Supercar SUV? Is he really that divine? Try Aian LX80

A month ago, a colleague threw the remote control key of Aion LX (official name Aion LX) on my desk, pointed at the key and said: "You will regret it if you don't try this car. . If you have time, you can also write something.”

Although it is not a specific test drive task, after trying the Aion? LX, I really feel that this car is interesting to drive. It feels like a big car, and the layout of the interior of the cabin strives to create a luxurious atmosphere, and the materials in places you can't see are particularly high-end.

The blue GAC logo, and a front-facing camera below

Since my colleague did not tell me the specific configuration level of this Aion? LX, based on the photos taken, And comparing the configuration list on the official website, I restored the information of this car: Aion?

The price of nearly 300,000 yuan seems to have raised a question: should I buy it or the Tesla Model 3?

The front door has a triangular window, very MPV-like design

Although this media test car has the longest cruising range in the entire Aion? LX series, it is not the 0- The 80D Max version accelerates to 100km/h in 3.9 seconds. However, relatively speaking, if you want high-performance 80D Max, you have to pay a price of more than 350,000 yuan. Whether it exceeds psychological expectations seems to be a new question.

Although it is a bit regrettable, judging from the long cruising range of the Aion? Not charging. In addition, compared with Model 3, Aion LX is an SUV model, and its space performance and sitting posture are more stretched than Model 3. Only when Model Y is put into domestic production will it pose a real threat to Aion LX.

The taillights have a dynamic display effect when unlocked

In fact, among the four product series of GAC New Energy, currently only the Aion S is a pure electric sedan product. The remaining three models are all pure electric SUVs, which are also consistent with the current consumption pattern of the Chinese automobile market.

Everyone prefers SUVs, and SUVs can better interpret the concept of a car with multiple functions and can bring a sense of security to female car owners. Therefore, whether it is an additional purchase or a first-time car purchase, Aion LX seems to be a good choice for consumers with ample budget.

High-end equipment "stacked" hard-core luxury feel

On the day I got the car, I discovered the clues in the Aion? LX LCD instrument panel: 81% of the battery power remained, and the driving range There are still 523km. This is the advantage of large-capacity batteries. "No matter how hard I turn the switch, I don't need to charge it for two days." This was my true thought at the time.

When the battery is at 81%, the driving range is still 523km

For a long time, due to battery capacity, the most worrying issue when driving an electric car is "how far can it go".

When joint venture brand electric vehicles have just exceeded 400km of range, independent brands are already challenging for higher levels. If you must compare with Tesla, you will find that the standard range version of Model 3, which is priced at 291,800 yuan after subsidies, has a range of 445km, which is not as good as Aion LX - GAC New Energy in this regard The entry-level cruising range provided is already 503km.

In fact, in the field of electric vehicles, Tesla's advantages lie in the creation of a technological atmosphere, AutoPilot intelligent driving and power management (in fact, if you want long battery life, you have to pay more). It is easier for independent brands to shorten the gap in terms of technological atmosphere, but the latter two items still need time to do their homework.

However, after getting to know Aion LX inside and out, we can actually find the progress and reality of the Aion brand as a representative work of independent electric vehicles.

First of all, for the three-power system, Aion LX chose the 590 module battery pack supplied by CATL. The cell model is NCM811. The 80 version is equipped with a 93kWh ternary lithium battery with an energy density of 180Wh. /kg. Although its capacity is not as good as the more expensive Tesla Model X, it performs better than the Weilai ES6, which is also a self-owned brand.

The engine compartment is tightly sealed, and the actual motor size is very small

Since the Aion? LX? 80 is a single-motor version, its chassis layout is in front-wheel drive mode, and the battery Arranged in the center of the chassis, it can reduce the threat caused by collision. For GAC New Energy, this is the biggest advantage of the GEP2.0 pure electric platform. The front and rear weights are balanced at 50:50, and the battery pack is protected in a frame. Inside.

In addition, Aion? LX is equipped with a permanent magnet synchronous motor supplied by Nidec. The maximum power of this motor reaches 150kW (204Ps) and the maximum torque is 350Nm, which is the same as most 2.0 The mid-power output version of the T engine is equally matched.

However, due to its single-motor layout, the acceleration performance of the Aion? LX? 80 is conservative, with an acceleration of 0-100km/h in about 8 seconds.

As can be seen from the information provided by GAC New Energy, the driving part of Aion? LX is relatively compact. Its three-in-one arrangement of motor, reducer and inverter not only reduces the size It is very Mini, and this can also reduce the curb weight and improve performance.

Five-link rear suspension, lightweight aluminum alloy swing arm

In fact, in the chassis part, Aion? LX also uses lightweight materials on a large scale to reduce the overall weight - the battery The burden is too heavy and has a great impact on the dynamic performance of the entire vehicle, so GAC New Energy can be said to have "spent a lot of money" in this part.

First of all, the frame part of the entire chassis is made of aluminum alloy material, and some of the reinforcements use a honeycomb structure, similar to the structures used by Jaguar and Cadillac in the body reinforcement parts. Secondly, the key components of the front and rear suspension of Aion? LX are made of aluminum alloy, which not only looks high-end, but also means lighter unsprung mass and better dynamic performance of the wheels.

The tire specification is 245/50?R20,

It uses Goodyear EfficientGirp pattern

Of course, in order to match the huge appearance design, Aion? LX ?80 uses tires with a size of 245/50?R20 on the running system, and the tires use Goodyear EfficientGirp pattern, which pays attention to silence and energy saving. In actual driving, the suspension has obvious road feel and rich communication, but the noise is well controlled, and it is not noticeable even at speeds of 80km/h.

CATL’s 590 large module battery, Nidec’s high-performance motors produced in Zhejiang, and the layout of the all-aluminum alloy chassis. These big-name accessories and lightweight materials have pushed Aion? LX to the forefront. Higher market positioning is also part of its competitiveness.

Tags: large space, Internet, long battery life

When the Aion LX was received, the remaining range was 545km. Due to the aggressive driving, 22km of cruising range was consumed in the 16km journey - photo There were 523km remaining at the time of recording. In the next day and a half, I ran nearly 80km again. When I returned the car to my colleague, the driving range was still 410km. This is consistent with what I said before, "You can drive the car for two days without charging." It seems to be highly consistent.

Indeed, a long-range electric SUV can save time and protect battery life by requiring fewer visits to charging stations in daily use. Only when it needs to be charged will its 93kWh large-capacity battery take more time.

Although the Aion LX 80 has a front-wheel drive arrangement, the measured 0-100km/h time is about 8 seconds, but even so, you can still feel its fast performance in daily driving. Normal is suitable for gentle driving. When you go out with your wife or children and need to overtake or speed up, you need to step on the switch a little deeper.

The driving mode selection is operated on the screen

Using the Sport mode, the vehicle response is greatly improved. Just tap the switch and the car will move forward, and it will move forward while driving. Sudden acceleration can also make people feel dizzy - a characteristic of electric vehicles, so it is best to use Normal mode when driving an electric vehicle, otherwise you will feel uncomfortable while driving.

In the operation part, Aion? LX provides a two-spoke multi-function steering wheel and a knob shifting mechanism. The directionality of the steering wheel is not very good, and there is not much communication with the road. In addition, the knob shifting The response speed also needs to be improved. Because the size of this Aion? LX is not small, with a length of 4786mm and a wheelbase of 2920mm, it is not flexible when driving in traffic, and the body response is slow, which makes people look forward and backward.

The speed of the knob shifting is not very fast

The rear seat provides air conditioning outlets and two USB ports

Like most electric vehicles, Aion LX There are also four harder "legs". Whether driving over a manhole cover or driving over a road joint, the suspension and tires will faithfully transmit the road feel to the feet and buttocks. This clear road surface is actually very good for the driving experience. It is true, but some people may protest that it is not soft enough or comfortable enough.

However, it needs to be pointed out that the suspension of Aion? LX responds very quickly when the feedback jumps, and it has a sense of high-end; in addition, due to the arrangement of batteries in the chassis, it feels like sound insulation. It's done pretty well, and the entire cabin has been relatively quiet while driving.

The interior color scheme is classy, ??and the integrated curved screen has a sense of technology

It’s a pity that I couldn’t go back to the charging station to recharge during the test drive to record this Aion. ?LX?80 power consumption - I seem to have put the responsibility on the long cruising range, but this also just illustrates a problem - when the cruising range is 300-400km, people will pay attention to the power consumption, and when the cruising range When the distance increases to 500-600km, the anxiety is not so strong.

The luggage compartment space is good, and the rear seats are 40/40% off?

We mentioned earlier that the Aion? LX is very big. On the one hand, it has a long body and a long wheelbase. The space created is, on the other hand, the result of optimized carriage layout. While satisfying the comfort of five adults, this car also has a spacious luggage compartment space, and even has a lot of tricks from the first row to the luggage compartment.

For example, the first row of seats uses integrated backrests, and the headrests can be adjusted individually; the second row of seats can individually adjust the backrest angle, the floor is completely flat, and even the right seat is equipped with additional Equipment - leg rests, this is undoubtedly the VIP seat in the entire car. In the luggage compartment, there are some hidden storage boxes under the floor, which are very practical.

The rear seat space is very spacious, and the floor is completely flat.

In fact, Aion? LX creates a very good luxurious atmosphere in the car, and all five of its seats are used Wrapped in light-colored Nappa leather and embellished with emerald green deerskin material, the visual effect is great.

The front and rear doors are decorated with a large amount of green deerskin material, which is very comfortable when placed on the hand pillow. In addition, the fully laminated cold-formed hyperbolic screen on the instrument panel has two 12.3-inch LCD screens embedded in it, which brings a strong sense of technology to the entire cabin.

Whether you are driving or riding in a car, you can’t help but be curious about touching it here and trying out its functions in the Aion LX cabin. For drivers, it's okay to have a simple interior, but don't make driving more difficult because of simplicity - for example, if most functions are integrated into the screen, will it be difficult to operate?

For independent brands, this problem is easy to solve. Just provide a voice system and everything will be fine. The ADiGO intelligent IoT system of Aion? LX was jointly developed by GAC and Tencent. Its voice system also comes from Tencent. The third-party apps in the car include Tencent Maps, QQ Music, Amap, Tencent Car Radio, etc. They are all applications of the Internet era. If you don’t want to do anything, you can also call the voice assistant to help activate the function.

ADiGO vehicle system is jointly developed with Tencent and has rich functions

Super running SUV is a gimmick, luxury is the direction of exploration

As for the product definition of Aion? LX, GAC New Energy has a slogan such as "Luxury Intelligent Super SUV", but in fact it is just a marketing word, because in essence Aion? LX is an SUV, but it has a higher starting point in terms of perceived quality.

LED headlights and fog lights, the central grille also has through-type LED lights

So whether it is luxury or smart, it can be matched, but the so-called "supercar" explains more It was accomplished through the 80D Max car - after all, it only takes 3.9 seconds to accelerate from 0-100km/h, and the cruising range is still 600km.

Before getting involved in electric vehicles, independent brand car companies have been clamoring for many years to use BEVs to achieve overtaking in corners, and now they have basically achieved this. Whether it is NIO, Ideal or GAC New Energy, they are all competing with foreign brands with better perceived quality and similar prices. In terms of vehicle intelligence, it is even better.

In terms of warranty, Aion offers an 8-year/150,000-kilometer warranty for the battery, and a 4-year/150,000-kilometer warranty for the entire vehicle, which can reduce certain worries in terms of use.

In fact, in order to reflect the technological product positioning of electric vehicles, GAC New Energy is willing to invest in equipment for the Aion? LX. One is that the door handle uses an electronic sensor-type telescopic handle. When the car is locked, the handle retracts into the door, making the car body smooth, smooth and futuristic.

On the other hand, the equipment in the car is also all-inclusive: 8 airbags, ESP, Bluetooth key, 360 panoramic image, panoramic sunroof, electric luggage compartment lid, wireless charging for mobile phones, everything is available. It was only after testing the car that I recalled that this Aion LX 80 was not equipped with the ADiGO 3.0 automatic driving system, which was another pity.

In order to reflect customized services, GAC New Energy provides many optional packages for the target consumer groups of Aion? Exterior carbon fiber decoration; for 2,800 yuan, you can get a gold-plated charging indicator light; for 8,800 yuan, you can also get a solar sunroof.

Experience is undoubtedly the best way to understand. As a 300,000-yuan electric SUV, we found that Aion LX is an exploration of "luxury", easy to drive, large in space, intelligent, and long-lasting. Battery life is its characteristic.

As for the "supercar SUV", it is probably also a legend, a model for shaping brand image, and you and I both know the models that are really popular... (Written by, Photographed by |? Estifu)

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