Nowadays, people have a deeper understanding of the word "PLUS". When it comes to automotive products, the true meaning of "PLUS" is no longer limited to the enlargement of body size, but also represents strengthening and upgrading. Gac Aeon-AION V PLUS is like this, compared with the old models, it has made significant progress in power, endurance, configuration and other aspects, and enhanced its product competitiveness.
Increased power and longer battery life
For pure electric models, the benefits of increasing the power reserve are obvious. The AION V PLUS series is available in two power specifications, both with a front-mounted single motor power layout, and the maximum power of the drive motor is 200kW/165kW, which is better than the old model (135kW), and the power parameters are better.
The test drive type is the 2021 PLUS 80 Pilot Intelligent Driving Edition, with a maximum power of 165kW, a pure electric cruising range of 600km, and an official acceleration time of 0-100km/h of 7.6 seconds. If you are still not satisfied with the power and endurance, you can also choose the 2021 PLUS 90 ultra-long endurance version, with a maximum power of 200kW, a pure electric mileage of 702km, and an officially announced acceleration time of 0-100km/h of 6.9 seconds.
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Easy to get started is the first impression it gives me, and in the environment of driving in the city, ECO mode is the most recommended for me. The response of the accelerator pedal is not urgent, the kinetic energy recovery is minimal, and the overall performance is calm in the face of low-speed road sections and congested road conditions, and it feels more like a fuel vehicle with a displacement of 2.0L.
In ECO mode, the power output balances ride comfort with endurance, but the maximum output is limited at high speeds. Switching to NORMAL mode, the shackles of sealing power are opened instantly, reaching the legal speed limit of 120km/h is relatively easy, and there is no obvious sense of weakness when accelerating overtaking, giving people more confidence.
I-PEDAL mode can be understood as adding strong kinetic energy recovery on the basis of ECO mode, there will be a significant drag feeling after releasing the accelerator pedal, the first time to get started requires a certain adaptation process, proficiency can be used flexibly. SPORT mode is not recommended for long periods of use, on the one hand, too sensitive power response will bring a brief sense of acceleration and vertigo to passengers in the car, on the other hand, it is not friendly enough for the actual mileage, and the owner needs to spend more time on charging.
Driving can give people a good sense of quality, the chassis suspension bias is more comfortable, the overall adjustment is soft, and the road surface size bumps can be gently resolved. After quickly passing through the undulating sections, the body does not stabilize instantaneously, but gives people a feeling of floating, like a boat, and the style is close to some American SUVs.
Steering strength belongs to the light category, daily transportation is very relaxed, in different driving modes, the feel and strength are not significantly changed. NVH's performance is expected, when driving at low speed, the quietness in the carriage is very high, compared with the fuel car has an innate advantage; and in the state of high-speed cruising, wind noise and tire noise can also be well isolated, and the tires of the horse brand UC6 are indispensable.
Ditch the dual screen
I don't know when, the dual screen layout has been imitated by many car companies, like a locust flood, consumers have long been aesthetic fatigue. AION V PLUS boldly abandons the original dual screen layout, one large and one small two screens match each other, while ensuring practicality, taking into account the visual beauty.
The interior style of the car is still simple and fresh, and the straight-lined center console cooperates with the small triangle windows on the left and right sides, presenting a wide driving vision and giving people the illusion of sitting in an MPV model. The steering wheel shape is finely adjusted, the letter logo of "AION" replaces the original brand LOGO, the spokes are wrapped in leather, and the double-spoke design is special enough.
The 12.3-inch full LCD dashboard looks very comfortable, with plenty of brightness and clear picture quality. The 15.6-inch central control screen adopts a narrow bezel design, the screen ratio is very high, the built-in ADiGO 4.0 intelligent interconnection system, and the integrated driving mode, air conditioning and other vehicle functions, the display interface UI is more intuitive, and it is almost difficult to get started for the first time. In terms of functions, it supports AR navigation, speech recognition (iFLYTEK), facial recognition, OTA upgrades, app stores, etc.
The seat fabric is made up of a combination of materials in a variety of different colors to create a stronger sense of grade. The padding inside the seat is very soft and provides good ride comfort. In terms of configuration, the main driver's seat supports 8-way electric adjustment and seat memory function, while the passenger seat supports 4-way electric adjustment. In addition, the front seats are equipped with seat heating/ventilation for a very impressive performance.
Thanks to the 2830mm wheelbase, the rear seating space is far beyond the "enough" standard. The ride experience is also very good, the size of the panoramic sunroof (non-openable) reaches 2.2 square meters, the cabin is transparent and bright, the central floor is flat layout, and the rear seat backrest can be adjusted to a more reclining angle, which is more comfortable during long-distance travel.
More in line with the identity of new energy
In terms of appearance, AION V PLUS brings a new front face shape, which has a strong visual impact. The front bracket has been redesigned, the lower grille size has been reduced, the entire front of the car is more concise, and the style is more in line with the identity of new energy models. In addition, two new car paint colors have been added, Star Green and Brilliant Purple.
The shape of the headlights has been retained, the light source is full LED, and the shape of the daytime running lights resembles "claw marks", which looks very fierce. In terms of configuration, it supports automatic headlights, adaptive far and near lights, and adjustable headlight height, etc., which is more than enough for daily use.
The five-spoke rim is painted in two colors for a stylish and dynamic look with a rim size of 20 inches. In terms of tires, it is matched with the quiet and comfortable horse brand UltraContact UC6 SUV series tires with a specification of 255/45 R20.
Length, width and height: 4650/1920/1720mm
Wheelbase: 2830mm
There are not many changes in the tail, and the rear encirclement weakens the sharp lines, and the shape tends to be flat, which can adapt to the aesthetics of more people. The internal structure of the LED taillight group echoes back and forth with the headlight group, and the contour of the light group is cleverly combined with the hidden door handle on the rear door, and the design is very special.
Write at the end:
In terms of pure electric models, the improvement of AION V PLUS in endurance is naturally particularly important, which is often the most important point for potential car owners. On the other hand, as a home SUV, it is fully competent in all its performances, with spacious space, generous configuration, comfortable riding experience, quiet cabin and so on.
For a model with a price range of 177,600-239,600 yuan, these are the embodiment of cost performance and competitiveness. At the same time, its cost per kilometer of car is only about 3 cents (according to the official 100 km power consumption and 2 yuan one kilowatt hour of electricity conversion), in the trend of rising oil prices, will you choose such a pure electric compact SUV? Tell us what you think in the comments section.