Bitauto Original As a veteran in the field of micro electric vehicles, Chery Ant has been on the market for more than four years. If you include its predecessor, Chery eQ, it has Probably one of the oldest models in this segment. To date, Chery Ant has sold more than 230,000 units, with terminal deliveries of 10,125 units in October this year and 13,000 new orders in a single month.

Now Chery Cheng Hot Iron has launched the Little Ant sweet pink model, focusing on female users. The new car will be launched on November 13, with two types of 301km and 408km battery life, a total of 5 months The configuration version is priced at 66,900-81,900 yuan. The starting price is slightly higher than the 59,900 yuan price of the ant pink model. So why is it expensive? Is a new car worth the price? We found out from a test drive.

The appearance of the new car continues the shape of the current model. The main difference is the addition of sweet peach pink color, and at the same time, the details have been adjusted, and the matching is smooth. The cherry pink two-tone interior is irresistible to ordinary women and can instantly arouse the hearts of girls.

The side of the body adopts a new style of two-color aluminum alloy wheels, matched with a two-color suspended roof, black front lip and air intake grille , front bumper, B-pillar, wheel eyebrows, side skirts, two-color wheels, and blackened taillights, making it visually more dynamic.

The tail is basically the same as that of the ant powder model. The difference is that the Chinese tail mark of "Little Ant" is replaced. At the same time, the design of the silver lower guard is slightly different from that of the ant powder model. The difference is that it adopts a vertical tail fin design, which adds a sense of movement.

The overall design of the interior is basically the same as that of the ant pink model, with three two-color interiors of carmine red, cherry pink and dream blue, and also has a new D type Flat-bottom sports leather steering wheel and knitted headliner.

The biggest difference is actually invisible, but it can bring a significant improvement in experience, that is, you can choose 55kW for an additional price of 1,000 yuan. The drive motor, as to whether it is worth it, I will tell you through a test drive.

In fact, after so many years in the automobile industry, I have test-drove a lot of various models, but when it comes to driving a micro electric car, What's the fun in getting up? I may have to think about it for a long time before I can give an answer. But now I feel that this question is easy to answer. Micro electric cars can also be a lot of fun to drive.

This time I got a test drive before it was launched. It is a 408km all-sugar version of the top-end model. It is equipped with an optional 55kW rear drive motor and a peak torque of 150N. ·m, and the reason why my view on micro electric vehicles has changed significantly is also because of this motor.

Everyone should know that products of this level are generally equipped with 30-40kW drive motors. No matter how high the configuration is, when driving There is alwaysIt feels like driving an upgraded version of a scooter for the elderly. The speed is slow and the top speed cannot be increased, only 80km/h.

The sweet pink model equipped with a 55kW drive motor can seat two people in the car Even in ECO mode, you can still feel the strong acceleration. The acceleration performance at the beginning is even better than that of my 1.5L engine fuel car, and you can really feel a little push back. Accelerating after 80km/h does not seem sluggish. The maximum speed can reach 120km/h, which can cover all speed ranges of domestic roads. It is no longer a car that is half disabled as soon as it gets on the highway.

So I strongly recommend that you add an optional 55kW motor. The 1,000 yuan is really worth the money, and it can be opened instantly Compared with other models of the same class, the Sport mode allows you to experience what a small steel cannon is in the world of micro electric vehicles.

However, currently only the 408km half-sugar version and the full-sugar version support the optional 55kW motor. Other configuration versions and the ant powder version are still equipped with 30kW drive motors, and the maximum speed can only reach 100km/h. If the manufacturer can open The more versions you have to purchase this configuration, the better.

In addition to power performance, the sweet pink model is also more distinctive in chassis tuning. Both front and rear adopt MacPherson independent suspension, which is structurally better than the same level. Non-independent suspension has natural advantages. Although the adjustment is not sporty, it is highly The body support is quite good at speed and in corners, and the suspension does not feel as stiff as that of Hongguang MINIEV. It can ride over ordinary small potholes smoothly, and the bumps are acceptable. Only occasionally when the speed is too fast and bumps are encountered, the rear wheels can feel it. Body swing caused by bouncing.

However, for such a small car with a wheelbase of 2150mm, it is impossible to expect good comfort and handling. It is still the best car I have ever tested. One of the models with the best chassis performance in its class.

In addition, I think what everyone is most concerned about is the accuracy of the battery life. This test drive was in urban Shenzhen, simulating daily commuting in the city. The route included congested road sections on the ground, smooth elevated road sections and scenic spots. On a mountain road, two people were riding, the air conditioner was not turned on the whole way, the energy recovery level was adjusted to the maximum, the driving was not deliberately energy-saving, and there was even violent output during testing of power and dynamic shooting.

After driving a full 60km under such conditions, the meter showed a power loss of 59km, which was basically a 1:1 power loss, which was much better than I expected. The power consumption at a constant speed of 40km/h remains at about 11kWh/100km, and the power consumption at 80km/h remains at about 14kWh/100km. The results are relatively ideal.

Finally, the brake pedal feels tighter and the adjustment is linear, unlike any other.Some electric bikes have a soft feel and are very stable to ride on. With the built-in 7th gear energy recovery function, there is basically no feeling in the 1st gear, and in the 7th gear, you can feel a clear deceleration when you lift your foot. It can completely replace the brake in low-speed urban sections. However, I personally think that 4th gear is a more reasonable intensity, the deceleration is not abrupt, and some energy can be recovered.

Let’s first talk about some of the more pleasing little designs of this car.

1, Main driver's armrest. Cars of this level rarely have main driver's armrests because there is no armrest box. The Ant Sweet Pink model has a specially designed armrest that allows you to rest your right elbow on it while driving. Driving is not tiring.

2. Intelligent interconnection function, all series are equipped with mobile phone remote function as standard, which can realize remote opening and closing of air conditioners (including cooling, heating and defrosting), One-touch remote window ventilation, remote vehicle opening and closing, remote trunk opening Lock, remote car search (speaker + light), vehicle positioning, remote reservation of charging and power off, remote viewing of vehicle status (including door, window status, vehicle driving range and total vehicle driving mileage), remote bonding and release upgrade information Wait, not many in the same class can achieve such standard configuration.

3. Wireless charging for mobile phones, only available in the full sugar version. When I first got into the car, I habitually took out my iPhone and looked for the charging port, but couldn't find it. The moment I picked up the tissue box, I suddenly realized, oh, it has a wireless charging function. Although this configuration is supplementary, It can improve the quality of the vehicle, but it is really practical. However, among products of the same level, there are very few cars that can be equipped with wireless charging functions.

4. The panoramic canopy is only available in the full sugar version. Many people think that this is a configuration that at least A-class cars should have, but in fact, the smaller the car, the more necessary it is, because when you sit in the back row and look up to see the sky, the wider field of view can alleviate the pain caused by the cramped space. The feeling of oppression will become better.

After all, the characteristic of Chery’s Ant series is its compactness. The 3200mm body has a 4-seater layout, so the rear space is not too outstanding and is suitable for children. If you are an adult, your legs will be more restricted.

As for the unreasonableness, it is still in the design.

First of all, the multi-function button on the steering wheel can only control the central control screen, not the instrument. The SET key for switching instrument information is on the instrument panel. It's a very old design and very inconvenient to operate.

Secondly, the electric one-button folding of the passenger backrest seems to be an advantage.It's elegant but not practical. It's too slow. It takes at least 5 seconds to fold once. It's far less fast and efficient than manual folding in one second. If it's rainy or you have to get in and out of the back row in a hurry, the waiting process will be painful.

Of course, these are not flaws. Compared with the excellent overall performance, these can be completely ignored. Moreover, this is a rear-wheel-drive car with relatively high horsepower, so the playability will be relatively high. At the launch event, the official showed several Antee Fun modification cases. For wealthy gamers, buying such a big toy can be used to modify it. It will be very interesting. If it goes on the road, it must be legally modified.

Edit summary: During the test drive, I was actually discussing with the teacher who was riding with me that the Little Ant is a relatively good micro electric vehicle. Compared with many models of the same class, it is It is a true car-grade product, using a lightweight all-aluminum body frame design with no compromise on safety. It is built on the @LIFE platform and integrates Chery’s technical heritage of more than 20 years in the new energy market. It is outstanding in appearance, quality and experience. In all aspects, it is enough to serve as a benchmark product in the new energy vehicle segment.

This is why contemporary works such as Zhidou have withdrawn from the market, but it can still stand strong The reason why it even occupies a good market share is that, in my opinion, the launch of the sweet pink model is not as simple as targeting female users in name. It is more like opening up a new field of micro electric vehicles, which is not only for life transportation, but also for Trendy toys.