Can be cool, wild and stylish, test drive Nezha S hunting suit 640 AWD max
2024-08-13
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In the field of passenger cars, the public is well-known for the sedan, SUV and MPV market segments, and the characteristics of the three are also very distinct; in contrast, shooting brakes are relatively niche because they entered the Chinese market relatively late, have a less rich product lineup to choose from, and do not have a price advantage.
Shooting brakes originated in Europe and were used by nobles for hunting. In 1910, Rolls-Royce installed an internal combustion engine on a shooting brake for the first time, which gave birth to the shooting brake. Later, Aston Martin DB5 put the shooting brake on the track. For a long time afterwards, the shooting brake represented a two-door sports car of speed and passion. It was not until the appearance of the Mercedes-Benz CLS shooting brake that the era of shooting brakes with four doors began and entered a period of popularization.
Focusing on the domestic market, FAW-Volkswagen officially launched the new CC Shooting Brake in 2020, taking the lead in localizing the production of Shooting Brakes; in 2023, Zeekr took advantage of the new energy transition and fired the first shot in the electrification of Shooting Brakes. Today, more and more car brands are joining the ranks of Shooting Brakes, including Nezha Auto.
A relevant person in charge of Nezha Automobile said that the current shooting brake prices on the market are generally high. Nezha Automobile saw the potential of this market segment and launched the Nezha S shooting brake based on the Nezha S, allowing consumers to own a shooting brake at a lower price. It is reported that the Nezha S shooting brake provides extended-range and pure electric models, and will be officially launched at the end of August.
Before the new car was launched, a reporter from China Economic Net took the lead in test driving the pure electric version of Nezha S Hunting Brake 640 AWD max. This model, which can be wild, sporty and functional, was also impressed by its sporty style and practicality. Of course, the wild here does not mean "off-road", but traveling in the wild outside the city.
Nezha S Shooting Brake continues the front face design of Nezha S, with a very obvious youthful and sporty style. The overall shape is a swooping coupe, with two raised muscle lines on the hood extending to the front face. Narrow headlights and inverted triangular fog lights are distributed on both sides of the closed grille, plus the smoked trapezoidal center grille, which is extremely combative.
On the side of the car body, the front double waistline design of Nezha S Shooting Brake complements the hidden door handles. The rear waistline extends from the C-pillar to the rear of the car, making the connection and transition between the rear windshield, roof and tailgate natural. The flat 20-inch 5-spoke large wheels combine the brand logo with the image of a waterfall. The high-performance four-piston red calipers highlight the sporty genes while effectively shortening the braking distance.
At the rear of the car, the wide rear wing combined with the long straight high-mounted brake light, plus the thick lower surround, enhances the wide body and smooth visual effect of the rear, making it recognizable.
Entering the car, the Nezha S hunting suit follows the design concept of new energy vehicles, focusing on "simple style". The large touch screen of the central control is very eye-catching. The wireless charging and cup holder of the mobile phone increase the convenience of the front passengers. The crystal atmosphere light that can interact with the human and machine adds a lot of fun. During use, the display effect and smoothness of the central control screen of the Nezha S hunting suit are remarkable.
In addition, the refrigerator in the Nezha S can open both the driver and passenger doors, and has a capacity of 6.5 liters. The temperature can be adjusted from -6 degrees Celsius to 50 degrees Celsius, and it can also store ingredients for outdoor barbecues. At a time when many car companies are talking about color TVs, sofas, and large refrigerators, the Nezha S is not outdone.
As a standard "532" (length, wheelbase, width) model, the Nezha S Shooting Brake is positioned as a C-class car, and with its minimalist interior design, the interior space is naturally very spacious. After adjusting the front seats, the 1.83-meter-tall editor sat in the back seat and felt that there was more than enough space.
In addition, the rear space of the Nezha S Shooting Brake is very spacious, with a standard volume of 593 liters, which can be increased to 1295 liters after the rear seats are folded down. The double-layer floor of the trunk, the 220V discharge interface, the tailgate hook, and the reserved floor rails are also pleasantly surprised.
In terms of intelligence, the Nezha S Shooting Brake is equipped with NVIDIA Orin X high-performance intelligent driving domain controller, 30 sensors and Hesai semi-solid-state laser radar, which can realize NPP high-speed navigation, NCP city navigation, and FAPA automatic parking functions.
It is worth mentioning that the Nezha S Shooting Brake adopts a front double wishbone + rear five-link independent suspension, which is somewhat out of place at a time when mid-to-high-end models generally come standard with air suspension. However, during the actual test drive, the Nezha S performed quite smoothly on paved roads in the city, and could handle it calmly even on muddy dirt roads.
A staff member of Nezha Automobile explained that for a new car, it is easy to add features, but it is difficult to subtract features. The important thing is to stack the configurations just right so that the target group needs them without spending a lot of money. "The goal of Nezha Automobile is to build a good car that everyone can afford."
During the dynamic test drive, the paddle shift function of the Nezha S Shooting Brake is convenient. The vehicle starts smoothly by gently pressing the accelerator. The power is continuous, and the precise steering wheel directionality gives the driver full confidence. As a car with a length of about 5 meters, the Nezha S Shooting Brake can turn around easily on urban roads, and the turning radius is worthy of praise. When the sports mode is turned on, the vehicle's push back feeling comes with it. Official data shows that the Nezha S Shooting Brake pure electric four-wheel drive version accelerates from 0 to 100 in just 3.9 seconds.
When driving on city roads, a melodious music may help you relax. At this time, the driver and passengers in the car only need to shout, "Hello, Nezha, play a song", and they can quickly get a response from the car computer. The self-developed NETA SOUND sound quality is clear. However, compared with traditional car buttons, some functions of Nezha S hunting suit require a pull-down menu to complete, which requires a certain period of adaptation.
In terms of battery life, the Nezha S 640 AWD max pure electric version tested this time has a maximum battery life of 640 kilometers, and its overall performance is remarkable. The editor of China Economic Net drove about 42 kilometers with the air conditioner turned on, and the displayed battery life dropped from 633 kilometers at the start to 588 kilometers.
As the most important model of Nezha Auto in the second half of the year, the Nezha S Shooting Brake continues the trendy appearance and interior of the Nezha S, while further upgrading the interior space and the current mainstream intelligence. As the media in the same industry said, in the current fierce market competition, whether the Nezha S Shooting Brake can boost the sales of Nezha Auto depends to a certain extent on whether the price at the time of listing is reasonable. (Photo/Text by Jiang Zhiwen, China Economic Net reporter)
Source: China Economic Net
