With the increasing penetration of electric vehicles, many users have learned about the advantages of motor drive, such as high kinetic energy conversion rate, fast response to throttle, instantaneous peak torque, smooth and quiet operation, etc. However, the short board of electric vehicles is energy storage, the power battery is very heavy and the energy is limited, and the speed of charging is difficult to substantially increase, in this regard, the fuel vehicle can easily get a few tens of liters of fuel tank. So, can the advantages of both be combined? The answer is yes. Nissan's e-POWER technology is a pure electric drive, internal combustion engine range of the technical route, and Dongfeng Nissan Xuanyi e-POWER is the first domestic model, it realizes the electric drive mode without charging, bringing low fuel consumption, strong power and smooth and quiet driving experience, but also by the end user gradually recognized. Recently, we took a real shot of the 2022 e-POWER Super Intelligent Driving PLUS (hereinafter referred to as e-POWER) at the Dongfeng Nissan Shenzhen Huaxiang store to see its characteristics together.
New car features:
1. Based on the 14th generation of Xuanyi, it continues the design style of V-Motion 2.0 but the details have been optimized
2. Equipped with an exclusive 12.3-inch suspension central control screen, the car is equipped with Nissan Super Intelligent Connection 2.0+ system
3. Equipped with a new e-POWER power system, fuel consumption is as low as 3.9L/100km, and torque can reach 300Nm
4. Equipped with NISSAN i-SAFETY intelligent active safety system and ProPILOT super intelligent driving system
Nissan e-POWER technology has been on the market for several years, in 2016 Note e-POWER was listed in Japan, the technology is in the process of continuous upgrading, has now developed to the second generation, mainly the inverter volume has been reduced by 40%, becoming more lightweight. By March 2021, the sales of e-POWER models in Japan exceeded 500,000 units, which has been widely recognized. Dongfeng Nissan also attaches great importance to the introduction of e-POWER technology, hoping to become a hit, so it has come up with the highest sales volume of 14 generations of Xuanyi for technology implantation. In terms of color, the new car provides five monochromes of dazzling orange, obsidian black, tungsten steel gray, sky red, and pearl white, as well as three kinds of color blocks: sky red/obsidian black, sunrise gold/obsidian black, and bright wind orange/obsidian black.
Compared with the fuel version of the model, Xuanyi e-POWER has optimized the decorative details, such as the front and rear logos replaced by the latest style, the front face of the "V" type chrome strip widened into a double layer, and the interior adopts a triangular grid structure, which looks much more exquisite.
The headlights still feature the classic boomerang shape, and the light clusters are connected to V-shaped chrome trims for a better integrity. Except for the entry-level model, they are equipped with LED low beam and LED day running lights. The LED front fog lights are located inside the three-dimensional ventilation duct shape at the bottom of the bumper on both sides, surrounded by L-shaped bright black trim panels, adding some sporty atmosphere.
From the side, the body appears to be relatively low, and this generation of models adopts a proportion structure with a widened body and a reduced height, achieving a width-to-height ratio of 1.256 and enhancing the sense of youthful sports. The body line is simple and smooth, the two-color body adopts a black roof with a slight sense of slippage, and the shoulder that is retracted under the C-pillar can also reduce the wind resistance, so that the wind resistance coefficient of the whole vehicle can be reduced to 0.26Cd.
The body dimensions are 4649/1815/1445mm and the wheelbase is 2712mm. Compared with the fuel version of the model, the length of the Xuanyi e-POWER has increased by 8mm, the height has been reduced by 5mm, and the rest remains unchanged. Compared with the Japanese hybrid model, the wider body and lower height realized the designer's idea, and the wheelbase and length were relatively moderate.
The all-black exterior mirrors are flat and smooth, the LED side turn lights are located at the bottom, but there is no side camera, and the 360° panoramic image is only equipped with the top model. Most models only support electric adjustment, and folding and heating functions are only available on top models.
The body of the same color door handle designed a number of ridges, forming a multi-faceted shape, more design sense. Except for the entry-level model, the front driver's seat is equipped with keyless entry buttons.
Except for the entry-level model of 16 inches, the rest use 17-inch large rims, five-spoke cutting shapes with wide and narrow alternating spokes, and a certain aerodynamic effect, using part of the airflow for brake heat dissipation. The tire size is 215/50 R17, the tire width is narrow, and the Dunlop ENASAVE EC300+ series products are also low roll resistance products.
The rear has also been adjusted for detail, with the addition of "300" (maximum torque) and "e-POWER" logos on both sides, and the taillights have been replaced with a new surround strip for improved recognition. The bottom is still concealed exhaust, and the same-colored lower skid plate has a three-spoke diffuser shape for added sportiness.
The interior of the carriage has obvious changes from the fuel version, replaced by a new 12.3-inch suspension screen, the air conditioning outlet has also been changed from a cannon barrel to a rectangle, and the center console is also arranged with a curved through-type air outlet shape, which looks more modern. The center console and door panel have been covered with more soft materials, and the sense of refinement is improved than that of the fuel version.
Except for the entry-level model (plastic), the three-spoke multi-function steering wheel of the rest of the models is wrapped in leather, which is more delicate in the hand, but the grip is still thin, and the flat bottom shape helps to perceive the corners. The multi-functions on the left and right banners are all controlled by buttons, of which the left side mainly controls the dashboard information, while the sub-top and top models are equipped with the ProPILOT super intelligent driving system, which supports full-speed adaptive cruise, lane centering, active braking and other functions.
The whole series adopts a combination of dual mechanical dials + 7-inch LCD screens, the left dial mainly displays the percentage of power output and energy recovery strength, and the central screen can display energy circulation, driving assistance and various setting information.
Except for the entry-level model, the rest are equipped with a 12.3-inch floating central control screen, the screen size is the largest in the same class of joint venture cars, and the pixels displayed and the smoothness of the touch are satisfactory. The car is equipped with Nissan Super Intelligent Connection 2.0+ system, which supports online navigation and rich Internet applications, voice recognition supports smarter front-row left and right positioning, and voice control increases air conditioning and sunroof. In addition, there are shortcut touch keys such as the main menu, volume adjustment, and camera at the bottom of the screen to improve convenience.
The air conditioning control panel still uses a combination of buttons + knobs, and a small display screen in the middle, which can intuitively display the temperature, wind speed and wind direction, which is very easy to use. The lower mobile phone storage compartment has a large opening, which can be placed side by side with two mobile phones, built-in USB interface and 12V power interface, and the secondary top and top models also add wireless charging modules.
The stall platform is also a new layout, and the countertop is decorated with brushed wood grain panels to enhance the sense of grade. The panning sliding electronic barrier is on the left, and the P gear is also arranged on the top, which takes up less space and does not hinder the access and placement of the mobile phone in front. Retained a few mechanical buttons, the front has a key start, driving mode switching, EV pure electric mode, the rear is the electronic handbrake and automatic parking, the right side is two open water cup slots, the layout is very reasonable.
The opening of the central armrest box is square and large enough, but the depth is relatively shallow and the capacity is average.
The front seats are wrapped in imitation leather, the leather surface is soft, and the shape of the padding is also suitable. The seat cushion is sufficient in length and has some lateral support, the lateral support of the backrest is more abundant, and there is a little shoulder support, and the overall comfort is very high. The high-end model adopts Nissan Multi-Layer ergonomic seats, and has 3 layers of cushioning material inside, including a soft composite layer + SLAB structure + high-attenuation foam layer, which is more thorough for vibration absorption. In terms of function, the main driver's seat supports manual adjustment of front and rear, backrest, height (2-way), co-driver only supports manual adjustment of front and rear and backrest, and the main driver of the whole series only provides electric adjustment of top-mounted models, which can indeed be improved.
The rear seats are also soft leather and thickly padded, and the cushions and backrests lean back as a whole, allowing the body to lean back slightly, which can alleviate the lack of height by using the longitudinal distance. The seat cushions are of the right length, the legs are sufficiently supportive, and the backrest and headrests are well supported. In terms of space, Kandi is 175cm tall, two and a half fists in leg space, only three fingers on the top of the head, the horizontal space is abundant, and the bulge in the center of the floor is relatively low and flat, and the impact is not large. The rear row offers a benchtop air outlet, USB port, and folding armrests with double cup holders.
Except for the entry-level model, the rest are equipped with electric sunroofs.
The depth and width of the trunk are very good, the height is slightly lower, and the conventional volume reaches 546L, which is excellent in the same class, but it does not support the expansion of the reclining seat. Under the floor are non-full-size spare tires and repair tools.
e-POWER power is the biggest feature of this car, which is actually a set of extended range electric driving force, the driving unit is a 100kW motor, the peak torque of 300Nm, starting to medium speed acceleration ability is very strong. Power battery is shallow charge shallow type lithium battery, energy is very small, only 1.5kWh, arranged under the front seat, occupying very little space and the quality is relatively light, it is characterized by a higher rate of charge and discharge, the power can be quickly charged in and can also be quickly discharged, the current is not for the storage of more electrical energy, but for the range extender and motor to play a regulatory role. The range extender is a 1.2L three-cylinder self-priming engine, which is only used to drive the generator to generate electricity, which can be started in the most efficient working conditions, and the thermal efficiency reaches 43%. Normal driving, if the battery has power, it will give priority to the power drive in the battery, and the system will postpone the opening of the range extender to the driving time to slow down the vibration interference during start-up. When cruising at a constant speed, adjust the output power of the range extender according to the required power. When accelerating sharply, the system will force the range extender and battery to discharge at high power together for a better acceleration experience. The overall conversion efficiency of the system is very high, so it can achieve a fuel consumption of 3.9L/100km, and it can easily travel thousands of kilometers with a small fuel tank of 41L, and the smoothness and silence during driving are also excellent.
The chassis still adopts the front McPherson independent + rear torque beam non-independent suspension combination, adjusting the soft and hard moderate, the absorption of subtle vibrations on the road surface is relatively clean, and it can also provide a certain support force when cornering.
Kandi Comments:
Under the pressure of double integral, car companies to reduce fuel consumption must find another way, the hybrid route of the two fields is good, but the e-POWER pure motor solution is also very vital, the system structure and control logic are simpler, the use of small displacement three-cylinder engine for the smoothness of driving has no impact, acceleration, NVH and shun even better, and fuel consumption is lower. Many friends think that its biggest shortcoming is that it cannot be charged, can not be on the new energy license plate, perhaps for the working principle of this system is not very clear, in fact, its core is flash charge flash release, rather than using batteries to store energy. Of course, it is not impossible for this system to be upgraded to plug-in hybrid, depending on how Nissan has done localization improvements in the later stage.