I don't know when it started, new energy vehicles have become a new field that major car companies must compete for.
After entering 2022, the competition in the new energy vehicle market will also be significantly intensified, with new products from a number of new car-making forces will be put into the market, and new energy products of traditional car companies will be listed.
The Mitsubishi Artuco AIRTREK is one of them, launching a total of 2 models, and the guided price range after comprehensive subsidies is 199,800-229,800.
The Atuka AirTREK is a model jointly developed by Mitsubishi Motors and the GAC Group, and is also Mitsubishi Motors' first pure electric SUV. In addition, its arrival also marks GAC Mitsubishi's entry into a new era of electrification. So, for a variety of "first-of-its-kind" products, what kind of strength will it have to surprise everyone?
Looking at the more homogeneous and sleek shape of new energy vehicles at present, it is too aesthetically tiring, and Artuco AIRTREK adopts a hard design tone to give it a higher degree of recognition.
The front face adopts the Mitsubishi family's "Dynamic Shield" language, and the tough closed front grille and two-stage daytime running lights highlight the novel and tough atmosphere.
At the same time, the body also integrates the most mainstream elements of the current new energy models, such as a variety of shapes, suspension roofs, hidden door handles, led taillights with a strong three-dimensional sense, etc. to make the value "maximized".
Compared to the tough exterior, the interior is more luxurious. The overall tone is white, and most of the parts within reach are covered with soft plastic materials, while the knob shift near the center control and the storage compartment made of piano paint integrate all the visions just right.
In the era of intelligence, Artuco AIRTREK has also done its homework, double 12.3-inch intelligent high-definition large screen, mobile phone remote control car, 360 ° panoramic parking image and other scientific and technological configurations are not absent, and also equipped with the same level of rare new generation iFLYTEK XTTS voice, AR real-life navigation and sensorless digital key and other functions.
Artuco AIRTREK is based on GAC Pure Electric GEP 2.0+ platform, which has the advantage of optimizing the mechanical structure of pure electric vehicles and saving layout space to the greatest extent.
Therefore, even if the A+ class is positioned and the wheelbase length is 2830mm, Atutco AIRTREK can bring more possibilities to the interior, while the wide rear space and flexible seat layout can fully meet the diversified travel needs of users.
It is worth mentioning that with the blessing of this platform, Artuco AIRTREK also has two major advantages.
First, lightweight, in the body material added aluminum alloy structural parts, as far as possible to reduce the weight of the body, greatly improve the endurance. The second is the counterweight, which after a reasonable three-electric system layout, Artuco AIRTREK to achieve a professional sports car level of 50:50 front and rear car weight ratio, coupled with the front McPherson rear multi-link sports suspension, driving control experience, playability is not at all the same level of fuel vehicles.
As for the power, Artuco AIRTREK is equipped with a permanent magnet synchronous motor with a maximum power of 165 kW and a peak torque of 350 Nm, and the output data is not mainstream, but it is stable, safe, and smooth power output.
Atuka AIRTREK is equipped with a 69.9kWh battery pack, and the CLTC comprehensive cruising range that is closer to the actual car scene is 520km, basically reaching the mainstream level or above. At the same time, the battery pack is also homologous with Mercedes-Benz, and then has the endorsement of the VDA platform structure, and the safety is beyond doubt.
From the perspective of product positioning and price range, Artuco AIRTREK competitors include but not limited to BYD Song PLUS EV, AION V, Volkswagen ID.4 series and other models.
BYD Song PLUS EV
Guide price: 19.214-20.914 million
AION V
Guidance price: 17.76-23.96 million
Volkswagen ID.4 CROZZ
Guide price: 19.99-27.99 million
However, if you want to use the pure electric platform and the joint venture brand attributes, then the most direct competitor is undoubtedly the Volkswagen ID.4 series. Under the premise of almost the same price, Artuco AIRTREK has advantages over the Volkswagen ID.4 series in body size and wheelbase, and in addition, based on GAC Pure Electric GEP 2.0+, its internal riding space and flexibility are also superior.
In addition to the body size, Artuco AIRTREK is also smarter and more advanced than the Volkswagen ID.4 series in terms of technology configuration. Not to mention that you have the configuration it has, it is equipped with two functions such as the rare new generation of iFLYTEK XTTS voice and AR real-life navigation.
Of course, the Volkswagen ID.4 series also has the advantage of early entry into the market and the endorsement of the Volkswagen brand.
Artuco AIRTREK is a combination of the best resources and platforms between China and Japan, but it can be said to be a new product with a "golden key", and its hardcore, fashionable appearance, light luxury, technology interior and pure electric platform bring advantages can indeed impress contemporary consumers.
More importantly, combined with the price and the competitors of the same level currently on the market, Artuco AIRTREK also shows a very advantageous product strength. It is certain that after the listing of Artuco AIRTREK, it will be the most worthy of our purchase in this price range and the joint venture pure electric SUV segment.
Looking forward to the follow-up market.