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.