Easy car original do not know whether you have found that in the past, some of the so-called American large-displacement "tough guy" cars, now have been put into the embrace of the era of electrification, such as pure electric version of the Hummer, as well as Ford F-150 pure electric model and so on. Without exception, the Chevrolet brand, which also has good sales in the North American market, is no longer "sitting still". At CES 2022 (International Consumer Electronics Show), which opened on January 5, Chevrolet unveiled the Sorod EV and the Explorer EV model, both of which are based on GM's latest Ultium platform, indicating that mass production is not far away.
Appearance: Transformed into a younger and more fashionable
Judging from the official pictures of the Sorod EV and the Explorer EV model released this time, although the two cars are pure electric models, they have different pursuits in the design direction. As a full-size pickup truck under the Chevrolet brand, Sorod is very popular in the United States, and its influence can be compared with the domestic "Wuling God Car".
Exterior of the Sorod EV WT Edition
Exterior of the Sorod EV RST edition
In terms of design, it adopts the common square tough guy characteristics of pickup truck models, and it can still be visually seen that it is as domineering as a fuel car. We can also see some differences in the pictures, the car is available in WT Normal and RST versions. Among them, the ordinary version is more similar to the fuel vehicle style in terms of shape, using a lot of horizontal lines to decorate, and the shape is simple and rough.
The RST version is significantly more avant-garde, with a closed design on the front half of the face and a wavy black grille below. It is worth mentioning that the integrated headlight design that is different from the traditional model is adopted, and the sharp light group is matched with the LED lamp source, which has a strong sense of science and technology.
In addition, the RST version of the model is equipped with an exclusive red "RS" logo in the front and rear, and the details such as the logo, front and rear surrounds, and the roof have been "blackened" and are used in many Chevrolet models.
The Explorer EV released this time also uses a similar design, the silver version in the figure below can be understood as a conventional version, and the net adopts the color design of the body that is common to pure electric vehicle models, and also uses ordinary car logos. The red version uses a more exaggerated large mouth design, and uses a lot of black padding inside the grille, and also adopts a suspended roof shape, it is not difficult to see that the positioning is more personalized and sporty.
Explorer EV regular edition appearance
Explorer EV RS edition appearance
The rear is not particularly obvious compared to the front of the car, and only the Sorod EV model has added a blue embellishment to the English letter "Silverado" to highlight the new energy identity. The taillight shape is consistent with the vertical style of the fuel vehicle, but the blackening treatment is added around the perimeter, and the shape is more refined.
The lines on the sides and tails of the body are tough, and there are some shadows of American muscle cars. Compared with the front of the car, the tail design is also quite eye-catching, especially the integrated taillight design is very avant-garde, and the effect is brilliant after lighting, which is in line with many mainstream new energy models today.
With the advantages of the body structure of the pickup truck, the Sorod EV inherits the huge cargo space of the fuel vehicle, the practicality is self-evident, and the official provides a variety of flexible accessories for different scenarios, which are very versatile.
It is understood that the maximum depth of the interior of the cargo compartment is 1557mm, and it can also be combined with the second row of seats to achieve a depth length of 3078mm, such a design, for families who want to travel, there is no problem with bicycles, surfboards and kayaks in the car.
Sorod EV RST edition trunk
In addition, due to the fact that the power structure has become pure electric, the space inside the hood of the Sorod EV has been utilized, with its own front compartment function, and the interior is equipped with a variety of fixed and flexible storage compartments, which can play a non-slip role for small items.
Sorod EV trunk
And its tailgate design is powerful, can be adjusted for different needs, can be used as a simple pedal, can also be used as a small table board and so on.
Sorod EV RST version tailgate
Interior: The sense of technology is obviously improved
If you've ever looked at the interiors of previous Chevrolet pickup trucks, and then look at the Sorod EV, you'll see that it's not a product of the times. The rough winds of the past are gone and have become more technological. First of all, the central control canceled the dense physical buttons, replaced by a full LCD instrument plus a large size central control screen, and secondly integrated more fashion elements, in line with the mainstream design trend of the current interior.
Exterior of the Zorod EV RST edition
Interior of the Sorod EV WT edition
The RST version of the air conditioner air outlet added red decoration, steering wheel with red seam sewing. In addition to the 17.0-inch central control screen, it is also equipped with an 11-inch digital instrument display, while providing a 14-inch head-up display. The WT model is not so complicated, but it will also be equipped with an LCD central control screen, but the styling design is relatively simple.
Sorod EV full LCD meter
Sorod EV center control screen
The interior of the Explorer EV is much the same as that of the Sorod EV, both of which adopt Chevrolet's new design language, and there are also two versions, the difference is in the color and detail design differences.
Interior of the Explorer EV RS edition
Explorer EV regular edition interior
The Sorod EV seat also has a good design sense, which is more sporty than the previous single color scheme. At the same time, the second row of floors is very flat, and when it is put down, it can form a plane with the trunk floor.
Sorod EV seat
The rear seats are heated with two charging connections and a storage compartment underneath. In addition, according to the official picture, the wireless charging of mobile phones, BOSE audio brands and other configurations are provided. In addition, it was also found that it is equipped with two 120V and a 240V charging interface, which can be described as a household appliance for charging.
In the official map released, the Sorod EV is also equipped with a panoramic sunroof, which is the same size as the roof, almost all glass sunroof is rarely seen on the pickup truck, and will be used as an optional configuration for consumers to choose after mass production in the future, which is more advanced than the opponent and further enhances the competitiveness.
In terms of power, the new car has not been disclosed, according to the previous news. The Sorod EV will adopt a dual-motor layout with a combined maximum power of 673 hp and a maximum torque of 1063 Nm, and a maximum power of 517 hp for low-end models, a maximum torque of 833 Nm, and a maximum cruising range of about 643 km. In addition, RST also provides four-wheel steering technology, adaptive air suspension, super cruise and other functions, specific power information we will continue to pay attention to.
Editor's Comments:
From the product point of view, the changes brought by the two models are obvious, whether it is the appearance value, the sense of science and technology, they are keeping up with the pace of the times and meeting the car purchase needs of current users. It's just that The Sorod EV is just a big toy in men's hearts, and most of the real domestic market is not popular, especially in the high-end pickup market to buy tourism crowds are also very few. Although it has become a pure electric form and has become more luxurious, due to different national conditions and too many alternative models at the same price on the market, it is obviously not suitable for commuting to work. In contrast, what I am most looking forward to is the arrival of the Explorer EV, with its sharp and avant-garde shape, plus enough if the pure electric model brings a more reasonable price, it can still attract the attention of many young people.