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the new king of pure electric mid-size cars test drives the 2024 alpha s5

2024-09-02

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mid-sized cars are very popular among chinese people, and almost every car company must compete for them. even in the new energy era, the competition for pure electric mid-sized cars is also very fierce. for consumers, this is definitely a good thing, because not only are there more choices, but the cost performance is also getting higher and higher. for example, today's protagonist, the 2024 alpha s5, not only has high appearance and high configuration, but also has a starting price of less than 130,000 after a limited-time discount, which can be called the new king of pure electric mid-sized cars.

appearance: full of sporty atmosphere

the front grille of the alpha s5 adopts the currently popular closed design, matched with sharp headlights and exaggerated air intakes, making the entire front face look like a devil's smile, which is extremely visually impactful.

the side adopts a coupe shape, the roof line is smooth and dynamic, and the hidden door handle design makes its drag coefficient the lowest in the world's mass-produced cars, only 0.1925cd. the taillight adopts the popular through-type design, the internal shape is very complex, and it is highly recognizable when lit.

in terms of details, in addition to the led daytime running lights, the polar fox brand logo on the front of the car can also be lit up, which is very technological. in addition, the polar fox alpha s5 is equipped with frameless doors as standard, which further enhances the sporty feel of the side. it is worth mentioning that the evaluation car is also equipped with an electric lifting rear wing, which can not only increase the downforce of the whole vehicle, but also further enhance the sporty attributes of the rear of the car.

in terms of wheels, the test car uses multi-spoke two-color wheels, matched with fluorescent green brake calipers, which creates an excellent sporty atmosphere and saves the trouble of later modification and vehicle inspection. the matching tires are from the michelin pilot sport 4 series, which is a tire that focuses on sports handling, with a specification of 245/45 r19.

interior: minimalist design

the interior of the alpha s5 adopts a minimalist design style, with only a few physical buttons and a double-spoke steering wheel, making the entire interior look very futuristic. in addition, the interior is decorated with a lot of chrome decoration, and the window buttons are made of metal levers, which is very classy.

the entire alpha s5 series is equipped with a 15.6-inch central control screen as standard. the screen resolution is good, and it is surrounded by a narrow black frame design with a large visible area. the central control screen is equipped with a qualcomm snapdragon 8155 chip, and the operation is smooth and there is almost no lag. in addition, the central control screen also has built-in 4g network, application store, car ktv, car games, etc., which are enough to meet the needs of current consumers. it is worth mentioning that the evaluation car is equipped with 15 speakers with a power of 1320w, and the trunk is also equipped with a 10-inch subwoofer. the overall sound quality is excellent, suitable for playing rock, pop and other music.

in terms of comfort configuration, the evaluation car is equipped with a non-opening panoramic sunroof, and the size of the rear window is also very impressive, which makes the interior of the car have excellent light transmittance, and you will not feel depressed when sitting in the back row. the seats are made of imitation leather, and the texture is slightly lacking, but fortunately the seat padding is relatively soft, and the front seats are equipped with heating and ventilation functions, so the riding comfort can be guaranteed.

power: acceleration performance comparable to performance cars

in terms of power system, the evaluation car uses a pure electric drive system consisting of front and rear dual motors, with a total motor power of 390kw and a total torque of 690n·m. the acceleration from 0 to 100km/h is only 3.7s, and the book parameters are very excellent. in terms of battery life, the cltc pure electric battery life of the alpha s5 can reach up to 708km, and even the dual-motor four-wheel drive model has a pure electric battery life of 650km, with almost no range anxiety.

the test car offers 7 driving modes to choose from. even in the comfort mode, with the support of the dual motors, the initial acceleration is very brisk and overtaking is easy. if you switch to the sports mode, the maximum power of 390kw will be fully unleashed, with the acceleration pleasure comparable to that of a high-performance car, coupled with the heavy feel and precisely adjusted steering, it can bring you smooth driving pleasure.

the brake pedal is calibrated to be quite sensitive, and a light step will produce noticeable braking action, but it does not affect the driving comfort and is easy to use. in terms of nvh, although the evaluation car uses frameless doors, the overall nvh performance is satisfactory due to its smooth body shape and pure electric drive. there is only noticeable wind noise when driving at high speeds, but it does not affect the driving comfort of the occupants.

the test car uses lingyun chassis. first of all, the support of the suspension is excellent. it can give the driver enough confidence when turning at high speed, allowing you to boldly cut corners. secondly, the suspension can also completely resolve the bumps and vibrations on the road, which can be said to take into account both the driving pleasure and the riding comfort.

space: ample seating space

in terms of riding space, thanks to the 2900mm wheelbase, a tester with a height of 1.75m has ample riding space in both the front and rear rows. especially in the back row, there is more than two fists of space for the legs, and even with the fastback design, there is still one fist of space for the head. coupled with the flat platform design, the middle passenger can also have a comfortable riding experience.

in terms of storage space, the number of storage compartments is quite satisfactory, but the internal space is large and can hold a lot of items. in addition, there are two cup holders in the front and rear rows to meet the daily needs of all passengers. it is worth mentioning that there are two mobile phone slots under the instrument panel, which is very convenient for taking and placing mobile phones; there is also a mobile phone wireless charging plate on the left side, with a charging power of up to 50w, and it also has a heat dissipation function, which is very practical.

the trunk is very neat, with a volume of 430l, and the rear seats can be folded down in proportion to further expand the usable space. it is worth mentioning that the evaluation car is also equipped with an electric trunk, which supports induction opening and position memory functions, which can effectively increase the convenience of daily use.

safety: provides a wide range of active and passive safety configurations

in terms of safety configuration, the evaluation car is equipped with a variety of active/passive safety configurations, such as 360-degree panoramic images, front/rear head airbags (air curtains), front side airbags, lane departure warning system, forward collision warning and other active/passive safety configurations, which can effectively improve driving safety.

summarize:

through this evaluation, we can feel that the alpha s5 not only has a young and dynamic appearance, but also comes standard with many comfort and intelligent configurations. its dynamic performance is also impeccable, giving it a considerable advantage in its class. coupled with the very sincere limited-time discount price, if you are considering buying a cost-effective pure electric mid-size car in the near future, then the alpha s5 is worthy of your attention.