How should young people choose when buying a car, according to market data, young people will consider models with high configuration and strong power when buying a vehicle, so the extreme fox Alpha S This car personally feels that it is more suitable for young people to buy, as a medium and large sedan, there are currently 10 models on sale, and the guide price range is 189,800-329,800, we take the 2023 forest version of 525 175kW as an example, the guide price is 189,800, see what are the highlights of this car?
In terms of appearance, the overall design of the polar fox Alpha S adopts a coupe style, the front face of the closed grille design highlights its new energy identity, the headlight groups on both sides are fashionable, the LED light source is used to light up at night, the headlight group is blackened, and the lens and daytime running lights are integrated inside, and the style is exquisite enough. The trapezoidal air intake below is blackened, which increases the sense of atmospheric stability and has a strong visual impact. The bulging lines on the hood appear muscular, adding to the sense of power of the vehicle.
From the side, the overall lines of this car are sleek, and the roof adopts a fastback shape, with a floating roof and shark fins to effectively add a sporty atmosphere and highlight the coupe style. The waistline adopts a through-type design, which makes the visual effect appear slender and atmospheric, and at the same time enhances the layering of the side of the body; The hidden electric door handle shows the sense of science and technology, which can play a role in reducing wind resistance; The 19-inch alloy wheels have a sleek shape, and the wheel arches and side skirts are partially equipped with black trim, bringing a certain crossover atmosphere. The dimensions of the body are 4930x1940x1599mm, and the wheelbase is 2915mm. In addition, the car curb weight of 1900kg, full load weight of 2350kg. Both the front and rear brakes are ventilated discs to further enhance the sporty feel.
In terms of the tail, the top of the trunk is designed with a slightly upturned ducktail, and the blackened taillight cluster adopts a through-type design, which effectively stretches the horizontal visual width of the tail. The lower surround is equipped with a concave license plate frame, which embellishes the three-dimensional effect of the rear of the car; The lower envelope is equipped with a chunky black trim that gives it a certain sense of power.
In terms of interior, the ARCFOX Alpha S adopts an enveloping cockpit design, providing a double-spoke multi-function steering wheel, a through-type dual-screen and an electronic pocket gear, and the console part is designed with a control knob of the central control screen, and the overall style is relatively simple. Add a large number of soft materials to wrap, the texture is delicate, with a 12.3-inch full LCD instrument panel and a 20.3-inch central control screen, built-in navigation system, mobile phone interconnection mapping, Internet of vehicles, OTA upgrade, voice recognition control system, roadside assistance services and other functions to meet the needs of use.
In terms of configuration, this car is also equipped with automatic parking, hill assist, front and rear parking radar, reversing image, electric induction tailgate, keyless entry, automatic LED headlights, panoramic sunroof, automatic wipers, electric adjustment of front seats, rear seat proportional reclining, automatic air conditioning and rear exhaust air outlets, and the functional configuration is quite rich.
In terms of space, the body size of this car is 4930x1940x1599mm in length, width and height, and the wheelbase is 2915mm, which is positioned in medium and large sedans, and the experiencer is 1.75 meters tall but the weight is on the fat side. And in terms of riding experience, the seats of this car are made of imitation leather material, standard sports style seats, the main and co-pilot seats support electric adjustment, the main driver's seat as a whole supports forward and backward movement, height adjustment and backrest angle adjustment, the co-pilot seat as a whole also supports forward and backward movement and backrest angle adjustment, and the front seat has heating, ventilation and memory (main driver) functions to ensure the comfort of the car.
In terms of power configuration, ARCFOX Alpha S is equipped with a 238 horsepower front motor, the motor type is permanent magnet/synchronous, the total power of the motor is 175kW, the total torque of the motor is 360N·m, and the acceleration of 100 kilometers is 7.7s. In terms of battery and range, it is equipped with a ternary lithium battery with a capacity of 65.6kWh CATL, which supports fast charging, only 0.43 hours, slow charging 11.4 hours, and the pure electric range announced by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology is 525km.
Through the experience, my first feeling is that the horsepower is sufficient, like a performance version of the model, we drive on closed roads in the suburbs, continue to press the accelerator pedal, the pleasure of the soles of the feet arises spontaneously, and the feeling of pushing back to accelerate in the car is quite obvious, the author thinks that this car is the main control, because we drive through the curve, we find that the steering wheel steering is balanced and delicate, for novice drivers, it is also easy to get started, and the chassis suspension is positively filtered, and it feels very quiet to sit in the car.
Charging costs
Through a comprehensive understanding, the power consumption of this car is 14.8kWh per 100 kilometers (the actual power consumption will vary), according to the calculation of 0.6 yuan per kilowatt-hour of household electricity, 100 kilometers need to cost about 9 yuan, then a year of 10,000 kilometers of mileage calculation, the charging cost is about 900 yuan.
The cost of insurance
The manufacturer's guide price of this car is 189,800 yuan, and it is known through calculation that the insurance type includes compulsory traffic insurance + license fee of 1,450 yuan, and commercial insurance takes basic insurance as an example (third-party liability insurance of 2 million yuan and vehicle loss insurance, etc.) is a total of 6,419 yuan, with a total cost of about 7,869 yuan.
Maintenance costs
The maintenance of the car is also very important, and regular maintenance can prolong the service life. The maintenance items of pure electric vehicles are relatively simple, including routine inspections (circuit inspection, tire inspection), reducer oil, air conditioning filter, brake fluid, coolant, manual costs, etc., and the maintenance cost is about 961 yuan a year.
It is comprehensively known that the charging cost of this car for a year is 900 yuan, the insurance cost for the first year is 7869 yuan, and the maintenance cost for a year is 961 yuan, so the average monthly cost is about 810 yuan, which is still acceptable for young people.
In short, the ARCFOX Alpha S has good comprehensive performance, the exterior design is young and fashionable, the interior design is exquisite, the space is spacious, and the cruising range of 525 kilometers can meet the needs of daily use.
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