As we all know, the domestic compact pure electric car market is a must for major car companies. As one of the first manufacturers in China to deploy new energy models, BAIC Motor has also launched a variety of products in this market. Among them, the EU5 (Configuration | Inquiry) series is the model with the longest production and sales time and the largest market ownership of BAIC's new energy product line.
On August 8, the latest product of the EU18 series, the new EU5 PLUS (configuration | inquiry), will be officially launched. In today's article, please follow our lens and take the lead in appreciating the unique charm of BAIC's new EU5 PLUS on the eve of the new car's launch.
One. The new car is focused
1. The appearance is integrated into innovative design and upgrades the fashion aesthetics of pure electric cars.
2. Simple and high-quality interior to create a more comfortable driving experience.
3. Intelligent configuration upgrade, bringing more comfortable and convenient car life.
4. Introduce heat pump air conditioning system and small battery automatic power replenishment function, and the endurance performance has made a breakthrough.
Two. The shape has been optimized, two new exterior paint colors have been added, and the fashion aesthetic has been upgraded
The front face of the new EU5 PLUS highlights the iconic LOGO of the BEIJING brand with a simple design, creating a strong sense of modernity. A meteor-shaped decorative strip runs from the front of the car to the front cabin cover, which not only enhances the dynamic atmosphere of the vehicle, but also gives the whole vehicle a more three-dimensional effect. The grille and the headlight clusters on both sides of the new car still adopt an integrated design, and the refinement of the through-chrome strip has been upgraded. The headlamp design presents a sharp shell-shaped silhouette and uses LED light sources to add a sense of technology to the front of the vehicle.
Although the new car is only an annual facelift, the design changes are still very drastic. The C-shaped daytime running lights are a very recognizable design element of the old model, and in the new model, they are replaced by daytime running lights in the shape of "one", which makes the entire front of the car more dynamic.
The side of the new car has not changed much, and a tough waistline runs from the headlights to the rear, making the side of the car look very stylish and simple. In terms of body size, the new EU5 PLUS has a length, width and height of 4760/1820/1520mm respectively, and a wheelbase of 2670mm. The wheels of the new EU5 PLUS are designed to take on a whirlwind shape, enhancing the sense of speed and blending with the texture of the body lines. The new tires are from the Giti brand's Comfort f22 Series(spec| enquiry)column and are sized 215/50 R17.
In terms of rear design, the horizontal flying wing rear taillights are integrated with the new family design, and the light groups on both sides extend horizontally, effectively stretching the visual width. The skateboard-shaped rear spoiler further enhances the sporty feel of the vehicle. In terms of details, the new trunk physical button makes it easier to open the trunk.
The new EU5 PLUS is available in a variety of exterior paint colours, with "Tech Yellow" and "Bubble Grey" being the new color options. "Technology Yellow" comes from the ultimate pursuit of sports, with a high degree of recognition, brings a strong sense of movement and overall impact, and better conveys the feeling of trendiness and personality. As a popular color with low saturation, "bubble gray" is integrated with the sense of technology of urban high-rise buildings.
Three. The large area of soft bags in the car upgrades the comfort experience, and the sense of intelligent configuration technology is full
The interior as a whole gives a simple and elegant sense of sight, and a large area of soft materials wraps the center console, bringing warmth to the cockpit. Soft slush molding and leather upholstery make up the upper part of the dashboard, while soft upholstery adorns the side trim strips of the side dashboard, which together enhance the texture of the interior. The suspended independently designed center console and aircraft-like gear lever create a more exciting driving atmosphere for the driver. At the same time, the delicate keys combined with the piano paint panel bring a higher quality visual effect to the interior of the car.
In terms of technology configuration, the new car is equipped with LG display, with a resolution of 1920*720 and a definition of 1K. The dual 12.3-inch dual-screen design makes it more convenient for users to obtain information. In addition, the wireless charging function has also been added, the maximum charging power is 15W, combined with the charging status prompt of the central control screen, which enhances the convenience and safety of charging.
The new EU5 PLUS introduces Tencent Video and AutoNavi APP to provide users with a richer entertainment and navigation experience. It is worth mentioning that the AutoNavi APP provides users with a series of customized navigation and voice navigation functions. The new instrument panel design displays complete navigation information in full screen, making it easier for drivers to access directions. The "Send to Car" function enables the navigation destination on the mobile phone to be sent directly to the vehicle, and the user can seamlessly start navigation after getting in the car, bringing a more convenient travel experience.
The multifunction steering wheel presents a sleeker, more technological look. It adopts a capacitive all-touch design, which is operated by induction control, and the surface is applied with IML process to ensure precise operation and response sensitivity. The usual telephone and entertainment control buttons are integrated into the steering wheel for easy operation. In terms of materials, the steering wheel is wrapped in high-grade leather, making it very comfortable to hold.
As an important upgrade in terms of configuration, the new EU5 PLUS eliminates the traditional one-button start button and introduces a smarter, senseless start system. Open the door and the vehicle will automatically power on; Leaving the car and locking the car, the vehicle automatically powers down, which improves the convenience and intelligence level of use.
The new EU5 PLUS is also equipped with a healthtech smart air conditioning system, which includes CN95 rated air conditioning filters, which can block dust and droplets and provide a healthier indoor air environment. In addition, the system also has a PM2.5 air conditioning filter function, which can achieve air purification in the case of poor environmental quality. The central control screen displays the air quality index inside the car in real time to help users better grasp the air conditions in the car.
Four. Multifunctional and comfortable seats further optimize the driving experience
The new EU5 PLUS seat is made of comfort foam material, and the foaming thickness of the seat has also been carefully designed, the foaming thickness of the front seat cushion reaches 18mm, the foaming thickness of the headrest is 13.5mm, and the front cushion size is also extended by 15mm, completely supporting the thighs. In terms of functions, the main and passenger seats have electric adjustment function, and the driver's seat is also equipped with electric lumbar support to provide better lumbar support for long driving hours. In addition, the main driver's seat position is equipped with a memory function and seat ventilation and heating functions.
In terms of space, 180CM participants have three fingers of room on their heads after adjusting the seat to the right position in the driver's seat; Keeping the seat position unchanged, the experiencer gets headroom for two fingers and legroom for four fingers in the rear. As mentioned earlier, the front and rear seats of the EU5 PLUS are foamed thicker, which also causes the new car's headroom to be slightly cramped. There is a certain bulge in the middle of the ground in the rear of the new car, but the measured raised area can support the feet of ordinary passengers.
IN TERMS OF STORAGE SPACE, THE CONVENTIONAL GLOVE BOX, FRONT CENTRAL TUNNEL, CENTRAL ARMREST BOX, DOOR PANEL STORAGE COMPARTMENT, ETC. ARE VERY EASY TO PUT DOWN TWO BOTTLES OF 550ML DRINKING WATER, AND THE REAR ARMREST IS ALSO SET UP WITH A WATER CUP HOLDER. The trunk storage capacity is decent, and it is not a problem to meet the luggage required for general short-distance travel. In addition, the rear seat backs also support 4/6 ratio recline, which can further expand the load capacity.
In terms of power, the new car will use the third-generation NCM523 battery of CATL, and the battery capacity can be selected as 49.6kwh or 60.7kwh. Under CLTC conditions, the R500 model has a cruising range of 430km and the R600 model has a range of 524km, which is improved compared with the 416km and 501km of the old model. This improvement is due to the introduction of a more energy-efficient heat pump air conditioning system in the new EU5 PLUS, which can save about 50% of energy consumption compared to conventional PTC heating
In addition, the new EU5 PLUS also introduces the function of automatic power replenishment of small batteries, when the battery power is low, the car actively starts the high-voltage system to charge it to avoid power loss. When the power battery power is low, push information through the APP and guide charging. In terms of suspension, the new EU5 PLUS adopts MacPherson independent suspension at the front and multi-link rear suspension.
Summary:Although it is only an annual facelift, BAIC's new EU5 PLUS has been significantly improved in terms of exterior design and driving comfort, and its endurance performance has also made a breakthrough. It is not difficult to see that BAIC continues to make unremitting efforts to provide a truly practical and cost-effective pure electric car for the majority of family users. If the new car can come out at a reasonable price, it is believed that the new EU5 PLUS will become the first choice for more users to choose pure electric family cars with a full range of upgrades.
