In recent years, with the entry of new power brands, traditional independent brands and joint venture brands, domestic new energy vehicles have ushered in rapid development and presented a scene of a hundred flowers. As a member of the traditional independent brand, Dongfeng Motor has also launched its intelligent electric brand Lantu, its first model Lantu FREE is positioned in a medium and large SUV, the manufacturer's guidance price is 31.36-36.36 million yuan, the car has had a good heat performance since its listing, so how is its product performance? Which model is the most recommended? Let's take a closer look!
First, the price of the model
First, let's take a look at the models and prices of Landu FREE. Landu FREE launched a total of 5 models, divided into two types of extenders and pure electric, of which the extender launched two, namely the four-wheel drive extended range version, the four-wheel drive extended range version exclusive luxury suit, and the pure electric launched three models, namely the two-wheel drive pure electric version, the two-wheel drive pure electric city version and the four-wheel drive pure electric version exclusive luxury set. In terms of price, the guidance price of the four-wheel drive extended range version of the entry-level model of Lantu FREE is 313,600 yuan, which is lower than that of the ideal ONE and Nio ES6 of the same level, while the top version of the four-wheel drive pure electric version of the exclusive luxury package guidance price is 363,600 yuan, and the price positioning is also more moderate.
Second, the characteristics of the model
1. Appearance
Landu FREE adopts a new family design concept, the overall is relatively simple and atmospheric, and there are more fashion and sports elements. The front face part, the overall design is relatively novel, the hexagonal front grille with the straight waterfall type middle net design, showing a unique sports visual effect, the central Lantu car LOGO is more eye-catching, and the LED headlight group on both sides is connected with the middle net, showing a relatively good wide-body visual effect.
Body part, double waist line design is very layered, the upper waist line runs through the entire body, the lower waist line "concave" design is relatively novel, the roof arc borrows from the yacht design concept, so that the entire body looks more slender, and a very unique polyline design is also adopted between the C column and the D column. The inline wheel eyebrows are matched with the cool 20-inch large wheels, which look more dynamic, and the hidden door handle design is also more in line with the current design trend.
The rear part of the car, the overall shape is relatively simple, compared with the front face is more restrained, the three-color stitching design makes the entire tail more layered, the blackened through-type taillights are more dynamic, and the light group also uses an arrow feather structure, which has a good recognition after lighting up at night.
2. Interior
Lantu FREE's interior focuses on simple style, the center console adopts a more traditional symmetrical wrapping structure, the double color design is also more in line with the aesthetics of young people, the integrated liftable triple screen design is more fashionable, and the size of the full LCD instrument, the central control screen and the co-driver entertainment screen are 12.3 inches. In terms of materials, a large area of soft materials is used to cover, and silver metal parts and black piano paint are added to the details to embellish, and the overall texture is good.
3. Configuration
The configuration of Lantu FREE is still relatively rich, especially in terms of active and passive safety, not only equipped with more conventional ABS anti-locking, braking force distribution, brake assist, traction control, body stability system, front airbag, seat belt untied prompt, tire pressure monitoring system and child seat interface (ISOFIX) and other configurations, as well as active safety warning system (including lane departure warning, forward collision warning, rear traffic warning, reversing side warning and DOF door opening warning), active braking, Parallel assist, lane keeping assist system, fatigue driving tips, road traffic sign identification, side airbags and side air curtains are both high-end and practical.
It is also very interesting in terms of auxiliary configuration, comfort configuration and intelligent configuration, such as front and rear parking radar, 360° panoramic image, full speed adaptive cruise, automatic parking, uphill assist (HAC), steep slope mitigation (HDC), five driving modes, brake energy recovery system, hidden door handle, multi-function leather steering wheel, inductive electric rear tailgate, full vehicle keyless entry, remote start, built-in driving recorder, mobile phone wireless charging, front/rear armrest, vehicle networking, OTA upgrade, Facial recognition, voice recognition control systems and Wi-Fi hotspots are all high-tech configurations that come standard throughout the series.
4. Space
The length, width and height of the Landu FREE are 4905mm/1950mm/1660 (1645) mm, and the wheelbase is up to 2960mm, which is in the middle of the range compared to other competing models, while the wheelbase is in the leading level. In terms of seating space, the 178cm tall experiencer sat in the front seat, adjusted the position to the lowest, the head space has one punch and four fingers, keeps the front seat still, and the leg space in the rear row has about two fists. The rear seats are more flat, but the seats in the middle are slightly less comfortable than the seats on both sides. In terms of storage space, the internal storage slot design is more humane, the trunk space is enough for home, the trunk volume of the extended range version and the pure electric version is 560L and 632L, and the rear seats are proportionally reclined, which can be extended to 1320L and 1392L respectively.
5. Intelligent interconnection
The standard integrated triple screen design of the whole series is relatively trendy, the interface layout is more humanized, and the functionality is also very rich, in addition to the conventional multimedia audio and video, voice recognition control system, GPS navigation system, Bluetooth/car phone, mobile phone interconnection mapping and navigation road condition information display and other functions, but also support the Internet of Vehicles, OTA upgrades, facial recognition, gesture control functions and Wi-Fi hotspots.
6. Power and suspension
The Range Range freee provides both extended range and pure electric power, the extended range version is equipped with a 1.5T engine and a dual motor at the front and rear, the maximum power of the 1.5T engine can reach 80 kW (109 hp), and the total power of the front and rear dual motors is 510 kW (694 hp). The pure electric version is divided into two-wheel drive version and four-wheel drive version, the two-wheel drive version adopts the rear single motor configuration, while the four-wheel drive version adopts the front and rear dual motors, the latter's total torque can reach 1040N·m, and the acceleration time of 100 kilometers is only 4.7s. The suspension system adopts front double wishbone and rear multi-link double independent suspension, the double wishbone independent suspension has better curve support, and the multi-link independent suspension has good seismic performance. In addition, landu FREE is also equipped with a rare air suspension in its class, which can adjust the chassis height (100mm up and down) according to the road conditions.
Third, the model recommendation
Landu FREE has launched a total of five models, and they have some differences in configuration and price, so we compare the five models to see which model is more worth starting.
2021 4WD Extended Range Edition
Official guidance price: 313,600 yuan
Recommendation Index: ★★★ ☆
Standard configuration: ABS anti-lock braking, braking force distribution, active safety warning system, parallel assist, lane keeping assist system, fatigue driving tips, side airbags, tire pressure display, 360° panoramic image, full speed adaptive cruise, automatic parking, steep slope mitigation, multiple driving modes, panoramic sunroof, aluminum alloy wheels, hidden door handles, leather steering wheels, leather seats, keyless start, 12.3-inch central control screen and wireless charging of mobile phones
Model evaluation: As an entry-level model, the price advantage of the four-wheel drive extended range version is more obvious, compared with other competing models, the threshold is lower, and the configuration performance is not shabby, the active and passive safety configuration and auxiliary functions are relatively complete, so if the budget is not very sufficient, and it is only used for daily commuting, the four-wheel drive extended range version is a good choice.
2021 4WD Extended Range Edition Exclusive Deluxe Set
Official guidance price: 333,600 yuan
Referral Index: ★★★★
Added features: air suspension (height adjustable), in-car fragrance device, dimmable panoramic canopy and night vision system
Model evaluation: Compared with the four-wheel drive extended range version, the four-wheel drive extended range version of the exclusive luxury set is 20,000 yuan more expensive, mainly adding an "exclusive luxury package", which includes a dimmable panoramic canopy, in-car fragrance device, night vision system and air suspension, etc., the sense of grade has been improved, other aspects have not changed much, so if the budget is sufficient and the pursuit of quality, you can consider this one.
2021 two-wheel drive pure electric version
Official guidance price: 333,600 yuan
Recommendation Index: ★★★ ☆
Model evaluation: Compared with the four-wheel drive extended range version of the exclusive luxury package version, the unchanged price of the two-wheel drive pure electric version is mainly improved in terms of battery capacity, upgraded from 33kWh to 88kWh, the pure electric mileage is longer, and the configuration performance is similar to the four-wheel drive extended range version, so it is more suitable for consumers who mainly travel to the daily city.
2021 two-wheel drive pure electric city version
Official guidance price: 348,600 yuan
Referral Index: ★★★★
Added configuration: air suspension (soft and hard + high and low), auxiliary seat waist adjustment, front seat massage function and in-car fragrance device
Model evaluation: Compared with the two-wheel drive pure electric version, the two-wheel drive pure electric city version is 15,000 yuan more expensive, mainly improving in terms of comfort, such as the air suspension that can be adjusted soft and hard and high and low, the waist adjustment of the passenger seat and the front seat massage function.
2021 4WD Pure Electric Edition Exclusive Deluxe Set
Official guidance price: 363,600 yuan
Referral Index: ★★★★★
Added configuration: Off-road mode
Model evaluation: The top version of the four-wheel drive pure electric version of the exclusive luxury set is 15,000 yuan more expensive than the two-wheel drive pure electric city version, mainly to improve in terms of power, the rear single motor is upgraded to the front and rear dual motors, but also equipped with an electric four-wheel drive system and off-road mode, so if the budget is sufficient and pay attention to comfort and performance, you can choose this top model.