We all know that new energy vehicles are very popular now, but what many people may not know is which Chinese brand pure electric vehicle sells best? First look at the data, since its listing in July 2020, its cumulative sales have exceeded 680,000 vehicles, and it has surpassed Tesla several times. This car is Wuling Hongguang MINIEV, calling it "pin crown", I think it is not good, I prefer to call it a new energy "street car".
I remember when Hongguang MINIEV was just listed, I had a short test drive experience in Chengdu, to be honest, too deep impression is not too much, just think that Hongguang MINIEV is very suitable for urban commuting, such as commuting, shopping for vegetables, picking up and dropping off children. The maximum endurance of 170km is enough, the key is that the price is also cheap, and the positioning of the car is more convenient to travel.
After nearly 2 years, I experienced Hongguang MINIEV again in Chengdu, but this time we experienced the GB version of Hongguang MINIEV (GAMEBOY). And this new car was only launched on the 8th of last month (April 8), below, I will share my experience of the Hongguang MINIEV GB. From street cars to "street fighters", what kind of evolution is it?
Remember when Hongguang MINIEV was first launched, we learned that this pure electric car can support a lot of DIY modifications in the later stage, and the arrival of Hongguang MINIEV GB is to really raise "DIY" to a height. It is said that the retrofit rate of Hongguang MINIEV GB has reached 72%. That is to say, people who choose Hongguang MINIEV GB, their needs are not only for the scooter, but through such a car, to release their personality, on the one hand, to get practical, on the other hand, is the return rate. From this test drive, we also clearly feel that driving the Hongguang MINIEV GB on the road has attracted more attention from passers-by.
DIY original modification, many choices
In terms of personalization, Hongguang MINIEV GB has four theme models of Hurricane Phantom, Jungle Crossing, Interstellar Roaming and Party Sweetheart, and the modification kit includes 8 personalized car stickers, 4 dazzling color films, 8 laser carved trims, 6 wheel rim covers, 3-color roof luggage (maximum carrying mass 20kg), 4-color roof luggage frame (maximum carrying mass 20kg), 7-color roof rail (maximum carrying mass 30kg), fenders, and 7 chromatic surrounding trims. And these personalized collocations can be placed through the LING Club App/Mini Program.
Personally, I think that as "GAMEBOY", from car selection to DIY design, it can be achieved through mobile phone mini programs, and this process, like the garage in Need for Speed, is very interesting.
The increase in space and performance is the highlight
Speaking of the experience of the model itself, first of all, in terms of vision, the Hongguang MINIEV GB is more fashionable and larger. Speaking of getting bigger, on the one hand, it is the improvement of body size (cabin space), and on the other hand, the improvement of performance (including battery life). First of all, the space, the same 2-door 4-seat positioning, Hongguang MINIEV GB has a length of 3061mm, an increase of 141mm; the wheelbase is 2010mm, an increase of 70mm.
From the actual experience, sitting in the car of Hongguang MINIEV GB, the second row of space is obviously a little larger. I remember sitting in the back seat of the Hongguang MINIEV before, my legs (I am 183cm tall) would be on the front seat, and now there is a little bit of room. Speaking of space, I want to mention the front row, before driving the Hongguang MINIEV is fine, but to the main driver of the Hongguang MINIEV GB, I personally feel that the entire sitting posture is relatively high, and the seat height cannot be adjusted.
Through communication, we learned that due to the increase in the capacity of the battery pack under the seat, the block of the natural battery will become larger, so it will affect the front row to a certain extent. Of course, if you are under 180cm tall, it is estimated that you will not be aware. It's just that people who are taller need a process of adaptation.
Speaking of battery packs, the endurance of The Hongguang MINIEV GB is still quite large, the 200km version is equipped with a 17.3kWh battery, the 300km version is equipped with a 26.5kWh battery, and previously, the maximum endurance of the Hongguang MINIEV was 170km (low-end is 120km). In addition to the improvement of battery life, the charging efficiency of Hongguang MINIEV GB has also been improved, although it still only supports slow charging, but the charging time is shortened. The 300km version only has a full charge of 8.5h, while the Hongguang MINIEV version takes 9h.
Since it was a short test drive, we did not do actual measurements for battery life and charging, and what can feel the difference more is the acceleration performance. The Hongguang MINIEV GB is equipped with a 30kW permanent magnet synchronous motor (rear drive), which is 10kW higher than that of the Hongguang MINIEV. 10kW may seem small, but it still has an effect on a small car. The intuitive feeling is that starting and accelerating is more energetic. It is mainly manifested in the speed of 50km/h.
Ah Chuan commented on the car
I remember when I was a child, the game console that fascinated me the most was the Nintendo GB, although it was a black and white machine, but at that time, it was definitely a special thing. I remember there was a game called Street Fighter, probably so classic that it said, play GB, how can you not play Street Fighter.
And similar words are placed on the Hongguang MINIEV GB, called "GB does not change, it is better to push down to the sea." Isn't it a bit of a classic reproduction feeling. At least for me, I think so. Seeing the Hongguang MINIEV GB real car and seeing various versions, my biggest impression is. In essence, Hongguang MINIEV positioning of the car is to meet the most basic daily transportation, and the addition of DIY original modification, so that the biggest change in Hongguang MINIEV GB is that it is not only a means of transportation, more like an attitude of young people (including people of other ages) life, through a car to meet their OWN DIY passion, is this counted as Wuling and holding young people?