Car stuff (public number: chedongxi)
Author | The Way
Edited | Mumi
According to foreign media reports, the Ford Mustang Mach-E won the Consumer Reports Electric Vehicle First Choice Award, replacing the Tesla Model 3, which has been holding the award for the past two years.
The magazine summarized the reason why the Mustang Mach-E won the First Choice Award as the mustang's brand influence and popularity reflected in the high sales.
Recently, Italian tire manufacturer Pirelli also announced the launch of P Zero tires for the Ford Mustang Mach-E GT version, continuously improving the driving performance and comfort of the Ford Mustang Mach-E series electric vehicles.
First, the Mustang Mach-E scored the best overall driving experience than the Model 3
First of all, the Mustang Mach-E overall score is high. Ford's entry-level electric car, the Mustang Mach-E, which scored the best overall score (including road test scores, predictive reliability, owner satisfaction, and safety), and has a large impact in the electric vehicle space, is one of the reasons Consumer Reports replaced previous award winner Tesla Model 3.
Secondly, the Mustang Mach-E is not only quieter when driving, but also has a more maneuverable entertainment screen. The editor of Consumer Reports magazine also said: "Model 3 is still a good choice, and Consumer Reports recommends it. It has the latest technology, remote control, a decent charging network and a driving experience that is closer to a high-performance sports car than a sedan. But the Mustang Mach-E is also very sporty, and it's more practical and easier to drive. In addition, The Ford is quieter and has a better driving experience. Both cars have large entertainment screens, but the Mustang Mach-E is easier to operate and doesn't require multiple steps to use commonly used features, such as using a defroster or adjusting a mirror. In addition, based on our automotive survey of consumer magazine readers last year, the Mustang Mach-E also has an advantage in terms of reliability. ”
▲ Mustang Mach-E was selected by Consumer Magazine as the best car of 2022
Second, the Mustang Mach-E driving system is better Tesla monitoring is weaker
While Model Y sales were higher than the Mustang Mach-E last year, Consumer Reports doesn't think Tesla's driving system is superior to the Mustang's. Interestingly, compared to the Model 3, the Mustang Mach-E and Model Y are more similar, and these two cars are the double giants in last year's US electric crossover SUV sales data, the Model Y beat the Mustang Mach-E.
But Consumer Reports said the Mustang Mach-E scored two more points in the vehicle's overall score because it had a more efficient driver assistance system and a more appropriate driving monitoring system. Any vehicle with these features can get an extra two points.
The reason the magazine didn't give Tesla a driving assist system that two points is because when using the Tesla system, if the driver looks away or uses the phone, as long as at least one hand is on the steering wheel, it can still be used.
Although, Tesla has also improved this. Last September, in the software update of the 2021.32.5 version, Tesla turned on the driver monitoring system. After the update, the system reminds drivers to concentrate on driving when they briefly look beyond the road surface and glance at their phone or the floor of the vehicle.
However, a Consumer Reports survey showed that GM's SuperCruise monitors drivers better when the vehicle is in motion.
▲ The cab of the Mustang Mach-E
Conclusion: Ford's first model in the electric vehicle market achieves results
According to Ford, the mustang Mach-E's sales totaled 27,140 units in 2021. While it wasn't the best-selling electric crossover of last year, it was one of the best crossovers and caused quite a stir in the passenger car market.
Consumer Reports also said that the Ford Mustang Mach-E has attracted attention in the field of electric vehicles and has become the first choice for electric vehicles in 2022.
It can be said that Ford has successfully entered the electric vehicle market through the Mustang Mach-E, and the GT version and GT high-performance version of the Mustang Mach-E have also been released, and the follow-up market response needs to be observed.