【EV Vision Original Shopping Guide】As the second model of ARCFOX Polar Fox, Alpha S is positioned as a medium and large pure electric sedan, and a total of 6 models have been launched in two versions. Among them, the pre-price of Huawei HI Basic Edition and Advanced Edition equipped with Huawei's advanced automatic driving is 388,900 yuan and 429,900 yuan respectively. Such a price, although not unattainable for ordinary people, is also a little expensive. So someone should ask if there is no automatic driving, is arcfox alpha S still worth buying? My answer is that it is worth it, the Alpha S, which has faded the aura of Huawei's automatic driving, still has many highlights of new energy vehicles.
The ordinary version of the Polar Fox Alpha S has a total of 4 models, the price range is 251,900-344,900 yuan, a total of 525km, 603km and 708km three endurance versions. Assuming you now have a budget of 300,000, paying special attention to quality, detail and practicality, and not needing strong power performance, the 281,900 yuan Polar Fox Alpha S 708S+ is a good choice.
High-end cars prefer Magna, and the Polar Fox is no exception
Polar Fox Alpha S is a joint venture between China Blue Valley and Magna. You may be a little unfamiliar with Magna, but in the global automotive industry, Magna has a century-old history and more than 3.7 million luxury car manufacturing experience, it is one of the world's largest auto parts manufacturers and suppliers, but also the top vehicle manufacturing plant, Mercedes-Benz Big G, BMW Z4, Toyota Supra, Jaguar I-PACE... Many of the high-end models of luxury brands we are familiar with are from Magna's hands, and even Apple's future car manufacturing also takes Magna manufacturing into account, not so much that Magna makes high-end cars, but rather that high-end cars prefer Magna manufacturing.
The appearance of crossover style is spiritual
In recent years, cross-border styles have become popular, more and more SUVs have begun to adopt sneakback designs, the style has gradually become sedan/sports cars, and consumers have long been strange, and even from dislike to true fragrance.
When I first saw the Polar Fox Alpha S felt that it was a little edematous, turned around, and changed my mind, it was fat and not greasy, the lines were very simple and elegant, and there was a feeling of not being angry. After watching it for a long time, I found that its design was spiritual, and I was attracted by its temperament in a trance.
The front part of the alpha S is highly similar to the alpha T, especially the divergent shape of the front face "X" ray highlights the DNA language of the ARCFOX polar fox brand, which gives people a momentum for the vehicle to break forward.
The side of the body has a more sense of design, full of cross-border flavor, compatible with the strengths of cars, station wagons, suvs, and the practicality of the appearance has been a good integration. What can not be ignored is its handsome multi-width wheels, sharp lines and beautiful feelings, and the high-end taste is also reflected in these details. The hidden design of the door handle is already standard for mid-to-high-end pure electric vehicles.
The Body Size of the Alpha S is 4930mm/1940mm/1599mm and the wheelbase is 2915mm. The Polar Fox Alpha S's body is 104mm taller than the Han EV and has a wheelbase of 40mm longer than the 2875mm Tesla Model 3.
The rear of the Alpha S is very heavy, and standing at the rear of the car you can fully appreciate the "height" of this car. The taillights are designed to run through the left and right, and the two ends are sharper arrow shapes, which add a bit of sporty temperament to it.
The Polar Fox Alpha S has a small hip, uses the popular through-type taillights, and the bottom design is very similar to the front of the car, which is still very healing for consumers with obsessive-compulsive disorder.
The interior is minimalist and light luxury, which lives up to the name of luxury
Compared to the extremely spiritual appearance, the interior design of the Polar Fox Alpha S is even better. When you enter the car, whether it is a high-tech oversized double screen or an excellent texture of the interior materials, you can intuitively feel the high-end positioning of the Polar Fox Alpha S.
Unlike the Polar Fox Alpha T, the 20.3-inch ultra-wide central control screen of the Alpha S is connected to the dashboard, which is more technological and advanced.
In addition, this screen supports 4K HD display, surface anti-glare and anti-reflective processing, which is far superior to competitors in terms of size and display effect.
The Alpha S 708S+ driver assistance features HWA Highway Automatic Lane Change Assist, CBC Smart Corner Cruise and RCTA Rear Pedestrian/Vehicle Crossing Warning.
Under the center console, the Alpha S uses a knob structure that is more suitable for blind exercise, which is designed with driving mode options, automatic parking, central control system menu knob, AUTO-HOLD and other functions, which is very convenient. And I personally think this physical knob design is more advanced than the touch button.
After having a highly technological interior atmosphere, the high-quality and comfortable riding experience is also very important, after all, comfort is the core demand of consumers at all times, and in this regard, the Polar Fox Alpha S is also not inferior to any model. Alpha S uses a large number of suede materials in the interior, endowed with a natural needle sewing process, making the interior of Alpha S luxurious very prominent.
The front seats of the Alpha S 708S+ are large and soft, and the mix and match of leather/flared materials is very high-end. The front seats are also equipped with seat ventilation/heating. The main driver's seat also supports 10-way electric adjustment, and the alpha S 708S+ should be equipped with a lot of high-end models.
The rear seats are also wider and optimized for the Chinese size, making the rear passengers more comfortable. It is worth mentioning that the back seat pillows are ergonomically designed to fit the head more closely, ensuring comfort and safety.
In terms of av and audio entertainment experience, the Alpha S 708S+ with HARMAN Infinity 12 speaker sound system will bring an immersive experience to audiophiles.
The trunk volume of the Polar Fox Alpha S is very good, reaching 474L, which is even better than its own SUV model Alpha T. And because of the hatchback design, the trunk opening is very large, making it very convenient to take items.
It can be said that from the design, materials, functional equipment and riding comfort, the Polar Fox Alpha S can give you the top luxury enjoyment of the same level.
Three electric performance tough, safety worthy of the name of "hard bones"
In terms of power, the Polar Fox Alpha S offers two layouts of single motor and front and rear dual motors, of which the system of dual motors has a maximum power of 320 kW, a maximum torque of 720 N·m, and the vehicle supports ejection start mode, with an acceleration time of only 4.2 s from 0-100km/h.
Compared with the "brutal" performance of the dual motors, the Polar Fox Alpha S 708S+ single motor configuration is more cost-effective, with a maximum power of 160 kW and a maximum torque of 360 N·m. Moreover, the battery pack capacity of this model is 93.6kWh, and the mileage is up to 708km, which is really delicious.
And the Polar Fox Alpha S can be charged for 10 minutes, increase the battery life of 200km, and charge from 30% to 80% in only 15 minutes; in terms of diversification of charging scenarios, ARCFOX Polar Fox will have plug-and-play, appointment charging, private pile sharing and other solutions, like wireless charging functions are also in the layout planning.
The Polar Fox Alpha S features a suspension combination of the front McPherson rear multi-link, which is also a fixture for most mid-to-high-end models. And the IMC architecture created with Magna has a better chassis tuning.
In terms of safety, the Polar Fox Alpha S body has 1276 SPR lock rivet screws, 430 FDS flow drill screws and more than 150 meters of high-strength structural adhesive. In addition to improving the strength of the body, it also makes the vehicle airtight to 58 cubic feet of leakage per minute, ensuring that the vehicle does not enter the water when wading 800mm.
In particular, it is worth mentioning that the torsional stiffness of the Alpha S body reaches 60,000Nm/deg, and the ultra-high body torsional stiffness improves the tranquility of the NVH while also reducing the fatigue damage and abnormal sound of the body, ensuring the handling and collision safety under various working conditions.
Editor's summary: From a comprehensive point of view, the Polar Fox Alpha S 708S+ is still very capable of playing from the aspects of appearance, interior, three electricity and safety, and the cost performance is also more prominent in the camp of high-end electric cars. With Magna's technical endorsement and the addition of many of the world's top component suppliers such as SKI, Siemens, Bosch and Daimler, the Polar Fox Alpha S exudes a "luxurious" atmosphere from the inside out. Don't you love such a car?