For many young people, they have a sports car dream in their hearts since they were young. However, in the past, the price of sports cars in the fuel age was mostly unattainable. Now with the advent of the electric age, the performance level of electric sports cars has become easier to achieve, and the price threshold has also dropped significantly.
At the Shanghai Auto Show that opened on April 18 , Nezha GT was officially launched, with a price range of 178,800 yuan to 226,800 yuan. As the fourth new car built by Nezha Motors , Nezha GT is based on the Shanhai platform and is positioned as a GT technology electric sports car.
So what is the performance of Nezha GT's overall product strength? Can it become the first electric GT sports car for young people? Below I will give you a comprehensive answer through a test drive.
Get to know Nezha GT quickly
1. The vehicle length is 4715mm, the wheelbase is 2770mm, and the wind resistance is only 0.21cd
2. The 17.6-inch central control screen in the car is equipped with Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 chip
3. The maximum power of the single-motor rear-drive version is 170kW, and the total power of the dual-motor four-wheel drive version is 340kW
4. Front double wishbone and rear five-link independent suspension, adjusted for comfort
5. The torsional rigidity of the body reaches 34000N·m/deg
1. Abundant power, linear 3.7 seconds to break 100 pushes, full sense of back
Let’s talk about the power of Nezha GT first . Nezha GT is divided into two versions: single-motor rear-drive and dual-motor four-wheel drive. Among them, the single-motor rear-drive model has a maximum power of 170kW and a maximum torque of 310N m . It is equipped with CATL lithium iron phosphate battery packs with two capacities. Among them, the 64.27kW h version CLTC has a cruising range of 560 km and an acceleration time of 0-100km/h of 6.7 s ; The 74.48kW h version CLTC has a cruising range of 660 km and an acceleration time of 6.5 seconds from 0-100km/h .
The total system power of the dual-motor four-wheel drive model is 340kW , the maximum torque is 620N m , the battery pack capacity is 78kW h , the CLTC cruising range is 580km , the official 0-100km / h acceleration time is 3.7s , 100km/h-0 brake The distance is only 32 meters, and its performance strength has reached the entry-level supercar camp.
This time I tested the Nezha GT 580 AWD version with a guide price of 226,800 yuan , which is the top-equipped four-wheel drive version. It should be mentioned that the vehicle I tested this time was not the final mass-produced version, so I could not experience the ADAS functions related to NETA PILOT 2.5 .
Just like the name of GT , Nezha GT is positioned as a sports car that can satisfy long-distance travel, so it has been specially adjusted for daily driving in terms of power and chassis.
Nezha GT is equipped with four driving modes: economy / comfort / sports / single pedal . With a sense of tension, daily urban transportation can also be smoother and more comfortable, and it is easy to drive.
Of course, even in the comfort mode, if you step on the accelerator deeply, 340kW and 620N·m can burst out at any time to bring a strong push back feeling, and overtaking is straightforward.
In the sports mode, the power "nerves" of Nezha GT are tense, and the power will be delivered as soon as you step on it. Even if the curb weight reaches 1950kg , the performance of the vehicle is still as agile as "off the rabbit". The power performance after getting up is very refreshing. After all, the strength of breaking a hundred in 3.7 seconds is already faster than the Audi RS5 .
It is worth mentioning that the power distribution of the Nezha GT four-wheel drive version can be adjusted at will. Its standard state is 50:50 front and rear , but after entering the "track mode", the front and rear power can be distributed arbitrarily in 100-0 . Therefore, Nezha can realize various power output characteristics such as front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive and four-wheel drive.
2. The chassis is comfortable and stress-free for daily commuting
For sports cars with high horsepower and high torque, the body structure must be too rigid to cope with the powerful power. The Nezha GT built on the Shanhai platform uses hot-formed steel with a strength of 2000MPa for this purpose. The frame is also equipped with 11 structurally reinforced bearing rings, and the torsional rigidity of the vehicle reaches 34000N.m/deg .
In addition , the front and rear counterweights of Nezha GT have achieved 50:50 , the center of gravity of the vehicle is 450mm , and the ground clearance is 120mm when fully loaded . The passability is still good. The chassis uses a front double-wishbone rear five-link independent suspension.
In daily driving, the steering setting of Nezha GT has a certain sense of electronic damping, and there will be a little bit of vacancy, so the steering is not particularly tight.
As for the chassis, the setting of Nezha GT obviously takes into account the comfort of daily driving. Its suspension adjustment is not the "hard" feeling of traditional sports cars, but takes into account comfort and toughness.
In daily driving, the suspension of Nezha GT can filter the fine vibrations of the road very well, and even when passing the speed bump at a speed of more than 40km/h , you can still feel that the rebound of the shock absorber is very fast. The vibration feeling inside the car is a little lighter than that of ordinary B -class sedans, and the overall chassis comfort has a good performance.
As a sports car, the support of the suspension and the dynamic response of the chassis are of course what consumers pay attention to, so I deliberately drove the Nezha GT for a trip to Guanyinshan Road in Xiamen.
When cornering quickly, the suspension support of Nezha GT is relatively in place, coupled with the low center of gravity body posture, the vehicle will not appear obvious roll. At the same time, the suspension also has a good performance in terms of toughness, and the dynamic response of the suspension is relatively crisp and neat. Whether it is an S- bend or a back-bend, the vehicle can move with a stable posture.
Of course, it would be even better if the steering setting of Nezha GT could become more linear and agile. I hope that Nezha Automobile will be able to bring more sports car-like steering adjustments through the OTA upgrade of the vehicle in the later stage.
3. NVH performance is quite satisfactory
In terms of NVH , the performance of Nezha GT did not have many surprises. The new car is equipped with double-layer sound-proof glass. In daily driving, when the speed is below 60km/h , the quietness inside the car is quite good. However, when the speed increases, some road noise will still be introduced into the car, and there is still room for improvement in the sound insulation of the chassis.
And when the vehicle speed exceeds 100km/h , the driver's position can also feel some wind noise from the edge of the window close to the A- pillar. After all, frameless doors will be more challenging to deal with high-speed wind noise.
4. The shape is dynamic and the real car is more domineering
Nezha GT adopts a two-door 4 -seater layout, the body shape has a strong sense of movement, and its wind resistance system is only 0.21cd .
In terms of body size, the length, width and height are 4715*1979*1415mm respectively , and the wheelbase is 2770mm , which is closer to a medium-sized car. In particular, the width of the car has reached the standard of a supercar, so the real car of Nezha GT looks more imposing than photos or videos.
The front face of the new car is outlined with smooth lines. The slender headlights, the bright black lower grille and the large-size diversion grooves on both sides of the front surround create a strong sense of movement, and the front is very recognizable.
On the side of the body, you can also see that Nezha GT has a very smooth roof line, which looks more elegant . In addition, Nezha GT is also equipped with frameless doors and hidden door handles, and the entire side does not have a sharp feeling.
The test drive model is equipped with 19- inch wheels. The irregular hub spoke design is quite distinctive, and it also has a "suspension" effect when actually running. The tires are Michelin PS4 tires with a specification of 245/45 R19 , which also conforms to its sports car orientation.
The design of the rear of the car is more stretched, and the ring-shaped taillights are surrounded by the lower part with exhaust-like decorations, and the sense of movement is quite in place.
Five, the interior materials are in place
In the interior part, the center console design of Nezha GT is more homely, lacking the impact of some sports cars. Fortunately, Nezha GT is wrapped with a lot of suede and carbon fiber materials, and the sense of class inside the car is quite in place.
The new car is equipped with a 10.25 -inch LCD instrument screen and a 17.6 -inch ultra-thin 2.5K central control screen. At the same time, the Nezha GT has basically canceled the physical buttons, leaving only the left and right scroll wheels of the steering wheel and touch buttons.
Most of its car control functions are integrated in the central control screen, which can be controlled by Nezha AI voice assistant during daily driving. In addition to controlling entertainment windows, it can also realize vehicle driving mode and automatic parking. The control of other functions is basically visible and controllable.
The new car is equipped with an integrated GT sports seat wrapped in Nappa leather, with 6- way electric adjustment for the main driver's seat and 4- way electric adjustment for the passenger seat , as well as front seat memory, heating and ventilation functions , the comfort is quite good.
In order to facilitate the entry and exit of the rear row, Nezha GT also set up a button on the B- pillar to fold down the front seats, which is very convenient to use. The rear row can barely accommodate adults under 170cm, but it can only be used for emergency purposes.
The volume of the front trunk of the new car is 50L , and the volume of the trunk is 297L . In addition, the rear seats can be folded down to expand the space of the trunk, and it is not a problem to place large items such as skis.
Written at the end: Whether it is the Geely Beauty Leopard more than 20 years ago , or the current U9 , the dream of self-owned brand sports cars has always been there. As Nezha Motors' attempt in the field of sports cars, Nezha GT has greatly lowered the threshold of sports cars with a starting price of 178,800 yuan, allowing young people to easily realize their childhood sports car dreams.
In terms of product strength, Nezha GT also achieves both performance and luxury and comfort. The strength of breaking a hundred in 3.7 seconds can not only "move like a rabbit", but also "quiet like a virgin" for daily transportation. Whether it is urban commuting or long-distance driving Travel without stress.
In general, Nezha GT has the strength of a GT sports car, and is quite sincere in terms of price. It is a sports car within the reach of young people. As for whether Nezha GT can make a breakthrough in sales? worth looking forward to.
