Recently, the 2022 GAC Toyota iA5 was launched, and the guidance price was between 159,800 and 192,800 yuan. The new car has been upgraded in appearance and mechanical parts, for young consumers, the temptation is still not small, especially in the era of soaring oil prices, choosing a pure tram, it is still very fragrant. So, from the perspective of car cost, is the Toyota iA5 as cheap and grounded as imagined?
From a design standpoint, the Toyota iA5 and sibling model, the GAC AION S, remain highly similar. But there are still many differences in the details. On the new Toyota iA5, it can be seen that the fog light area and the front surround of the front of the car have become more aggressive, and the side two-color wheels also show a good sense of sport. I have to say that the design of Toyota iA5 can still please many young consumers.
Toyota iA5's interior is also remarkable, whether it is a 12.3-inch LCD instrument, or a 12.3-inch central control screen, it can attract the attention of many young buyers. In addition, the configuration of the Toyota iA5 is also a bit much, such as TPMS tire pressure monitoring system, ESP body stability system, and even functions such as uphill assist. As an entry-level pure tram, the Toyota iA5 is still thick enough.
In the powertrain section, the Toyota iA5 is equipped with a motor with a maximum power of 150 kilowatts, and the peak torque has reached the level of 350 Nm. The power battery part is loaded with a set of 58.8 kWh ternary lithium batteries, which can achieve the endurance of NEDC 510 km. At the same time, Toyota iA5 also supports the fast charging mode, only 0.7 hours, can charge the battery from 30% of the capacity to 80%, the convenience of daily use or needless to say. For users who are "not bad money", they can choose the premium long-endurance version, and the 69.9 kWh battery can support the Toyota iA5 to achieve a NEDC endurance of 580 kilometers, which is better in long-distance travel.
Electricity cost: 0.08 yuan per kilometer, 1538 yuan per year
At the level of electricity consumption, we will explain the model equipped with 58.8kWh, which has an endurance of 510km under THE WORKING conditions of NEDC, and it is no problem to charge every two weeks for daily commuting. We use 20,000 kilometers a year to drive, need to consume 2306kWh of electricity, according to the normal electricity price in Shanghai, this electricity is definitely in the second gear (other household appliances also need electricity) (the second gear 3120-4800kWh), electricity is 0.667 yuan (not timed), a year's electricity cost is 1538 yuan, really cost-effective.
Insurance cost: about 5904 yuan per year
Insurance cost level, insurance cost level We take the introductory version as an example to illustrate, commercial insurance we only to the basic traffic insurance, vehicle and vessel tax, third-party liability insurance (1 million), vehicle loss insurance, no deductible, spontaneous combustion insurance, wading insurance to calculate, these comprehensive costs of about 5904 yuan, of course, you can buy a car according to your own needs to choose whether to buy other types of insurance like glass insurance, spontaneous combustion insurance, car personnel insurance, in addition, We recommend that third-party liability insurance can purchase 1.5 million or 2 million amounts, the premium increase is not much, in the first-tier cities with large car ownership, road traffic conditions are complex, and high-amount third-party liability insurance is necessary.
Maintenance costs: The annual maintenance cost is about 867 yuan
As a pure tram, the maintenance of the Toyota iA5 is still significantly different from that of traditional fuel vehicles and hybrid models. After the abolition of the internal combustion engine, the number of vehicle maintenance items has also been reduced, and the interval between maintenance has also appeared to be longer. The replacement cost of brake fluid may be a little more expensive, but from the perspective of the whole cycle, the maintenance of the Toyota iA5 is still very cheap. In summary, the maintenance cost required for Toyota iA5 to travel 60,000 kilometers is only 2,602 yuan, which is still very cost-effective.
Write at the end
Combining insurance, maintenance and fuel costs, we get Toyota iA5 annual cost of about 8309 yuan, the average cost per month is 692 yuan, the overall cost is still very cheap compared to traditional fuel vehicles, so in this era of high oil prices, Toyota iA5 is still worth choosing!