Car ReviewsIs the Audi e-tron worth recommending?
Audi e-tron is Audi’s first entry into China’s new energy market. The first is the size of the flagship mid-to-large SUV, which shocked both the BMW iX3 and the Mercedes-Benz EQC.
Platform architecture
The Audi e-tron, which was born on the MLBevo platform, is a model that has changed its gasoline vehicle frame into an electric vehicle. You can think of it as an electric version of the Audi Q7. Although the later Q4 e-tron and Q5 e-tron adopted Volkswagen’s MEB platform, they could not avoid being called Volkswagen ID.4 and ID.6 repackaged versions. Therefore, the Audi e-tron is more noble in terms of platform architecture. Because it is imported in bulk and assembled in China, it is cheaper than the BMW iX of the same level in China. Octagonal air intake grille, matrix whole LED light set. The S-line’s sports package gives it a front face like a fuel car. This family-style design that we are used to makes it lack the innovation that a new energy vehicle should have.
Basic configuration
The Chinese version of the Audi e-tron is 1,640 mm tall, 12 mm higher than the imported version. But don’t worry. The Audi e-tron has a five-level adjustable air suspension that can adjust height, length, and width according to the driving mode. The wheelbase of 2928 mm has no change compared with the imported version. The charging ports of the Audi e-tron are on both sides of the left and right front fenders. The left side is AC slow charging, and the right side is DC fast charging. Slow charging takes nine and a half hours to charge fully. Fast charging can charge from 30% to 80% in 40 minutes. The energy of the battery is 96.7 kWh. However, the power and torque are reduced compared to the imported version.
Interior
Matte chrome plating, wood grain veneer, piano paint, and soft slush molding double stitching create a strong sense of German sophistication. The three-screen interior is the same as the design of the Audi A8, Q8, and Q7. The storage compartment of the center console adopts a hollow structure. The storage capacity will be better if it is designed as a bridge-type center console.
The three-spoke functional steering wheel adopts Audi’s latest family-style design language, with matte chrome decorative blocks and black piano paint materials to enhance the sense of class. There are shift paddles on the left and right sides. The shift plates of electric vehicles are mostly used for energy recovery, and the Audi e-tron is no exception. The shift wave plate on the left can be set from -0.1G to -0.3G at most and vice versa on the right.
Screen
The 12.3-inch full LCD instrument still has the four functions of the virtual cockpit: vehicle information, audio and video entertainment, Bluetooth phone, and navigation interface. The energy meter and speedometer size can be controlled through the VIEW button. The 10.1-inch central control screen above is mainly used for audio-visual entertainment navigation and 360-degree panoramic image function display. Of course, air suspension height adjustment for driving mode control, mileage mode selection, and manual and automatic adjustment of energy recovery are all operated through it. The 8.6-inch central control screen underneath is mainly used to manage the automatic air conditioning in three zones.
Seat
The front seats have 12 electric adjustments made of leather and Alcantara. There is no problem with comfort, but ventilation, heating, and massage functions all require expensive options. The wheelbase of the Audi e-tron is 2928 mm, and the Chinese version has not been lengthened, so the legroom is relatively average. There is an independent air conditioner in the rear row. Except for a 12-volt cigarette lighter underneath, there is no USB or type-C charging socket, and the two charging sockets in the front row are both TYPE-C.
Accelerate performance
The e-tron 50 quattro has an AC asynchronous motor on each front and rear axle. This car is four-wheel drive. The total power is 230kW, and the total torque is 540Nm. Compared with the imported 55 quattro, this power parameter has declined. It accelerates from 0-50km/h in 3.4 seconds and from 0-100km/h in 7.5 seconds. This doesn’t sound like what a dual-motor, four-wheel-drive European car should be. The acceleration performance of the e-tron is not too radical in terms of adjustment. Even if you press the pedal to the end, you will not be too dizzy. The linear acceleration performance gives it a driving quality close to a fuel vehicle’s. This sense of gradual acceleration will not be significantly attenuated even when overtaking in the mid-to-high-speed section.
Moreover, this car’s sound insulation and noise reduction are very good, and its speed is faster without realizing it. The energy recovery in the central control screen is manual and controlled through the shift wave plate on the left-hand side. The deceleration meter value has three levels, from -0.1 to -0.3. Adjust the energy recovery to the third level, which is the strongest, and will not give you the uncomfortable feeling of deceleration. At this moment, when you release the electric pedal, the vehicle will gradually decelerate, but it will not stop. It will at least maintain a 9-10km/h speed for you.
Battery life and charging
The NEDC range of the Audi e-tron is 465 kilometers. Mine is the Audi e-tron 50 Quattro selection model, a mid-range version. When I picked up the car, the battery was 100%. I drove it for three and a half days. I drove the vehicle 308.6 kilometers, and the meter showed the battery life was still 173km. After this calculation, this car exceeds its NEDC cruising range. This surprised me. Not only that, the official charging time is 40 minutes for 30%~80%, but we tested it last night and charged it for 28 minutes, and the battery was charged from 34% to 82%. This charging efficiency is too fast. Gasoline prices have risen, and many consumers are beginning to embrace new energy and replace electric vehicles. The Chinese version of the Audi e-tron is good in texture and luxury. But 465 to 500 kilometers cruising range. Requires optional configurations and a conservative Internet of Vehicles system. There are still some gaps compared with electric vehicle brands such as NIO, Xpeng, and Li Auto. However, as long as the discount price is right, the Chinese version of the Audi e-tron is still recommended.
Car ReviewsTop 3 Advantages and 3 Drawbacks of the BYD Han DM-i
After a whole year, driving 17,500 kilometres, completing two scheduled maintenance, finding faults and solving them, it has given me a whole new perception of the car and the brand. I’m sure it will be helpful for you to judge whether the Han is a car worth buying or not, and whether BYD as a brand is trustworthy or not. Here are the top three pros and three cons of the BYD Han DM-i that I found.
Advantage one
This car is very spacious and is definitely a great tool for families on the go. With a wife and kids in the back, even with the addition of a very space-consuming child seat, there’s no problem with comfort, convenience, or quality.
Advantage two
The cost of the car is manageable. If you say that this car has very low fuel consumption, it is not. When the battery is dead, the fuel consumption in a traffic jam is six to seven litres per 100 kilometres. But the advantage is that it can be driven purely by electricity or purely by oil, and I can switch between them. I don’t have a private charging post at home. If there are conditions for charging, such as time or an unused commercial charging post nearby, I will switch to EV mode. The cost of use is ￥1.30 per kWh. When I drive it, I can run five to six kilometres per kWh on pure electricity at a cost of ￥0.2 to 0.3 per kilometre.
Advantage three
Maintenance cost is not high and after sales service is pretty good. Just had my second scheduled maintenance some time ago. Unlike what the internet says about hybrids being more expensive to maintain because they have an engine, my second scheduled maintenance used a foreign brand of oil and the total was only $107. I asked the 4S shop and if I use BYD’s own oil, I can get the second scheduled maintenance done for under $69. I drove it myself without noticing the difference between BYD’s oil and a foreign brand, so next time I have it serviced, I’m going to switch back to BYD’s oil. BTW, some time ago I had a rattle in my passenger seat and went to the 4S shop to have it repaired. The 4S shop quickly replaced the headrests and fixed the problem for free.
Having talked about the three advantages of the BYD Han DM-i, let’s move on to its three drawbacks.
Drawback one
Turning radius. This is one of the bigger issues that I noticed when I first started driving this car that affects the driving experience. Two lanes are not enough when you want to make a U-turn while driving the Han DM-i. This makes it more awkward when we are in a traffic jam or going to a narrow place. It takes a long time to look to the right and left when turning around, and you’ll be honked at by the car behind you.
Drawback two
The rear view mirror doesn’t work well. To be precise, the mirrors don’t have the feature of blind spot monitoring, which results in the mirrors not working well. It is more difficult to see oncoming traffic from the side and rear, and on roads where traffic is very complicated, turning your head to see will be more hasty. Even if I add the convex blind spot small round mirror to the rear view mirror, I still can’t see the car behind me on the side without lights on when it’s raining or at night when the light is low.
Drawback three
The car’s engine is very slow to update and the system is buggy.Compared to other EV brands, which have frequent OTA updates, I’ve been driving the BYD Han DM-i for a whole year and have only had one update as far as I can remember. Even when I asked the 4S staff when I went for my second scheduled maintenance, they told me that my car’s system was up-to-date and didn’t need to be updated. The navigation in the car is not as accurate as the one in my mobile phone because it has not been updated for a long time. Sometimes the roads recommended by the car’s navigation are not the quickest.
In addition, the automatic switching between black and white modes on the driver’s screen and the centre console screen is out of order. You have to switch manually or by voice when switching between day and night, and it’s useless for you to select its system default auto mode, which doesn’t do the job of automatically switching between day and night modes.
Summary
I’ve had the BYD Han DM-i for a year now, do I feel it’s worth it? Overall I think it’s worth it. There is no such thing as a perfect car in the world, and I think it’s acceptable with these minor drawbacks as opposed to the pros. After all, this car is already full of value for money when comparing this price and the features offered. In fact, what do we value more? It’s the convenience, comfort, economy and predictability of daily use of this car after I buy it. That is to say, the cost of daily use of the car is not high and controllable, and the manufacturer will endeavour to solve the problems when they occur. In all of these areas, I think BYD has delivered.
Car ReviewsFour highlights of HiPhi Y
Previously, HiPhi gave people the impression that one is a little expensive and the other is individuality. But HiPhi Y is different. It is cheaper than hundreds of thousands of RMB, and the appearance is not so mecha fighting style. 300,000 RMB can buy a pair of wing doors for a large five-seat luxury technology SUV. Such is very different from the previous type of painting, HiPhi Y. What are the highlights of it? Let’s take a look.
Highlight One
The HiPhi Y comes standard with second-generation NT spreader doors and smart interactive lights across the board. Compared to HiPhi’s previous HiPhi X and HiPhi Z, the Y’s design style is more restrained. The HiPhi Y is equipped with the second-generation NT spread-wing door as standard, which makes the opening and closing action more gentle and the recognition range wider. It can achieve intelligent touch-free entry and exit, accurately sense obstacles, and avoid opening the spreading door on rainy days. There is also plenty of space in the back row so you can get in and out of the car upright and won’t be afraid of bumping your baby when you carry him in and out of the vehicle. The only technology on the doors is HiPhi and others.
When parked in the car park, with a press of the switch, the whole car feels like the roc is spreading its wings, and the turnover rate is very high. Very handsome. There are also HiPhi’s signature interactive lights, which can display many kinds of patterns, and many people who buy HiPhi love that and will feel that they are significantly different when driving on the road.
Highlight Two
All HiPhi’s are available with Full Speed Domain Active Rear Wheel Steering. The HiPhi Y continues HiPhi’s tradition of having Full Speed Domain Active Rear Wheel Steering as standard on all HiPhi, with a maximum steering angle of plus or minus 5.4 degrees and a minimum turning radius of just 5.6 metres. Rear-wheel steering is a great feature of the HiPhi and helpful for larger SUVs. It increases agility; reversing at low speeds, turning around in one go, and changing lanes at high rates are also very stable. Surprisingly, the handling feel of the chassis and the sportiness of the whole body are pluses.HiPhi Y is known as an electric mini-steel of almost five metres long.
Highlight Three
High range.HiPhi Y 810km long-range version has a 115kwh Li-ion ternary battery. The 765km flagship version innovatively applies an adaptive four-wheel drive system. It is the strongest in its class, combining super power and range.
Highlight Four
Tech interiors and intelligent features are standard across the range. HiPhi is positioned as luxury and premium, and the interior experience is also premium. The HiPhi Y has a curved triple screen with built-in Qualcomm 8155 and 8250 chips. The centre control is a 17-inch OLED screen with 3K resolution and supports 25-degree pitch adjustment. There are 12.3-inch full LCD gauges, and above them is a 22.9-inch high-definition colour head-up display. In the passenger seat is a 15-inch display that doubles as a large PAD. The display has a variety of built-in entertainment systems, and you can also play games. There are also three magnetic suspension modules for small lifestyle objects like earrings, watches and lipsticks. It can be better organised and easy to find. The interior hardware is luxurious and technological. The materials used are also fine, soft, and quite sophisticated. At the same time, the HiPhi Y also comes with the HiPhi Port docking station for the first time, which allows you to hang tablets, reading lights, GoPros, projectors, etc., to realise more unlimited scenarios of use in the car. The playability becomes higher, only what you can’t think of, nothing HiPhi Y can’t do.
A big cold and warm refrigerator is also hidden inside the centre armrest. With a minimum temperature of minus six degrees Celsius and a maximum temperature of 50 degrees Celsius, it can freeze ice cream and warm milk, and it is very convenient to have it at hand. A refrigerator, sofa, and large colour TV HiPhi Y are equipped in the car, so you can have the comfort of home, especially when the family goes out, and it will be handy.
Summary
As we can see, the changes and highlights of the HiPhi Y are designed to be more appealing to consumer tastes and aesthetics after they have been tightened up. In terms of details, HiPhi Y still maintains its personality while being fun to drive. HiPhi, a car company favoured by global capital, reached a strategic collaboration of 5.6 billion U.S. dollars with the Saudi Arabian state not long ago. This may become a new milestone for Chinese car brands when they go overseas. Do you like it when a HiPhi design is more normal while retaining the family’s usual driving fun, such as HiPhi Y?
Car ReviewsHow about the Hongqi E-HS9?
Cullinan is Rolls-Royce’s top SUV, priced at more than 6 million. The car is known as the most expensive SUV in the world. China’s Hongqi E-HS9 has been nicknamed the “Chinese Cullinan”. Although the price difference between the two cars is huge. However, because Hongqi is a Chinese brand, it has always attracted much attention from the Chinese. Today I will share my actual use experience of Hongqi E-HS9.
Overall appearance
In terms of appearance, Hongqi E-HS9 is overall elegant and beautiful. The front face adopts Hongqi’s classic straight waterfall grille design, with a classic red logo of Hongqi vertically coming down from the top. The overall design language is streamlined, and the body lines are smooth and powerful, giving people a strong visual impact. It is also equipped with a series of smart configurations such as LED headlights, electric sunroof, and electric tailgate, highlighting its sense of luxury and technology.
Interior
In terms of interior, the interior of FAW Hongqi E-HS9 creates a luxurious and comfortable driving experience and is equipped with rich comfort and technological configurations. The 12.3-inch central control LCD screen in the center console displays rich content and complete functional configurations, providing the driver with and provide passengers with a more convenient experience. 22 electric seat adjustments, sunroof, ambient lighting, etc. allow both drivers and passengers to enjoy a distinguished car experience. The seat is made of high-quality materials and supports multiple electric adjustments, providing excellent sitting comfort.
Dynamic performance
The driving experience of Hongqi E-HS9 exceeded my expectations. The length, width and height of the Hongqi E-HS9 are 5209x2010x1731mm, and the wheelbase is 3110mm. As a car with a length of more than five meters and a weight of more than three tons, I originally thought it would drive like a big ship. But in fact, this car is much more stable than I imagined. When starting and braking, it is not as easy to raise the head and nod as the models of the same level. Of course, it’s possible that it’s thanks to its air suspension. When driving through bumpy roads, the restraint in the car is relatively good. Hongqi E-HS9 has six driving modes. When traveling on bad roads, you can adjust it to off-road mode. At this time, the vehicle height will be raised to the highest level to improve passability.
In terms of power, Hongqi E-HS9 is equipped with a pure electric motor with a maximum horsepower of 435 horsepower. The transmission is matched with an electric vehicle single-speed gearbox and the battery power is 120kWh, which comes from CATL. The motor power is 320kW, fast charging is 1.1 hours, the power consumption per 100 kilometers is 18kWh, the battery life is 690km, and the speed increase is relatively linear.
Summarize
Of course, this car also has some details that are not handled properly. For example, the noise of opening and closing the windows is relatively loud, and it feels like a car worth about 100,000 yuan. It is not delicate. Then, the place where the red wine glass is placed in the middle of the rear seat makes a lot of noise when it is opened, and there is almost no damping feeling. I think it is a bit inappropriate. It would be better if it could be improved.
However, the flaws are not hidden. Overall, this car combines high performance, high technology and high comfort. From the appearance to the interior to the power side, it shows the luxury and high-end of the Hongqi brand. It is a high-end car that cannot be missed car.
Car ReviewsHow about the car Voyah FREE?
If they can only buy one SUV, many men will struggle with whether to please their wives and children or themselves. If you want ample space and a comfortable ride but don’t want to suppress your desire to drive, you can’t live without driving pleasure. This demand seems contradictory, and satisfying it simultaneously in one car is challenging unless it is Voyah FREE.
Voyah FREE Exterior
There are changes visible to the naked eye in the appearance design of Voyah FREE. For example, the front face has been flattened based on the original straight waterfall grille, making the entire front face look more three-dimensional. The car’s rear has a through-type light strip and flowing water-turning taillights, and the newly added diffuser also gives it a more combat-like feel. After the air suspension is lowered, combined with the low-lying body, the overall look becomes more youthful and dynamic.
Interior
Coming inside the car, the intelligent cockpit of the new car is also worth mentioning. The comfort and technology are well-balanced, and several unique selling points can easily capture the target audience. For example, the all-in-one triple screen that can be raised and lowered is extremely cool. It can also link driving modes, and the Snapdragon 8155 chip ensures the car’s smoothness. The popular 50-watt fast charging panel and rear touch screen are both equipped. The critical point is the dimmable panoramic canopy, which effectively solves the problem of too much sunlight in summer and insufficient light on cloudy and rainy days, unlike Li Auto, which has to close or open the sunshade, and unlike Tesla, which does not have sunshades. Voyage FREE’s rich configuration and spacious interior space will satisfy your family.
Driving experience
For many men, the dynamic performance of Voyah FREE is also a surprise. The thrill of driving control can easily capture those who love driving. Driving this car will never give you a strong sense of being a driver, and you will not wrong yourself for the sake of your family. The new vehicle is equipped with dual motors at the front and rear, and the official acceleration time from 100 kilometres to 100 kilometres is only 4.8 seconds. It has to be said that it is easy to fall in love with this pleasure when you step on the switch deeply. Especially when driving alone, when you can’t help but press the switch to the end, you will sigh. Driving this Voyah FREE every time you overtake is fun.
The low sitting position and the driving stability brought by the four-wheel drive intelligent twist distribution give the driver confidence and will not feel like driving a boat. At the same time, the aluminium alloy lightweight chassis and the front double wishbone and rear multi-link suspension combination also have a sense of sportiness and comfort, and the overall driving experience is also high-end. In addition, Voyah FREE also comes standard with air suspension, which is rare in this price range. The height adjustment of 100 mm up and down facilitates different driving scenarios and makes the feeling difference between each driving mode wider, making the driving personality more diverse.
Energy consumption
As more and more brands and models join the range-extended team, many people have gone from questioning to recognizing it. Voyah FREE has a pure electric range of 210 kilometres ( CLTC ) and a comprehensive cruising range of more than 1,200 kilometres ( CLTC ). Whether it is the first or main car of the family, it can use gasoline to generate electricity or pure electric drive to eliminate range anxiety. Using electricity in cities and petrol to generate electricity for long distances can solve most car needs. In my experience, Voyah Free’s power supply has relatively economical fuel consumption, and the range extender ‘s presence is relatively weak, so there is no need to worry about any troublesome issues.
Intelligent assisted driving
Voyah FREE ’s smart driving upgrade this time is also worthy of attention. Among the new energy SUVs priced at about 300,000 yuan, the Tesla Model Y has attracted much attention and is easily compared by everyone. In contrast, Voyah FREE brings pleasure in the sportiness of driving and does not lose to this industry pioneer in the intelligent driving experience. Voyah FREE have even made targeted optimizations in many aspects.
The Baidu Apollo intelligent driving assistance system with Voyah FREE can provide users with an integrated intelligent experience from parking to travel. This system has pilot-assisted driving functions and a human-machine co-driving map, including full-speed smart cruise, automatic up and down ramps, and service area entry and exit assistance. Regarding parking, Voyah FREE supports automatic parking, one-button remote parking, memory parking and remote summoning functions. Compared with Tesla Model Y in car use scenarios such as automatic hailing, high-speed overtaking, automatic entry into service areas, and automatic on- and off-ramps, Voyah FREE not only has more high-frequency usage scenarios such as automatic entry into service areas but also responds on ramps. It also performs better in terms of speed and over-bending rate.
In the automatic parking segment, Voyah FREE ‘s parking scenes are more prosperous, the experience is better, and the memory parking distance reaches one thousand meters. This is simply good news for novices, as they can leave the car to them to drive with greater confidence. With the intelligent cockpit and smart driving, it can be seen that Voyah FREE has put a lot of effort into intelligence and has also made some differentiated features, which can be well integrated into users’ high-frequency car use scenarios.
Summarize
Generally speaking, Voyah FREE can give people a sense of freshness and surprise and go further on the already good control fun. At the same time, the experience in intelligent driving can be regarded as exceeding expectations. Even compared to the benchmark Tesla Model Y in the same price range, the driving control and smart driving experience are remarkable. It is also better optimized in many different car use scenarios and has a larger riding space and a more comfortable riding experience. The critical point is that Voyah FREE can generate electricity with gasoline or pure electric drive, which solves range anxiety and redefines the 300,000-class new family car.
Car ReviewsWhy should you choose to buy a Li Auto L9?
From the data, the sales of Li Auto L9, a model that starts at more than four hundred thousand dollars, were not bad from the beginning of its launch, with five to six thousand cars sold monthly. Subsequently, from June onwards, the sales have been increasing every month. By August, the sales of Li Auto L9 broke 10,000 units, and it can be said that Li Auto L9 is the first Chinese model with a price of 400,000 yuan or more to break 10,000 units in sales. According to this trend, the sales of Li Auto L9 will likely continue to be high in the future. Why is this? Let’s see what’s good about Li Auto L9.
Li Auto L9 Basic Information
Li Auto L9 is a full-size SUV power in the form of a range-extended electric drive, horsepower of 449Ps, maximum torque 620N-m, officially announced WLTC pure electric range of 180km, a total range of 1,100km, 100km acceleration of 5.3 seconds, CLTC power consumption of 5.9L/100km, standard air suspension and CDC active suspension, equipped with Li AD Max intelligent assisted driving system, the whole car with 11 cameras, 12 sensors and a LiDAR.
Li Auto L9 appearance
Above is some basic information about Li Auto L9. Today, we mainly discuss Li Auto L9 from the static part. After seeing the actual car, I have two feelings. First, the car is huge. The car size is 5218x1998x1800mm, bigger than the Li One. The length of the car is 17 centimetres longer, 4 centimetres taller, and 3.8 centimetres wider. In short, the size is almost the same as the BMW X7.
Secondly, if you’re saying it feels pretty at first glance, I can’t say, but it’s the durable type. On top of the Auto L9, it uses a lot of inward lines that are mostly flat but taper in at the rear. And it doesn’t try to pretend it’s a fuel car anymore, removing the centre grill and looking more like a new energy car. The whole car looks exceptionally simple, without all the fancy stuff. The rear wiper, for example, is hidden. But looks are secondary because the Li Auto L9’s main attraction is in the car.
The First Row
On top of the Li Auto L9 is a Head-up Display (HUD) with a small LCD screen on the steering wheel to replace the dashboard. This feature is quite convenient, which allows you to easily adjust your driving mode, including gas mileage and range. All the information you need about the vehicle can be found on this small LCD screen.
With the HUD directly in front of you, you can see how fast you’re going, whether you’re on autopilot or not, including reminders of the speed limit, and your navigation can be displayed directly in front of you. And let’s be honest, the display pattern is extraordinarily large, so you can see this information in your afterglow as you’re looking at the road.
Also, the Li Auto L9 uses a column shift, which comes with a particularly flat area of the centre console. It frees up two charging spaces for your cell phone, and your keys can also be placed here to inductively start the vehicle in case it runs out of juice. It’s worth noting that there are four cup holders.
Center Console
Right in front of the passenger side, there are two large screens. The screen in the centre is very smooth to operate. You can adjust the layout inside yourself, and learning how to use it is much less difficult. Take a look at the screen directly in front of the passenger side; the screen area is extensive. Sitting further back can also be seen clearly; the picture quality is delicate.
In addition to the wide variety of screens in the first row, there is another very attractive point. The first to the third row is all power-adjustable seats, including the third row of the backrest. And all have heated seats. The first two rows are ventilated and have massage functions, and the boss seat in the second row is equipped with an electric leg rest. Another thing I forgot to mention is that all four doors of the Li Auto L9 are soft-close automatic doors, which is also a standard feature.
The Second Row
Coming to the second row of the Li Auto L9, the seats feel very soft yet remain supportive. It doesn’t sink in too deep like a large sofa. A tabletop in the second row and a dual-purpose hot and cold refrigerator are also standard. This fridge is independently powered and can be set to stay cool or hot even if you turn off the car and leave it.
The brightest feature of the second row is a large 15.7-inch OLED screen here as well. It can be called out via voice control, or you can operate it via gestures. The best surprise is that it can also connect to the Switch.
The Third Row
The third row of space is also relatively large, with a height of 170cm in the second row after adjusting to a relatively appropriate sitting position. Still, it also allows people with a height of 180cm in the third row to have a relatively spacious space to ride. The backrest of the third row can also be adjusted backwards to get more space.
The Trunk Position
In the trunk position, two features are very useful. First, it’s got that power-down third row, and it automatically adjusts the second row for you. You don’t have to go back and forth; it just changes it for you. Secondly, it also has a loading mode as standard. The air suspension on the rear wheels can be lowered by as little as 50mm, allowing you to load cargo into the trunk with less effort.
Summary
The configuration on the Li Auto L9 is full of surprises. In the past, if you wanted to buy such a big and well-equipped car in China, the imported brands would cost at least eighty to one million RMB. Now, there is a new option, the Li Auto L9. Nowadays, consumers are not only interested in the brand’s value but also care more about the car’s practicality, and the Li Auto L9 is the best choice.
Car ReviewsHow about the Tank 300?
Tank is a high-end off-road brand owned by Great Wall Motors, a well-known Chinese SUV and pickup truck manufacturer. The Tank 300 is a top-rated product of the Tank brand, so what about the Tank 300? This will be introduced to you next.
Tank 300 driving modes and working principles
The Tank 300 uses a 2.0T turbocharged engine, matched with a ZF 8AT gearbox. Its main positioning is to provide users with cars that are smart, luxurious, and have off-road performance. Regarding intelligence, the Tank 300 has a self-developed all-terrain control system, including snow mode, low-speed four-wheel drive, and expert driving mode. There are a total of eight driving modes. This configuration can easily cope with various road conditions, such as uneven roads, mud and sand, and mountainous terrain. In addition, this car is also equipped with a tank U-turn function and a unilateral brake, which allows the vehicle to turn around on narrow roads easily. Especially on off-road roads, it can easily handle large-angle sharp turns and micro-curves. Its working principle is that when your steering wheel turns to a certain extent, the body control system will lock the rear wheel on the inside of the turn so that the turning radius can be reduced a lot, making it easier for you to turn around in a narrow space. In addition, the Tank 300 is also equipped with an active safety warning and automatic parking, but these configurations need to be optional in the model.
Tank 300 luxury interior
In terms of luxury, this car has an exquisite interior and uses dual 12.3-inch large screens. Unlike other hard-core off-road vehicles, this car considers more use scenarios on urban roads. Tank 300 also provides car owners with a comfortable riding space and user-friendly configurations, such as mobile phone Bluetooth keys, remote control mobile vehicles, wireless charging, multi-layer soundproof glass, air purifiers, negative ion generators, etc. These configurations create a luxurious and comfortable space for car owners.
Tank 300 Rugged Chassis
Regarding off-road performance, the Tank 300 uses a part-time four-wheel drive system from BorgWarner of the United States. Even if three wheels slip simultaneously, it can escape trouble in such a harsh environment. If a hardcore off-road vehicle wants to face various road conditions calmly, it needs strong power, a non-load-bearing solid chassis, and differential locks on the front and rear axles. These are indispensable off-road configurations in hardcore vehicles such as the Mercedes-Benz Big G, Wrangler, etc. What is satisfying is that the Tank 300 has these off-road weapons. In addition, its essential wading depth is 700 mm, approach and departure angles are about 33 degrees, ground clearance is 224 mm, and the maximum gradability is 70 degrees. Therefore, judging from the current configuration and market reputation, the off-road capabilities of the Tank 300 can reach a relatively professional level in the off-road circle.
Tank 300 off-road vehicle performance
The Tank 300 is hard to find. The first reason it is so popular is its precise positioning. Before the appearance of the Tank 300, the popular hardcore off-road vehicles in the United States were very professional off-road vehicles. If those cars are driven daily, the ride comfort and handling are not well balanced. The Tank 300 fills this blank area. It can adapt to most off-road conditions in terms of off-road capabilities and is also much cheaper than the Toyota Prado and Wrangler. In this price range, the Tank 300 has no rivals.
In addition, it combines luxury and off-roading. These two fusions greatly broaden the use scenarios of this car. In addition, the car’s appearance design is also unique and retro, so it attracts a broader consumer group. Tank 300 has also successfully attracted some female users, of which female users account for 30% of total sales.
So, what are the advantages and disadvantages of Tank 300?
Tank 300 Cons
The first disadvantage is that many people report relatively high fuel consumption. Without going off-road, based on the test results of one fuel tank, if you travel half on mountain roads and half in urban areas, the actual calculated fuel consumption per 100 kilometers is about 13.5 liters. The fuel consumption is high because it is equipped with non-load-bearing chassis beams, and the body weight is 2.1 tons. In addition, the tall and square-shaped design of the Tank 300 is not as aerodynamic as a car, so that the fuel consumption will be relatively high. The second disadvantage is that the response speed of the screen touch screen operation is slow. The third disadvantage is that its creep mode is relatively easier to use than other cars.
Compared with the shortcomings, the Tank 300 has many advantages and highlights.
Tank 300 Advantages
The first advantage is the handling. Its handling is better than similar hard-core off-road vehicles. Its steering wheel doesn’t have that much vacancy, and the throttle response is also very sensitive. Therefore, it will be easier to drive in urban areas even smoother than the Wrangler. The second advantage is that the price is right. Its price/performance ratio is relatively high among models with off-road solid performance. The third advantage is that it has high safety and better protection for passengers. The rating from the China Insurance Research Institute shows that except for the maintenance economy score, which is A, which is good, the other items are excellent, which is G. The fourth advantage is the rich configuration. This car has a series of safety warning systems, such as vehicle chassis perspective, steering wheel heating, seat heating, seat ventilation, and parallel assist.
Overall, the Tank 300 is an excellent off-road vehicle. If you want to buy a car that can be used off-road and in daily urban use, the Tank 300 will be very suitable.
Car ReviewsWhat is IM L7 really like?
If you have a large enough budget, why should you buy an IM L7? Many people will think that 40w can buy a BBA-level fuel car, so why should you buy a pure electric car from a new brand; some people think that even if you want to buy an electric car, you should at least buy Zeekr and NIO, which have higher brand recognition. On the surface, it seems right, but it’s not comprehensive. Each car has strengths, weaknesses, and differentiators, and you first need to look at what you are suited to and what you need when you actually choose.
IM L7 has a total of four highlights. IM Auto is a joint venture between SAIC, Zhangjiang Hi-Tech, and Alibaba Group. The positioning of IM L7 is that it is a medium-large intelligent electric sedan, but it is a medium-large intelligent electric sedan with a clear preference for handling. IM L7 adopts the “water drop curve” design in its appearance, which is a new-era sedan that combines intelligence and aesthetics, and the wind resistance coefficient of 0.21Cd plays an important role in reducing energy consumption.
Vehicle Performance
1.3.87s zero hundred acceleration
The IM L7 front and rear axles are 50:50, so the weight distribution is relatively balanced. Because the L7 is a model that favors sports and driving, the center of gravity of the L7 is relatively low, like the classic Ferrari lotus sports car we are familiar with as well, so that the perceived stability of the overall vehicle will be better, which is a must. As for the matching of hardware, IM L7 relies on the power performance of triple electric technology, equipped with front and rear dual permanent magnet synchronous motors, with 425kW/725Nm strong power, reaching more than twice the power of the same class of luxury fuel cars. In the real test, IM L7 accelerates in 3.87 seconds with an excellent 100km acceleration, which is also nearly two times faster compared to the same class of luxury fuel cars.
2.32.69m Instantaneous braking
IM L7 is equipped with a high-performance braking system with large-size discs (365mm front discs and 356mm rear discs) and Brembo high-performance calipers supported by FNC Carbon Nitride Osmosis technology and matched with a brake line-controlled fully decoupled brake energy recovery system.
3.Four-wheel steering all-wheel drive system
IM L7 adopts the 4-wheel vector drive technology, which consists of 4-wheel steering + 4-wheel drive. The rear wheels can achieve a large steering angle of 12° in both directions, and the deflection angle of the rear wheels is precisely calculated and automatically adjusted by software according to the vehicle speed and steering wheel angle. When turning or changing lanes, the four wheels can be driven and steered at the same time so that the “virtual wheelbase” can be intelligently adjusted under different working conditions. Rear wheel steering can reach six degrees unilaterally. The biggest significance of rear wheel steering is to make its turning path smaller at low speeds, and the whole will make your vehicle appear more flexible at high speeds.
IM L7 does not use air suspension with electromagnetic suspension; the entire suspension of the body roll inhibition control is very good, in your turn after the body correction speed is relatively fast, the entire suspension is based on the left and right conversion between the reverse support force is also very good, so when you drive in the mountain curved road will alleviate your driving experience, in general, IM L7 frame control in the dimension of the suspension to make everyone very satisfied.
4.Williams Master Chassis – Lateral Acceleration 1G to the Ground
For the IM L7 to have the power of 3.87s, it has to be matched with a chassis that is handled (Handling) and tuned (Tunning), and PHT has both to create a driver’s car. The chassis of IM L7 was jointly developed by the IM engineering team and the Williams forward-looking engineering team. Tunning out of this chassis is very combative, because of the CDC’s adaptive electromagnetic suspension, so its chassis has a sense of the road, but also has the support of the support force also allows you to feel the feeling of the bumps, and even IM L7 chassis has exceeded the BMW 5 Series and Audi A7.
Superb driving control
The second highlight of IM L7 is its intelligent assistance. IM L7 is equipped with an IM AD intelligent driving system, which is an artificial intelligence super-algorithm empowered by the same algorithm platform of the L4 level. IM AD is driven by the whole process of data, massive data screening and processing, and closed-loop automation, forming a continuous cycle of “data flywheel” to promote the continuous evolution of the algorithm so that intelligent driving grows rapidly like a human being.
In terms of hardware, IM Automobile IM AD Intelligent Driving System adopts a variety of sensor combination schemes, firstly equipped with 12 ultrasonic radars, 11 high-definition sensing cameras, five millimeter-wave radars and two high-precision positioning units. IM L7 can subsequently be upgraded with long-range high-precision LIDAR through the user data entitlement program, as well as the Smart Driving Domain Controller high-computing power Orin chip. Camera and millimeter wave radar-based visual system of driving assistance, in the closed road above can completely meet your use, for new brand development of the first car has such intelligent ability, has been considered very strong.
Cabin odour
Wise Auto has created the industry’s first “Clean Odour Workshop” with the pursuit of craftsmanship at all costs: from the development of raw materials, raw material production, parts manufacturing, processing, delivery and use, intelligent atmosphere, and other aspects of the establishment of a new standard of whole life cycle cockpit health.IM L7 has a unique 180 + clean odor workshop function, which can be done in an ordinary car after 180 days of resting a taste, from the raw materials to do air purification and to ensure that we are in the car and the safety of nature, to achieve the international standard of one-tenth of the baby level standards. For home users with babies, you get the car after the baby can also sit directly in the car and do not need to wait for the smell of the car to finish to use!
intelligent interaction
IM L7 is equipped with DLP Light Trace Projection Headlights and ISC Intelligent Car Lights. IM L7 is equipped with DLP light trail projection headlights with 2.6 million pixels of projection resolution, integrated with 3 TOPS arithmetic AI vision chip, which is able to project pattern information with high brightness and high precision, bringing a new choice for driving safety and human-vehicle communication. You can set up the light projection wall in the car, and choose the effect you want. If on the anniversary you can also choose the love, 520 patterns, these patterns will be projected on the opposite wall to increase the sense of ceremony in the life, is also very suitable for marriage proposal confession.
There are 5,000 independent LEDs throughout the vehicle that can achieve 255 levels of independent brightness adjustment and dual-colour control, presenting a layered dynamic lighting effect; Scenario-based Intelligent Interaction also has a Pedestrian Courtesy Mode. After turning on the Pedestrian Courtesy Mode, the Intelligent Vehicle Language System (IVLS) can project two rows of interactive arrows to the ground in front of the vehicle through the DLP when encountering pedestrians in the course of driving. The ISC at the front of the vehicle will also display a dynamic pedestrian logo to show friendliness. At the same time, the ISC at the rear of the vehicle will also synchronously display the dynamic effect of “Little Man Crossing the Road,” informing the vehicle behind that “I am yielding to pedestrians, please wait for a while.”
In front of IM L7’s center control is the giant scene screen & 12.8-inch AMOLED 2K center pivot screen, with a more comprehensive layout of important information, and the screen brightness peaks at 1,000 nits, which ensures that the screen remains visible even in direct sunlight in the case of a brimless design, thus better ensuring driving safety. It also has sunken wireless mobile phone charging, which is very technological.
Summary
To sum up, the IM L7 has become an ideal choice in the EV car market with its excellent performance, advanced technology configuration and outstanding cost performance. The appearance of IM L7 not only brings a new value-added experience for drivers but also meets the needs of family and friends traveling. If you are looking for a vehicle with high performance and practical features but at the same time have certain requirements for the price, then IM L7 is definitely an option worth considering.
Car ReviewsWhy is Xpeng P7 so highly popular?
Due to the influence of the market environment, many automobile brands have begun to force the new energy market. With the domestic emergence of more and more new car-making forces, a brand to stand out in the competitive market is not a simple matter. Xpeng P7 is the brand’s sales bearer.
High-value cool appearance
Xpeng P7, after being listed by many consumers, is a sports car shape that has a strong impact on people; its cool appearance attracted many young people’s attention. Xpeng P7 is simple and full of a sense of science and technology in the design of many models that stand out.
From the styling point of view, the Xpeng P7 appearance of the coupe design, the overall design of the science fiction, the entire front face shape looks round, and the two sides of the science fiction split headlights use a lot of curved elements. The body as a whole down low, especially the wide flat front end plays a role in strengthening the sporty atmosphere; the body surface has almost no angular lines, so it looks more rounded. The streamlined body is more elegant and dynamic; the body wind resistance coefficient is as low as 0.236Cd; the use of frameless doors and the all-glass roof has become the biggest highlight of the appearance; door handles using hidden design and body posture better integrated together.
Xpeng P7 not only meets the needs of young people to have a coupe model, but at the same time, this model also adopts fabulous door (front door scissor electric opening and closing, with the function of avoiding obstacles) opening, in the moment you get on the car to enjoy a full sense of ceremony.
Featuring a Minimalist Interior
Xpeng P7 interior and appearance have the same use of minimalist design style, minimise the physical buttons, even the multi-function steering wheel buttons are also used to operate the touch control. The car is equipped with on-board aromatherapy, and you can see three aromatherapy scents when you open the centre console box. Nappa leather seats are used to provide you with a comfortable ride; the centre console is equipped with two large screens, the instrument panel and the centre control screen are connected through the design, but the two screens are not on the same level, the dial is positioned a little behind, the centre control screen is a little forward, which is convenient for the driver to read the information and manipulation.
When you start the car, you will find the Danner Dynaudio Theatre Class Audio rising from behind the dashboard. The intelligent music cockpit retains a higher sound quality, creating a pleasing musical atmosphere for you and a pleasant travelling experience under long-distance travel.
Intelligent Technology
Xpeng P7 has the name of an intelligent coupe, and Xpeng Auto, as a pioneer in the field of intelligent car-making, has enough core competitiveness in the field of intelligent technology. Xpeng P7 is based on the SEPA platform, so the car neural network is more clear and perfect; with a powerful dual-engine processor, the whole intelligent design including intelligent assisted driving and intelligent voice system is also the most attractive point.
Xpeng P7 has a sensitive voice system. You want to carry out the following voice instructions do not need to wake up again, and you send commands in various locations in the car, it can be very fast to respond accordingly. For example, if you issue a command to open or close the window, it can be implemented within 1s speed.
Xpeng P7 Base Performance
Xpeng P7 is currently on sale in four models: rear-drive high-low four-wheel drive performance version, and four-wheel drive PengYi version; the total capacity of the battery pack of the whole system is 86.2 degrees of electricity. Four-wheel drive version compared to the rear-drive version of the front axle more than a drive motor. The configuration of the specific models is almost the same, but the price difference is reflected in the hardware and software used to assist driving.
The rear-drive motor has a total power of 203kw/h,276bhp and a torque of 440nm.702MAX is fitted with tyres of size 245-50R18 and the brand of the tyres is Michelin’s PS4. As a car with a coupe form, the Xpeng P7 also has coupe strength, with an official acceleration time of 100km of up to 4.3 seconds, which can be compared with a supercar. Let you enjoy the power output fun.
Dynamic driving experience
Xpeng P7 floor is a low centre of gravity design, the chassis of the battery thickness of only 110 mm can be compared to the fuel car, increasing the stability of the vehicle under the disc. Even if we are in a sharp turning state, the Xpeng P7 wheelbase is very fast, handling in the damping and acceleration and braking performance is good, can be said to be a kind of self-innovation, a kind of upgrading of Xpeng auto.
Xpeng P7 has been optimised in terms of damping, especially for the impact of uneven road surfaces on the body of the treatment, which is very smooth, damping effect when the texture is very obvious. In fast cornering, intense driving, shock absorption on the body of the full sense of support, and curves when the control of the lateral swaying problem is also very well dealt with, Xpeng P7’s handling can reach 80% of Tesla’s level, comfort 100% while Tesla only 20%.
When the driving mode is in standard mode, the electric car’s seven-second power output is actually equivalent to the petrol car’s six-second level. Because accelerating in the middle of the start causes less power loss caused by the transmission shift, and the response speed of the power is extremely fast almost without any delay, step on the pedal in any speed range is 440 Nm of full torque output; Comfort Mode Kinetic Energy Recovery is not adjustable, the default is a low Kinetic Energy Recovery, let go of the accelerator to glide almost can not be felt. The braking power of the kinetic energy recovery looks no different from that of a fuel car; however, this mode is not available in the Tesla.
Extra-long range
To avoid anxiety about the vehicle’s range while you’re on the road, the Xpeng P7 offers a NEDC Super Range of 706km, which is enough range to support you even if you need to drive the vehicle to farther places. At the same time, the model also supports fast charging mode; you only need a break to be able to reserve enough power.
Summary
Xpeng P7, in addition to highly sophisticated intelligent technology technology, ultra-long range intelligent coupe, but also to the user’s considerations as a starting point, with technology and intelligence to bring a more convenient way to control. Xpeng P7 is also the first five-star model in the China Automotive Research i-VISTA Intelligent Vehicle Index industry, which carries a technological intelligence system that can assist users in completing a number of driving controls, especially in the process of driving, intelligent voice interaction and intelligent driving assistance under the tacit cooperation for the user to increase the safety of more driving. It’s really hard to resist such an outstanding model.
Car ReviewsNIO ET5T: The Perfect Blend of High Value and Performance
Buy a traditional coupe or a more practical SUV? I believe this is a difficult problem for many users. The driving dynamics of a sedan and the functionality of an SUV are all tangled in our minds, so is there a model that combines the best of both worlds? There is a wagon. Most station wagons are based on sedans with the boot raised to flush with the roof to increase luggage space. Both have the comfort of a sedan and a larger storage space.
Many manufacturers have developed station wagons from the earliest Santana Touring to the China Junjie station wagon, followed by the Mazda 6, which also had a station wagon, but these station wagons in China and overseas market sales are very few.And now there’s a new Chinese brand building a wagon, the NIO ET5T, the first wagon.
The NIO ET5T has received a lot of attention since it was first launched, especially when the NIO ET5T photos came out; the outcry was especially high because there are very few wagon models that can combine high value and high performance in a perfect way. There are even a lot of users who bought the three-door version and are considering switching to a station wagon, NIO in China has also come out with an old car for a new car with a great deal of preferential policies, so the station wagon is no longer a single-purpose product, you can use NIO ET5T as their only car, in daily life to drive the NIO ET5T is also very suitable for.
Exterior glamour: A fusion of innovation and aesthetics
The NIO ET5T’s styling is impressive, with the signature NIO family “X-Bar” design at the front exuding a strong sense of technology and dynamism. LED headlights and a streamlined body give the ET5T a modern, high-end look. The unique bezel-less door design and electric suction door function also highlight its characteristics. The NIO ET5T looks more like a station wagon designed in European style.
Interior Style: Simple and Light
The interior of the NIO ET5T is exquisitely designed, blending modernity with comfort. A clear 10.2-inch digital instrument cluster, a 12.8-inch OLED screen in the center console, a built-in Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 chip making the system more responsive and speedy, a leather steering wheel and seats, and a microfibre velour roof. The vehicle’s seats are well-supported and are also equipped with heating, ventilation and massage functions to keep the ride comfortable for both long journeys and city driving. The featured NOMI assistant has numerous emoji interactions and supports continuous dialogue by voice, which is a plus for the car’s system.
Tailgate: practicality
Why is the station wagon so popular? Firstly, apart from morphological appearance, we have to choose from practicality. The tailgate of NIO ET5T is 15cm higher than the previous version, which enlarges the space for luggage, so you can put more things on a daily basis. Nowadays, many families have pets, such as big dogs, so this large space in the tailgate box allows you to put the dog in the back and the tailgate box is connected to the front, so you can see what the dog is doing in the back. This setup is undoubtedly more practical for families with pets in a caravan.
The second thing is that a lot of people like to travel these days. The floor of the tailgate can be pressed down to increase space or can be stood up as a partition. There are many people who like to put the backpack on the tailgate, but the tailgate of the station wagon space will cause the backpack in the back to shake,then this time you can put the tailgate floorboard stand up to separate the tailgate into two parts the backpack will be placed in the inside of the backpack, even if you are braking sharply, will not be thrown around. With the rear seats down, the length from the back of the driver’s seat to the back of the tailgate reaches 1.8M, which is wide enough to put more things in, and you can even sleep on it when you are camping.
There is also a lot of detailed design behind the tailgate. There are two lights on both sides of the tailgate; one is fixed, and the other can be taken down and used as an electric torch, which is a very convenient design when you are camping or repairing the car at night. This flashlight can be plugged back into the automatic charging without the need to manually charge never worry it will run out of power. In addition, there are four hooks at the bottom of the tailgate to hold the luggage net, so you can put things inside the net to ensure that it will not sway around. It is also equipped with a 180w 12v socket and a 15kg weight capacity, which is common in touring cars. There are also two small hooks on top of the tailgate with a MAX 2KG load capacity, so what’s the purpose of putting this small hook here? When you go out camping, you hang a rope on it to dry wet clothes and towels. From this, you can see that NIO ET5T has put more thought into this small design.
The last one is the optional electric trailer hitch that is available on all NIO II models and comes with a communication device. You can use it to tow a caravan, a carrier, and your favorite motorbike on top of the carrier.
Intelligent Technology: Integration of Cutting-Edge Technology
NIO ET5T is equipped with an advanced assisted driving system, featuring an NVIDIA Drive Orin chip at its core, paired with a variety of sensors and cameras to provide a number of intelligent features including auto-parking and remote summoning.The NIO ET5T is also equipped with NIO newest Nio Pilot Intelligent Driver Assistance System, with the optional higher-end NOP+ on the test model, which further provides greater driving convenience and safety.
Range strength: durable and stable
The most impressive aspect of the NIO ET5T is the power performance. Powered by dual electric front and rear, the NIO has a system with a maximum power of 360kW, a combined peak torque of 700N-m, and an acceleration time of 4s from 0-100km/h. The 100kWh battery pack on board provides the ET5T with a range of up to 680km, and because it is fast-charged below 80% charge, there won’t be a big gap between the two above the charging time, which greatly reduces the frequency of charging, and ensures that both daily journeys and long-distance trips are hassle-free. When you switch to Sport+ mode, you will immediately experience the ultimate acceleration performance of ET5T when you step on the throttle.
The suspension system of the NIO ET5T is excellent; the vehicle is stable and comfortable when driving on the motorway, and the chassis is properly tuned. Suspension adjustments make the vehicle more suitable for different driving scenarios, capable of dealing with urban congestion as well as enjoying high-speed cruising.
Summary
Trim-level cars are rarely seen in Europe, basically only in some Eastern European markets or Italy that kind of more traditional big sedan will like to buy a trim-level car. In the D-class, C-class cars will be a little more than some three cars, A6, 5 series in Europe wagon than three cars, but the Audi A8, BMW 7 series did not do the travel version. Now NIO ET5T this class has done a good demonstration, showing everyone that the station wagon can be very beautiful and handsome, and it is an ordinary family can try to buy a car. The NIO ET5T also holds a more significant value in the market, and I believe the NIO ET5T is a good choice if you want to buy a smart pure electric wagon.