The second-generation AION V will be a global strategic model, so it has made great progress in many details and technological aspects. Today we are going to experience the supercharging capability and map-free NDA technology of this car to see how it performs under various working conditions.
First, let's experience the supercharging capability of this car. Many manufacturers actually advertise their charging time, such as charging from 30% to 80% in just half an hour, but many consumers pay more attention to the actual range rather than the percentage. Therefore, the second-generation AION V has made it clear that it has the promise of increasing the range by 330km after charging for 15 minutes.
We conducted a real test at a supercharging station. The vehicle had 86km of range before charging. After 15 minutes of direct charging, the vehicle's range reached 426km, which means an increase of 340km. This result exceeded the manufacturer's publicity. Imagine that when we are driving on the highway, as long as we wait in the service area for 15 minutes, that is, the time to go to the toilet or take a rest, the vehicle can get more than 300 kilometers of range. Is there any range anxiety?
In addition to fast charging time, the map-free NDA navigation technology is also the pride of the second-generation AION V. This function can provide navigation assistance after setting the navigation, and can also provide lane navigation assistance when the navigation is not set. The applicable scenarios completely cover our daily needs. The car's navigation assistance is named ADiGO PILOT intelligent driving, and it relies on 5 millimeter-wave radars, 11 high-definition cameras and 1 laser radar throughout the car, realizing "map-free global communication" that can be used as long as there is a road.
When we turn on the navigation function, the vehicle can quickly identify the current lane and surrounding vehicles and pedestrians, and the vehicle's driving status will be clearly displayed on the dashboard. In addition, the vehicle speed can be intelligently controlled based on navigation information and roadside speed limit signs.
When there is a vehicle cutting in or occupying the lane ahead, the second-generation AION V will immediately make the decision to slow down but not give way, and will maintain a certain safe distance from the vehicle in front until we can pass safely, and then the vehicle will accelerate away.
When encountering a traffic light, the vehicle can also identify it in advance and slow down immediately. The entire braking process is also very gentle, and there will be no sudden braking. When the intersection begins to open, the vehicle can start on its own without us having to do anything.
Whether turning left or right, the second-generation AION V can go to the outermost lane in advance before the intersection and turn on the turn signal. When turning at the intersection, the vehicle's surrounding conditions will be checked to ensure that there are no pedestrians or bicycles before the vehicle passes quickly. The whole process is very smooth and the lane control is very precise.
If you encounter an irregular intersection or a left-turning vehicle blocking the way, the second-generation AION V will also stop politely and give way until it is sure that there are no obstacles ahead. In addition, the car can also support the intersection U-turn function, but in this process, we need to wait for all the vehicles on the opposite side to leave before we can start the U-turn.
The lane keeping and lane centering functions are very useful even on mountain roads and under bridges. It is worth mentioning that when encountering a bicycle on a mountain road or a single lane, the vehicle will first slow down, and only turn on the turn signal to overtake the bicycle from the left when it is sure that there is no oncoming vehicle and the conditions for overtaking are met.
If there is one flaw, it is that when we are waiting for the traffic light in a single lane, if there is a bicycle or motorcycle waiting at the intersection, the vehicle will think that this is a vehicle that can be overtaken, and will cross the solid line to overtake. This setting still has room for improvement. After all, when the solid line and the intersection overlap, you still need to queue up and wait slowly.
Because we were driving mostly on mountain roads this time, we haven't fully experienced functions such as highway navigation. However, in terms of lane navigation, the second-generation AION V does a very good job. It can not only quickly identify speed limit information, but also the lever lane change function is very easy to use, and the entire processing speed is very fast. As long as there is no oncoming vehicle from behind or it is within a safe distance, the vehicle will change lanes quickly.
Finally, let's talk about the highlights of the exterior and interior design of the second-generation AION V. In terms of appearance, the new car will use a more recognizable design, especially the headlight group, which is also very different from the previous generation of models and looks more "cute".
The side of the car looks more square, but the biggest advantage of this design is that it maximizes the space inside the car, especially in the back row. Not only is there more legroom, but there is also more headroom than a fist, which is very important for family travel.
The design of the rear part is more stable and elegant. The lights on both sides use LED light sources, and the entire tailgate is electrically opened. The height of the trunk floor is not very high, which is convenient for us to take items in daily life. The overall space of the trunk is still very large, and there is a cover in it, which can freely change the space volume of the trunk.
The interior design of the second-generation AION V is also very stylish. There are no physical buttons in the car interior. More functions are integrated into the central control screen, and the processing speed of this screen is also very fast. The functions we often use are placed at the bottom of the screen, and the operation is smooth enough.
The steering wheel adopts a two-spoke design, and the multi-function buttons on it use a combination of a scroll wheel and buttons, which feels very good. The area of the instrument panel is not very large, and it mainly retains our driving information and intelligent driving assistance information, which also allows us to observe more intuitively.
Because it uses a hand-shift gear shifting method, the central channel part is designed as a double-layer structure. At the same time, the air-conditioning vents and mobile phone wireless charging are designed on the upper layer, giving it a strong overall feel.
The car is also equipped with a "hot and cold bar" in the central armrest box. The reason for this is that it can achieve a maximum temperature of 50°C and a freezing temperature of -15°C. This can fully meet the needs of the baby at home for hot milk or icy drinks in summer. Isn't it attractive enough with such a function?
The seats are also very comfortable. The front seats are equipped with electric adjustment, heating, ventilation and massage functions, which is rare for a car of this price. The softness, hardness and wrapping of the seats are also completely online, and there is a good wrapping feeling even when driving on mountain roads.
There is no need to say much about the space in the back row. Since the previous generation of models, it has had a rear space performance far exceeding that of its competitors. What I want to say this time is that the second-generation AION V also added an independent small table in the back row, which is very useful for daily office work or children's meals.
