On March 23, GAC Mitsubishi's first pure electric SUV model in China, Artuco AIRTREK, was officially launched, and a total of two new models were launched, with a price range of 199,800 to 229,800 yuan. Mitsubishi has not launched a new car in China for a long time, and now the domestic new energy vehicles are very popular, Mitsubishi also saw this opportunity, and launched its first pure electric vehicle model in China to catch up with the last train of the new energy dividend. Today, let's talk about which model is the most worth buying. (hereinafter referred to as Atuka)
Although Artuka is based on the GAC Aion AION V model, the overall exterior design still retains the taste of the Mitsubishi model.
The shape of the entire front face is very domineering, very Mitsubishi's consistent hardcore style. The wide banner strip in the middle of the net shape, all have silver paint, the two C-shaped shapes on both sides are made of chrome material, and the overall shape is combined into X style, which is very recognizable. Split headlights are also the current mainstream shape, but the multi-block internal light group structure is also a tough guy design style.
The styling on the side of the body is smooth and dynamic, and you can really find a hint of AION V feeling. The telescopic door handle is also designed to reduce wind resistance. The waistline rises slightly, creating a good sense of strength. The roof rack with unpainted wheelbrush and unpainted trim above the side skirt accentuates the wild flavor of the SUV model. Petal-shaped five-spoke wheels with a nice youthful atmosphere.
The rear design is very heavy, and it does not use the popular through-the-taillight shape. However, the tail light groups on both sides are designed with irregular shapes, so it creates a good visual sense. The lower enclosure is very rounded, using the same design elements as the front face, and the large number of matte silver trim panels present a hard-hitting style.
The shape of the interior is indeed easy to find the taste of Mitsubishi. Especially this steering wheel full of silver trim panels, to say that the small partner who really knows mitsubishi models must feel very familiar. The overall center console adopts the traditional T-shaped symmetrical layout, and the full LCD instrument and the suspension central control large screen are equipped. The air conditioning control area is integrated under the large screen, although it is touch-sensitive, but with shortcut keys, the control is more convenient. The gear shift mechanism adopts a knob-shaped shape, which is a very technological configuration for a Mitsubishi car. The central control uses a lot of soft materials and leather wrapping, after all, this is a city SUV, if it is completely hard, it may not meet the needs of users.
The 2830mm wheelbase gives Atuka's rear seat a very spacious ride, and this can be a pure tram, so the rear floor is flat, and the two seats on the left and right of the rear are also increasing the length of the seat cushions, making the seat comfort more. The rear also has independent air conditioning outlets and charging interfaces, which can make many imported Outlander users envious. The rear seats support proportional reclining, which further increases the volume of the trunk.
In terms of power, the new car is equipped with a motor with a maximum power of 165 kilowatts and a peak torque of 350 Nm, and adopts a single-motor front layout. The new car is available in 500km and 520km range versions (CLTC) and is equipped with lithium iron phosphate battery packs and lithium ternary battery packs respectively. The first owner can enjoy a lifetime warranty policy for unlimited years/miles of battery packs.
Artuco offers a total of two models to choose from, with the Pioneer edition being the standard version. Interestingly, the Pioneer version is equipped with a 71.8 kWh lithium iron phosphate battery pack, the pure electric mileage is 500km, while the hardcore version is equipped with a 69.9 kWh ternary lithium battery pack, the pure electric mileage is 520km, but the Pioneer version has a shorter fast charging time.
First, let's look at the configuration of the Pioneer Edition.
The pioneer version priced at 199,800 yuan comes standard with 19-inch wheels, 3 airbags, rear parking radar, cruise control, uphill assist, steep slope slow descent, open panoramic sunroof, electric/induction/memory trunk, remote start, battery preheating, 12.3-inch full LCD instrument, 12.3-inch central control large screen, main driver electric adjustment, full LED headlights, automatic air conditioning and other configurations, in terms of configuration alone, it is enough to meet the needs of daily vehicles, especially electric tailgate and uphill assist. It can improve the convenience of using the car in many scenarios, the price is less than 200,000 yuan, the configuration is rich and comparable to domestic cars, and the cost performance is very prominent.
And the hardcore version priced at 229,800 yuan, that is, the top model of the whole series, is 30,000 yuan more expensive than the pioneer version, and this 30,000 yuan you can get, L2 level auxiliary driving functions include lane departure warning, lane keeping assist and active braking; there are 360-degree panoramic images, adaptive cruise, front mobile phone wireless charging, passenger seat electric adjustment, front seat ventilation /heating, driver seat memory, adaptive far and near light, 32 color mood lights, rearview mirror electric folding/heating/memory, Induction wipers and more. Spending more than 30,000 yuan can make you have a better driving experience and the convenience of using the car, if the budget is very sufficient, you can directly top it.
2022 Pioneer Edition
Price: 199,800 yuan
The basic configuration of the pioneer version can fully meet the daily public demand for vehicles, and the pioneer version uses lithium iron phosphate batteries, and the future maintenance costs will be lower than that of the ternary lithium battery pack, and the way to use it is more casual. The pioneer version of the fast charge time is only 0.53 hours and the hardcore version needs 0.72 hours, going out to replenish energy can save more time, especially when running long distances, so the pioneer version is more worth recommending. Of course, if you have a good budget and use a car in a northern city, then buy a hardcore version, after all, the low temperature performance of the ternary lithium battery pack is better.