Chery iCAR 03

[Most Satisfied] First and foremost, it's the chassis. It has to be the chassis. The flexibility of the chassis is the biggest advantage of this car, especially for the four - wheel drive version. I won't list the chassis parameters and materials one by one. In short, the chassis has good toughness when driving. It should be among the top - level chassis in the compact car category. Secondly, it's the materials used for the whole vehicle. The materials at this price point are quite decent. Whether it's the all - aluminum body, the battery, or the motor; whether it's the visible sheet metal or glass, or the invisible sound insulation, they are all very good, because I've visited the workshop at the Wuhu factory. It's really excellent.

[Least Satisfied] There isn't really anything I'm dissatisfied with. If I have to pick one, it's that there are fewer apps on the car's infotainment system. It's not very playable, and you can't download apps on your own. I guess the manufacturer will gradually upgrade it in the future. For example, I'm used to using Kugou to listen to music, but this car comes with iQuting by default. I'm not quite used to it, so my annual membership for Kugou goes to waste.
[Driving Experience] It drives extremely steadily. For compact SUVs, there are two situations to be worried about. First, on bridges, especially when there are cross - winds, some cars may have unstable bodies. I've experienced this when driving a friend's car. When the wind is strong, you really have to hold the steering wheel firmly. But this car doesn't have this problem at all. It's almost on par with a mid - size car. Second, many cars suffer from low - frequency resonance. Many cars have this issue, but after driving over 2000 kilometers, I haven't found any resonance in this car.

Starting/Acceleration Power
Needless to say about the acceleration. Electric cars are naturally fast in acceleration, especially when starting. It's like a hot - hatch. I bought the four - wheel drive version and I don't regret it. I suggest those who can afford it should choose the four - wheel drive.

Power Smoothness
Whether it's starting or getting power after braking, it's extremely smooth. There's no need for that reaction time like when driving a gasoline - powered car. My most recent gasoline - powered car was a Nissan Teana with a CVT transmission, which is well - known for its smoothness. But the smoothness of this electric car is several levels better than the Teana.

[Riding Experience] This car is quite spacious for me. I'm less than 1.7 meters tall and weigh 130 pounds, so any car seems spacious to me. Speaking of space, let me mention the issue of car size when buying a car. Most people like big cars when buying one. I've driven a Highlander, the largest car I've ever driven, and also a mid - large A6L. But I actually think big cars are not very flexible. I don't have the need to drive long - distance, so the smaller and more delicate the car, the more I like it. As long as the space is sufficient, it's okay. Moreover, most families have more than one car nowadays, and I drive alone 99% of the time, so the space is enough for me.

[Range] The range of an electric car is affected by many factors, such as whether it's fully loaded, whether it's driven on the highway, the weather, the air - conditioning, and driving habits, etc. After testing for over 6000 kilometers, on the pure highway, the range is about 50% - 55% of the rated range, and in the city, it can reach 80% - 90%. I have a heavy foot when driving, but my wife can achieve the rated range of over 500 kilometers.

[Driving Experience]
The throttle response can be adjusted. I suggest setting it to medium. Don't make it too sensitive, or it'll feel overly twitchy. Since electric vehicles don't have the jerks of gear shifting, the entire acceleration process is smooth and continuous, accompanied by the unique electromagnetic sound of the accelerator. Personally, I find it quite exhilarating, but some people in the group don't like this sound and think it's harsh. I think it's okay; it gives a sense of sportiness. The brakes have selectable modes, and medium is also recommended. If they're too sensitive, it can easily make you feel carsick, and if they're too dull, you won't feel the kick of an electric vehicle's acceleration. The steering feel is very sporty. Driving this car around corners and on mountain roads is extremely comfortable, with clean and precise maneuvers when entering and exiting corners.
[Highlighted Features]
The interior has no unpleasant odor, but the color combination is a matter of personal preference. I don't think the combination of green and gold looks good; it's even uglier than green and red. Of course, white gets dirty easily, so I had to choose green. This gold color also reflects light easily. When the sun shines on it, it reflects onto the windshield, right in the position of the rear - view mirror, which affects visibility. The four - wheel - drive vehicle's infotainment system uses the 8155 chip, which is more than sufficient for handling daily driving functions. The entire App interface is much better in terms of both appearance and usability than that of my Tiggo 8, and the infotainment system is very smooth, after all, the chip is quite mainstream. The only thing I'm concerned about is whether this mass - produced model will have OTA updates later and how frequent those updates will be. This is an important part that affects the user experience. I hope the manufacturer can promptly push OTA updates to let users have a better experience more quickly. Young people like to tinker. The more novel your features and the more frequent your updates, the less young people will feel forgotten. Keeping a sense of presence is an important factor in maintaining freshness. Young people need topics and to keep things fresh. It doesn't matter if the features are not very useful or even useless as long as they exist. You must have all the features that other cars have and also have some unique smart features. Only in this way can you firmly attract young users.
The range performance meets expectations. Given its size and boxy shape, I didn't have high hopes at first. I thought it'd be good if it could achieve half of the claimed range. Unexpectedly, on the highway, it did lose about half of the range, but in the city, according to my "golden right - foot" rule, I can keep the energy consumption within 5L equivalent per 100 kilometers. I can achieve an urban power consumption similar to that of a gasoline - powered car, even with the air - conditioner on. Later, using the heater in winter may cause more significant power loss, and high power consumption will lead to range anxiety. In winter, it's better to take short trips. For long - distance travel, gasoline - powered cars are more suitable as they can provide continuous power. The performance of the infotainment system is a bit disappointing. Apart from the large screen being attractive and the improved startup speed right after an upgrade, it would be better if all physical buttons were removed and more options for blind operation were added.

[Exterior and Interior]
No need to say much about the exterior. It has a boxy shape. Those who like it understand. It's imposing. The interior has a "Wizard of Oz" theme. Add a few small accessories you like, and you'll instantly transform from a tough guy into a cutie.
[Body Materials]
The all-aluminum body is another highlight. For friends who have no concept of an all-aluminum body, take a look at the rear - end collision picture below and you'll understand. The other car was smashed, while only the bumper of my car was scratched. Safety must rank first in the evaluation items.
[Range and Energy Consumption]
Cars with a boxy shape definitely consume more energy than ordinary SUVs. It's the same principle as in gasoline cars, where models like the Mercedes - Benz G - Class and the Tank series have high fuel consumption. So, a 65 - kWh battery pack is rated for a range of 472 kilometers. For sedans with a range of over 400 kilometers, the battery pack capacity is between 45 - 50 kWh.
In terms of range performance, in summer, the range ratio in the city is 1:1, on national roads it's 90% of the rated range, and on highways it's 70%. In winter, the range is further reduced to 60% of the above values. (Located in Yantai) Lithium - iron - phosphate batteries are greatly affected by temperature. When pre - heating the car for ten minutes outdoors in winter, the range will drop by 1% - 2%.
[Charging Time]
Fast charging is available before reaching 80%. It takes 30 minutes to charge from 80% to 100%.
[Least Satisfied]
The main drawbacks of the car are concentrated in the lack of intelligence. Firstly, the in - car system is outdated, and the 8155 chip doesn't have room to·¢»Ó its potential. Secondly, the automatic windshield wipers don't work well. They don't speed up when it rains heavily and scrape randomly when it rains lightly. Now I control them manually. Thirdly, there is no mobile phone Bluetooth key, which is also a sign of insufficient intelligence. You have to bring the key when going out.