2021 is a year of rapid development of new energy models, as of the end of 2021, the number of new energy vehicles in the country has reached 7.84 million, and pure electric models account for 81.63%. This development trend is extremely gratifying, but the "price increase" boom of pure electric models that began in 2022 has caused many consumers who hold coins to buy to worry.
And there is a different pure electric model caught my attention, in the major new energy brands when the price increased sharply, but it to the subsidy after the price of 199,800-22.98 million yuan to maintain the advantage, it is GAC Mitsubishi's first joint venture hardcore pure electric SUV: Artuka, just have a test drive opportunity, pure electric GAC Mitsubishi performance?
The pure electric Mitsubishi has become stronger
Mitsubishi's models always have very good performance and have left a deep impression on Chinese consumers. A major advantage of pure electric models over fuel models is the overall improvement of performance performance. Atuka not only maintained Mitsubishi's performance advantages, but also achieved further improvements.
For a pure electric model, the research and development platform is crucial, Artuco has a native aluminum alloy pure electric platform, the platform to Artuka brings performance, safety, control and other advantages, such as aluminum and steel mixed structure, greatly improved the body strength and collapse energy absorption efficiency, body safety is stronger, etc., the most important thing is the advantage of performance.
The first is the 50:50 weight distribution ratio at the level of a professional sports car, which not only makes the body more stable in the process of acceleration, braking and steering, but also brings better handling performance. In actual driving, Artuco's front McPherson + rear multi-link sport suspension, chassis feedback is very sporty, the steering is precise and sensitive, and can adapt to different road conditions, and the handling performance is not impeccable.
Of course, Atuka's main use scenario is the city, will not give up comfort because of the pursuit of sports orientation, the road bumps and vibrations are filtered very well, and the chassis also shows good toughness when wading through potholes. And in the congested road sections that many consumers are more worried about, Atukao's linear electric doors and brakes will not bring about a very abrupt speed increase or decrease, and will not produce an uncomfortable feeling of vertigo.
In addition to excellent handling, Artuka's performance gave me a lot of surprises. Artuka uses a three-in-one integrated electric drive, the maximum horsepower of the motor is 224PS, the peak torque is 350N·m, only from the parameters can feel the surging performance of Artuka, coupled with the advantages of the pure electric model itself accelerating fast, Atuka can meet the needs of many consumers for driving pleasure. After turning on the sport driving mode, it is very easy to get a push back feeling that is difficult to experience on the fuel vehicle, which makes me enjoy the acceleration pleasure of the pure electric model, and the performance of Artuco can definitely satisfy Mitsubishi fans.
In terms of the most important endurance of pure electric models, Artuka is equipped with a 66.9kWh large-capacity battery pack, CLTC endurance of 520km, CLTC working conditions can more realistically reflect the actual situation of driving on Chinese roads, so do not worry about the endurance in daily use will be greatly reduced, Artuka's endurance accuracy is very high, can cover a variety of driving scenarios.
Intelligence is just as hardcore
In terms of performance alone, Artuco is already an excellent pure electric SUV model, and its highlights are not only that. Because it is a pure electric bloodline, Artuka naturally has the consistent intelligent characteristics of pure electric models.
Now many of the main intelligent models like to use large screens and multiple screens as a selling point, but intelligence is not the bigger the screen, the better, but to bring the owner a relaxed car experience, in the short-distance test drive experience, Atuka's intelligent assistance left a deep impression on me.
From the moment you get on the bus, Atuka's intelligent assistance has begun. APP remote car control is really very convenient, before getting on the car can be opened according to their own needs to open the function of the vehicle, such as in the summer and winter can open the air conditioning and seat heating, ventilation and other functions in advance. Once close to the vehicle, there is no need for one more unlocking step, and you can get into the car directly with the insensible digital key.
After entering the car, the highly technological and light luxury interior announces the identity of artuco pure electric model, in addition to the double 12.3-inch intelligent high-definition screen, there is no superfluous design in the car, and all the functions are gathered in the screen. At the same time, the new generation of iFLYTEK XTTS voice supports sound source positioning and deep control of the car equipped with Atuka, which can more smoothly understand the intention of the owner. Under my "deliberately difficult" experiment, even if I sit in the back row and issue instructions in Sichuan dialect, Atuka can accurately identify and give feedback, and I can move my mouth without doing anything, which is the convenient experience that should be available in the new energy era.
In all the intelligent configurations, the most satisfying thing for me is the AR real-world navigation, which directly projects the road conditions outside the car to the instrument position, which lane to take, what direction to go, all give clear instructions, not only do not have to worry about taking the wrong road, but also do not have to look at the central control, driving will undoubtedly be safer.
In terms of driving, thanks to the 9 high-performance radars and cameras in the whole car, Atuka's L2 level autonomous driving assistance system gave me a good experience, especially the lane keeping function, the recognition of lane lines is very high, and the correction when the lane deviation is not too sudden, but more linear correction, there is no annoying "grab the steering wheel" feeling. Other assistive features also made my test drive easier and safer.
Pure electricity is still hardcore
I don't know if you have found that the appearance of pure electric models is now striving for "sleekness", such a design is a matter of opinion, but if the design of all pure electric models is homogenized, it is really a pity. Fortunately, Artuka continued the hardcore style of GAC Mitsubishi.
From the perspective of electric vehicles, Artuka has very distinct pure electric characteristics, such as closed front grilles, hidden door handles, etc., but as long as you understand GAC Mitsubishi, you will feel that Atuka is the most "perfect" look of Mitsubishi in the era of pure electricity. The tough and atmospheric family design language adds the current popular minimalist style, simple body lines, split LED headlights, suspended roof, horizontal sculpture LED taillights, creating a very hard sense of strength and wild masculine temperament, such a unique and eye-catching design.
The interior maintains a good sense of sophistication on the basis of toughness. The interior layout is simple and clear, the straight double 12.3-inch screen integrates the functional control of the whole car and the rich machine configuration, with the classic four-frame steering wheel of the hardcore off-road, as well as the angular storage space, the light luxury and the hard temperament are just right.
Kanche said
The era of electrification is more cruel than the era of fuel vehicles, and if you are left at the end without a little attention, Atuka can become the pioneer and main force of GAC Mitsubishi in the era of electrification. Mitsubishi is still the same Mitsubishi, the performance of Artuka has, the hardcore appearance has not changed, and the intelligent configuration has not fallen. Moreover, GAC Mitsubishi Atuka has been officially listed on March 23, and the price of 199,800-229,800 yuan after subsidies is really a surprise. Consumers who are interested in or have been impressed by Artuco should shoot early and enjoy pure electricity at Atukao early.