"Moderation" is the political and philosophical thinking of Confucianism, which advocates impartiality in dealing with the world, and there is no fault. Such an explanation is put into the present point of view, how to taste there is such a derogatory meaning. Think about it, if everything is pursued "no fault and no failure", it is indeed very boring. Bringing it on top of the car, the performance is completely fruitless, and the word "moderate" is appropriate, but if it is comprehensive and in some parts there is no lack of highlights, then I think the word "equilibrium" is more appropriate to describe. Strictly speaking, it should be balanced and there is no lack of highlights.
AION V is the third product of the GAC Aeon family, based on the second-generation GEP pure electric platform. In simple terms, the latest version of the AION V Plus currently on sale can be understood as an upgraded model of the AION V, optimized for design and configuration, etc., to make it more competitive. Without selling Guanzi directly out of the conclusion, AION V is a balanced and comprehensive product, and the upgraded "Plus" version has added a lot of highlights on the basis of the original. Such a well-balanced and bright product is indeed easy to feel moved.
Appearance: "Mech" style personality avant-garde
In terms of product positioning, GAC Aion AION V is a pure electric compact SUV designed for young people, which adopts the "mecha" design language in terms of appearance, avant-garde personality, and the overall style is unique and impressive. As for where the new model "Plus" is, in fact, it will be very clear in comparison. Although the overall silhouette has not changed much, the new car can be modified a lot for the details, especially the more minimalist front face shape, which is not only more visually impactful, but also optimizes the aerodynamic design.
In terms of size, GAC Aion V Plus has a length, width and height of 4650mm/1920mm/1720mm, and a wheelbase of 2830mm. Compared with the same level of competitors, its advantages in parameters are very obvious, at least in terms of size, it is very "able to play" in the level of compact SUVs. Phantom Purple and Star Green are the two new colors of AION V Plus, and the personality is good and fresh, in short, it is quite absolute!
This new front face is officially called "Star Wars warhead", which is more simple and generous due to the cancellation of the mid-mesh decoration on the old model. Don't underestimate this subtle difference, the closed design not only makes it different from traditional fuel vehicles, but also reduces the wind resistance coefficient of the front face. The iconic "Light Catching Electric Eye" split headlight set has been retained, and the day running lights as well as the far and low beams are led light sources, and the configuration level and lighting effect are excellent.
Five-spoke contrast aluminum wheels are sporty and stylish, with horse brand UC6 SUV tires and specific dimensions of 255/45 R20. The configuration is more mainstream, and the visual effect is also good. GAC Aion V Plus has also been adjusted for details on the side and rear, including the roof rack and rear bracketing style. It seems that the original more radical design has become more traditional and conventional, but combined with the shape of the whole vehicle, I have to say that it is more coordinated and beautiful now. The "Universal Blade" style tail light group has been retained, and the interior is equipped with LED light strips, which are similar to the blade style after lighting, which is highly recognizable. The curves of the trunk cover are fuller, and with the redesigned rear surround, the visual effect is refreshing and simple, which is very attractive.
Interior: More simple and spontaneous "straight to giving"
To be honest, when I sat in the car, the AION V Plus did not surprise me, but instead a "matter of course", because the interior design of almost all electric vehicles seems to be a way. Of course, as an upgraded version, the difference is still there, AION V Plus will be the original dual screen changed to a large and a small two pieces of floating screen, my understanding is that it is very straightforward to show off its "sense of technology", in fact, this is also very good, is a simple straight to give. The avant-garde dual-spoke steering wheel is retained, and the multi-function buttons on both sides control multimedia and driver assistance systems for easy everyday use.
Thanks to the split design, the size of the central control screen has been increased to 15.6 inches, as if a large tablet computer is directly on the central control screen. It's not a joke, because in terms of design, it really doesn't have any optimization, it's just standing there, maybe this is the so-called minimalist style design! Of course, the larger size and narrower bezels do give a good look and feel experience, and the position design is more reasonable, so its impact on the driver's field of vision is almost negligible. Although the physical buttons have been eliminated, a row of virtual shortcuts is designed at the bottom of the screen, which is very convenient to use. The response of the car machine system is smooth, the actual measurement basically does not appear to be stuck, the screen display effect is clear and delicate, and the interaction feels good.
The new car is equipped with dual temperature zone automatic air conditioning, which is adjusted by the function of the central control screen, and the operation is more intuitive and convenient. Although AION V Plus is a pure electric model, there is no "shrinkage" in air conditioning, and it also provides two modes of "quick cooling" and "quick heating". Even if you want to sacrifice the power and mileage, you can't let the passengers follow the "guilt" Is not, the air conditioner should be turned on or turned on, must not be stingy!
In terms of comfort, AION V Plus is equipped with a 2.2 square meter panoramic canopy, although it cannot be opened, but the vision is very transparent, and the front and rear passengers can get a good view. The front seats support electric adjustment, and coupled with heating and ventilation, there are really no slots in the configuration. The aromatherapy system is definitely a "leapfrog" configuration, and users can choose national wind or French aromatherapy when buying a car, and the sense of quality is instantly full.
Power: Extreme smoothness, excellent driving texture
In terms of power, GAC Aion V Plus is equipped with a three-in-one high-efficiency electric drive module, the test drive type is the 80 Pilot Intelligent Driving Edition, equipped with a front-mounted single motor with a maximum power of 165kW, a ternary lithium battery with a matching capacity of 80kWh, and a NEDC cruising range of 600km. Looking at the parameters alone may seem bland, but who says electric cars are just as fast as possible? Especially for home positioning SUV models like AION V Plus, smooth and comfortable is the primary goal it should pursue, and the configuration parameters are floating clouds.
"Shun" is my summary of the driving experience of the AION V Plus, and the ultimate smoothness is simply not too suitable for such a home-oriented SUV vehicle. This is all 2022, who said that electric vehicles must "jump" to accelerate, too frivolous, smooth and comfortable driving is not fragrant? AION V Plus provides ECO, ECO+, I-PEDAL, NORMAL and SPORT five driving modes to choose from, but the operation of switching is slightly cumbersome, you need to enter the vehicle setting interface through the central control screen, and then switch.
Daily driving choice NORMAL (normal) is completely ok, the speed is not hurried, the whole process is smooth and linear, the strength of the acceleration pedal is particularly easy to grasp, and even if it is slightly deep at the beginning, the car will not be particularly "nervous", and the explosion of power is basically within expectations, very docile, especially easy to drive. If the daily transportation does not pursue the power performance at all, then the ECO (energy saving) mode is not indispensable, comfortable and easy to open can also save some electricity, why not enjoy it? Of course, if you want to feel the violent side of electric vehicles, then in the SPORT (sports) mode, the official acceleration time of 7.6s 100 kilometers is definitely enough to see, or enough to kill most of the models that can be seen on the road. But is that interesting? I don't think so, it's too pompous.
Daily driving, the acceleration pedal feedback force is light, whether it is starting to accelerate or mid-section acceleration, the power release is quite smooth and smooth, in terms of smoothness, electric vehicles do have more advantages than traditional fuel vehicles, and it is rare that AION V Plus shows this perfectly. In terms of braking, the adjustment of the brake pedal is quite powerful, not only the foot feel is smooth, but also the release of braking force is quite linear, except that it will feel a little "dun" when it is about to brake, and there is almost no other slot point.
GAC Aion AION V Plus is equipped with a front McPherson rear multi-link independent suspension, the overall adjustment is relatively soft, coupled with the credit of the bottom battery, so the center of gravity feels very low, the chassis is particularly solid and thick, and the driving texture is quite good. The suspension is a clear comfort tuning, and the filtering of fine bumps is very crisp and clean, but the left and right swing of the carriage is still slightly larger in the face of large undulating potholes. In addition, the vehicle also has a more obvious roll when cornering at high speed, but the overall posture is not very exaggerated, but the handling will feel a little draggy, and the rear of the car is not very obedient.
Moving around the city, AION V Plus's chassis comfort is good, and the handling is OK, it is a very stable feeling, everything is just right, not aggressive and not boring. However, due to its chassis tuning that favors comfort, if it is driven intensely, the tracking performance of both the front and the rear of the car is very average. Although it can't be said that it is not a driving pleasure, at least it is a car that makes you "passionate", so it is better to drive steadily.
Space: Skipping the level of general ride space performance
The 175cm tall experiencer sat in the front row, thanks to the large panoramic canopy, the head has a margin of nearly three fists, and the horizontal space is also relatively spacious, and the riding space is very generous. In terms of storage, the door panel storage slot has a moderate volume and space division, plus the door handle is also a back cover design, which can put down the mobile phone, which is very practical. The bottom of the center console adopts a suspension design, the front end is equipped with a mobile phone slot, and with wireless charging function, the right side of the electronic gear shift mechanism is a through cup holder, designed with a cover. The front armrest box adopts the design of the two-way door, and the internal volume is relatively considerable.
While these storage spaces are routine and practical, the AION V Plus's front-row space highlights are other "mysteries." Due to the suspension design at the bottom of the center console, a large storage slot is left below, which can hold mobile phones, wallets, paper drawers, water bottles and other items. In addition to the considerable space, there are two USB ports and a 12V power supply at the front of the storage slot, which is also remarkable.
Keeping the front seat position unchanged, the experiencer comes to the rear, although the AION V Plus is positioned as a compact SUV, but its rear seat has enough riding space performance comparable to that of a mid-size SUV. After the experiencer sits well, there is still more than three fists in the legs, and what is more rare is that the length of the cushion is also good, and the support for the thighs is in place, and there is basically no "stealing space". In addition, the rear floor is also fully flat, so even if there are three adults in the back seat, it will not feel too cramped.
In terms of storage, the rear door panels are designed to be consistent with the front row, allowing you to hold a lot of items. The front seats are equipped with a storage pocket on the rear side, and the elasticity design is also relatively moderate. The rear central armrest is relatively short, although equipped with two cup holders, but after placing the water bottle, it can no longer effectively support the occupant's elbow, and there is still some room for optimization.
The interior space of the AION V Plus is relatively regular, but the fly in the ointment is that the volume is indeed very general, and I think GAC Aeon may have chosen to use more space in the carriage to take care of passengers, thus sacrificing the practicality of the trunk. Of course, for the average household, the performance of the trunk of the AION V Plus is definitely not bad, not only is the storage slot designed on both sides, but there is also a hidden storage space under the floor, which can place some infrequently used items. In addition, the rear seats also support proportional reclining, which can form an almost flat storage space with the trunk after being reclined, and the expansion capacity is satisfactory.
Security: The mainstream configuration of the industry is blessed
In terms of security, AION V Plus is equipped with a variety of active and passive safety configurations, reaching the mainstream level of the same level. In terms of actual experience, the lane departure warning and the adjustment of the parallel assist function are more moderate, and will not feel particularly stealing the scene. The 360-degree panoramic image system is more practical, and the current display position of the vehicle can also be displayed in the screen, and the multi-angle support is freely adjusted. Image clarity is acceptable, distortion is within the acceptable range, at least from the point of view of functionality and practicality, its performance is still quite good, basically can not fault anything.
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