Changan

Changan Benben E-Star

$11,816.00 USD

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Changan

Changan Benben E-Star

$11,816.00 USD


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    Review A

    Appearance: At first, when comparing it with the Black Cat, it really doesn't have as unique and cute a design as the Black Cat. Girls would definitely like the Black Cat, while boys are more likely to prefer the Benben. Personally, I think the new front face of the Benben is quite good. The side waistline is also very sporty. Unlike other micro - cars (old - people cars), it's more like a small SUV. The rear of the car is based on the original design of the old Benben. It's not really ugly, but I guess it's to save R & D costs, and it really doesn't match the front face well. The biggest advantage of converting from a gasoline - powered car to an electric one is the lower model cost, so the overall configuration is higher than that of a pure - electric platform.
    Interior: It has a relatively good interior. There are elements like the dual - screen of Mercedes, the three - spoke steering wheel of BMW, and the rotary gear shifter of Jaguar. Most of what you can see in the whole car is hard plastic. However, it's very considerate that the two elbow contact areas in the middle of the front door and on the armrest box are made of imitation leather soft material, which makes it much more comfortable to rest your arms. The fabric seats are quite comfortable. The white painted decorative panel on the center console is very beautiful. I personally also like the green elements; they're quite distinctive. The air - conditioning area and the gear - shifting panel in the middle of the front door are both made of piano lacquer, which looks very high - end. The door handles are silver - plated, and the door locks have red accents, which distinguish the levels in terms of details and don't make it look cheap visually. The rear row is relatively ordinary and not as delicate as the front row. Surprisingly, there are only two headrests in the rear row of the five - seat car. Maybe it's to avoid blocking the rear - window view.
    Configuration: I really need to talk more about this and make the advantages and disadvantages clear. Advantages: I strongly recommend that you buy the top - of - the - line model. The original car screen is great, the voice control is very easy to use, the Bluetooth phone is more convenient, and the car - networking function will make you feel at ease for several years. The electronic handbrake is very convenient. Just fasten your seatbelt, shift into D gear, and step on the accelerator to go. The electronic handbrake is linked. When you park and shift into P gear, it will automatically engage the handbrake, which is really worry - free. The front headlights are LED, which are bright enough. The Black Cat uses halogen lights across the board, which shows less sincerity, and the low - beam lights seem a bit too close. The tire - pressure display is very convenient, and the four - wheel disc brakes are also a great configuration, which the Black Cat can't compare with. Now, let me also talk about the disadvantages and see if you can accept them: 1. The high - end model doesn't even have a one - key start; it still uses a mechanical key, which is very inconvenient. 2. There's no rear windshield wiper, which is the most regrettable part. After it rains, the rear window is almost useless. 3. There's no rear - view mirror heating. 4. There's no rear - window heating wire. 5. There's no proper place to put your phone, so the Bluetooth phone function is very necessary. 6. There are no front fog lights. 7. There's no automatic headlight function. 8. There's no one - key window up/down function, and only the driver's window has a one - key down function. 9. It comes with a USB port, but you need to switch to the fast - charging mode on the screen every time you charge your phone; otherwise, the charging is very slow. 10. There are no lights in the rear row and the trunk, which is very inconvenient. 11. There are no front wheel fenders on the rear wheels. That's about it. Objectively speaking, considering the price, I can still accept these issues. You can take this as a reference.
    Space: Space is also one of its strong points. The front row is very comfortable. The positions for resting your hands on the armrest box and the gear console are quite good. The Black Cat doesn't have an armrest box. The rear row of the Black Cat should be wider, as its wheelbase is longer than that of the Benben. However, the advantage of the Benben is that it has five seats. Although it's a bit of a squeeze to fit five people, at least it can seat five. The trunk of the Benben beats that of the Black Cat hands down; it's big enough to hold a lot of stuff from the supermarket. There's also plenty of headroom. Compared with ordinary sedans, the driver's seat of the Benben is higher, giving it a feeling of a small SUV. What I'm not very satisfied with is that because the wheelbase is a bit shorter, the rear - door opening is relatively small, and it's not as comfortable to get in and out as in the Black Cat. The cup holders in the car are okay, and those in the front row are better. The cup - holder position on the rear - door is a bit small, and the central arm...

    Review B

    The appearance of the 2020 model is my favorite. None of the other models look as good as this one. The front face looks great, while the rear is just average. The LED headlights and daytime running lights are very practical. Interior: The 2020 model has an interior with apple - green trim strips, which is acceptable. All the visible parts are made of hard plastic, and there is a strong smell inside, so it's necessary to open the windows for ventilation. The dual - screen setup looks very elegant and high - class. The large screen in the Xin Yue version can be used, unlike the one in the Xin Dong version which is just for show. The multi - function steering wheel is easy to use and has all the necessary functions. The voice control can operate the Xin Yue system, the air - conditioner, and the navigation, which is very convenient. The rest is all hard plastic. The fabric integrated seats cannot be adjusted in height, but they are sufficient for family use. At this price point, you can't expect too much. I'm satisfied with the space. Adults sitting in the back row won't feel cramped. It can seat two adults and a child. The storage space is enough. The trunk is quite large in the field of micro - electric vehicles and is sufficient for family use. The rear seats can be folded down almost flat, so you can also carry large items. One thing to complain about is that the trunk door is hard to close and requires a lot of force. Range: The B version has a range of 310 kilometers, the B+ version 320 kilometers, and the long - range version 350 kilometers. In summer, when using the air - conditioner, the range is reduced to 85% - 90%, and it can run 260 - 270 kilometers, or even 300 kilometers. In spring and autumn without using the air - conditioner, it can run over 300 kilometers. Winter hasn't come yet, so I'm not sure about the specific situation, but it should be able to run about 200 kilometers. The charging cost is 0.8 yuan per kilometer, and it's about 10 yuan per 100 kilometers (Note: the original meaning of the numbers here is the cost per kilowatt - hour conversion). Compared with fuel - powered cars, you can save a lot on car - using costs over a few years, which is very satisfying. The range drops relatively quickly when it's below 50 kilometers, maybe at a ratio of 1:2 (i.e., the consumption is twice as fast). When the range is 20 kilometers, the remaining range is not displayed. The on - board charger charges slowly. It takes 13 hours and 50 minutes to charge from 2% to full. I've had the car for a week and have driven over 400 kilometers. It's really cost - effective and I've saved two or three hundred yuan in fuel costs. In the future, I'll apply for an electricity meter and install a charging pile when the parking space lease renews. The electricity cost will be even cheaper. In terms of intelligence, there is voice recognition. You can use voice to control the navigation, air - conditioner, and music. The mobile app allows you to remotely check the vehicle status, turn on the air - conditioner in advance, and unlock the car remotely. There are no other driving assistance functions. Driving experience: Electric cars really accelerate very fast. The Benben has a 55 - kilowatt motor and starts off very quickly, giving you a feeling of leaving others far behind. The steering wheel has an automatic return function, with little play and quick response. The brakes of a new car are quite tight. A little extra force will make them feel very heavy. Using the kinetic energy recovery mode can help you make early predictions and reduce the use of brakes. The electronic handbrake and automatic parking are very convenient. At high speeds, there is a lot of tire noise and the sound insulation is poor. When it rains heavily, the sound of raindrops on the roof and the front windshield is quite loud, and you need to play music to cover it up. Imperfections: It lacks cruise control and one - key start, and the on - board charger is slow. The Xin Yue version is the most suitable for family use among all the Benben models. It supports both fast and slow charging, has sufficient configurations, and comes with a navigation system and a reversing camera.

    Review C

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    It has a fast acceleration. When you step on the accelerator, it starts quickly and takes the lead at traffic lights. You can step on it boldly without worrying about fuel consumption.
    Cost - saving: Well, we don't need to elaborate on this.
    Space: It's quite excellent among models in the same class. Adults can sit comfortably in the back seat without feeling cramped.
    Handling: Compared with other electric vehicles in the same price range, it's really quite good. After all, it's converted from a fuel - powered vehicle, so the chassis is still stable. It doesn't feel shaky even when driving at 80 km/h.
    Cost - performance: Although the price has increased, it's still a great choice considering the same price and range.
    Appearance: It grows on you. I originally thought the combination of pink and black would look strange, but after actually seeing it, especially after the windows are tinted, it looks better and better. As for the pink interior, just consider it a unique feature.

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