Xiaomi SU7 has been scheduled for half a year, and the starting price of 215,900 is not cheap for young people.
However, the author recently paid attention to a 150,000-level car, 3.9 seconds to break 100, electric rear wing, red sports calipers, one-key flip screen in battle mode, the configuration is really what you want, and the cost performance is extremely high, it is this Dongfeng Yipai 007 that people don't talk much.
Although its marketing volume is very small, but the product power is not shabby at all compared to Xiaomi SU7, the author is extremely curious, and went to the 4S store to pay a deposit to apply for a free driving experience of in-depth test drive, hoping to understand in more detail what kind of car this new energy vehicle produced by a state-owned enterprise.
During the 3-day free test drive, the author basically drove on a smooth urban road, and the total test drive mileage was about 200 kilometers.
From the perspective of a high-intent buyer and technology editor, I would like to share my all-round feelings and evaluation of Dongfeng Yipai 007.
Configuration on paper: Quite able to play
The Dongfeng Yipai 007 has a very simple model distribution, with an extended-range CLTC pure electric range of 200km, except for the lack of a heat pump system and the need to wait until August to be launched, other features such as safety/comfort are equipped with the whole system.
Therefore, the three pure electric models that have been launched at present, in essence, only the battery and the motor are different, and their battery motor data and the price of the naked car after the official discount are as follows:
530Pro low configuration: the naked car price is 136,600 after the discount, the battery is 56.8 kW, the 160kW single motor, the nominal 530km CLTC range, the nominal power consumption per 100 kilometers is 11.9 kWh, the zero hundred acceleration time is 6.8 seconds, the cost performance is outstanding, and the recommendation index is ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
620Pro medium configuration: the naked car price is 149,600 after the discount, 70 kWh battery, 200kW single motor, nominal 620km CLTC range, nominal power consumption of 12.6 kWh per 100 km, 000 acceleration time of 5.8 seconds, recommendation index ⭐⭐⭐⭐
540Max top configuration: the naked car price is 169,600 after the discount, 70-degree battery, 400kW dual motors, nominal 540km CLTC range, nominal power consumption of 14.9 kilowatt-hours per 100 kilometers, 000 acceleration time of 3.9 seconds, recommendation index ⭐⭐⭐
First of all, in the case of other configurations and options are the same, just looking at the above configurations, the cost performance of all models is very high, currently in the 150,000-level pure electric car, can achieve more than 500km endurance + 8155 car machine + seat ventilation massage + ACC adaptive cruise + active braking + electric tailgate, almost only Changan Qiyuan A07 is a competitor, and others can have similar configurations to 200,000 prices, not to mention HUD, electric rear wing, red caliper +Continental tires are available almost free of charge.
The author has also seen the static real car of Changan Qiyuan A07, if it is regarded as a competitor, the author subjectively thinks:
1. The appearance and logo of Chang'an Qiyuan A07 are obviously not as good-looking as Dongfeng Yipai 007 (personal aesthetics);
2. Among the low-end and medium-spec models of the two cars, the Dongfeng Yipai 007 performs stronger, but the top-of-the-line pure electric Qiyuan A07 has 700+ battery life and a lower price, so without considering the single and dual motors and acceleration performance, the Changan Qiyuan A07 is more cost-effective.
But no matter who you choose, these two cars are invincible in the current pure electric sedan of about 150,000, and there are almost no replacement products except for Wuling's potential to disrupt the situation.
Actual Experience: Polarized
All of the above flashy things are only expressed on paper, and it is impossible to know if it is suitable for you without driving this car yourself. Interestingly, when I actually took the test drive and experienced it, the situation changed.
The author's in-depth test drive is the 540 4WD Max version, and at the same time, I also have a static experience of the 530Pro and 620Pro in the state of the show car, and the following is a detailed list of all my impressions of the advantages and disadvantages of the Dongfeng Yipai 007:
Some of the advantages that can be clearly perceived:
1. Smooth appearance.
The 19-inch wheels and red calipers create a nice high-end feel, especially when the electric rear wing is raised, and the LED headlights and taillights have an elegant shape similar to the crystal grille.
The author's favorite exterior color is naturally black, in addition to no need to increase the price, the most important thing is that the black car looks more calm and advanced;
2. Lots of power.
The acceleration in combat mode is very violent, a proper 3-second player, a super slow car on the road is very confident, and the brake nod has also been suppressed to a certain extent, the chassis shock filter is comfortable, and the sports take into account the household attributes;
3. Kinetic energy recovery can be controlled in four gears.
Including [strong/standard/weak/off] four kinetic energy recovery options, especially in the case of turning off kinetic energy recovery, the car can slip out far away by inertia, and those who are used to driving a fuel car should be ecstatic;
4. A sense of ritual everywhere.
One-click flipping of the instrument panel, welcome projection lights, lifting and lowering of the electric rear wing at speed, and even precise definition of execution strategies in scene applications are all fun with a sense of ritual.
For example, set the passenger seat to fasten the seat belt and immediately turn on the romantic mode, then the fragrance will be automatically started, the screen will display love, play designated music, control the window and a series of operations can all be performed in tandem, if you are keen on the smart home that set of automation gameplay, then the scene definition function on this car will be very interesting;
5. Lifetime warranty for the whole vehicle.
The first non-operating owner can enjoy the lifetime warranty of the whole vehicle provided by Dongfeng, which will be very reassuring for those who buy a car and plan to drive it for more than five years.
Moreover, the maintenance of pure electric new energy vehicles is generally very cheap, which can save money to the extreme.
Defects or imperfections found on the test drive:
1. Awkward on/off music.
Every time the vehicle is powered on, it will be accompanied by a music similar to turning on and off, and it will be played directly through the external speaker, note, it is not an ordinary horn sound, and a 3-second on/off music is played, which is simply social death for people who like to keep a low profile.
Although the sound and lighting are meant to welcome or see off the owner, I see them as disadvantages because I can't find a way to turn them off (I suggest that the engineers who developed this feature think deeply about the necessity of music, or whether it is possible for users to customize the sound files, or set the global mute/volume of the external speakers);
2. Missing handles in the car.
A car that accelerates to 100 kilometers in 3 seconds and 9 seconds, very powerful, but at the same time a little scary, right, the driver doesn't feel it, but the person in the car is very panicked, every time the author accelerates, the friend sitting in the car tries to grab something on the roof of the car to find a sense of security.
Unfortunately, there are no grips to be found in the car, in fact, it is necessary to have four handles around the roof, and even to improve the connection between the roof and the metal frame.
3. Fisheye dash cam.
The dashcam comes with its own dashcam, however, this dashcam uses a camera on the front bumper, not a camera directly above the car (perhaps the camera directly above the car is occupied by the L2 assist function).
The author also thought that only four-wheel drive models were like this, but the rear-wheel drive models in the exhibition hall were the same, and the recorded picture was a fisheye circular picture in front by default, and the shooting angle was very limited (almost no side shots), and the picture was extremely distorted.
Regardless of whether such a distorted driving record screen can assist in judging traffic accidents, it is almost impossible for me to record some beautiful scenery through the car when I go out for a road trip, which is a function that has been done but done very badly;
4. Steering assist mode resets indefinitely.
Like many new energy vehicles, the Dongfeng Yipai 007 can adjust the three-speed steering power assist mode, but unfortunately, no matter which gear you set to your liking, after each restart of the vehicle, it will be re-set to the standard mode, unless you just like the standard mode, it is very crazy.
For example, the author is accustomed to the sports steering power assist mode with a heavy steering wheel, and after switching to the sport, the vehicle will change back to standard mode every time it is turned back on. I don't know what kind of bug this is, but the experience is really bad.
If it is said that the infinite reset of the simulation engine sound to on is to remind pedestrians of safety, which is understandable, it is a big deal to manually turn it off every time. But there's no need to reset the power steering mode every time you drive, do you think?
5. The light show feature is currently unavailable.
I don't know if it's because the test drive can't log in to the personal account.,The light show function is displayed on the car screen as it has been turned on normally.,And there has been a prompt of "please go outside the car to watch",But when I went outside the car, I found that the front and rear LED lights didn't work properly.,Not even lit at all.,I wanted to install X in front of my friends.,Result。。。
It's embarrassing and incomprehensible;
6. Ambient lighting is only available in the front row.
Even if the atmosphere light is optional, but only the front row displays, the back row is not, this is not a defect, it should be to control the cost;
7. Service stores are basically in remote suburbs.
The only advantage is that it is convenient for people near the store to see the car/pick up the car/sales service, and the disadvantage is that the white-collar young consumers who live in the urban area all the year round may not have much opportunity and motivation to understand and buy.
If you can't keep up with the marketing level, and want to compete with new car-making forces such as Xiaomi, you are likely to be in a disadvantageous position where the product is applauded but no one is applauded, but this is also a common problem of many traditional car brands, and it cannot be changed overnight.
The author almost impulsively placed an order for Dongfeng Yipai 007 two days ago, but it was when I wrote this sharing that I re-calmly thought about whether it was really suitable for me, and the following is an analysis of the purchase orientation based on the author's personal car habits, for the reference and exchange of people in need.
1. Is a lifetime warranty important?
It all depends on how many years you plan to drive. According to all my car history, the longest with me is actually only 3 years, many cars are replaced after less than 2 years, at this time there is no need to pay attention to whether the lifetime warranty, because there is a high probability that it will not be used, and it will expire after the transfer, so there is a 5-year warranty that is not limited to the first owner is completely sufficient for most people.
If you are ready to buy a new car and drive it for at least 5 years, you can buy a model with a lifetime warranty for the whole vehicle.
The longer you drive the tram, the more you save, and it will be more reassuring to have a lifetime warranty, but with the author's frequency of changing trains, there is basically no need to consider the warranty period.
2. Is battery and battery life important?
Very important, is the most important.
The cost of the battery alone accounts for more than 30% of the cost of the whole vehicle Not to mention, take the author's purchase and use of new energy vehicles from 2018, the most intuitive feeling is that the battery directly affects the driving experience, and different brands of batteries are very different, it is difficult to judge and quantify where the difference is, only in long-term use can it be slowly felt.
For example, the battery discount rate of the first green car BYD Tang DM has a nominal WLTC 80km battery, which has been driven for 2 years, and the pure electric range can still complete the 100% achievement rate of 80km, which impresses me.
But after driving a pure electric model of a new force, the official nominal CLTC 403km, at the beginning of my golden right foot level can actually drive to more than 360km, but after a big OTA, driving 260km is a bit of a problem, and driving to the 4S shop for maintenance many times can not solve the fact that the battery life is reduced.
Personally, I guess that the probability of a significant decrease in the capacity of the battery itself is low (otherwise the warranty clause of less than 70% of the battery capacity will be triggered, and you can ask for a new battery directly, whimsical haha), it is very likely that there is a problem with the electronic control and battery capacity matching mechanism of this car, coupled with the attenuation of battery capacity, the actual endurance performance has decreased a lot compared with when the car was first picked up.
With the same commuting mileage, at the beginning, it only needs to be fully charged once a week to run for 5 days, and then it is time to charge it after running for 4 days, which is a bit uncomfortable, and after driving for less than 2 years, it was finally decided to sell it cheaply.
3. Is smart driving important?
Autonomous driving is a very important goal and direction of AI development, and autonomous driving may become a highly competitive technological function in the automotive industry in the future.
The author has always believed that relying on the support of powerful computing power and millisecond-level all-round road condition perception, autonomous driving is actually safer than manual driving, if all the cars on the road support automatic driving, then the probability of car accidents and accidents will actually become quite low, and most of the current traffic accidents are very likely to be caused by factors such as the driver's own carelessness.
However, autonomous driving is also very dependent on the environment and conditions, and there is a theoretical possibility of error or even failure, considering the non-high-speed road conditions, especially the congested road conditions in urban areas where pedestrians can intrude at any time, autonomous driving will become extremely difficult, and the reliability of the autonomous driving system will be very tested.
In short, the author believes that basic autonomous driving, including the two core functions of LCC full-speed following and active braking, is very necessary, which can well help drivers assist driving and make driving safer and more comfortable.
High-end intelligent driving, at present, seems to be more suitable for closed highway conditions, and in other road conditions, it is recommended to give it to drivers as a beta version of the function to try and improve, many times it still needs to be judged and taken over manually, there is really no need to be too entangled in letting the AI driver help you drive, right?
It's not that I don't trust intelligent driving, but driving is also a kind of fun, so why don't you just take a taxi if you want to completely free your hands?
Therefore, the author actually hopes that autonomous driving can be developed more advanced and reliable, but this requires a lot of testing and evolution to complete, maybe in the future taxis will really be driverless, private cars can even hide the steering wheel!
If you have to talk about the moment, the author thinks that giving priority to the intelligent cockpit configuration will bring a higher happiness index than intelligent driving.
Unconsciously I wrote more than 4,000 words, which involved a new energy vehicle that was not highly topical, and I hope that through my three-day test drive and in-depth thinking, it can be of some help to the audience who pay attention to new energy vehicles.
At present, the domestic new energy vehicle field is still in the reshuffle stage, before BYD, a very early sales king brand, after the successful transformation of technology companies such as Xiaomi marketing masters, traditional car brands and new forces to make cars on the same stage competition may have just begun, the future of the new energy vehicle industry still has a lot of market prospects and technology development space.