Bitauto Original Strictly speaking, this is a belated test drive, because my colleague has already tested the Geometry E before and released related video content (click here Looking back), but for me, it was the first time to test drive a model of Geometry Automobile. Geometry E, this pure electric small SUV was officially launched on the last day of June this year. I believe that many people did not think highly of Geometry E at that time. However, friends who follow the automotive industry will definitely find that the sales of Geometry E have been increasing month by month recently. Increase, maybe you can find out why in this test drive article.

Static content review:

Although it has been nearly three months since the Geometry E was launched, today let us briefly review the static content of the new car. As a pure electric small SUV under Geometry Automobile, the exterior design language of Geometry E is different from Geometry A, Geometry C, and the upcoming Geometry G6 and Geometry M6. The lines are relatively rounded and the shape is naive.

The Geometry E should be the first model of the Geometry brand to use through-type LED daytime running lights (sidelights). The split light set also brings higher recognition to the Geometry E. The integrated high and low beam headlights are surrounded by bright yellow decoration, adding a touch of playfulness to this small SUV targeting young consumer groups.

Coming to the side of the car body, the low front and high rear waistlines give this car a sportier posture. At the same time, the use of double waistline design also enhances the three-dimensional appearance of the side profile of the car. In terms of body size, the length, width and height of the Geometry E are 4006×1765×1550mm respectively, and the wheelbase is 2485mm. The overall size is similar to that of the Vision X3, and it is relatively compact even in the small SUV camp.

In addition to the double waistline, Geometry E also has designs such as a two-color body and semi-hidden door handles to increase the fashionable appearance. All Geometry E series are equipped with 16-inch wheels as standard. This test car uses gun gray five-spoke wheels with some low-wind resistance designs. They are matched with 205/60 R16 Chaoyang tires.

In the rear part of the car, the irregular-shaped blackened taillights are a major feature of the rear of the car. The rear of the car has a rich sense of layering, but the overall visual center of gravity is high, so I don’t like the rear design of the Geometry E. style. In addition, the high-mounted brake lights of the Geometry E are also quite distinctive. They use a unique gem-shaped cut design and are set vertically in the rear wing.

After briefly looking at the appearance of the Geometry E, we turned our attention to the interior of the car. The interior of Geometry E conforms to the popular simple design style, consisting of twoThe dual screen composed of 10.25-inch screens is a highlight of the interior. In addition, Geometry E also uses decorative panels in the same color as the body to increase the sense of fashion. Of course, there are still some small flaws, that is, the three-spoke multi-function steering wheel can only be adjusted up and down, not forward and backward.

In addition, there are some designs similar to small easter eggs in the interior of Geometry E. For example, the decoration of the air-conditioning outlets at both ends of the instrument panel echoes the decoration of the headlights. The top of the instrument panel There is also a design similar to the high-mounted brake light, which is actually a member of the ambient light in the car.

Currently, all Geometry E models on sale are four-seater models. There are no middle headrests and seat belts in the rear seats; Manual adjustment, don't expect other configurations. In terms of interior space, as mentioned earlier, among small SUVs, the body size of the Geometry E is also relatively small, so the allocation of interior space is more inclined to the interior seating space. From our previous real-life shooting experience, the height Experiencers with a height of 175cm can have a lot of headroom in the front row of the Geometry E. The headroom in the rear row is a bit tight, but the legroom is good, so the trunk of the Geometry E is not that big. The official volume is 295L, and The rear seatbacks cannot be folded to increase loading capacity.

Test drive experience sharing:

In terms of power, Geometry E is equipped with a front-mounted permanent magnet synchronous motor with a maximum power of 60kW and a maximum torque of 130N·m. The transmission system matches a single-speed gearbox commonly used in electric vehicles. The battery pack used is CATL lithium iron phosphate battery. The battery capacity of the test drive is 39.4kWh and the NEDC cruising range is 401km. In terms of suspension, the front MacPherson independent suspension and the rear torsion beam non-independent suspension are the choices of Geometry E, and they are also the mainstream choices in the same class.

Okay, let me share with you the test drive experience of the Geometry E. Maybe you have seen the test drive video of the Geometry E before, but you still have to listen to my chatter for a while. This test drive event was divided into field test drive and road test drive. During the field test drive, I first experienced the acceleration capability of Geometry E. As mentioned before, the maximum power of the Geometry E's electric motor is only 60kW, which naturally cannot bring about that strong pushing feeling. Therefore, the accelerator pedal setting of the Geometry E is also gentle. It can "power up" with one kick. I feel that the power output is a step-by-step process, rather than like a direct kick in the back. In addition, the Geometry E has a creeping effect. I think this setting is very friendly to many friends who have just obtained a driver's license.

Geometry E has two driving modes, namelyThe difference between economy and sport modes is only the response speed of the electric motor to the pedal after the accelerator pedal is depressed, and the other driving characteristics of the vehicle do not change. Then I experienced the pile-circling session. This is where the Geometry E left a good impression on me. First, the steering force is not heavy, and the front of the car responds to the steering wheel more actively, and it can hit where you point; second, it is relatively The stiffer suspension adjustment can provide good support to the body and bring greater confidence to the driver.

After the short field test drive, it’s time for the road test drive. I have already talked about the power feel of Geometry E, so now let’s talk about the brakes, because when I first came into contact with Geometry E, I was a little uncomfortable with the non-linear braking performance, which made me feel that the brakes were a little biased. It is soft, and you need to press the brake pedal more to obtain the expected braking force. At the same time, the feedback force of the Geometry E brake pedal is also a bit heavy, and it will take some getting used to.

Perhaps this brake setting is related to the kinetic energy recovery system. The Geometry E's kinetic energy recovery system has three adjustable gears, namely low, medium and high. It seems to be nonsense. In low gear, after releasing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle does not enter a complete coasting state, but also has a relatively slight dragging feeling. Needless to say, in high gear, after releasing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle will have an obvious dragging feeling and kinetic energy is recovered. The intensity difference between the three gears is quite obvious.

During the road test drive, the chassis texture of the Geometry E also left a good impression on me. It did not feel loose and cheap. The relatively stiff suspension may not be able to handle the bumps on the road so completely, but I I believe Geometry E’s positioning group, young consumers still don’t care much about this vibration, eh? It seems like my age group has been revealed. In addition, the NVH performance of Geometry E is also good, especially the control of wind noise. When the vehicle speed exceeds 90km/h, some wind noise will be transmitted into the car.

The last thing I want to say is that the Geometry E 401km Thunder Tiger tested this time is equipped with L2 level driving assistance functions. It is the only model in the current series equipped with ACC adaptive cruise function. Of course, the Geometry E Other models are also equipped with cruise control function. In the price range of about 100,000 yuan, Geometry E is the only car equipped with adaptive cruise function. The other one is Nezha V. The body sizes of the two cars are also relatively close, so they can be regarded as direct competitors. If you choose , Geometry E and Nezha V, how would you choose?

Editor’s comment: After spending almost a day together, the chassis texture and NVH performance of the Geometry E are the parts that satisfy me the most, and this is also the part that can show the brand’s foundation. Of course, you may say that the Geometry E does not have much space, and it is not very powerful as an electric vehicle, with a range of only 401km. However, the guide price of this 401km Thunder Tiger is only 103,800 yuan. In addition to the Nezha V mentioned above, BYD Yuan Pro’s battery life is also 401km, the overall range of this level of cars is this level. The Geometry E can also give you L2 level driving assistance functions, which is like getting another bicycle. Therefore, it is not without reason that the sales of the Geometry E have been increasing month by month recently.

Based on the Bitauto popularity list, Geometry E has an average daily attention of 18,400, ranking 24th on the small SUV popularity list. For more data, please view the Bitauto App.