Unveiled at the 2020 Beijing Auto Show, the HiPhi X stunned the audience with its novel wings-out doors and sci-fi cockpit, attracting the attention of countless people. When the official price of the new car was announced, its price of up to 800,000 yuan once again triggered a hot discussion in online public opinion. As the first mass-produced luxury intelligent electric vehicle under Huaren Express, Gaohe HiPhi X has broken the price ceiling of new power brands. So, under the appearance of fashion and science fiction, is Gaohe HiPhi X suitable for everyday home use? Does the practical performance match its high price? Today, we will explain it in detail through daily practicality evaluation.
Test vehicle: 2021 Gaohe HiPhi X inaugural version 6-seater
Official guidance price: 680,000 yuan
First, the functional configuration test link
The Gaohe HiPhi X series is equipped with keyless entry and one-key start functions as standard, and supports induction unlocking, and the operation mode of the first two functions is relatively novel. When the driver approaches the main door with the smart key, the door is automatically unlocked and opened, at which point all four doors are unlocked; the remaining doors can be opened/closed by pressing the button on the B-pillar. In addition, the car also supports face recognition, Bluetooth key and other ways to enter, which is very convenient for daily use. The car does not provide a one-button activation button, the driver only needs to carry the smart key with him, or place it in the induction area, and then directly hang up the gear.
The external mirror adjustment is located on the driver's side door, in the form of a combination of knob and lever, when using, first select the side exterior mirror that needs to be adjusted through the knob, and then adjust it through the lever. The measured knobs and levers are responsive and there are no noticeable delays or stuttering. In terms of functions, in addition to being equipped with electric adjustment, the test model also provides electric folding, automatic folding of locking cars, automatic downward turning of reversing, heating and memory functions.
The switch of the motor hatch is located in the central control screen, and when it is opened, you need to click the touch button in the screen first, and then find the switch inside the hatch to open. However, during the test, it was found that the switch inside the hatch was stuck and could not be opened smoothly, and it was not sure whether it was a test drive case.
Second, the comfort configuration test link
In addition to the entry model, The HiPhi X is equipped with front and rear seat heating, ventilation, massage and memory functions as standard, of which the seat memory function needs to be set by clicking on the vehicle icon in the lower left corner of the central control screen, and provides quick seat positions such as "nap" and "rest", which is convenient for one-click switching. Seat heating, ventilation and massage functions are integrated into the air conditioning system, and the air conditioning control panel under the central control screen needs to be called out when used, and then adjusted. The test model is equipped with three heating and ventilation functions, and the seat heats up and cools faster, and the comfort is worthy of recognition. However, since all functions are integrated in the central control screen, it is not as convenient to use as keys.
In the main driver's seat test, the distance between the front and end of the driver's seat of the HiPhi X is 26cm, which is ahead of the Previously tested Mercedes-Benz EQC, and the seat travel can be adjusted in a wide range, which can meet the needs of the vast majority of drivers.
The multi-function steering wheel supports up and down + front and rear four-way electric adjustment, the measured steering wheel front and rear adjustment distance is 6cm, and the up and down adjustable angle is 14.5°. Compared with the Previously Tested Mercedes-Benz EQC, the High Hehi X steering wheel has a larger adjustable range up and down, making it easier for drivers to find a comfortable driving position.
The second and third rows of hiphi X are designed with separate seats, and each seat is equipped with a headrest. The second row of seats is a one-piece structure, and the headrests cannot be adjusted. The third row of seat headrests support up and down adjustment, only slightly smaller in size, but still can support the occupants' heads, and the configuration is basically satisfactory.
The overall size of the central armrest box is large, the surface is covered with leather fabric, and the pillow comfort is better. Although the central armrest does not support front and rear movement and angle adjustment, the driver can still easily rest his elbow on it when driving normally.
Third, the multimedia configuration test link
The HiPhi X provides three LCD displays, of which the 14.6-inch full LCD instrument and the 16.9-inch central control screen are suspended design, while the 19.9-inch co-pilot entertainment screen is embedded in the design. In terms of function, the full LCD instrument is mainly responsible for displaying vehicle information related to driving, the central control screen can operate the various functions of the vehicle, multimedia, navigation, etc., while the co-driver entertainment screen is relatively independent, supports networking and connecting Bluetooth headphones, and can play video or music.
Radio by clicking the "note" icon at the bottom of the central control screen to enter, and then switch to the radio tab, the radio interface as a whole is more concise, and the layout is clear, support FM /AM FM and Internet radio. The bottom of the main interface is the current channel, you can click the heart icon on the left to save the channel. The middle area is the channel list, which supports automatic search stations, and click "My Favorites" in the upper left corner to enter the collection list.
The Gaohe HiPhi X has a total of 6 USB interfaces, including 1 conventional USB Type-A interface and 5 Type-C interfaces, which can fully meet the charging needs of the occupants of the car. Among them, the front USB interface is located in the central armrest box, and the second and third rows of USB ports are located on the side of the seat. We also tested the voltage and current of the USB interface, with the front USB Type-A interface voltage current of 4.89V and 0.44A. In addition, a 12V power connector is provided in the car, which is located in the open storage compartment under the center console.
The default interface of the central control screen is the navigation map, and Gaohe HiPhi X is equipped with the auto-machine version of AutoNavi Map, which provides shortcut buttons on the left side, including practical functions such as "charging map" and "self-driving". Search the destination only need to click the "Search" button on the left side, the system supports handwriting and pinyin two input methods, handwriting input font recognition rate is high, the reaction speed is faster, when using keyboard input, virtual key size is larger, the layout is reasonable.
After you enter a destination, the system quickly associates the relevant destination information based on the keyword. After clicking on the destination to start navigation, the system will provide a variety of route plans, and list the detailed cost and the expected remaining mileage after arrival, users can choose the most suitable plan according to their own needs. After the navigation starts, the right side of the full LCD dashboard can also map the map guidance information, unfortunately, the map display function is not supported.
Fourth, the space configuration test link
As a space test that is closely related to consumers, in the previous test drive article "Playability is greater than practicality Test Drive 2021 High-he-He HiPhi X", we have already experienced its riding space, and this time we will evaluate the same storage space and its convenience from daily life.
The High Heve HiPhi X offers 12 storage spaces (in addition to the cup holder), which is the average in its class. The storage compartment under the front door panel adopts a through-through design, which can easily accommodate water bottles or cups; the left side of the full LCD instrument provides a small storage platform that can store some change or bills; the top of the central control screen is designed with a small storage compartment and equipped with a non-slip rubber pad; the back of the central control screen adopts a hollow design, with the suspension of the central platform, forming two independent storage spaces with considerable volume, but due to the relatively hidden position, it is not convenient to take items daily; the front of the front central armrest provides a storage box with a cover plate. The interior is equipped with a wireless charging pad for mobile phones and two cup holders with limited position devices; the central armrest box has a large internal volume and good practicality.
The storage compartment under the rear door panel is also designed with a through-through design, but the size is slightly smaller than that of the front row; the rear cup holder is hidden under the air outlet of the rear air conditioner, and two cup holders with limited position devices are provided inside the cover plate; and the inside of the second row of seats also provides a small storage slot that can be used to store mobile phones, wallets and other personal belongings.
The test model is equipped with an electric trunk and supports induction opening and position memory functions, making the opening and closing process easier. The interior of the trunk is relatively regular, with a volume of 233L under normal conditions, and the volume after the third row of seats is reclined can be extended to 616L, although the maximum volume performance is average, but there is basically no problem in meeting daily use. For the daily needs of the trunk, we also measured the width of the trunk opening of 106cm, the length of the opening was 120cm, the vertical height of the trunk floor and the internal roof was 70cm, and the maximum depth of the trunk was 115cm.
Fifth, the safety configuration test link
In the vehicle front and rear vision test, all seats in the car have been adjusted to the lowest state, and the measured data has some deviations from the normal use of the driver, for reference only.
In the test forward vision phase, we used a 70 cm high pile bucket as a reference and then adjusted the distance until the upper edge of the pile bucket was visible in the main driver's seat. After testing, the final measured data of the pile barrel and the front of the car was 300cm, which was excellent compared with the Mercedes-Benz EQC and other models tested in the past, and the blind spot of the front vision was relatively small.
In the rear vision test, the pile bucket is still fixed and placed, and then the vehicle is moved until the upper edge of the pile bucket can be observed, and the measured distance is 2600cm, which is lower than the average level of the same level, and the rear visual field blind area is relatively large.
When testing the field of view of the exterior mirror, the tester first asks the tester to stand at a vertical distance of 10m of the left and right rearview mirrors, and then begins to move to the left and right sides until it appears at the outermost edge of the rearview mirror on both sides, and the lateral distance is measured. Then, calculated by a formula, the angle angle of the mirror's field of view can be derived. The larger the angle, the smaller the blind area of the mirror field, and conversely, the larger the blind spot of the mirror field.
The outer rearview mirrors on both sides of the HiPhi X adopt double curvature lenses, adjust the driving sitting posture, and the viewing angle of the measured outer rearview mirrors is 28.3° on the left and 20.3° on the right, which is better than the average level of the same class.
Gaohe HiPhi X provides front and rear radar, in the radar induction test session, reversing radar a total of three segments, each distance interval is more uniform, easy for drivers to make judgments, the farthest detection distance is 144cm, can detect the distance is farther. Referring to the previous test experience, the closer to the continuous beep stage is to 25cm, the closer it is to the daily use habits, from the measured data, the continuous beep prompt distance of the reversing radar of Gaohe HiPhi X is 24cm, which is not much different from the experience value, which is basically in line with daily use habits.
The front radar is also divided into three stages, the farthest can sense the object in front of it at 142cm, the radar power performance is good, and the maximum distance in the continuous beep stage is 24cm, which is basically consistent with the experience value.
Gaohe HiPhi X is equipped with a 360-degree panoramic image function, supports 2D and 3D switching and multi-view view, and can set display modes such as trajectory lines, auxiliary lines, and wide angles according to their own usage habits. The panoramic image clarity is good, and the distortion of the sides is not serious, which is satisfactory in practicality.
In daily use, the vehicle often encounters a turn or turn, at this time the minimum turning radius of the vehicle is very important. The minimum turning radius refers to the circular radius of the trajectory that rolls over the support plane in the center of the outer steering wheel when the steering wheel is turned to the limit position and the car is steering at the lowest stable speed. The smaller the turning radius, the better the maneuverability of the car. Know the minimum turning radius of the car, and be able to know the car when turning or turning around, so as to avoid scratching and other situations. After actual measurement, the turning radius of HiPhi X is 5.55m, and it is necessary to leave sufficient margins when making daily U-turns.
The High Hehi X is not equipped with an interior handle above the front door, and the rear door handle is located on the inside of the B-pillar. The in-car handle is necessary for people with limited mobility, and it can also play a certain auxiliary role for passenger safety on bumpy roads.
Sixth, charging test
The HiPhi X tested is equipped with dual motors front and rear, with a total motor power of 440 kW, a total torque of 820 N·m, and a ternary lithium battery of 97 kWh, and a NEDC cruising range of up to 550 km. Gaohe HiPhi X supports fast charging and slow charging, and the charging ports are located on both sides of the front fender, with a slow charging interface on the left and a fast charging interface on the right. For the charging efficiency we tested, using 60kW DC charging pile for fast charging, the charging power during peak hours was maintained at about 50kW, charging the power from 11% to 53% in 42 minutes, and the cruising range increased by 215km.
Seven, practical highlight configuration
Streaming rearview mirrors
The HiPhi X series comes standard with streaming mirrors and an integrated dashcam function. The streaming mirrors provide a clear display with low picture latency and a wide rear view. At the same time, the streaming media rearview mirror also has a strong night vision ability, which can improve the safety of driving at night.
Spread-wing doors
The most interesting thing about the HiPhi X is its wing-out door function, which features an electric six-door design, all doors support electric opening or closing, and provides a manual emergency switch. The electric door opening process is faster, it only takes 3-4 seconds to complete, the upward lifting door will be prohibited from opening in the rain, and when the vehicle detects that there is someone or danger near the door, it will also suspend the opening or closing action. However, there is also a detection blind spot in the electric door, when the tester is located on the inside of the door, there will occasionally be an undetectable situation, prone to squeeze accidents, and the opening or closing action cannot be automatically completed after suspension, requiring human intervention. Compared with the traditional folio or gull-wing doors, the wingspan doors of the HiPhi X are more convenient for rear passengers to get on and off the car after opening, and the experiencer can easily enter the car by maintaining a relatively standing posture.
Intelligent interactive headlights
Gaohe HiPhi X has programmable smart headlights, in addition to customizing their favorite welcome or home light language, but also support intelligent interaction and projection functions, such as in front of the pedestrian or non-motorized vehicle, the headlights will project a humanoid logo in front of the vehicle, and when encountering a crosswalk, the headlights will also project a crosswalk logo to remind the driver to pay attention to the pedestrians in front.
Foot on the projection to open the trunk
The trunk of Gaohe HiPhi X supports foot projection to open, the driver carries the smart key close to the trunk in the locked car state, the projection of the trunk will appear on the ground, and the foot projection can automatically open the trunk. Compared with the traditional kick-type induction opening method, the design of the foot projection is more user-friendly and more convenient to operate.
Rear wheel steering
Equipped with the rear wheel active steering function, the HiPhi X is open by default, which can increase the rear wheel swing angle by about 10°, which is crucial for improving the flexibility of handling and optimizing the turning radius.
summary
In the early stage of the gradual transition from traditional new energy vehicles to intelligent electric vehicles, Gaohe HiPhi X took the lead in coming out with a new look. Even in the face of low brand awareness, alternative model design and other topics, but with the high-tech configuration armed to the teeth and a large number of humanized features, the new car still handed over a more satisfactory answer. Of course, judging from the test results, some of these functions need to be further improved, and there is also room for optimization of Gaohe HiPhi X in terms of space layout and field of view safety that daily consumers are more concerned about. In any case, the innovative Gaohe HiPhi X has taken the first step in mass production of smart electric vehicles, and for consumers who like new things, they may wish to try this high-tech HiPhi X that combines sci-fi shape and functionality.