The pace of new energy in the Japanese system seems to be a little slow, but finally it has taken a step, these late new cars, competitive enough?
Author: Old Horse
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In the tide of new energy, the pace of the Japanese system seems to be the slowest, these "hybrid big guys", the treatment of new energy is still the same as in the field of fuel vehicles, some conservative, but the torrent of the times is no one can resist, so Japanese brands have also begun to enter the new energy.
Recently, the "three musketeers" of Nita and Nissan have new pure trams released or listed, although it is not the most eye-catching among many new energy vehicles, but it is also very noteworthy, and the arrival of these new cars marks that several Japanese manufacturers have finally begun to face up to new energy. Then let's take a look at the strength of these new cars.
Dongfeng Honda e: NS1
Guidance price: 175,000-218,000 yuan
The new design has a fresh feel, but the technology is slightly conservative
On the evening of April 26, Dongfeng Honda e: NS1 was officially listed, a total of 4 models in the whole series, the price range is 175,000-218,000 yuan, from the price point of view, this Honda pure electric small SUV does not have any surprises, so how about the product force?
From the appearance point of view, e:NS1 has a certain novelty, and the official also claims that the new car is based on the e:N Architecture F platform to build, but from its appearance and the overseas version of the new HR-V (domestic Binzhi) is very similar to speculate, it should not be a completely new pure tram, the probability is still a "oil to electricity". Such an approach will somewhat make people feel that sincerity is somewhat insufficient. Especially in the current environment, the competitiveness of new cars will also decline.
Compared with the overseas version of HR-V, e:NS1 has made some new energy adjustments in appearance, such as a fully enclosed front grille, making it look more sci-fi. The design of the side and the rear of the car is also basically the same, the biggest change is to cancel the Honda LOGO in the middle of the taillights and change it to the HONDA English logo, which looks more advanced, and this time Honda also has letters. In terms of body size, its length, width and height are 4390/1790/1560mm, and the wheelbase is 2610mm.
The interior is more innovative, in addition to the steering wheel that is somewhat similar to the new Fit, the entire center console has been "not too Honda", the creation of a sense of technology in the car has not been good at the Japanese, but e: NS1 has a breakthrough, the separate full LCD instrument, and the vertical large screen in the middle, plus the button shift, may make people sigh: This is actually a Honda?
Although the body size is not large, don't forget, Honda also has the MM concept, and the use of space in the car is well known. Judging from the media measurements, the e:NS1 space continues Honda's consistent outstanding performance, and the higher-level compact SUVs have a fight, and it is no problem to meet the needs of multi-person travel for families.
In terms of power, there are two options for new cars. The maximum power of the e-type version and the e-chi version motor is 134kW, the maximum torque is 310N·m, the cruising range of clTC is 420km, the maximum power of the e-moving version and the e-environment version motor is 150kW, the maximum torque is 310N·m, and the CLTC working range is 510km, which is decent.
Before it was said that Honda is "buying an engine to send a car", after this sentence is not applicable to electric vehicles, and the motor, to make differentiation, it seems that it is not easy to reflect the advantages in technology, so in the era of fuel vehicles, Honda's actions on the engine, it is unlikely to continue to electric vehicles, so how will Honda, which lacks a big advantage, continue its position in the new era? At least from the new car e: NS1, we did not see Honda's ambitions, everything is still slightly conservative, maybe this is also Honda's test of the water, maybe the future models can give us surprises, wait and see.
FAW Toyota bZ4X
New platform, new design, and Toyota flavor
On April 28, 2022, FAW Toyota bZ4X officially announced the pre-price, the new car positioning pure electric medium-sized SUV, a total of 5 models, there are two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive, the pre-sale price range is 220,000-300,000 yuan.
Although late but arriving, let's take a look at toyota's somewhat "belated" pure electric new car strength. The first thing to explain is that bZ4X is not "oil to electricity", it was born from the exclusive PLATFORM of BEV created by e-TNGA, so it is a complete "new" energy vehicle.
There may be many friends who are curious about the slightly awkward name of bZ4X, so here is also a brief explanation for everyone. Among them, bZ is an abbreviation for "Beyond Zero", which means that Toyota wants to provide consumers with the idea of exceeding zero emission value. All electric vehicles based on e-TNGA will begin with this name. The X in the name stands for SUV. As for the 4, it should be the positioning of the model.
Well, knowing its origin and the meaning of the name, let's take a good look at the car. The appearance is still relatively fresh, and it is not the same as the Toyota on sale. The new car adopts the "Activity Hub" design concept, the design of the whole vehicle is still relatively sharp, the front face has added some avant-garde elements to the tradition, and the wide front grille trim extends to the top of the headlights, as if the eyelids cover the eyes, and the half-dream and half-awake state is quite interesting.
The side lines of the body are more complicated, the angular design is very tough, and the mech is full of wind. The black roof and black wheel eyebrows echo up and down, and the visual effect is more personalized. The rear windshield has a large tilt angle, highlighting its sporty positioning, but affecting the trunk space. In terms of body size, its length, width and height are 4690/1860/1650mm, and the wheelbase is 2850mm.
The rear shape is also relatively sharp, the through-type taillight shape is quite sci-fi, and the black decoration extends on both sides, just like eyeliner, creating a deep and mysterious feeling.
The interior also allows us to see a different Toyota, especially the steering wheel area, which is very technological. The hugging instrument resembles a small robot with two arms on the center console. In the official picture released earlier, the vehicle uses a special-shaped steering wheel similar to that of an F1 car, which is indeed very emotional, but it is not easy to use, and in the mass production model, we see that it has been changed back to the ordinary circular steering wheel.
There is a 12.3-inch suspension screen in the middle of the center console, and it is not known whether the car machine will be improved. The knob shift is more technological than a normal gear lever.
In terms of power, the new car has two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive, of which the two-wheel drive version is equipped with a front-mounted single motor, the maximum power is 150 kilowatts, the maximum torque is 266 Nm, and the zero hundred acceleration is 7.5 seconds. The four-wheel drive model is a front and rear dual motor, the total power of the motor is 160 kW, the maximum torque is 337 Nm, and the zero hundred acceleration is 6.9 seconds.
In terms of endurance, the two-wheel drive entry model is equipped with a battery pack with a capacity of 50.3 kWh and the CLTC working range is 400 km; the remaining models are equipped with a battery pack with a capacity of 66.7 kWh, the two-wheel drive remaining models CLTC have a working range of 615 km, and the clTC driving range of the four-wheel drive model is 500 km and 560 km.
In addition, the four-wheel drive model is equipped with X-MODE four-wheel drive off-road auxiliary mode, and the newly developed Grip-Control intelligent creep mode meets the needs of daily life to light off-road use. There is also a very interesting feature, that is, bZ4X can be optional solar charging roof, by attracting solar energy into electricity, it is reported that the annual amount of electricity can be increased by about 1750 kilometers of cruising range.
In terms of configuration, toyota's emphasis on safety is continued, and all models are equipped with a wealth of driving assistance functions, even the entry-level models are no exception. At the same time, in the body structure, the bZ4X adopts a full range of collision response structure, which can protect the occupants, battery safety and the other vehicle. In terms of battery safety, bZ4X strengthens the "prevention" of battery failures and "timely detection when there are signs of failure", and brings users a solid security guarantee through multiple monitoring systems.
In general, although bZ4X was born on a new pure electric exclusive platform, the product is not as sci-fi as the new forces, so advanced, and relatively speaking, it is still relatively convergent. Maybe this is also Toyota's intention, since I can't fight for new forces in terms of avant-garde, let's take a practical and solid route. We have reason to believe that in terms of product quality, the bZ4X will certainly live up to the name of Toyota. I just don't know if this style is attractive enough for new energy users.
Dongfeng Nissan Ariya
The three cars are the newest cars that are in line with everyone's perception of electric vehicles
The earliest was the actual car of Aria seen at last year's Shanghai Auto Show, when Nissan did not pay attention to its publicity, when all eyes were focused on the new X-Trail, Ariya quietly stayed in the corner, very low-key. After a year, the domestic version is finally coming, from the previous online exposure of the declaration map, the new car as a whole continues the design of the overseas version, compared to the electric vehicle of the two fields, Ariya should be the most in line with everyone's imagination, the sense of technology and the sense of the future are enough.
The design of the new car is very different from all the Nissan models on sale, and I don't know if this is the family design language of Nissan electric vehicles. The large black enclosed front grille indicates the identity of the electric vehicle, and the headlights on both sides are extremely narrow and long, creating a strong sense of technology. The front bracket is angular and the shape is sharp.
The side design is relatively traditional, the roof slips down, and the large inclination rear windshield creates a dynamic atmosphere, the black D-pillar creates a suspended roof effect, and the black wheel eyebrows and side skirts play a finishing touch. Semi-enclosed wheels can reduce wind resistance, the shape is also relatively good, if you can use hidden door handles, it is more in line with the identity of electric vehicles.
The rear design is relatively simple, while the lines are relatively straight and the style is more rigid. The through-type tail light style is not complicated and is relatively decent. There is no complicated design under the black encirclement, which is very compatible with the overall minimalist style of the tail.
In terms of power, combined with the previous news, the entry-level model will be equipped with a front-drive single motor, the maximum power is 160/178kW, and the maximum torque is 300N·m. The high-end model is equipped with dual front and rear motors, with a maximum power of 250/290 kW and a maximum torque of 600 N·m.
The new car will have two capacity battery packs, 63kWh and 87kWh, and the range will be between 430 km and 610 km depending on the motor.
Its interior design and Nissan's fuel models on sale are still very different, although the dual screen is not the latest trend, but for Nissan, it is also a breakthrough. The through-the-air outlet enhances the layering of the center console and also extends the visual width of the car. The air conditioning control area below the visual control screen is the touch button.
The two-spoke steering wheel design is more personal, with a large number of multi-function buttons on both sides. The small electronic shift lever is very technological, and the surrounding T-shaped area is separated from the upper center console, which is a bit of MPV. The brushed texture of some parts of the carriage is more prominent, and the visual effect can also be more abundant.
From the design point of view, Dongfeng Nissan Ariya is the most fresh of the three cars in this article, but also the most in line with everyone's perception of the image of electric vehicles, in fact, this has been half successful, if there is a good driving experience, as well as reasonable pricing, I believe there will be a good prospect.
Three driver views:
Relatively speaking, Toyota and Honda's new cars are still a bit unreleased, and they have not been completely new energy, especially in terms of intelligence, and the new products of the new power brands are not the same, I don't know if they will be accepted by the market. Nissan's Ariya design is more significant in terms of new energy, and the functionality is not yet known. I don't know what everyone thinks about these new cars, when buying an electric car, will you consider them?
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