At the beginning of the year, Qin PLUS EV launched the Glory Edition model, which reduced the price from 129,800 to 109,800, which is a full 30,000 lower than Aion S and 34,000 cheaper than Geometry A.
A few days ago, the Wuling Starlight pure electric version was officially launched, and the new car launched 410 standard and 510 advanced two configurations to choose from, with prices of 99,800 yuan and 109,800 yuan respectively, and the entry price was 10,000 yuan lower than that of Qin PLUS EV.
In terms of styling, the Wuling Starlight pure electric version is the same as the previously listed plug-in hybrid version, which adopts the aesthetic design of star wings, but has been adjusted, such as the application of a closed front face, with sharp headlights and daytime running lights, thick chrome decoration, etc., which looks very stylish and dynamic.
From the side, the new car adopts a coupe-like design, with a low-lying swooping attitude that makes the body lines more dynamic, and semi-hidden door handles, 18-inch star wheels, etc., and the drag coefficient of the vehicle is only 0.228Cd.
At the rear, the most eye-catching thing is the through-type taillights, which are very eye-catching and very recognizable when lit. The new car is available in four colors: Star Sand Gray, Star Black, Star Shimmer Gold, and Star Flame Red. The length, width and height of the body are 4835*1860*1515mm, and the wheelbase is 2800mm, which is larger than the Qin PLUS EV and Aion S, and is the largest 100,000-level pure electric family car.
In terms of interior, the design of the central control is simple and stylish, and the decorative panels with tree patterns bring good visual and tactile effects. The 8.8-inch LCD instrument and the 15.6-inch central control screen are both designed to be suspended, and the Ling OS system has fast voice response, high recognition rate, and supports continuous dialogue within 20s. In addition, it supports the interconnection of mobile phones and car machine accounts, and the navigation information is automatically synchronized to the car machine, such as mobile phone AutoNavi map, WeChat and Meituan, Dianping and Baidu and other APPs to share the location to the car side, and there are also entertainment applications such as iQiyi, QQ Music, and Kuwo Music.
The flat-bottomed multi-function steering wheel is delicate and practical, and the paint-effect panel and knob-type gear shift mechanism also bring a good texture. In addition, a large number of physical buttons in the car have been canceled and integrated into the central control screen.
In addition to the cup holder and storage compartment at the central armrest, the lower part of the center armrest adopts a hollow design, which is convenient for placing shoes, bags and other slightly larger items. The Wuling Starlight pure electric version of the vehicle has 14 storage spaces, which is very convenient and practical.
The wrapping and support of the main and passenger seats are not bad, and the main driver supports 6-way electric adjustment.
In the rear, thanks to the longest wheelbase in its class of 2800mm and the width of 1860mm, plus the floor is close to full flat, even if three people ride side by side, it will not feel cramped.
The trunk design is flat, and the volume reaches the largest in its class at 540L. It can place 2 24-inch boxes + 4 20-inch boxes, and there is also a 33L hidden storage compartment under the carpet. And the rear seats can be folded down in a 4/6 ratio to accommodate larger items.
In terms of power, the Wuling Xingguang pure electric version adopts a three-in-one electric drive assembly with a motor power of 150kW and a torque of 310N·m, with a light start and rapid acceleration, with an acceleration of only 7.3s per 100 kilometers, which is more powerful than the Qin PLUS EV. And there are 46 acoustic packages in the whole car, covering the passenger compartment, cabin and trunk, so it is rare to feel too noisy noise in the car during driving, which is quite comfortable and quiet.
The Wuling Starlight pure electric version adopts the MacPherson independent front overhang, as well as the E-type multi-link independent rear suspension of the same model of the Audi A3 and Passat, which takes into account comfort and handling compared with ordinary three-link or torsion beams. In addition, it is also equipped with the eBooster intelligent braking system, which brings a more comfortable and stable braking texture, and has a kinetic energy recovery rate of more than 40%, effectively reducing energy loss.
There are 4 driving modes: Economy+, Economy, Standard, and Sport, and 3 modes of energy recuperation support: Comfort, Standard, and Strong. In addition, it is equipped with the standard capabilities of Osmo Intelligent Driving, including 0-150km/h ACC intelligent cruise control and driving assist, AEB automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning and assistance, etc. Of course, 360-degree panoramic images are not absent.
In terms of battery, the Wuling Starlight pure electric version is equipped with two sets of batteries of 41.9 kWh and 54.3 kWh, bringing a pure electric range of 410km and 510km respectively (CLTC), with a power consumption as low as 11.5kW·h per 100 kilometers, and an average cost of 0.11 yuan per kilometer, which is very economical and practical. In addition, the new car is also equipped with the only high-efficiency 2C fast charging in its class, which can be charged for 15 minutes and has a range of 200km, and the power supply time from 10% to 80% only takes 30 minutes.
In general, as a 100,000-level pure electric family car, the Wuling Starlight pure electric version is remarkable in terms of appearance, space, performance, configuration and other aspects, and there is no obvious shortcoming hexagonal warrior. Especially compared with the Qin PLUS EV at the same price, it has an overall advantage in all product dimensions, with more space, stronger power, longer battery life, and higher charging efficiency.