After last year's Guangzhou Auto Show, Yiche Original saw the MIFA 9 real car again, which means that the latest model of the SAIC Maxus new energy camp is one step closer to its delivery to the market and users. It is expected that this pure electric MPV will be delivered in May and June 2022, and the official revealed that there are only some places where the interior details need to be fine-tuned.
For the positioning of this new car, SAIC Maxus officially claims to be a full-size luxury intelligent pure electric MPV, so we will summarize the highlight configuration and product advantages of MIFA 9 from the following aspects, including "full size", "luxury", "smart" and "pure electricity" four aspects.
The MIFA 9 is available in length× width× 5270 mm in height× 2000 mm × 1840 mm in wheelbase, and has a wheelbase of 3200 mm, which far exceeds the market benchmark GL8. Therefore, with the inherent size advantage, it provides excellent basic conditions for the acquired space combination of MIFA 9 and the comfortable collocation.
The vehicle features a suspended roof design, with side window trims extending from the front fenders to the top of the D-pillar, the finishing touch to the entire side. The overall design of MIFA 9 takes into account the different needs of business occasions and home use, it can be said that the shape design belongs to the more attractive type, and users who are picky about design are also easy to accept MIFA 9, which has a futuristic design style.
Looking at similar products in the market, the luxury of MPV is mainly reflected in the interior and configuration, whether it is gasoline or pure electric identity. First of all, the biggest highlight of the front row of MIFA 9 is the design of the floating triple horizontal screen, which not only has the leading presentation effect of intelligence and fluency, but also the core chip is equipped with the combination of Qualcomm 8155 + MediaTek 8666, which ensures the foundation of luxury quality both inside and outside.
Compared with the front row, the second and third rows of MIFA 9 have more product highlights that users do not expect. Needless to say, the two-row electric luxury independent seat has become the standard for MPV models that emphasize luxury quality. The MIFA 9 has double-sided electric slide doors, independent air conditioning in front and rear partitions, streaming media mirrors, a second row of 10.1-inch linkage control screens, JBL speakers, a large panoramic sunroof in the rear row, a 220V power connector in the second row, and many other configurations.
The third row of seats is fully equipped with heating, ventilation, massage and leg rest functions, which have reached the level of luxury of the second row of MPV seats in the same level or even higher. However, MIFA 9 uses this kind of seat is a high-end model, which is more suitable for business reception occasions. Home private users can consider conventional seat combinations that are more suitable for loading luggage, and can obtain more flexible and spacious luggage space without losing comfort.
In terms of intelligence, the auxiliary driving of MIFA 9 is also quite in place, and the whole vehicle is equipped with a total of 5 millimeter wave radar and 7 cameras of driving assistance hardware configuration. In addition to the more mainstream functions such as full-speed adaptive cruise, lane keeping, and active braking, Chase is also equipped with a "narrow road" mode, which is more practical for the larger MIFA 9.
In terms of pure electricity, all models of SAIC Maxus MIFA 9 in the price range of 269,900 to 379,900 yuan provide 90 kWh of Cataline Era triple lithium batteries, and clTC cruising range of more than 520 kilometers. Unfortunately, based on current information, the MIFA 9 is only available in front-drive single-motor form, with a maximum power of 180 kW and a maximum torque of 350 Nm. For the MPV structure, and the use case that often needs to be fully loaded, the future updated MPV may make the front and rear dual motors and four-wheel drive become a new consumer trend.
Summary: In recent years, the MPV market has not shrunk with the mainstream car market, but on the contrary, under the adjustment of the consumption structure, new opportunities and variables have emerged. Upgrade to a higher-end, more luxurious product progress; transformation to leverage electrification, attract more car companies to put new models into the market. For the product positioning of SAIC Maxus MIFA 9, and as a global model, MIFA 9 is expected to be truly practiced, and the Chinese brand produces a new image of MPV of "high-end travel" and "public business and family travel".