Perhaps, no one would have thought that MPV, which was once too niche market, has become the most surprising segment of the domestic auto market in recent years.
According to the data of the Passenger Association, in 2023, the sales volume of the MPV market will increase by as much as 159% to 10930,000 units. In stark contrast, in 2022, the MPV market sales fell by 12 percent year-on-year6%, and the sales volume fell below one million, only 9430,000 units.
Behind the stop of decline and growth in the MPV market, it is due to the continuous efforts of Chinese car companies such as Trumpchi, Wuling, and Dongfeng Fengxing in the MPV market.
For consumers, the abundance of MPV product options is certainly a good thing, but it still seems to be missing something. At present, most of the new MPV cars on the market are either expensive, or the product power is not comprehensive enough, and the overall is still not enough to "play". So, is there really not a more cost-effective new MPV on the market to choose from? The answer is clearly no.
For example, some time ago, the author's test drive of the Hechuang V09 left a deep impression on the author. Next, the author will talk to you about this car.
In this Hechuang V09 test drive, the author got the honor version of 762, which is equipped with a permanent magnet synchronous motor, with a maximum power of 202kW, a maximum torque of 335N·m, and a CLTC cruising range of 762 kilometers.
From the perspective of actual experience, thanks to the natural characteristics of electric vehicles, the power of Hechuang V09 can respond in time at the initial stage, but in view of the MPV model positioning needs to have requirements for comfort, so even if you step on the pedal deeply, Hechuang V09 will not be particularly "irritable", more of a "dense" linear release, comfortable to drive.
Of course, if you encounter high-speed overtaking, Hechuang V09 can still be easily completed. Also, the overall NVH performance is also good. It is only at speeds close to 120 km h that the wind noise increases significantly.
The V09 offers four driving modes to choose from: Comfort, Sport, Long Endurance and Exclusive Mode. Among them, the exclusive mode allows you to set the energy output, braking**, suspension, steering, braking force and style in more detail.
The author mainly experienced the first three driving modes: in comfort mode, the acceleration and braking performance of the vehicle is very smooth and soft, almost no feeling, and can be applied to most daily driving scenarios; As for the long-range mode, it has the slowest acceleration response and the hardest braking**; In Sport mode, the car becomes a little more "cranky", acceleration and braking are more responsive, and the vehicle's suspension becomes tighter.
However, the author suggests that if you are traveling with the whole family or during business use, try to keep driving in one lane in sports mode, because the V09 itself has a larger body weight and greater inertia, and if you always accelerate to change lanes, it will still make the passengers in the car a little dizzy.
MPV chassis comfort is the most important part of consideration, Hechuang V09 standard front MacPherson rear multi-link independent suspension combination, and equipped with CDC variable damping suspension, in addition to 9 levels of manual adjustment of damping, it can also be combined with road conditions, wheel speed sensors, motor speed and other information through AI algorithms, independent stepless adjustment of suspension damping. Thanks to the wheel speed sensor, the response is faster than that of a conventional CDC suspension.
This time, our test drive is basically a paved road with good road conditions, and the performance of the overall suspension of Hechuang V09 is more than willing to summarize it in one word, that is, "toughness". Whether it is to resist fine vibrations or suppress continuous fluctuations, it can react quickly, filter and absorb in time.
Enter the highway cruising state, H-VIP 3The 0 intelligent driving interconnection system comes in handy. During the test drive that day, the author also experienced its assisted driving functions, and did a good job in lane keeping and following the car. Especially when following the car, there is no head-up and nod when starting acceleration and braking and stopping because of the weight of the car, and the response is fast and the process is smooth.
In addition, Hechuang V09 also has automatic parking and remote control parking functions, when we encounter narrow parking spaces, we can control the vehicle through the mobile phone APP, to achieve safer and faster automatic parking.
It is worth mentioning that the V09 is equipped with an 800V high-voltage silicon carbide platform as standard, equipped with a high-energy-density ceramic battery, as well as a Hi-EMS energy management system, and supports 4C super fast charging scheme. In the actual test, as long as the charging facilities are powerful, it can be fully charged with more than 400 kilometers of battery life in 10 minutes, and the charging speed is almost comparable to that of fuel vehicles.
One thing to say,The first time I saw Hechuang V09,It gave me a different feeling——
First of all, it is its body size, Hechuang V09 vehicle has a length of 5215mm, a width of 1967mm, a height of 1910mm, and a wheelbase of 3170mm.
Of course, the body size is only one aspect, and Hechuang V09 still has its own characteristics.
For example, the vector aesthetic design concept that has evolved again, the V09 has created a "Shining Star" shape, with through-type front and rear light strips, C-shaped chrome decorative strips, luminous car logos and other details, highlighting the future sense of science and technology of the pure electric luxury MPV. Driving on the road, it also got a high return rate, especially during the waiting for traffic lights and parking, which attracted the attention of many passers-by, and even passers-by who came to talk.
Coming to the side of the body, the mirror shells, the lower edges of the doors running through the front and rear, and the trim strips at the upper end of the windows are all applied with a large number of chrome parts, which raises the momentum of the whole vehicle to a higher level. The concealed B C pillar with two or three rows of privacy glass further enhances the high-end and exclusive temperament.
The 20-inch close-spoke wheels make the V09 look more stylish, and with Michelin e-Primacy tires with a size of 255 50 R20, it can meet the load capacity and ride comfort at the same time.
As for the rear styling, "simplicity" is the first impression. At the same time, the towering horizontal through the light strip is still very recognizable when it is lit. In addition, the taillights and the chrome trim underneath echo the headlight clusters, continuing the overall visual effect and further enhancing the aura of the rear end.
An interesting detail is that the designers have placed the power tailgate button next to the left taillight cover. The tailgate area of Hechuang V09 is relatively large, and the switch button is placed in the position of the taillight, and you only need to stand next to the car and raise your hand to operate, which is more convenient.
In the author's opinion, no matter which perspective is used to evaluate, every detail shown by Hechuang V09 is polished with ingenuity, which not only further strengthens the Hechuang family design, but also amplifies the aura and texture that a luxury MPV should have.
If the exterior design satisfies the pursuit of "face" for high-net-worth individuals, then the delicate texture of the interior design brings an excellent car experience.
Entering the car, "simple and concise" is the biggest impression of the entire interior. Eliminated a large number of cumbersome physical buttons and replaced them with 1025-inch LCD meter, 146-inch large central control screen and 12The 3-inch co-pilot entertainment screen brings a convenient operation experience while filling up the luxury attributes; With a wrap-around center console, a variety of leather materials, suede material cladding and a unique wood-grain panel covered with double cup holders, the Chinese luxury atmosphere is ...... at once
The in-vehicle system of Hechuang V09 is equipped with dual Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 chips, which is very smooth to use, very easy to get started, supports voice control in the whole vehicle domain, multi-round dialogue, and full-time and all-area wake-up free, making the riding experience of the intelligent cockpit more intelligent; 12.In addition to listening to songs and watching dramas, the 3-inch passenger screen can also be equipped with optional karaoke, and outings can turn V09 into a mobile KSaoke room.
It is worth noting that the V09 is also equipped with an ultra-high-resolution 17The 3-inch second-row ceiling screen supports 5G network, and is also intimately equipped with exclusive rear row modes (business ** meeting, children's mode, entertainment mode, etc.), which can meet the needs of different scenarios of people in the rear car at any time, and create the best mobile "third space" for users.
Not only that, but there is also a car refrigerator behind the front ** armrest box, with a volume of 92 liters, and support 0-55 temperature adjustment, with three low-temperature modes of chilled, cold drink, wine cellar and two high-temperature modes of warm milk and warm rice, and can also be interconnected from the central control screen, which is very convenient.
In terms of the space experience that users pay the most attention to, Hechuang V09 Hechuang V09 adopts a 2+2+3 7-seat layout, and the whole car uses Nappa leather seats.
Among them, the second row adopts aviation-grade "zero gravity" design seats, which not only fit the human body curve better, but also support 14-way adjustment, heating, ventilation, and massage are readily available, and are also equipped with 570mm ultra-long front and rear adjustment, ** headrest and maximum 170 ° large inclination adjustment, one key to put down to relax and rest.
The third-row seats are the thickest models with seat cushions and backrests among the MPVs I have experienced, and there is no feeling of thinness when sitting on them, which can basically meet the needs of short and medium-distance rides.
There are a few more details that are worth sharing with you:
Hechuang V09 can be completely folded into the floor when the third row is not in use, coupled with the front and rear adjustment stroke of 570mm in the second row, the trunk can be expanded from the conventional volume of 610L to 3010L, forming "18m double bed room"; In the front hatch, the V09 also has a 32L front trunk, which can place two standard soccer balls + a shoebox at the same time.
Also in the trunk we also see a plug-and-play 2The 2kw discharge socket, coupled with the charging port, can also achieve 6kw external discharge, which is very convenient for long-distance self-driving trips and camping.
It is undeniable that consumers will always be picky about all aspects of purchasing an MPV model that embodies high-end and luxury. Although the V09 is a "newcomer" in the MPV market, you will find that it gives a gratifying answer from the exterior to the interior, to the ride comfort and space performance.
Write at the end:
There is no doubt that with the arrival of new products such as Xpeng X9, Ideal MEGA, LevC Yizhen Xspace and Buick GL8 electric version, the popularity of the MPV market will reach a new level in 2024. Of course, this also means that the MPV market will become more and more "volume".
With this background, you go to see the product power of Hechuang V09, it not only has the "refrigerator, color TV, large sofa" and intelligent cockpit that consumers like, but also has a unique and attractive design, spacious, flexible and practical interior space and 800V platform ultra-fast charging, high-end intelligent driving assistance with lidar and other "treasure capabilities", plus 3188-43.The selling price is 880,000 yuan. The author believes that Hechuang V09 is a product that can support more than 300,000 pure electric MPV façade.
On the other hand, thanks to the joint efforts of the two major shareholders of GAC Group and Zhujiang Hopson, the V09 has a unique advantage ahead of other new brands in terms of both the hard power of car manufacturing and the "soft power" of the travel service ecosystem.
Based on these points, the author believes that the Hechuang V09, an IKEA and IKEA MPV, is still very competitive, and can compete with popular MPV models such as Buick GL8 and Denza D9, and even has the opportunity to become a new benchmark for pure electric luxury MPV in the new era. If you're planning to get your hands on an MPV model recently, you might want to take it for a test drive.