BAIC Arcfox Alpha T5

¡¾Driving Experience¡¿
When I first took the test drive, maybe I was just not familiar with the car. The car would nod severely when braking. Before picking up the car, the system was upgraded once, which improved the problem of the car nodding when braking. After I picked up the car, I felt it was okay when driving. The nodding wasn't that serious. After a month of getting used to it, now there's no nodding even when driving in single-pedal mode. However, I think it still needs to be optimized. My wife drives pretty well. Maybe it's the single-pedal mode or maybe she just didn't control her footwork well. When I sit in the back row, I can clearly feel the car nodding when braking. I hope they can continue to optimize it in the future, which will be more friendly to novice drivers.

¡¾Endurance¡¿
Standard endurance: 520 km
Dynamic endurance: 380 km (with air conditioning on)
Maybe I usually drive on the elevated roads a lot, so the dynamic endurance is relatively low. The elevated roads are similar to highways, basically no traffic jams. I usually drive at about 100 km/h all the way. Every time I fully charge the car and drive with the air conditioning on, it can run 400 km without any problem. Seriously speaking, it can achieve a one-to-one ratio of driving distance to power consumption in the urban area. I don't often drive in the urban area, so the trips are basically about 10 km, and the standard endurance consumption is also about 10 km. If I keep driving at 120 km/h on the highway, it can run about 360 km without a problem. I haven't taken a long-distance trip yet, so I don't know exactly how far it can go. I usually just drive on the ring road for ten or twenty kilometers.

¡¾Space Performance¡¿
The space performance is quite good. Maybe because my previous car was a sedan, this SUV feels very spacious. I'm 182 cm tall. In the previous sedan, I couldn't sit up straight. If I sat too straight, my hair would touch the roof. Now both the front and back rows are very spacious. The space of a car is limited. Since the back row has a large space, the trunk space is naturally a bit smaller. However, it's enough for a family car. I usually use the trunk to carry some goods, so sometimes the trunk space is not enough for me. Overall, the space is still quite large.

¡¾Appearance, Interior, and Infotainment System¡¿
Appearance: I chose the sea salt gray color. The car looks extremely imposing. My wife and I fell in love with this sea salt gray color at first sight. We decided to choose it without hesitation even if we had to pay extra. Later, many people said this color was nice after seeing it. Many people even went to have their cars wrapped with a film of this color. However, although it looks good, it gets dirty very easily. Even a little bit of dust is very obvious. I don't know how other colors are. There's nothing we can do about it. My wife just loves this color. The advantages outweigh the disadvantages.
Interior: My car has what they call a gray interior, but it's actually almost white. It gets dirty incredibly easily. You can clearly see even the slightest bit of dirt. However, it looks really nice and high-class. It just needs to be cleaned frequently. I bought a semi-covered seat cushion. There are kids in my family. Sometimes they drop some crumbs when eating in the car, and sometimes they even stand on the seats. I have to put on the seat cushion, otherwise, the white seats would be a mess in just two days.
Infotainment System: I think the infotainment system is okay in daily use. I mainly use it for navigation and listening to music. Sometimes the kids watch TV in the car. I don't use other functions much. There haven't been any glitches. There was only one time when there was no network, but it was fixed after a restart.

¡¾Car Purchase Experience¡¿
I used to have no special feelings for Jihu. My impression of it was still stuck in the time when it had a head - on collision with BYD. Later, when I saw the official price cut, I remained unmoved. One day when I was shopping, the texture of the matte gray of the real car really impressed me! It didn't seem like a car in this price range when touched and looked at. I was instantly attracted. Just then, a colleague of mine also planned to buy a car. I asked him to ask the salesperson to come for a test - drive on Tuesday.
After the test - drive, I was hooked! The chassis is quite resilient. When driving on the road, it has a good sense of isolation, being comfortable and stable. I went from not planning to change my car to thinking "this car is quite appealing". I immediately made an appointment with the salesperson to negotiate the price on Saturday. Coincidentally, the store was having a group - buying event. Driven by the atmosphere, I impulsively placed an order!
Since I picked up the car and drove it home, I've already driven over 30,000 kilometers. It has become a part of my life.
¡¾Most Satisfied¡¿
The first thing I'm most satisfied with is the appearance and interior. Since high school, I've always loved the original matte paint and the pure - white interior like that of Tesla. These two features coexist harmoniously in my Jihu T5. I've lost count of how many photos I've taken with my phone since I picked up the car. I can't help but look back every time I get out of the car.
The second thing I'm most satisfied with is the battery life. I also had a pure - electric car before, a compact SUV weighing 1.6 tons. According to my driving habits, the power consumption of that car was 17 kWh per 100 kilometers in summer and 20 kWh per 100 kilometers in winter. Now, my Jihu, as a mid - size SUV weighing 2 tons, only consumes about 18 kWh per 100 kilometers under my driving habits, which is a relatively excellent level. PS: I usually have a heavy foot on the accelerator, so I consume more electricity.
The third thing is the space. Many people think the design of the console, which looks like a diving platform, is not sophisticated enough and lacks an enveloping feeling. But I think the large open space is very practical. I can easily put a small bag or a large bottle of water there. Generally speaking, the space in both the front and rear rows is quite good, especially the headroom. With my 183 - cm height, there's still about two fists of space above my head when I'm sitting.

¡¾Most Satisfied¡¿
Appearance: It grows on you. The more you look at it, the better it looks!
Interior: The materials used are of high quality.
Sound system: It's a real treat for the ears! I really love it!
Wireless charging: No more searching for charging cables all over the car!
Nap mode: A savior for office workers during lunch breaks!
HUD blind - spot display and panoramic view: They are really useful!
Car infotainment system's large screen: There's nothing to complain about in terms of size and clarity. It's incredibly enjoyable to use for navigation or watching movies.
¡¾Least Satisfied¡¿
1. It would be better if the car infotainment system's ecosystem could be more diverse.
2. Occasionally, and I mean really just occasionally, right after starting the car, the screen may respond a bit slowly when tapped.
3. The freedom to install and uninstall apps in the app store needs to be improved in the later stage.
¡¾Range¡¿
I've driven this little fox (ARCFOX 2025 ¦ÁT5 660MAX) for over 9,000 kilometers. Regarding the range, with a base range of 660 kilometers, since I use the dynamic mode, the range I can drive after each full charge varies. Let me put it simply for you. ¡¾Example¡¿ Suppose I'm about to charge the car. The system will estimate how I drove in the 50 kilometers before plugging into a fast - charging pile. If I drove aggressively, the dashboard may show a range of only about 200 - 300 kilometers after a full charge. If I drove more gently (like my roommate, who is very laid - back), it may show a range of about 500 - 600 kilometers. So, the dynamic mode calculates the range based on the driver's habits. If you're worried about range, just use the standard mode with a 660 - kilometer range that comes as the factory default.
¡¾Driving Experience¡¿
I used to think the HUD (Head - Up Display) was useless, but now? I can't do without it! The speed, navigation arrows, and speed limit signs are directly projected onto the windshield. I don't even need to look down. I just need to keep my eyes on the road. It saves so much trouble, especially when driving on unfamiliar roads or highways. But what really makes me excited is the blind - spot display! When I turn on the left - turn signal, the blind - spot image that can't be seen in the left - side mirror appears on the left side of the dashboard right away. The same goes for the right - turn signal. When changing lanes or making turns, I can clearly see if there are any cars beside me and how far away they are. It gives me such a sense of security! Thanks to it, I've avoided several potential minor scratches in the past six months. So, you can say that a sense of security is built up bit by bit! The panoramic view goes without saying. The clarity is sufficient. It's most useful when meeting other cars on narrow roads and when parking in reverse. Especially in some old and shabby communities where the roads are so narrow that there are cars on both sides. When I turn on the panoramic view, I can clearly see the position of the four wheels and how far I am from the curb on the screen. I can just move the car slowly while listening to the "beeping" sound of the radar. Reversing into a parking space is even easier. It saves a lot of effort when looking at the screen. Sentinel mode: The current parking environment is really worrying. I always turn on the sentinel mode of this car when I park in an unfamiliar place. The principle is simple: After turning it on, the cameras around the car enter a vigilant state. If someone lingers around your car for a long time or if someone or a car touches your car, it will start recording immediately, and at the same time, an alarm will be pushed to your phone app. It has been triggered a few times in the past six months. Once, a mall security guard stuck a note on the windshield (which was recorded), and another time, a car next to me gently bumped into my door when opening it (no paint was chipped, but I knew what happened). Although it consumes some electricity, the peace of mind it brings is definitely worth it! I don't feel anxious anymore when parking outside.