Seres Auto AITO M5-Hybrid REEV

Got the new car, and the combination of black exterior with red interior was definitely the right choice¡ªit has an indescribable sense of luxury. Of course, everyone has different preferences, but whether it's the exterior or interior, the M5 fits my aesthetic. Mine is the pure electric version. After driving it for a few days, I'm quite satisfied with everything except that the brakes feel a bit stiff. There's a slight delay when pressing the accelerator at the start, but once the car gets moving, it responds exactly as much as I press¡ªno lag at all. In terms of space, four people can ride comfortably and spacious; five is not ideal, a bit cramped. The trunk space is decent, on par with a midsize SUV. I haven't had a chance to fully test the smart driving features yet, so I won't comment on that for now. I've used the automatic parking, and it works fine for regular parking spots, but in special situations, manual parking is better. The automatic parking tends to center the car, and I didn't see an option to adjust it customly. That's basically it; it's more than enough as a family daily driver.

¡¾Intelligent Driving Experience¡¿
Xiaoyi inside the car is very smart; it responds to whatever you call and executes quickly. It can also carry out complex instructions one by one. The vehicle system definitely deserves praise. In addition, the automatic parking function is excellent. For someone like me with poor driving skills, it's a lifesaver. Before, I had to struggle for a long time every time I parked, but now with automatic parking, I just press the button, and it finds a parking spot by itself. Whether it's parallel parking or reverse parking into a space, it can handle it easily.
¡¾Power¡¿
My driving scenarios mainly revolve around commuting to and from work, holiday trips, and occasional business trips. The distance isn't far, about 150KM one way, with 70% of the journey on the highway. Accelerating again when already at 100km/h isn't a problem.
¡¾Handling¡¿
The steering is overall light, so it's easy for girls to handle. However, the noise insulation at high speeds is just average; wind and tire noise are a bit loud. Maybe that's a common issue with range-extended vehicles. When driving in the city, the chassis is decent, and the performance over speed bumps is just so-so.
¡¾Space Performance¡¿
The seating space is roomy, with enough headroom so you don't hit your head, and there's over two fists of legroom in the back seat. The trunk has a wide opening and sufficient depth, making it easy to fit a stroller and suitcases.
Overall, I'm satisfied with the AITO M5. Although there are some minor flaws, there's no perfect car anyway. If you like its strengths, you have to accept its weaknesses.

¡¾Most Satisfied¡¿
1. Interior: High-quality feel, wrapped in Nappa leather which is very skin-friendly and has a nice touch. The seats are also very plump with sufficient support, making the buttocks and legs very comfortable when driving. The ambient lights look great, and that Schroder diffuser on the center console is also very nice.
2. Chassis: Although there is no so-called Turing chassis, the materials used for the M5's chassis are good, with high-strength steel and aluminum alloy. The suspension is also well-tuned. Anyway, when I drive over bumpy roads, it's not too soft nor too hard, just right. The vibrations are not strong but still perceptible, and the filtering is very crisp.
3. Exterior: The Porsche-like appearance, haha, many people criticize it, but I think good designs have many similarities. Even if it's copied or borrowed, it doesn't matter as long as I like it. After all, this car still has its own connotations, unlike the previous Zotye which only copied the appearance without any inner substance. The tail light design is very nice, and the side profile is also good. The only part that feels quite ordinary is the front headlight section, which lacks some distinctive features. The all-black version is pretty cool, haha!
4. Space: As a midsize SUV with a wheelbase of 2880mm, many people say the M5's rear row is small, but I think it depends on the family members' body types and actual needs. My family members are not tall, around 170cm for males and 160cm for females, and not particularly fat. With 2 people sitting normally in the front row, the rear row can comfortably accommodate 3 adults. My family all say it's much better and more comfortable than the other two cars. If we remove the manual sunshade provided by the manufacturer when the weather cools down a bit, the interior space will appear larger and the visibility will be much better.
5. Intelligent Driving: After picking up the car from Hangzhou, I immediately turned on the intelligent driving pilot assistance on expressways and highways. I was quite worried at first, but after driving a few kilometers, I found that lane changing and overtaking worked well. It might not be "smooth as silk", but at least I don't worry about rollover. When there are large vehicles nearby, I need to pay a little attention. I just picked up the car for a week and haven't bought the advanced package yet, but it has been pushed to me. I placed the order in June, and there was still a 6,000 yuan discount for the intelligent driving feature, now it costs 10,000 yuan. I feel that for this car, the intelligent driving must be bought, even if I have to live frugally a bit. Without intelligent driving, it seems to have no soul.

¡¾Range¡¿The displayed CLTC range when fully charged is 602 km, but this is definitely inaccurate. I usually use the comprehensive range (which is the remaining mileage converted according to actual usage). The displayed comprehensive range when fully charged is about 520 km, which is acceptable. I have driven about 500 km so far, including 300 km on highways and 200 km in urban areas, with an average electricity consumption of around 17.5 kWh/100km. The lowest was 16 and the highest was 21. I feel it is related to driving habits, driving modes, etc. In addition, the weather has been hot recently, and I have been using the air conditioner at 22 degrees with 3-level fan speed, so higher energy consumption is normal. So far, I am quite satisfied with this aspect; it's not particularly poor. Some people online say that the pure electric version can only drive over 200 km on highways, but I feel it's definitely more than that. When fully charged and driving on highways with 3 people in the car, it should be possible to drive 400 km.

¡¾Maintenance¡¿I immediately applied a car wrap after picking up the car, and there are many accessories. I will share them with you next time.