPAL S7’s steering is set with a larger return torque, which makes the steering wheel return relatively faster, adding a bit of sporty style to the S7’s steering.
The chassis setup of the DEEPAL S7 also prioritises comfort, and although the S7 shares the same platform as the SL03, the S7 will be tuned to focus more on the ride experience.
The chassis of the DEEPAL S7 will be more resilient and textured compared to the SL03, especially when passing through roads in poor paved conditions; the ride quality of the S7 chassis will have a significant improvement.
Static designs
The DEEPAL S7 measures 4750*1930*1625 mm and has a wheelbase of 2900 mm. In terms of exterior design, the DEEPAL S7 achieves a good balance between design aesthetics and functionality and practicality. It has a distinctive personality and rich details, and the wind resistance control has also reached the first-class level in its class, with a low wind resistance coefficient of 0.258Cd, which can bring positive help to the range.
Wheel
The DEEPAL S7 is fitted with a five-spoke 21-inch wheel and tyres from Marque’s PremiumContact C in size 255/40 R21, a set of tyres that perform satisfactorily in terms of tyre noise on the move.
Bezel-less design doors
All four doors of DEEPAL S7 are frameless, presenting a more advanced visual effect. DEEPAL S7 uses double-layer laminated glass in the front row; in the actual experience, at speeds below 120km/h, the wind noise does not produce an obvious nuisance to the occupants.
Central Configuration Layout
DEEPAL S7 adopts a screen configuration of 53-inch AR-HUD + 15.6-inch sunflower centre control screen + 12.3-inch passenger smart screen in the front row. The AR-HUD function equipped therein is also optimised in terms of font design and information layout, which not only displays clearly but also has a wide range of height adjustability and presents a wide variety of information.
Seat space
The main and passenger seats support 16/14-way electric adjustment and are equipped with electric legrests, ventilation, heating and massage functions. Meanwhile, both front seats are equipped with “Zero Gravity” mode, which allows you to recline at the touch of a button.
DEEPAL revealed at the Workshop that, based on their analysis of crash test data, the design of the backrest tilting angle of 60° or less can effectively guarantee the safety of the passenger in the event of a collision.
Finally, regarding the rear experience, thanks to the 2900mm wheelbase, DEEPAL S7 rear longitudinal space is quite generous; even when the rear row is filled with three people, lateral space is not too tight.
Summary
First of all, Changan’s new energy brand, DEEPAL, whose first model was launched from the total sales volume, can be seen from the consumer recognition of the DEEPAL brand. Secondly, I think DEEPAL has accurately grasped the target group’s “real needs” and made a new SUV with a dynamic and sharp appearance, comfortable driving experience, and no obvious shortcomings in the user experience. Finally, the price is also quite reasonable, and the DEEPAL S7 Pure Electric Edition is an excellent model in all aspects.
Car ReviewsNIO ET7: 5-Minute Quick Swap, 1000km Maximum Range
The ET7 is the first sedan of the NIO brand and the first car of the second-generation NIO products. The changes and progress of the ET7 compared to the first generation of NIO products can be described with the word huge,this is the first car that makes a difference.
This one is the NIO ET7 premiere version, may not look very big because the body colour is black, but in fact it is more than 5.1m long, the wheelbase also reaches 3m and the long-wheelbase version of the BMW 5-series as long as the car, and the width of the car close to 2m even exceeds that of the BMW 7-series.
External Appearance
From the side of the body, the rear end is designed with a slinky effect to create a certain sense of sportiness, but the front end is not as long as the BMW 5 Series, so this is an advantage for the performance of the interior space. The debut version is equipped with 20-inch wheels on the NIO ET7, which does not look big.
The NIO ET7 still has frameless electric doors that give the whole car a premium look. The most abrupt place is still the three corners of the roof; the middle one is laser radar, and the two sides are cameras. Although it looks a bit strange, the laser radar in this position has its advantages, compared to the arrangement of the front of the car, in the roof of the laser radar to see farther, and will not because of a simple rear-end accident directly scrapped.
Interior styling shifts to minimalist
The exterior of the ETC is relatively well recognised, but the interior is highly controversial. In the first generation of NIO products, from ES8 to ES6 and EC6, the luxury interior is an important selling point, such as air conditioning vents and other details that have exquisite design and decoration. The NIO ET7 completely overturns this luxury concept, with the air conditioning vents becoming hidden and replaced by an elegant minimalist style that is more Scandinavian than Volvo. The Centre console area is of synthetic leather and rattan wood, and the roof is tumbled leather; all materials have a natural touch; the colour is also used in simple colours and creates a gentle feeling.
The interior ambient lighting is quite soft and creates an upscale design. This shows that NIO has always done a good job of capturing consumer preferences in the matter of aesthetics. This is a major change to the interior of the NIO, and the design thinking behind it is that the NIO is just like Tesla. With Autopilot on the horizon, a smart car’s cabin should feel like home rather than like a driving machine.
The result of the minimalist design is that the cabin retains very few physical buttons, and even the buttons for opening and closing the windows have been designed in this flat style. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors is done via the centre console in conjunction with buttons on the steering wheel. It’s a bit of an inconvenience indeed, but along with the memory function, you get used to it, and if it’s your own car, you don’t need to adjust it too often.
Central Control Design
The NIO ET7’s cockpit centre control features a 12.8-inch floating touchscreen and 10.2-inch HUD LCD gauges. The core functions of the car are implemented through the vertical screen, and the overall experience is quite good. The screen is sharp and responsive, and the operating logic is very clear. The main body of the home page is the map; below are two commonly used functions of the card; slide to the left, and there are commonly used functions of the shortcut entrance. If you are a little familiar with the function, you can easily find what you want.
One regret is that NIO’s car doesn’t support the free download of APPs, only APPs that have passed NIO’s review and adaptation. However, the APPs that are commonly used in the car are basically available, but as a vertical screen, it has an inherent shortcoming. That is, when you watch a video, the screen is not well utilised, and it is not as comfortable to watch as a horizontal screen.
Seat Space Performance
The front seats are moderately soft and supportive, and there is no problem at all with comfort. The headrests are angled just right so that you can easily lean back on them while there’s plenty of legroom.
The legroom in the rear is generous, and the length and upward angle of the cushions are appropriate for thigh support. The presence of the battery pack makes it difficult to design the vertical space in the back of a pure electric sedan; either the headroom will be very confined, or the sitting position will have a strong bench feeling, and both of these problems are solved by the NIO ET7. The NIO ET7 supports heated, ventilated, and massaged seats throughout the car, and the rear also offers a small screen to control the individual air conditioning, entertainment system, and passenger seat.
Power performance
ET7 is still dual-motor four-wheel drive, front permanent magnet synchronous motor of 180kW, rear induction asynchronous motor of 300kW, total power of 480kW, 100km acceleration of 3.8s from these figures, you know that this car power is very good, and gasoline cars compared to have reached the level of the AITO M5 and Mercedes-Benz E63.
Interestingly, NIO has set many different power levels for the ET7 through different driving modes. The only bit of bad news is that NIO’s Kinetic Energy Recovery isn’t powerful enough, nor does it offer a single-pedal mode.
The height and stiffness of the chassis suspension vary in different driving modes and all support customisation. From the perspective of daily driving, there’s not much to do with this car. In Comfort mode, the ET7 shakes a little when going over larger potholes. In daily driving, you switch to the stiffest suspension of the Sport + mode chassis, the road surface of fine bumps filtering will also filter out, and body sway will be reduced. Steering effort is adjustable in three gears, and there is enough gap between the three gears to satisfy different people’s preferences and habits.
5-minute power change
What needs to be commended is that NIO’s power-swapping experience has been significantly improved compared to before. Now you just need to park your car in the designated space in front of the power exchange station, and the whole process from reversing into the station to completing the power exchange is completely automatic, you just need to press a few confirmation buttons on the screen to achieve five minutes to change the power.
Measured range of over 1000km
On the 17th of December 2023, Li Bin, founder of NIO, set off from Shanghai to take on the challenge of driving a NIO equipped with a 150kWh battery pack in a self-driving “1000km Real EV Range Challenge” live. After 14 hours of hard work, the 150kWh battery range test reached a final score of 1,044 kilometres with 3% of power left!
Summary
The most notable improvement in the NIO ET7 is the significant reduction in energy consumption and a significant increase in range, with the biggest change being the interior styling change. A lot of people like the new interior, including the car’s engine, and the whole cabin experience is great. Though it’s not a great rear ride experience and the storage space is average. The chassis tuning has significant room for optimisation and, as far as value for money is concerned, has never been and is unlikely to be a selling point for the NIO. Rather, it offers the best-in-class service in the automotive industry. Suppose you need to get around the city and run long distances every day. Importantly, you don’t have 1.5 million to buy an RS7, the NIO ET7 is also a good option.
Car ReviewsLynk & Co 03 Is Powered By A 2.0T Twin-Turbocharged
After the launch of the Lynk & Co 03+, there was always a feeling that it could go up a level in terms of performance. On the evening of 19th October, the even more brawny Lynk & Co 03++ range was officially launched, with the engine’s maximum horsepower upgraded straight from 190bhp to the same 254bhp as the old 03+.
External appearance
The exterior style not only formed a unique model temperament but also created a sporty style that was more comfortable; the entire area of the front face is almost entirely occupied by the grille and air kit, a huge trapezoidal profile of the centre grille inside the smoked vertical bar structure, above the eight beards for a piece of the style of the protruding components, with claw-type deflector slots on both sides of the area. The headlamps still adopt the family’s avant-garde split design, with the headlamps integrated into the interior of the grille, while the daytime running light bands above are in a bulging vertical layout, adding a sense of fierceness and sharpness to the front end.
Lynk & Co 03 from the side does not use too many exaggerated slinky lines; overall, it still maintains the contour shape of the family sedan. The window line at the end of the tail is extremely competent, the lower window line along the tailgate seals the edge, the waist body uses a protruding sharp edge line outline, and the concave door forms a more three-dimensional staggered structure, further increasing the overall sense of muscular strength.
Lynk & Co 03 rear styling for different configurations has some detail differences; the main difference lies in the shape of the spoiler, a relatively ordinary configuration using a simple ducktail spoiler, while some performance packages or customised versions of the model with a more combative atmosphere of the wide wing with. The tail light clusters adopt the popular through structure, with internal smoked accents plus short vertical strips of light band structure to make the lighting effect more avant-garde, with clear diffuser trim on the surface and a dual-exit exhaust setup to further add to the overall sporty tone.
Cockpit
Lynk & Co 03 adopts a more convenient cockpit layout for the main driver’s seat; the centre console has a bevelled countertop design, the surface is made of soft material with a tumbled leather design, and it is equipped with a clear light yellow stitching direction. The air vents span across the countertop to form a partition-like treatment, and the through structure also increases the visual width of the car.
large central dashboard
It is worth mentioning that the centre console is equipped with a large central control screen that can be lifted and lowered in the highest and lowest positions and set up in a very humane way. When you adjust the big screen to the lowest direction of the bottom of the screen, it is good to block the middle of the two air conditioning vents; in the hot summer, it can give the hot screen cooling. Therefore, the number of physical buttons is significantly reduced, the full touch control air conditioning is not convenient to use, the temperature control is sliding up and down, driving can not be very precise temperature control, and these settings have a slightly bad.
The 12.8-inch centre control screen is internally upgraded to a fully integrated Qualcomm 8155 chip, paired with 8GB of car memory to ensure a smoother operation of the CarLink system, which is also more fully configured in terms of application functions, including GPS, multimedia, and Bluetooth, among other practical functions.
As a compact model that also takes into account the family, Lynk & Co 03 has a body size of 4684 (4697/4677)*1834 (1877/1840)*1460 (1448/1461) mm, and the whole series of the car adopts one-piece sports seats, with relatively ample space in the rear, which provides a loose ride in normal use of the car.
Power Performance
Power is the biggest highlight of Lynk & Co 03, the whole series provides a total of five different power configurations, first of all, the 1.5T and 2.0T normal version, respectively, with 133kW (181Ps) and 187kW (254Ps) power figures and 290N-m/350N-m torque performance. 7DCT matching can make the power release smoothly and linearly, in order to further enhance the sporty attributes of Lynk & Co 03, also introduced 03+ and higher version, in which 03+ version power is further increased to 195kW (265Ps) and torque is also increased to 380N-m compared to the 2.0T version.
Lynk & Co 03 is also available in a higher performance 03+ version, with the engine adopting turbo and mechanical dual-charging modes, squeezing out a maximum of 257kW (350Ps) of superb power, and the maximum torque has been raised to 450N-m, allowing it to break 100 in just 4.89 seconds. To further comply with the new energy theme, Lynk & Co 03 also launched a 1.5T hybrid version, with a combined power of up to 180kW and a maximum torque of 545N-m, bringing the combined fuel consumption down to 4.5L/100km.
Summary
The upgraded Lynk & Co 03 meets the needs of consumers in terms of performance. Lynk & Co 03++, as the high-level work of the 03 family and the first high-performance car of a Chinese brand, is not only Lynk’s response to the users’ wish to have a Chinese high-performance car, but also the spirit of Lynk’s pursuit of performance and the pursuit of the ultimate.
Car ReviewsBYD Seagull: A Good Choice Of Mobility Scooter For Family Users
What pure electric mobility scooter do you recommend under 100k? Usually when I see such questions and needs, I would recommend the BYD Seagull. As a new generation of mainstream mobility scooter, it does come with 12 standard features across the board, which is still very advantageous in its class.
In fact, whether a car is good or not, you can tell by its sales. Like BYD Seagull it was launched in China in April 2023, nine months cumulative sales exceeded 280,000 units. At the same time, BYD Seagull for two consecutive months won the sedan monthly sales champion, and for four consecutive months won the pure electric sedan monthly sales champion, at the same time in December sales were more than 50,000 units, which is really a veritable champion model.
Appearance Style
Today we will see why it can get such excellent sales results? First of all, BYD Seagull’s entire shape style it is not like many small cars to create a rounded and lovely shape instead of using a lot of sharp lines so that people at first glance look quite sharp and dynamic. The front hood and the front windshield form an angle extending backward, with the side waistline, and waistline from the front door extended to the C-pillar position, the whole shape looks very dynamic, the whole looks like a flying seagull is a swooping state.
BYD Seagull mid-range and above will be equipped with 16-inch aluminium alloy wheels, there is also a detail that is the whole system standard equipped with front ventilated discs and rear disc brakes, which in the same class is also a relatively rare configuration. In addition, thanks to the e platform 3.0, body size close to 3.8m, wheelbase 2.5m, and axis length ratio of 66.1%, then this layout structure guarantees space at the same time ensuring that the body size is small enough, very suitable for use in urban environments, parking is also convenient.
BYD Seagull rear end styling
The rear part of the car modelling style with the car head echoes the feeling. Tail lamps using the current popular penetrating LED light belt, ignition effect is also good, high recognition. Boot space, although the overall size is not big, the boot empty performance is still quite big, like the regular volume putting two suitcases is very easy. Even if you go to the supermarket shopping and camping, the loading capacity of the boot is not a problem at all. Of course, if you feel that the trunk is not big enough, you can have the backrest of the trunk seat can be extended to 930L.
BYD Seagull Interior
In terms of interior, the Seagull has three interior colours: light sea blue, deep sea blue and dune pink, which of course is a different matching scheme from the exterior. The whole interior style of BYD Seagull looks more fashionable and young, it adopts a lot of marine aesthetic design concepts, and you can see a lot of marine elements.
Other configurations Seagull also has features like this EPB electronic parking brake, NFC key, electric heating of exterior mirrors, etc. It can be said that BYD Seagull’s configurations are also very competitive within its class.
Dynamic behaviour
Range-wise the Seagull has two versions to choose from, 305km and 405km, that both use BYD’s blade batteries at the same time, so there’s no need to worry in terms of safety. Charging is standard with DC fast charging, half an hour can charge from 30% to 80%. Support DC fast charging after the overall is much more convenient, it is worth one is the BYD seagull has VTOL external discharge function, this function is very practical for you to go camping or on excursions when you need an external power supply.
Power seagull with a 55kw motor, daily driving power output is strong enough, seagull this car speed up or fast enough, even if you overtake on the ring road are very easy. BYD Seagull’s top speed mileage is 130km/h, so running on the highway is no problem at all.
BYD Seagull Power Realisation
Kinetic energy recovery strength it is standard and larger two can choose, when you drive with the standard mode, from the whole feeling point of view is actually similar to the petrol car, and lifting the door after there is no obvious sense of drag, very smooth and quite natural. Although the body of the Seagull is small, the chassis is very stable. The proportion of high-strength steel used in the white body of the Seagull reaches 61% and comes standard with four airbags and an electronic body stability system. The flying version also increases the front side airbags, and configuration security at the same price in the same class temperature has a certain advantage.
With regard to power consumption and range, the mileage achievement rate in sub-zero weather is about 81%, which is very good compared to other trolleys in the same class, and people who know BYD know that its trolley performance is very good. In terms of power consumption, normal winter driving on the ring road with air conditioning power consumption is 11kwh, and in autumn without air conditioning in 10kwh, this power consumption can be said to be very good for the performance of small cars.
Summary
BYD Seagull is a new generation of mainstream mobility cars, that are based on BYD flat 3.0 technology, there are also 12 configurations that come standard in the whole system. You can feel the car’s space, power, and range, including the performance of safety performance is very outstanding. Why it take two consecutive months to win the sedan monthly sales champion, and four consecutive months to win the pure annual sales champion, This also shows that the market and consumers for this car’s high recognition.
Car ReviewsApollo Co-Branded: 1305 Hp, Triple-Motor HiPhi A
HiPhi co-branded supercar maker Apollo has unveiled its first co-branded supercar, the HiPhi A. Externally the HiPhi A continues the styling of the HiPhi Z, with most of the bodywork also featuring Apollo logos, and is best characterised by having 1,305bhp, making it one of the models in China that has more than 1,000bhp, with its biggest competitor being the Zeekr 001 FR, which was launched some time ago.
Origin of Brand Logo
On the brand logo, you’ll notice that the letter A is an artfully designed one that looks particularly anime-esque, so why this A? Strictly speaking, it can’t be considered a new model line for the HiPhi brand, but rather a special version of it.
This A is the letter of the sun god Apollo, so where does this Apollo come from? People who like tuning cars know that in Europe, there is an extreme tuning brand called Apollo, and this Apollo not only does extreme tuning, it also specialises in customising to build some of the hacking supercars, the so-called hacking supercars, the Hyper Car. HiPhi A, that is HiPhi and Apollo, two brands, made a special edition of the model.
External Appearance
So what difference can the Apollo-designed HiPhi A make? When you see the car, you don’t associate it with HiPhi Z. HiPhi A is twice as big as HiPhi Z on site, so where is the increase in width?It’s that it’s noticeably wider where the headlamps are on both sides. The HiPhi Z is 2018 wide, and the HiPhi A is at the very least 5cm wider on each side of the headlamps, and with that width, it looks and feels like it’s bigger on top of the visuals.
Tail design
Behind the rear, there’s an extremely ostentatious racing-type big rear wing, and it looks like a Porsche racing version of the GT3.
Aerodynamic design
Because of the wider wheelbase and lower bodywork, the aerodynamic package has to be taken to the extreme to achieve this kind of performance on the track. First, we can see the sharp and large front spoiler as a front wing with end plates, which are only evident in Formula cars, and the deflectors on top of the front spoiler.
From the rear of the wheels, you can see the very wide slit deflector slots, and the front side skirts have an end plate at the rear and a larger end plate for the vertical upside wing, purely aerodynamic design for increased downforce.
The HiPhi A not only has deflector slots underneath the bodywork on the top side as well, but we can see the deflector slots continue to flow out from the side of the front wheels tightly against the bodywork coming to the rear wheel arches; it’s a very extreme aerodynamic and kit. The aim is to keep the airflow flowing close to the bodywork rather than being pushed away from the car. This doesn’t just boost its downforce but also reduces the air resistance when it’s travelling.
The HiPhi A’s wide side skirts are meant to create a kind of ground cover to allow the ground to create a vacuum to suck the car to the ground. At the same time, his professional diffuser is like the large black diffuser that sticks out of the rear of the prototype cars at Le Mans.
Forged carbon fibre roof
The overall design of the HiPhi A is still in the style of a cyber-mecha, with light-coloured bodywork and black-coloured features, and the entire roof of the HiPhi A, including the inner rims of the wheels, is made of high-grade forged carbon fibre. A quick search will show you who uses forged carbon fibre, namely the Lamborghini Urus.
The rear wing of the HiPhi A is multilayered. The rear lid itself is a double-layered wing, and with the addition of a large rear wing on top, it becomes a three-layered structure that generates a particularly large amount of downforce. The factory indicates that the tail is adjustable when the product is in mass production. When the tail can be adjusted, we can pursue small air resistance and high downforce.
Some people say that his chassis is so low. How to drive? Parking state suspension automatically lowers the front shovel pressure from the ground by almost 5cm or so, but in fact, in the driving state, it is not so. It is equipped with air suspension, so when entering the car to drive it, it will automatically raise after power to form a reasonable ground clearance.
Door opening method
The door opens in a unique folio style. It continues to retain HiPhi Z’s exterior lighting that interacts with the human-machine interface, which is HiPhi’s way of establishing its own unique style, and that style is the CyberMech. In addition, it’s worth mentioning that when you open the doors, the ambient light display is red, and when it’s closed, it’s the normal colour of the ambient light set up in the car.
Interior Styling
The seats are also very race-inspired, but it doesn’t give up on the comfort you should have for everyday driving on the road, so instead of being a thin shell seat like a supercar, it’s quite thickly cushioned to give you good enough comfort for everyday driving and riding.
The use of carbon fibre as a decoration is also seen clearly inside the car. The skeleton of the seats is made of forged carbon fibre, which gives the effect of a mica pattern. There is a streaming screen on both sides of the car, and the factory says that the screen’s bracket will be made of 3D-printed titanium.
The independently separated rear seats are also racing-style seats that use very thick cushions, enough to ensure that the ride is still comfortable. Because the front seats are made of carbon fibre, the seat backs are thinner, so there’s more room for the rear legs. We also noticed a detail: the outer layer of laminated glass thickens.
Summary
The fusion between HiPhi A and Apollo allows us to better draw on the design and manufacturing experience of supercars and Speedsters. The combination of energy and electric capability continues the research and development in the field of triple electrics. Although the HiPhi A is a three-motor car, its overall power will exceed that of the ZEEKR 001 FR, so let’s see what it shows in the future.
Car ReviewsHow The Haval H6 Is Liked By Consumers?
In 12 years, three generations of models more than 100 months of sales champion, cumulative sales of more than 4 million, so that the Haval H6 has accumulated a fairly good reputation. 2023 September Haval H6 23,423 sales, so that it once again became the best-selling fuel SUV and can consumers rely on the Haval H6 space, power, intelligence, cost-effective and balanced products.
Appearance
Haval H6 2023 National Tide Edition 1.5T version of this exterior design is also integrated into the Oriental philosophy, for example, the Chinese classic geometric pattern style of the front grille has a strong tension, and the side of the body of this waistline also contains the atmosphere of steel strength. That resonates culturally to make its design more easily recognised by consumers.
The styling is also designed to provide a greater role for space and practicality. From the outside, the 2,738mm wheelbase gives the compact SUV a relatively good amount of interior space, and the flat roofline and slightly curved boot lid optimise rear ride performance and loading capacity inside.
Interior space
When you sit in the car, you will find that the space inside the car is large enough. Front and rear headroom are not restricted and very spacious space, The leg position range of motion is also very large and will not touch the front seat, as a family car is very spacious, and the boot lid is a high and low two mounting positions, placed on the lower level when you can further expand the volume of storage, placed on the upper level when you can also give you storage of miscellaneous items in an independent space, the overall utility is very good.
Intelligent Vehicle System
Now we buy a car not only to see whether the space is large enough, large touch screen and voice as a representative of the intelligent configuration is also a point of great concern. After all, the car is a companion, we need to use it often, so I hope that the intelligent design can meet our daily needs and increase our experience.
Haval H6 is equipped with a head-up display 10.25-inch LCD instrumentation, 12.3-inch central control screen configuration. Around these two floating screens, the interior design is also more layered, the seat part uses simple black and the roof uses white, the whole car is a colour-cash design, which looks more youthful.
Car features inside are built-in high-frequency use of applications, covering audio and video, travel, know-how to pay and other life scenarios. What I like most is the KDDI customised voice interaction system, If you want to play music, adjust the air conditioning, or open the windows to set the navigation only through the voice function can be achieved, the third generation of Haval H6 is fully upgraded, in the car machine system sensitivity has been greatly improved, but also to improve the user’s driving experience.
Driving experience
This test drive of this model is the 1.5T engine and seven-speed lost dual-clutch transmission power combination, the engine maximum power of 135kW, maximum torque of 275Nm. power matching is relatively linear, when you just start to step on the accelerator will be a smooth acceleration, and it will not be a sudden acceleration so that you do not adapt. The gearbox shifting process is very smooth, in the low-speed follow-up conditions, gear switching is also relatively smooth, and the overall rebound action of the suspension is very sharp.
Of course, fuel consumption is also a family car problem, the third generation of Haval H6 for the engine is equipped with 358 fuel injection pressure in exchange for better atomisation and combustion effect. Based on the use of 71.61% high-strength steel, the lemon platform also brings the effect of reducing its own weight by 44kg.
According to the official data, under the same power conditions, this weight reduction can improve body performance by 10 per cent and reduce fuel consumption by more than 14.5 per cent. Through the optimisation of styling and the use of acoustic noise-reducing materials, the noise inside the car is also well controlled, which is also very helpful in improving the riding experience of the passengers inside the car.
The Max configuration version is equipped with L2D auxiliary driving ability, support for full-speed domain adaptive cruise, the low-speed congested road following, AEB automatic emergency braking function, whether it is commuting or long-distance driving trip, can reduce the driver’s driving fatigue, and the top configuration model also provides automatic parking and a 50-metre trajectory reversing function. The vehicle can record the most recent 50-metre route and automatically return to the original place along the previous track, which is very suitable for use scenarios like narrow reversing, and you can also use the voice assistant to turn on the trajectory reversing function.
Car Recommendations
Then, after understanding the models, let’s see how to make a choice to buy. First of all, Haval H6 can be subdivided into five categories: the third generation of the national tide version, H6S, the hybrid version of the two-speed DHT, and the new energy of the DHT-PHEV, and the different configurations and forms of power can be suitable for a variety of user needs.
Among them, the third-generation models have more advantages in terms of configuration power, which is suitable for users with higher budgets. The mainly recommended guide price of $18,129 third-generation 1.5T automatic two-wheel drive max, the national tide version is based on the second generation of Haval H6 evolution, the threshold for entry is lower, cost-effective, such as the 360 panoramic image configuration is also standard, guide price of $13,909 of the national tide version of the 1.5T automatic urban version will be able to meet the needs of a lot of basic use of the car; H6S appearance design to be more sporty! H6S appearance design to be more sporty, suitable for young people’s choice, recommended 2.0T four-wheel drive Tide Edition.
The choice between the hybrid version of the two-speed DHT and the new energy version of the DHT-PHEV depends on your need for fuel consumption and range.
The Haval H6 being a mass-produced model is not going to be discontinued for some time to come, so you can come and contact us and tell us what you need and we will help you choose the model you want. Being on a mass-produced model also means that maintenance and repairs will not be too tedious or costly.
Summary
The times are constantly changing, the car also has to continuously improve and refine the technology in the change of generations. Haval H6 is such a car that can withstand the precipitation and continue to optimise, but also a balanced product strength, suitable for most of the family users of the compact SUV, choose Haval H6 can not be wrong, so it is your favourite car?
Car ReviewsWhy choose the TIGGO 8 PRO?
Who sells the best in Chinese brands this year, I believe we all know it is BYD, because its sales of new energy vehicles have always been far ahead, but in the fuel car, who sells the best in Chinese brands do you know? That’s the Chinese brand Chery – TIGGO 8.
External Appearance
TIGGO 8 PRO Champion Edition is the latest new model, the exterior design of the car’s front face is very recognisable using a dot-matrix design of the large size of the front grille, from afar, you may think that this is not a TIGGO 8 PRO but a Land Rover. Then there are other details, that is, it has some irregularly designed cooling vents on both sides, the overall front face is very aggressive ah, also looks very atmospheric.
Let’s take a look at its side, relatively speaking, the design is not particularly strong, in addition the waistline presents a slightly upward curve, and then the roof also has a certain curvature. Overall, it is actually more in line with the appearance of a petrol car.
The Rear Of Avehicle
The rear part of the car adopts a penetrating taillight, which is also a more mainstream design nowadays, while unlocking the car the taillight will have an animation effect like flowing water, giving people a feeling of technology in the visual aspect. At the same time, the rear of the car’s high brake lights this piece will have a small arrow design when lit, as opposed to the traditional design of a horizontal bar, I think this piece is a very heartfelt small detail.
It has a silver-coloured exhaust hole on each side, which also adds to the sporty feel, so although its overall design says there are no highlights of particularly large details, it is still very recognisable if you look at it from its front face.
Interior Decor
In fact, the overall design of the new car’s interior is actually not much changed compared to the old design, using a textured wood grain design and a large area of leather parcels, all of which make the whole area full of a sense of high class. The main changes are in some of the configuration, such as the two 24.6-inch dual-screen upgraded to Qualcomm Snapdragon 815 chip, and then its UI interface redesigned more simply. Because this interface is up and down slide, but for many designs, left and right slide will be more convenient.
Detailed description
Next look at other details, first TIGGO 8 PRO is equipped with a 50-watt wireless charging, while there are two cup holders, in addition this model also has a head-up display and includes eight Sony audio configurations, the new car is the most special is that it added the Queen’s passenger, we can see that the passenger side of the passenger seat is a power leg rest, and it has a heated, ventilated, massage and other functions, which is very friendly to the family user. This is very friendly to family users.
Space in general
The wheelbase of the TIGGO 8 PRO Champion Edition is 2710mm, so there is still a lot of space in the back. We are in the driver’s seat sitting position is also more comfortable, height is one metre eight people sit down to go to the leg space there is a certain amount of space, but will not top the top of the head, so that it is the overall space is still relatively abundant. Because the seat material, including the stitching, is very textured so that the overall driving comfort is more than enough.
TIGGO 8 PRO Performance
TIGGO 8 PRO Championship Edition is actually two sets of powertrains, one is 1.6T, and one is 2.0T, the Kunpeng 1.6T engine it is a maximum power is 145Kw, and a maximum torque is 296Nm. this model actually has three driving modes, we get on the car when it defaults to the economic mode, in this mode, you will feel that this car to driven with no difficulty and a sense of familiarity. This model actually has three driving modes. When you step on the accelerator when basically no power output until the second half to feel the power out of this economic mode is to save fuel and tuning.
But its sport mode that feeling is completely different, the throttle sensitivity is greatly increased, and you can clearly feel the power output is in a straight-line acceleration. But it is in the sport mode speed to a certain degree, I think it’s a little bit of engine noise, and NVH needs to be improved. Its standard mode is somewhere in between, and it’s just a bit more ordinary, so basically there’s nothing to praise or criticise.
The chassis of this new car is a McPherson type + multi-link independent suspension system, the overall tuning is slightly hard. But it has a clear road feel, and there is plenty of lateral support, and the seat comfort is also very good so that the overall driving experience is still OK, you feel that the bumps will be very small, especially when we then go over some bumpy roads, or speed bumps, it is very slight filtering, will not let you have the feeling of being thrown up.
Summary
It can be said that at this price level, TIGGO 8 PRO Champion Edition’s product performance is still very good, from the configuration of the intelligent configuration and comfort configuration is relatively complete; and from the driving experience, although it does not give a particularly strong accelerating passion, but overall it is very reliable. If your car purchase needs to happen to be in this price range, and at the same time you want to buy a fuel car, then I think it is a choice you should consider.
Car ReviewsMG5 2023 Detailed Review
MG’s models in the last two years are mainly youth-oriented, like the MG6, and MG7 this series also adopted a youthful design. MG5 is the second best-selling model in the brand MG, sales have been very impressive since the launch, the highest of which is the highest time is every month can have 10,000 sales, just because of the latter after the launch of the MG7 a little bit of influence.
External Appearance
The MG5 has a length of 4675mm, a wheelbase of 2680mm, a front solo rear plate suspension, 16-inch wheels, and a choice of red, white and yellow body colours.
The front end of the car is the family styling of MG, smoked black centre mesh headlights are sharp, and the full range of LED headlights has become a standard configuration in this era. The curve of the side C column can see the classic sliding back shape, the tail lamp shape is also the same as the MG6, which can also be said to be the youth version of the MG6, the overall more youthful sports style. MG5 face value of 100,000 within the family sedan inside should be able to rank in the top three.
Interior Decor
The style of the entire interior will make you feel that MG is a brand that focuses on a youthful and cosmopolitan style. The central control like a honeycomb with brushed metal technology combination of decorative panels makes people feel at first glance that the design is very youthful, the door armrest also uses of leather wrapped materials, the central control screen is below the floating buttons, the passenger side in front of a diamond-shaped glossy decorations, the steering wheel is a traditional three-spoke steering wheel, air vents are also used in the shape of a diamond.
The steering wheel only supports up and down adjustment and can not be adjusted left and right, the seat package is very strong, and the whole car seat is made of a soft material so in the comfort of the above has been greatly improved. The way to adjust the seat is manual, although it is a manual mechanical adjustment of the seat, in this price point of the model this configuration does not show low.
The height of 1.8m into the back row, legroom is no problem, just not much headroom margin, 1842mm wide in the same class sedan is more eye-catching, but the back row can be seated 3 adults will still feel a little crowded.
Exterior styling, interior styling including power are its strengths, the only drawback is that the rear row is not equipped with USB ports, so the experience of the passengers in the back is not very good.
Taillight
A final look at the MG5 exterior design highlight is the car’s taillight shape, a combination of what looks like a lion’s paw and a fishbone, which is a very unique design at this price. The boot space is quite large as the MG5 is a traditional three-door car.
Tail has a Logo is 300TGI, meaning that the maximum torque approximation 285Nm, is that you buy the highest torque and horsepower at this price inside the model; if you want to pursue the cost-effective, MG5 also has a 1.5 self-absorption with a CVT, CVT transmission is an analogue of eight-speed, this process is much worse than the power, but the energy consumption is relatively low.
Dynamics
It is understood that the new MG5 continues to provide 1.5L and 1.5T two sets of power for consumers to choose from, its maximum power of 181Ps and 129Ps, compared with the 2022 models were raised 9/8Ps; maximum torque of 285N-m and 158N-m, although it does not bring much driving passion, but enough to meet the family commuting. In traffic jams and low-speed driving, the transmission is a little stuttering, and most of the rest of the time, the gearshift is relatively smooth, the steering wheel is light, and novice drivers will not be nervous.
The chassis uses a front MacPherson, rear torsion beam non-independent suspension, in the speed bumps and potholes when passing through the road, you can feel the rear suspension is hard, the chassis filtering is general, running at high-speed speeds of more than 110, the tyre noise and wind noise is easy to be transmitted into the car.
Summary
This facelift of the 2023 MG5 is not exactly a stunner and there are a few things that make it unsatisfactory, but they are all within the acceptable range, and coupled with the cheap price tag, it is still a favourite among consumers.
Car ReviewsChinese Luxury Hardcore Off-Road Vehicle M-Hero 917
Zero hundred acceleration of 4.2 seconds, maximum power of 800 kW, maximum torque of 1,400 Nm, such data on a hardcore crossover, what do you think?
Dongfeng M-Hero 917 is a new energy hardcore off-road vehicle, available in both extended range and pure electric versions. The angular lines with oversized bodies show us that it’s tough and domineering all the time.
Appearance Introduction
The M-hero 917 has a length, width and height of 4987/2080/1935mm, with a wheelbase of 2950mm, and is raised up to 2085mm through the suspension to achieve a maximum ground clearance of 335mm, with an approach angle as well as a departure angle of nearly 37 degrees.
The M-Hero 917 comes with a 65-degree battery, 84-litre fuel tank and 1050 torque. Its exterior is designed with a riveted structure with overriding lines, keeping the front and back echoing each other while showcasing the dominant look of the M-Hero 917 mech.
Interior decor
Entering the car you can see the pistol-shaped door handles, the centre of the centre control is a combination of modern and technological sense of the buttons, which are used in the aircraft push-button design. The front of the steering wheel is configured with three control screens; the front glass is double-layer laminated glass, and the rear is a single-layer. The design of the window-up button is a bit like the Land Rover’s design so that when you put your hand on it, it will be more comfortable.
Back row
Coming to the rear, it is made with a flat floor design and has a small table board in front of it, which also allows your child to do their homework in the back at any time when you are driving to and from your child on a daily basis.
The seats of the M-Hero 917 are a little on the hard side, but the support is all right. Including its backrest angle, the comfort level is satisfactory and the rear seats are supported by electric folding. The roof is made of tumbled leather, and this material and colour combination makes the whole interior look very luxurious.
After opening the boot, it is also obvious that the storage space is very large, but when the chassis is raised to the highest level, the boot is higher, making it inconvenient for the shorter ones to reach for things.
M-Hero 917-MEGA POWER
The M-Hero 917 is available in two powertrain versions: an electric version and a range extender version. Firstly, the pure electric version of the M-Hero 917 is equipped with four electric motors at the front and rear, releasing a total of 1,088 hp; the range-extended version of the M-Hero 917 is equipped with three electric motors and a 1.5T high-efficiency range-extender, a combination that gives the vehicle a combined range of 1,026 Km, which means that you no longer need to worry about battery power when you go on a long off-road journey, and you really realise the experience of using an electric vehicle for a long time.
Since 2020, China has been researching the use of electric technology in off-road vehicles, so the M-Hero 917 had its brand launch last year and is now on the market this year. We noticed that after the M-Hero 917, brands like Chery have also started to get involved in the new energy off-road field, which fully proves the pioneering power of M-Hero in leading the development trend of new energy off-road in China.
M-Hero off-road platform MORA
The M-Hero 917’s outstanding performance is mainly dependent on the MORA off-road platform, which is the first non-load-bearing luxury electric off-road platform independently developed in China. It skilfully blends intelligent electric technology with the latest trends in the off-road field, supporting both pure electric and extended-range power forms.
In terms of physical structure, the M-Hero 917 adopts a non-load-bearing body, and the coverage of high-strength steel reaches more than 85%. It is worth mentioning that we have adopted high-pressure monocoque moulding technology within super-strong steel, which is the first time it has been applied in China. This technology provides the vehicle with industry-leading strength and flexural performance. Combined with the body’s endoskeleton and high-security body structure design, it ensures the safety of the vehicle’s occupant compartment under various collision possibilities.
The high-performance, all-round electronically controlled intelligent chassis is another highlight of this physical architecture. It features the IBC, intelligent air suspension and rear-wheel steering. With an adjustable range of 150 millimetres, the Intelligent Suspension has the largest adjustable travel in the world.
The rear wheels steer at an industry-high 10.6°, enabling the 5-metre-long model to achieve a minimum turning radius of just 5.1 metres, the same as a compact car. In addition, for the first time, we have also realised ” Crab Mode”, which significantly improves the vehicle’s passability and enables a car that can go sideways.
Summary
M-Hero 917 is the latest independent sub-brand of the Dongfeng brand, which is mainly responsible for the production of military vehicles in the past. M-Hero 917 is the first off-road vehicle after the independence of the brand, which is a collection of Dongfeng brand’s many years of experience in building vehicles and advanced technology, the quality of which can be trusted, and it is very suitable for the drivers who like to go off-road.