According to the December 2021 delivery data released by Lantu Automobile, a total of 3330 Lantu FREE vehicles were delivered, an increase of 192% month-on-month, becoming the fastest pure electric vehicle brand to achieve more than 3,000 deliveries in a single month. In the 300,000-500,000 high-end pure electric SUV market, Landu FREE has become a new choice for consumers. As the first model of the brand, the importance of Lantu FREE is self-evident, shouldering the heavy responsibility of opening up the territory for the brand. In the previous test drive, Landu FREE showed a good product power, so is it also satisfactory in daily use? This issue of the "Daily Practicality Test Report" will answer you in detail.
Test Vehicle: 2021 Lantu FREE 4WD Extended Range Edition Exclusive Luxury Set
Official guidance price: 333,600 yuan
First, the functional configuration test link
Lantu FREE all series of models are equipped with a keyless entry function, and the whole car door supports induction opening, the driver with the key to approach the vehicle, directly pull the car door, after many tests did not appear stuttering phenomenon. The one-button start button is located below the air conditioner outlet, which is more obvious and convenient to operate.
The mirror adjustment features a button design that is located in front of the window buttons. When adjusting the rearview mirror, directly press the corresponding position icon and adjust up, down, left and right by indicating the direction of the button. During the test, the external rearview mirror did not appear to be stuck throughout the whole time. Functionally, the car's rearview mirrors also support automatic folding of the lock car, automatic roll-down of reversing, electric folding/adjustment, memory, and heating.
The opening switch of the bonnet is located in the lower left of the front of the cockpit, and the driver only needs to pull the bonnet switch once and then lift the engine compartment directly outside the car. After opening the hatch, it was found that the engine hatch was supported by double hydraulic bars for high stability.
Second, the comfort configuration test link
The Landu FREE chair is wrapped in leather material, and the support and wrapping are worthy of recognition. In terms of seat function, the seat of the test model supports functions such as three-speed memory, three-speed heating/ventilation, three-speed massage and electric adjustment, and the measured heating/ventilation/massage effect is more obvious. The main driver is equipped with a 12-way electric adjustment function, and the adjustment range is large, which can fully meet the needs of daily use.
In the main driver's seat test, the distance between the front and end of the driver's seat of the Landu FREE was 23cm, and the seat travel was average compared to the same class of models tested, but it still met the driving habits of most drivers.
Lantu FREE multi-function steering wheel supports four-way manual adjustment, front and rear adjustable range of 4cm, up and down adjustable angle of 11.2 °, adjustable amplitude is average, in the same level of average.
The rear row of the Landu FREE is equipped with three headrests, all of which support up and down adjustment, but the middle headrest area is smaller than the two side headrests. In addition, because the middle seat back and the central armrest of the rear row are integrated design, the overall feeling of leaning on the body is relatively hard, and it is slightly uncomfortable to ride for a long time.
The LANTU FREE central armrest box is relatively large and wrapped in soft fabrics, which enhances the texture of the car. Although the armrest does not support angle adjustment, the driver can still rest his elbows easily on it in a normal sitting position.
Third, the multimedia configuration test link
The triple screen size of the LAND FREE center console is 12.3 inches, and the display clarity and fluency are at the same level of mainstream level. The UI interface of the full LCD meter is relatively refreshing. The central control multimedia screen has built-in the HiCar system that is deeply cooperated with Huawei, and is equipped with commonly used functions, and can also realize the interconnection between mobile phones and car machines.
The multimedia screen in front of the Landu FREE co-pilot mainly integrates entertainment functions, while also adjusting the air conditioning and displaying the real-time status of the vehicle. In terms of audio, the car also adopts a Tanner sound system, and the sound effect is satisfactory.
For the radio function with the most daily use frequency we have also tested, the radio system can be accessed through the main screen and the menu page, after entering the radio interface, you can slide the number of axes in the middle of the screen directly manually adjusted, click on the right side of the screen to enter the channel list, the driver can choose the favorite channel according to his preferences. When we click on "Peach Heart" at the bottom of the main radio interface, we can collect the channel.
Lantu FREE has a total of 4 USB interfaces, two of which are TYPE-C interfaces, and the 4 interfaces are located inside the front storage compartment and below the rear exhaust air outlet. At the same time, we also tested the voltage and current of each USB interface, of which the front USB interface voltage current is 5.1V and 1.48A, and the rear two USB interface voltage currents are 5.07V and 1.19A. Obviously, when charging a mobile phone, the charging efficiency of the front USB interface is higher than that of the rear.
Lantu FREE built-in Baidu navigation system, can be accessed from the main screen and menu page, after entering the navigation interface display is clear and concise, when searching for destinations, click "where to go" at the top left of the navigation interface, you can enter the search interface.
Destination input supports pinyin, handwriting and speech three ways, when using pinyin input, the virtual button display is clear, after entering the destination, the system will also associate relevant information according to keywords. When entering speech, the overall recognition rate is high. The handwriting method has a high recognition rate, even the siamese can be recognized, and it is easy to use. Before starting to navigate, the system also provides options such as time priority, less charging, less congestion, no high speed and high speed priority, and the driver can choose according to his actual needs. In addition, Landu FREE can project navigation systems into the LCD instrument.
Fourth, the space configuration test link
In terms of space testing, we have already experienced it in this test drive manuscript "Good Students Delayed by Eloquence Test Driving Lantu FREE Extended Range Edition", and this time we will evaluate the same storage space and its convenience from the same amount of daily life.
In addition to the cup holder, the rest of the storage space of Lantu FREE is 15, and the number and layout are more reasonable. The front cup holder is longitudinally designed with a finite internal mechanism for effective fixation of the water bottle and the cup. There is also a segmented storage compartment in front of the front cup holder for items such as mobile phones and keys, while the front storage compartment also supports wireless charging. There is also a compartment under the front counter, which can be placed inside for small belt bags. There is a large space inside the door panel, and after putting mineral water, you can also put in items such as umbrellas. There is a large space in the co-pilot glove box, and mineral water can also be put into the car information. The inner depth of the central armrest box is shallow, and after the mineral water is placed, the upper cover plate can be opened and closed normally.
In the rear row, the door panels on both sides still have large storage space and separate cup holders. The storage pocket at the back of the front seat can also be used after mineral water is added, and items such as books can be stored. The rear cup holder is equipped with a limiter inside to secure the cup and bottle.
The Landu FREE trunk is relatively flat overall, equipped with 6 anchor points inside, which is very convenient to use. When the rear seats are reclined in a 4/6 ratio, the space is further expanded and the seats are reclined to form a flat space.
For the daily needs of the trunk, we also measured the length of the trunk opening of 84cm, the width of the opening is 100cm, the vertical height of the trunk platform and the internal roof is 70cm, and the depth of the trunk is 100cm.
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 330cm, which was at the average level of the same level.
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 1650cm, which is lower than the average of the same class of vehicles tested.
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.
Landu FREE is not equipped with double curvature lenses, and the overall area of the rearview mirrors is small. The final test result was 28° from the left and 17° on the right, and the overall performance was at the upper middle level of the same class model tested.
During the test, The reversing radar of Landu FREE can sense the object behind it at 155cm, the radar power performance is good, and each beep is very clear. Referring to the previous test experience, the closer to 25cm in the continuous beeping stage, the closer it is to daily use habits. Judging from the measured data, the car continues to beep at a distance of 30cm, which is slightly different from the test experience value, and it is necessary to pay more attention to it when reversing every day.
The front parking radar only has two beeps, the farthest can sense the object in front of it at 58cm, and the maximum distance in the continuous beeping stage is 30cm, which is a big gap with the test experience value.
The Landu FREE in this test is equipped with a panoramic camera, the image display is very clear, the coverage is wide and equipped with an auxiliary line for follow-up steering, which is convenient for the driver to judge the reversing trajectory. The car also offers a chassis perspective function, which allows the driver to observe more comprehensively. In addition, when the vehicle approaches the obstacle, the image screen switches to a top view on its own. The car also supports multi-angle viewing, especially in small parking spaces, which is more practical.
In daily use, vehicles often encounter the situation of turning or turning around in narrow roads, and the minimum turning radius of the vehicle is very important at this time. 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 your car, and know what to expect when the vehicle turns or makes a U-turn to avoid scratching and other situations. After actual testing, the minimum turning radius of Landu FREE is 4.5m, which is excellent in the same class of models tested.
Landu FREE is equipped with an in-car handle above all four doors. 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, practical configuration highlights
Liftable instrument panel
Landu FREE is equipped with the world's first integrated liftable triple screen, which can automatically rise and fall when the vehicle starts and turns off.
summary
As a high-end self-owned brand pure electric model with a price range of 300,000-500,000 yuan, Landu FREE not only performed well in terms of product strength, but also showed good quality in this practicality test. Generous seating space, a large number of storage spaces, and high-tech features such as chassis sheer and triple screen enhance the convenience of everyday cars. However, there are still some problems that need to be optimized, such as the large blind spot of the right outer rearview mirror and the low sensitivity of the front radar. Overall, landu FREE's performance in terms of practicality is remarkable, and there are certain advantages compared with models of the same level.