Recently, Xiaoba heard that the Extreme Fox Koala is going to come out with a five-seat version, and the name is quite foreign, called "Koala S". To be honest, I wasn't very interested in the four-seater version before, and I always felt that it was a bit chicken and not practical enough.
As soon as the five-seater version came out this time, it is estimated that many car lovers immediately became interested like Xiaoba, after all, we ordinary people buy cars, and practicality is king.
This Koala S bar, the exterior and interior are basically the same as the four-seater version, round and cute, and it is that kind of home style. In terms of size, the length, width and height are 4500/1870/1655mm, and the wheelbase is 2820mm, which is decent in a compact MPV.
The key point is that the biggest change in Koala S this time is the seat layout, which adopts a 2+3 five-seat design, which can finally meet the needs of a family of five.
The previous four-seater version, you said that it was mainly parent-child, but the space was not spacious enough; You say that it focuses on high-end, but the price has no advantage, and it is embarrassing to make it up or down. Now, the five-seat version is out, the target users are clearer, and the market competitiveness has been enhanced a lot.
In terms of configuration, I estimate that those bells and whistles "parent-child" functions will be reduced, such as electric child seats, car refrigerators, etc. To be honest, I think it's pretty good.
Family cars, practicality is the most important, those flashy things, it's really better to have some dry goods. Of course, practical configurations such as panoramic canopy, panoramic image, and adaptive cruise control should still be there.
In terms of power, the Koala S is expected to continue the current powertrain, equipped with a motor with a maximum power of 120 kilowatts, matched with a single-speed gearbox for electric vehicles, the power is not strong, but it is enough.
In terms of battery, it is expected to be equipped with CATL's lithium iron phosphate battery pack, with a capacity of 58.8 kWh and a CLTC range of 500 km.
Speaking of battery life, Xiao Hachi reminds me that just look at the range advertised by the manufacturer, don't take it too seriously. In the actual driving process, affected by factors such as road conditions, temperature, and driving habits, it is normal for the battery life to be discounted.
Finally, talking about the price, I estimate that the price of the Koala S will be between 130,000 and 180,000, after all, its competitors Besturn NAT and BYD D1 are in this price range.
If the Koala S can control the price within this range, coupled with a wealth of configurations, I believe it will attract many family users.
On the whole, Xiaohachi believes that the Extreme Fox Koala S is a model worth looking forward to, which makes up for the shortcomings of the lack of practicality of the four-seat version of the model, and the five-seat layout is more in line with the needs of family users.
As for how it will perform after it goes public, it will depend on the final pricing and marketing strategy. Of course, the final choice is still in the hands of consumers, and car enthusiasts can choose according to their actual needs and budget.
I will continue to pay attention to the latest developments of this model and bring you more and more objective evaluations. Okay, that's all for today, I'm Xiaoba, we'll see you next time.