【EV Vision Shopping Guide】The pursuit of quality is an innate expectation of us. Whether it is the living in life or the search for delicious food, it has become an important way to pursue and improve the quality of life. Of course, even the family cars that we commute to every day are included.
Perhaps, our cognition of high-end models will always flash in our minds mercedes-Benz, Audi, BMW and the like. Of course, it is undeniable that the old industrial products based on the baptism of the century-old automobile industry are indeed convincing in terms of craftsmanship and texture. In China, there is such a brand, although it is still young, but it is inextricably linked with these old car companies, which is ARCFOX Polar Fox. And what we want to talk about today is its pure electric car , alpha S.
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Why is it related? This is because the Polar Fox Alpha S is made from Magna, so it also has the characteristics of BMW, Audi and Mercedes-Benz. The symmetrical gaps and smooth lacquer finish both inherit the craftsmanship from the master, perhaps this is ARCFOX's understanding of "luxury".
I think that whether a car can be attracted by the eyes, its appearance is definitely the first factor to achieve the conditions. The Polar Fox Alpha S just satisfies this. Although similar to its brother Alpha T, the seemingly crossover Alpha S is more elegant, but what remains unchanged is the ARCFOX brand DNA flowing in its "blood". From the front face, the closed mesh may be the symbol of the electric model, but the combination of the Alpha S's large-mouth grille and through-type chrome trim, coupled with the slightly uplifted line, highlights the sense of power in addition to the dynamic.
From the side view, the Alpha S is less complex line outline, and the sculptural edges and corners make it more layered. The design of the side slip back also makes the upper body of the whole car more textured. In addition, the two-tone 19-inch chrome wheels, paired with the 235/50 R19 size Michelin 4 tires, make the Alpha S have more perfect tranquility and comfort.
From the rear, the appearance of the sedan sneakback gives the rear of the car a good sense of visual movement, and the design of the lower bag cut angle also highlights a strong contrast, and the upturned small tail wing suddenly creates a supercar's immediate visual feeling. The through-type taillights of the star orbit light effect will emit a dazzling color like the starlight delay trajectory when lit. Therefore, when night falls, the Alpha S after the taillights are turned on will be recognized at a glance.
Speaking of the interior of Alpha S, the workmanship materials are also extremely elaborate, and the combination of through-style two-color collocation and throughout the large screen makes the overall atmosphere more refined in the refinement, and completely subverts the original stereotypical domestic car image. First of all, according to the mood and taste, the Alpha S's 12.3-inch full LCD meter has a variety of display themes, and the 32:9 ratio greatly stretches the visual width of the entire interior. Another 4K interactive large screen with a size of 20.3 inches carries the interaction and intelligent voice interaction of the whole car, and compared with alpha T, it has achieved a real sense of through-screen design.
In terms of configuration, in addition to running through the large screen, Alpha S is also equipped with 230-color LED intelligent atmosphere lights, 8-speaker surround sound system, Huawei 5G communication module, HARMAN Infinity12 speaker luxury sound system, 8-inch head-up display (HUD), etc., supporting three-screen linkage, face recognition, etc., which not only brings practicality, but also adds a lot of fun to travel.
High-quality comfort is important for a car that meets the elite. Alpha S uses a large number of suede materials in the interior, endowed with a natural needle sewing process, making the interior of Alpha S luxurious very prominent. In addition, the front seats are wide and soft, with a mix of leather/flared materials, which is very high-grade, and it is also equipped with seat ventilation/heating functions, 10-way electric adjustment of the main driver and other functions. The rear seats are also relatively wide and optimized for the size of the Chinese people, so that the rear passengers can ride more comfortably.
However, if you think that just having the ultimate appearance and luxurious workmanship will attract me, it can only be said that you don't know enough about the Polar Fox Alpha S.
Set the strengths of each level to create a cross-level driving space
First of all, compared with other similar models, the overall size of the Polar Fox Alpha S is more prominent. The Body Size of the Alpha S is 4930mm/1940mm/1599mm and the wheelbase is 2915mm. The polar fox alpha S's body is 104mm higher than the Han EV, and the wheelbase is 40mm longer than the 2875mm Tesla Model 3. If you don't get the size of the Alpha S of the Extreme Fox from the numbers, put it together with the Odyssey, and you may be able to see some clues.
It can be seen that the body width of the Alpha S is one circle larger than that of the Odyssey, so the space width inside the car is also more abundant, reducing the restraint between personnel. In addition, the body height of the Alpha S is also catching up with the Odyssey, and from the data point of view, it is only more than 100 mm shorter, which shows that the overall size of the Alpha S is very wide, compatible with the strengths of cars, station wagons, SUVs, and proper cross-border model styles. But it is worth mentioning that it has a low wind resistance coefficient of 0.25Cd, so the Alpha S not only meets the bearing space of a family car, but also meets the energy saving and low consumption of an electric car, which is really a double win.
After talking about the outside of the car and then looking inside the car, because the Polar Fox Alpha has a large body size, the driving space in the car is also released. Taking a passenger with a height of 1 meter 85 as an example, sitting in the front passenger seat, the head space is about four fingers away, the leg space is acceptable, there is a certain amount of movement space, and do not feel depressed and uncomfortable.
Looking at the rear seats, with an ultra-wide body and a 2915mm ultra-long wheelbase, the Alpha S has a more relaxed and comfortable rear space. The position of the front row seat remains unchanged, and after the experiencer is completely seated in the rear seat, the head space is about two fingers away, and the leg is also a punch away from the front seat. It can be said that under the advantage of the width of the car, even if it is full of three people, the distance between the left and right is still very large, it does not appear crowded, and the comfort is very strong.
In addition to the driving space, the Alpha S is also equipped with a rich storage space in the car. First of all, the storage slot of the front door panel of the vehicle is very impressive, and the upper door handle is also underpaged. Next to the multimedia physical knob is a mobile phone wireless charging pad, which is very convenient to access. In addition, there are multiple storage compartments under the central aisle, with diagonal storage compartments at the front, two cup holders with limiters in the middle, and rectangular storage slots at the end, which are quite good storage capacity.
In terms of trunk, its platform design is very flat, the protrusion of the rear wheel arch on both sides is also just right, it does not occupy too much volume, and its depth is considerable, reaching 474L, which can be said that this volume is better than its own SUV model Alpha T. In addition, after lifting the platform, the bottom is equipped with multiple storage slots and vehicle tools, which can be used to classify and place items, so the storage space utilization of this car is very high to meet the needs of the vehicle home.
Solid endurance achieves a luxurious driving experience
In terms of power, the Alpha S offers two layouts, single motor and front and rear dual motors, of which the dual motor system has a maximum power of 320 kW and a maximum torque of 720 N·m, and the vehicle supports the ejection start mode, with an acceleration time of only 4.2 s from 0-100km/h. And this Alpha S 708S+ I test drove adopts a single motor configuration, the maximum power of a single motor is 160kW, the maximum torque is 360N·m, the power can be described as strong, and the road surface is definitely not a problem.
However, acceleration is important, but for a pure electric model, endurance is its life. Our Alpha S 708S+ is equipped with a ternary lithium battery with a battery pack capacity of 93.6 kWh and a maximum cruising range of 708km, which can be said to be inter-provincial travel. Of course, some brand models on the market indicate an endurance of 700km, but after actual driving, they can only run halfway, a proper half fold! So, what is the actual result of the Alpha S 708S+ version I drive?
On this day, I met with two tall colleagues to drive this Alpha S 708S+ around half of Beijing, and the total mileage of the planned route given according to the map reached about 147km. The road conditions include highway sections, urban viaducts and winding roads, so it is a difficult challenge for the Alpha S 708S+ carrying the three of us.
At the beginning stage, the usable mileage of our car was 631km, which was basically close to full power. Since the temperature was 11 degrees Celsius that day, we did not turn on the air conditioning, and the driving mode adopted the economic mode, and the power recovery was also the default level with the driving mode.
During the driving process, we kept the speed of the car at a speed of about 90 km/h on the highway, and when we reached the city viaduct, we reduced the speed to 80 km/h. Finally entering the mountain of Mentougou, we slowed down some more and continued to drive uphill. It can be said that we have fully experienced most of the road conditions we encounter in our lives.
In the end, after we arrived at the destination, we drove a total of 164.8km, with an average power consumption of 15.1kWh/100km, and actually consumed a total of 183km of cruising range, which was very close to the 1:1 endurance ratio. So if I count by 100km of commuting every day, I can run for a week with a full charge. And, if you follow the Beijing civil electricity 0.48 yuan 1kWh, it only costs less than 45 yuan to fill the whole vehicle! In addition, in the state of extreme power loss, Alpha S will match the remaining mileage of the meter according to the measured change of the power, and the end of the power estimate is accurate, so that the user has a number in mind and is more at ease. So at a time when oil prices are flying all over the place, the Alpha S 708S+ is definitely the most economical first choice.
Editor's Summary:
When you say that the Polar Fox Alpha S is a sedan, it has an SUV-like driving space; and when you say that the Polar Fox Alpha S is a pure electric vehicle, it has an inter-provincial "no frown" endurance. In short, this car gives me the feeling that not only its appearance is exquisite and beautiful, but also has the technical blessing of high-end manufacturers in terms of workmanship. In addition, coupled with a full set of configurations and ample driving space, and after having a strong and hard endurance, will this "Pentagon Warrior" that can meet all the needs of the middle elite make you excited? We look forward to your answers.