测试：Seres 5 AWD 80kW 585Ps
The Seres 5 is the first model of the Chinese company "Seres" to enter the continent and has been in fact as a model since 2019. At that time, it was launched by SF Motors (a member of the Xiaokang Group), a company that has maintained a strategic partnership with Huawei, our most well-known company in technology and new product development, since 2021. Continental's Seres agency and the newly created DFSK here belong to the same group that has been taken over by "Spanos SA", and the Seres 5 is the first of the 4 models that we expect the company to launch, the better it will show us the company's identity and philosophy. Although this company is a Chinese company, unlike others in the market, it focuses on premium construction, specializing in electric and plug-in hybrid systems with advanced technology.
At first glance and knowing where the Seres 5 is, its main competitor seems to be the Tesla Model Y. But unlike what is already established on the market, Seres 5 believes in itself more. In terms of the underlying premium, it is significantly better than Tesla.
However, on closer inspection, the Seres 5 can also put traditional European high-end manufacturers to shame. It starts at 66,500 euros and its standard equipment includes everything you can expect from a premium D-SUV (which costs more than 80,000 euros) and even more, such as ventilated seats with massage functions and a panoramic sunroof, in addition to all the elements seen in the photos, and a background of advanced technology that it cannot see.
The vibrant character of the Seres 5 stems mainly from its appearance, with beautiful lines and unique design details that outline its silhouette. The main feature of its design is the LED light bodies at the front and rear, but mainly the contours of the side glass surfaces, especially towards the end of the rear pillars, create the aesthetic of a coupe. Overall, it is a completely modern and aesthetically pleasing and elegant car, with an emphasis on luxury, but also a lack of dynamism.
What do Europeans call it? Premium;
However, it is easier to get an impression on the interior, which is due to its beautiful and modern image, but mainly due to its premium atmosphere. It's no exaggeration to say that the interior of the Seres 5 is on par with the top of the category. These materials are of top quality, and their extensive use reinforces this premium "entity" even in the most hidden parts of the interior, while this is also validated at the level of assembly and finishes. Then, it also highlights the rich elements that can only be found in premium structures, such as Nappa leather upholstery, elaborate stitching, a high-performance sound system with a total of 11 speakers, 64 ambient color lighting and all the comfort and security it offers.
Its minimalist monolithic interior is dominated by a screen, including a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster that offers a wealth of information, but also an infotainment system, or rather a tablet in the center of the dashboard, with a diagonal of 15.6 inches with a resolution of 2 K, which includes practically everything.
There are no other physical switches in the Seres 5 other than the power window and mirror buttons on the steering wheel and door panels, and the ergonomic alarm button located awkwardly in the headliner. All systems are no less, the tablet not only has an impressive display and graphics, but also an endless completeness, but also the immediacy that characterizes it.
Impressively, although it contains a lot of information and features, you can learn it with relative ease and operate it effectively in just a few days. In this extremely comfortable interior, even 5 passengers can be comfortably accommodated, as the space meets your expectations for a car of the same size, while the rear passengers have plenty of headroom, first because of the glass roof, secondly because of its coupe logic, and more because of its exterior design skills.
On the contrary, the luggage compartment is smaller in size with a volume of 367 liters, a value that belongs more to the B-segment SUV than to the D-segment SUV. Even the extra space of 67 litres in the front hood is not enough to change the landscape.
Love from China
The Seres 5 is available in 3 versions, one two-wheel drive 300P and two four-wheel drive 585P. The all-wheel drive with an 80 kWh battery (this is the version we tested here) combines a 210 kW (285Ps) asynchronous motor on the front axle and a permanent magnet motor on the rear axle with 220 kW (299Ps). Thanks to the all-wheel drive, the 2,360-kilogram body throws forward without loss, which is taken care of by four-wheel drive with 20-inch wheels and 255/45 tires. In the Race program, which is the most aggressive by sharpening all the parameters of the electrical system (the rest being Eco, Comfort, Sport and individual), Seres 5 went from standstill to 100 km in 4.12 seconds, from standstill to 19, 2 seconds to reach his final (200 km/h), and from the 400 mark he reached 12.53 km/h after 173 seconds......
Despite its undeniable performance, the autonomy of the Seres 5 is not satisfactory, since its energy requirements are high, consuming between 22 and 24 kWh per 100 km. This means a range of about 380 km on a single charge, which is a bit small for race data and battery capacity, but reasonable for its high performance. The solution here is provided by the next version of the 90 kW semi-solid version, which has a range of 583 km according to WLTP. Another element that could be done better is its on-board charger, which can be charged up to 100 kW through a DC station . With such a terminal, the Seres 5 can recover from 30% to 80% in 25 minutes, while with an AC charger with a power of up to 11 kW requires slightly more than 3 1/2 for the same percentage of energy. Hour.
Still, the number of kilometers traveled in the Seres 5 is pleasant, especially when we talk about travel. The chassis is made of aluminum with a double wishbone front suspension and a rear multi-link unit, while the suspension unit is not particularly soft, but impressively filters out road imperfections and provides a high level of ride quality. It has impressive stability and efficiency even on twisty roads, but you need to watch out for the throttle on tight tracks, as the power transmission is sharp, which can lead to understeer due to the greater torque of the front motor.
With more steering and more "protection" inputs, four-wheel drive will do its job, while ESP can be deactivated at a maximum of 80 km/h, "more" than you would expect from a car of the same class and volume Seres 5. Under normal conditions, the body roll is the limiter, when you roll too much, the electronics take over, while the driving feeling is also good, the steering wheel offers its own adjustment options, and the brakes satisfy both the feeling and the performance.
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Seres 5 welcomes you to a premium atmosphere that reminds you of this character in every way. The holistic approach at this level is his "weapon" to shock you and break any prejudices. In addition to this, however, its overall image at all levels, coupled with its price, are all factors that correctly "squeeze" its competitors, making it a particularly attractive proposition in this category.
Price of the base version 2 WD 300 PS 80 kWh: expected
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