SAIC Audi E5

Interior: An attempt at a localized tech cockpit
The interior of the car features a "T"-shaped layout. The biggest highlight is a 59-inch 4K integrated large screen that combines the dashboard, the central control, and the co-pilot entertainment system. It is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8295 chip, supporting multi-screen interaction and voice control. However, currently, large connected screens like "big color TVs" are popular among electric vehicles. It's hard to say whether the market will accept this setup and how many people will like it. Almost all physical buttons have been removed, leaving only a metal touch strip. The seats are made of a mix of Nappa leather and eco-friendly materials, with a glowing "AUDI" logo embedded on the seatbacks. However, the HUD head-up display is an optional feature across all models, and some more comfortable configurations are only available on the top-of-the-line model. The functional completeness of the entry-level model is indeed inferior to some new players in the market. This is very "Audi", a bit like "squeezing toothpaste".
Core configuration: Both performance and intelligence are on par
Three-electric system: Based on the PPE platform (it is said that this platform is very powerful and Audi has made a huge investment, but it's unknown how long it will be used). It adopts an 800V high-voltage architecture, a 100kWh battery, dual-motor four-wheel drive, and is equipped with the quattro intelligent four-wheel drive system.
Chassis technology: It comes standard with CDC variable damping shock absorbers and an air suspension. Rear-wheel steering reduces the turning radius, and the Brembo four-piston calipers provide excellent braking performance. It must be said that although there is no four-ring logo on the front of the car, it is still an Audi, and its chassis technology is truly outstanding.
Intelligent driving solution: It uses Momenta's EBM large model and is equipped with 27 perception hardware (including lidar), supporting high-speed and urban NOA, and having the function of cross-floor memory parking. In actual tests, the automatic braking reaction is relatively fast, but the decision-making speed at complex intersections is still slightly slower than that of experienced drivers. I'm a bit confused: Didn't our A5L and Q6Le both claim to use Huawei's intelligent driving technology? Why doesn't this car use Huawei's technology? Is it because there are too many different forces involved and they can't get along?
Surprise points: The integration of German genes and local needs
Range and charging: The 800V high-voltage platform combined with a heat pump air conditioner reduces the winter range loss from the common 30% to 18%, and the charging speed is also faster than most mainstream electric vehicles.
Chassis tuning: The air suspension combined with CDC damping control provides a comfortable ride when passing through potholes in the city, and the roll control when cornering at high speeds is even better than many GT models.

1. Exterior
I really love the lavender color of the exterior. It gives a very warm feeling, and it seems that no other brand has used this color combination so far. When looking at it from the front, it actually doesn't look like an Audi at all. Without the "constraint" of the hexagon and the four rings, the only thing that can show it's an Audi is its sharp lights, which the official calls the "Circular Star Diamond Light Curtain". Paired with the illuminated "AUDI" logo, it looks very technological. In addition, this car is also equipped with hidden door handles. What's curious is its ultra - clear electronic exterior rear - view mirror, which replaces the traditional rear - view mirror. It is said to be able to broaden the field of vision and reduce blind spots, but this remains to be evaluated by subsequent car owners.
2. Interior
The first impression of the interior is that it's relatively simple. There are no complicated physical buttons, and all operations are on the display screen that runs across the entire center console, which is quite similar to what domestic new - force brands are doing now. There is a large amount of leather wrapping inside the car, and there is relatively little plastic feeling. This is quite good.
3. Space
In terms of body size, the length, width and height of the new car are 4881/1960/1479mm respectively, and the wheelbase is 2950mm. I'm 180cm tall, and when sitting in the second row, the legroom is still quite spacious. The size is actually about the same as that of current popular electric cars. The trunk is just average, and it's just a bit narrow in width.
4. Battery
The entry - level model is equipped with a 76kWh lithium iron phosphate battery provided byʱ´úÉÏÆû, with a CLTC pure - electric range of 618km. The rest of the models are all equipped with ternary lithium battery packs provided by CATL, with battery capacities of 83kWh and 100kWh respectively. The corresponding CLTC pure - electric range is 623km, 773km and 647km respectively. Those who have driven electric cars know that there are many differences in performance between lithium iron phosphate batteries and ternary lithium batteries. The simplest difference is that lithium iron phosphate batteries are generally used in cars with lower prices, while cars with higher prices basically use ternary lithium batteries. So, you can figure it out after this comparison.
5. Power and Intelligent Driving
Since the car is just a display car and there is no test - drive car, the power and intelligent driving aspects can only be known from the text, and it's not obvious in reality. So, I won't go into details here.

1?? First, let's praise the car infotainment system. It is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8295 chip and paired with the new AUDI OS operating system. The operation smoothness is truly excellent. The cold start only takes 1.2 seconds, and the daily operation interface switching is smooth without any sense of lag. Moreover, the voice assistant relies on the large language model of Volcengine, with strong semantic understanding ability. Operations like navigation, adjusting the air - conditioner, and playing music can be easily completed just by speaking, which is convenient and efficient.
2?? In terms of space, the length, width, and height of the car body are 4881mm, 1960mm, and 1479mm respectively, and the wheelbase is 2950mm. The space performance is good. I'm 178cm tall. When sitting in the driver's seat, there is more than a fist's width of space above my head; the legroom in the back row is also about two fists. Even when the car is fully loaded, it doesn't feel cramped. The liftback trunk has a large opening, making it easy to load large items.
3?? In terms of comfort, the seats are made of eco - friendly leather, with a good touch, and both good support and wrapping. The front integrated sports seats have complete functions of ventilation, heating, and massage, and the rear seats also have ventilation and heating. You won't feel tired even after sitting for a long time. The Bose sound system has excellent sound quality, paired with a fragrance system. Five exclusive scents create a relaxing in - car atmosphere.
4?? However, it also has its drawbacks. Although the car infotainment system is intelligent, the system occasionally has minor bugs, such as incorrect recognition of voice commands and apps crashing unexpectedly. It is hoped that subsequent OTA updates can optimize these issues. In terms of space, the fastback shape makes the headroom in the back row less friendly to tall people. For passengers over 185cm tall sitting in the back row, their heads will feel a bit cramped. In terms of comfort, when the vehicle passes over speed bumps or potholed roads, the suspension is relatively hard, and the sense of bumping is quite obvious, which affects the riding experience.