Not doing boring electric vehicles, this is the credo that the Krypton brand has been adhering to since its inception. So, what is a "non-boring electric car"? In order not to let users pull the suit when closing the door, so there is a sensor electric door; in order not to let the user wrinkle the shirt when wearing the seat belt, so with the CLT collision lock, these designs can bring users a delicate and not deliberate car experience.
However, configuring performance is not used to define "interesting".
Because, for a car, whether it is boring or driving to know. So, I went to the Xiamen International Circuit to see how the first model of the Extreme Kr brand, the Extreme Kr 001, can be "not boring".
Extreme Kr 001 has been on the market for a long time, and the interpretation of its design and configuration has long been "flooded", so we will start to talk today from the driving experience that everyone cares about most. This test drive activity has two main links of the track and Kinkana, the former tests the power and braking performance of the extreme Kr 001, while the latter is more inclined to test the flexibility of this car, let's talk about its track test drive performance directly this time.
The Xiamen International Circuit is not very large, but it is known for its multi-bending and obvious height differences, which have higher requirements for the braking and suspension performance of the vehicle. At the same time, I was driving the Krypton 001, and even if there was no engine roar in my ears, I knew that this was a "performance machine" with only 3.8 seconds of zero hundred acceleration time.
Most importantly, due to the physical characteristics of electric vehicles, the power output is more direct than that of fuel vehicles, so when driving the extreme Kr 001 out of the corner, you must not rush to step on the electric door, otherwise the vehicle is very easy to deviate from the established route and the push head appears. Therefore, when running the warm tire, I did not rush to test the limits of this car, but took a conservative route, and in the case of low speed, I could also simulate the state of some daily driving vehicles.
For example, after Turn 6, there will be a downhill road, in which several broken corners are connected, and in the case of low speed, the center of gravity shift back and forth does not affect the driving state of the vehicle, and the support of the chassis suspension is commendable. The front and rear counterweight ratios of the Kr 001 are 50:50, which is more comfortable with continuous lane changes and turnbacks. In daily circumstances, we will inevitably encounter large curves or S turns in the upper and lower gates, and the remarkable chassis performance of the Extreme Kr 001 is enough to enhance the confidence of the driver.
After completing the warm tire ring, I had a general understanding of both the Krypton 001 and the track, so after entering the starting straight, I resolutely stepped on the electric door to the end, and the Extreme Kr 001 at this time seemed to be a fury beast out of the cage, and the acceleration performance of the 3.8s class pressed me to the seat.
As the wind grew louder and louder in my ears, I didn't have time to pay attention to the tail speed and went directly into the braking area, vigorously pressing the brake pedal, thanks to the Bosch iBooster 2.0 electronic assist braking system, even after the car has brushed several flight circles, the braking force is still full.
But because Turn 1 is a turning back, so I dare not easily loosen the brakes, adhering to the principle that the actual entry point is further back, I wait until half of the body exceeds the bending point to prompt the pile barrel, find the angle, and cut the bend.
At this time, my biggest feeling is that the directivity of the extreme krypton 001 is much more accurate than I imagined, although it cannot be said that there is no vacancy, but compared with the same level of pure electric vehicles, even fuel vehicles, its pointing accuracy and the response sensitivity of the body are surprising.
After Turn 1, the next few turns mainly test the driver's choice of route, which is not difficult. But after Turn 6, it was a difficult point, and because the previous cornering speed was not fast, it was relatively easy to deal with. However, after entering the corner with speed, it can be found that after the vehicle has undergone multiple center of gravity shifts, if the right line is not selected or the timing of the electric gate is not right, it is easy to cause the vehicle to push the head in Turn 9.
After the last set of combined bends, the big straight is ushered in, and you can step on the electric door to feel the most intuitive feedback from this speed machine. At this time, I have forgotten its price, forgotten its consumer population, forgotten its role in daily life, as long as it is fast!
The time of 3 laps must be short, but it is true that it is like a spirit. It's just that for such a car, it is only said that its performance on the track must be one-sided, after all, it is going to return to life. As soon as possible, I calmed my head and began to examine how the car performed in terms of domestic performance.
First of all, the power naturally need not be said, even if it is a single-motor version of the model, the zero-hundred-kilometer acceleration performance of 6.9s is enough. The most worth mentioning is that the air suspension system equipped with the Extreme Kr 001 can adjust the ground clearance of the body according to the change of driving mode, and it can also adjust the height of the suspension according to the preference in the personalized mode.
Driving on a public road with a pole kryptonian 001 is that the suspension ensures support while also greatly filtering out the vibrations from the road surface.
On the whole, The Krypton 001 belongs to the type of Noh Wen Nengwu, and on the daily commute, the addition of air suspension brings a superior comfort experience; and if you want to spread happiness on the track or closed section, the Krypton 001 will not disappoint you.
Finally, let me briefly talk about my views on the design and configuration of this car. First of all, the appearance does not need to be said, following the design language of the Lynk & Co family, can bring enough intimacy to consumers. At the same time, the shape of the hunting suit can also attract a group of station wagon enthusiasts.
The configuration part, for me, the best to use is the highly integrated central control screen, although it will adjust the steering wheel and the external rearview mirror adjustment together in the central control system, and it will take some time to adapt in the early stage. But in addition, the operation logic, functional classification and fluency of the whole system can be called excellent.
At the same time, the two touchpads on the steering wheel can adjust some of the basic functions of the driving class, but the entire information page is displayed on the HUD display, not the traditional dashboard display, which also needs to be adapted.
Of course, to buy a hunting version of the car, space still has to be included in the scope of car purchase. My height is 178cm, after the front row is adjusted to the right position, the leg space is about 3 punches, the head space is also about 1 punch, plus the flat floor, basically meet the needs of most users. However, as far as personal feelings are concerned, due to the addition of the battery system, the floor is increased, so that the height difference between the seat and the floor is sacrificed in order to obtain head space, so that the thighs cannot fully fit into the cushion.
On the whole, although the extreme Kr 001 has some small slots, but the flaws are not hidden, whether it is the power performance, the presentation of the sense of technology and practicality, can make people shine.
After the test drive, I have changed my previous view that "running tracks must use fuel vehicles", after all, there is no power loss caused by the gearbox, and this punch-to-flesh power output performance is addictive. More importantly, in the track, the sound wave may not be so important, after all, your focus is on the brake point, the corner point, and the line. Therefore, even if the Krypton 001 does not have an exciting sound, it really does not lose to the fuel car in terms of driving pleasure.