Exeed Stare Era ET

¡¾Car Purchase Experience¡¿
I went to the 4S store to look at cars on April 20th, made a major reservation on the 22nd, paid the balance on the 27th, and picked up the car on the 30th.
Last year, I first paid attention to the Yaoguang and also went for a test drive. The driving experience was good, but the front face didn't meet my aesthetic standards, and the trunk seemed a bit small. Later, the ET started its pre - launch promotion. I was amazed when I saw its appearance. When I first saw the real car, I felt that the car had a large interior space, the interior was comfortable and minimalist, and the handling during the test drive was also great. So, I started the car - buying process mentioned above. Now, it seems a bit impulsive.
Let me talk about my experience of using the car during this period.

¡¾Driving Experience¡¿
The car has sufficient power, and the acceleration is very linear. As an electric vehicle, the acceleration is really fast. At traffic light intersections, you can basically see that electric cars start very quickly (it's really exciting). When overtaking on the highway, the acceleration is also straightforward without any hesitation. I think my driving style is quite gentle, but many friends who have ridden in my car said that I start and accelerate too fast. So, I often drive in the energy - saving mode. After getting used to the energy - saving mode, when I switch back to the standard mode by myself, it really feels quite exciting, haha.
My car is equipped with air suspension and CDC. The chassis is very soft and comfortable. It can filter out uncomfortable vibrations when passing over uneven roads, and the riding experience is very pleasant. However, when taking sharp turns or driving on undulating roads, it sometimes feels like "sailing a boat" (shaking from side to side) ??. It can also effectively suppress pitching during rapid acceleration and sudden braking. The brakes with six - piston calipers are very stable, which gives me a sense of security. The weight and steering of the steering wheel are quite appropriate. Although some friends are not used to my double - D - shaped steering wheel, I think that a large and round steering wheel makes my hands tired when driving. It can only be said that everyone has different habits.
The interior quietness of the car is really good. The double - layer laminated noise - reducing glass can block a lot of external noise. If someone outside the car talks to me, I may not be able to hear clearly without opening the window. They have to speak very loudly. When the speed is above 110, the speed noise will be a bit worse, and the tire noise and wind noise will be slightly louder. However, I think it is still among the top - performing cars. At this speed, the noise of most cars should be quite loud.

¡¾Space Performance¡¿
The space is very large. All my friends who have ridden in my car have said so without exception. Although the car body doesn't look very high when the air suspension is not raised (it looks cool and low - slung), the headroom inside the car is very sufficient because of the glass sunroof. Even when I raise the driver's seat to the highest position, I don't feel cramped.
The trunk is also very large. Buying an SUV is for the large space. In the past, when I rode in other people's cars, I was always worried that I brought too many things and there wouldn't be enough space in the car. Now, the space is so large that I'm thinking about what else I can bring.
Oh, mine is a pure - electric vehicle, and there is also a front trunk to put things in (the front hood is not easy to close. I'm always afraid of pressing it too hard and breaking it, haha). In fact, I can't even fill the trunk, so I hardly use the front trunk ??.
Although there is no glove box in the front row for storage, most things can be put in the armrest box. Currently, I don't have many things, so it doesn't seem to have much impact. Moreover, there is also space under the disconnected armrest box to put things. And when it's inconvenient to get off the car from the left side close to the wall, it's really convenient to get off from the right side.

¡¾Range¡¿
Highway: For a journey of about 430 kilometers, the on - board display shows an electricity consumption of 19.3. 70% - 80% of the journey was on the highway with a speed of 100 - 120. There were two people in the car, and the air - conditioning was set at 26 degrees. (I took a more than 400 - kilometer trip back to my hometown. I took a break at the service area and charged the car on the way. I'm just worried about how long I'll have to queue for charging during the Spring Festival travel rush. I really want to complain about the pain of owning a pure - electric vehicle. Can we have more charging piles at the service areas and increase their power? Queuing for charging and slow charging are really annoying.)
Urban area: For a journey of about 70 kilometers, the on - board display shows an electricity consumption of about 14.8. 80% of the journey was on the urban roads with a speed of 80 - 100. There were also two people in the car, the air - conditioning was set at 24 degrees, and I drove more gently (avoiding rapid acceleration and sudden braking). The overall energy consumption will be lower in this way.

¡¾Interior¡¿
The interior workmanship and materials are good. There is no strange smell (I test - drove a BYD Tang before. Maybe it was a test - drive car, but there was a strong smell as soon as I got in the car, and I immediately lost the desire to buy it). Most of the interior is made of genuine leather. The micro - suede feels very comfortable to the touch, and the seats are also very soft, giving a strong sense of luxury. Compared with the top - of - the - line model, there are some differences. One is the ceiling material. Mine is made of fabric, while the top - of - the - line model uses suede. Another is the ambient lighting. There is only one light strip, and the perforated positions on the doors are missing. The movable armrest box is only available in the top - of - the - line model, and so is the electric steering wheel adjustment. Everyone should pay attention to these differences because most test - drive cars are top - of - the - line models to avoid psychological gaps.
Most of the comfort features are available, such as front - row seat heating and ventilation (it's a pity that my driver's seat doesn't have a massage function ??), and steering wheel heating (as a southerner, I don't need this. I'd rather have a massage function for the driver's seat). I can only console myself that there is a queen - style seat with a massage function, so I can lie down and rest when I'm tired.
The air - conditioning cooling effect is very good. It uses an independent heat - pump double - layer air - flow system. However, there are no buttons for adjusting the temperature and wind speed in the back row. You can only adjust them on the screen or by voice.
I have to say that the sound system is really great. There are 23 speakers in the whole car, with high power. It's really exciting to play some DJ music when I'm tired from driving. The bass is very rich.
Although the in - car infotainment system is not as smart as those of technology giants, it is basically sufficient. I mainly use the navigation and 360 - degree imaging functions. I don't use the automatic parking function very often. It parks quite fast, but the parking space recognition needs to be improved. Sometimes, it starts to park when there is no empty parking space shown on the screen, and I don't know if it has recognized the space. It really makes me nervous.
Finally, regarding the intelligent driving system, my car is not equipped with a lidar. There is no urban intelligent driving function, only the highway intelligent navigation assistance. I think it's already enough. When I'm tired from driving, I can turn it on to relax my hands and feet a bit. It supports autonomous lane - changing and lever - operated lane - changing. However, the lane - changing strategy is a bit conservative. When there are many cars near the exit, it can't seize the opportunity to change lanes quickly. Generally speaking, it's just an auxiliary function and should not be overly relied on. After all, it's not fully autonomous driving.

¡¾Most Dissatisfied¡¿
The Bluetooth key requires the app to be kept alive. If you stay around the car (such as when getting out of the car to plug or unplug the charging cable), the car will frequently unlock and lock. I hope this can be optimized.

¡¾In Conclusion¡¿
It's already very good to be able to buy a car with air suspension and CDC at this price. It also uses CATL's batteries, ensuring top - notch safety performance. There is also highway intelligent driving, and the comfort features are sufficient. It's cost - effective and offers good value for money.

I've taken delivery of the car for over a month and driven more than 3,000 kilometers. What I'm most satisfied with is that the ET's body is safe enough and the interior is environmentally friendly. I specifically watched the car disassembly and smashing videos, and the materials used are really solid. The automaker is quite reliable and deserves a thumbs up!

The Xingjiyuan ET has a body length of 4,955mm, a width of 1,975mm, a height of 1,698mm, and a wheelbase of 3,000mm. The rear seats can be folded down with one button, and the space is really huge. You can even use it as a delivery van. The seats are soft and wide. A 200 - pound person should not feel cramped sitting in them. Especially the design of the center console allows you to place your right foot freely without any restraint, and the seats have a large up - and - down adjustment range.

Last week, I drove from Hangzhou to Zhoushan. The WLTC range showed 200 kilometers, which was basically the actual range. I charged the car once at a service area, and it was fully charged in about an hour. The power consumption on the highway with the air - conditioning set at 24 degrees throughout the journey was about 18 to 20 kWh, and it was about 13 to 15 kWh in the urban area. It's acceptable and it's not a power - guzzler, considering the weight of the car.

The car is equipped with an 8295 chip, and the operation is smooth without any sense of lag. It has many functions. The headrest speakers can be controlled independently. When navigating on the highway, the headrest speakers can play the navigation instructions directly without disturbing other passengers in the car.

During this highway trip, I turned on the assisted driving function on most sections. The intelligent driving system on the highway had little trouble with entering and exiting ramps. However, in traffic jams, when following other cars, the driving style was quite aggressive, with many sudden accelerations and brakes, which could easily make people carsick. I hope there will be an option to choose the assisted driving style during the OTA upgrade. The lane - keeping function is very easy to activate. If you don't have the habit of turning on the turn signal when changing lanes, the car will try to take control of the steering wheel when you drive astride the lane line. However, the lane - keeping function can be turned off. The mobile app is also useful, especially the one - button car preparation function in summer.

Fate with Xingjiyuan ET: My younger brother has a Li L8. After I drove it on a trip to Yunnan and came back, I never wanted to touch my fuel-powered car again. I decided to switch to a new energy vehicle, mainly considering the Li L7, Lynk & Co 09, Yipai 008, and Xingjiyuan ET. Personally, I still believe it's more reassuring to have the steering wheel in my own hands, so I have no need for autonomous driving. The Xingjiyuan ET adopts an all-aluminum chassis, with 80% high-strength steel throughout the vehicle. The front high-order double wishbone and rear five-link suspension configuration is very solid. The whole vehicle is equipped with double-layer glass, and the noise reduction effect is excellent. The space is quite large! The exterior is stylish and grand, and the key is that the price is only about 200,000 yuan. In this price range, it basically outperforms the other models I'm considering! My wife wants a black exterior and a tile clear gray interior, and I want 20-inch wheels. When I asked the 4S store, there was actually an in-stock car that had only been out of the factory for a week! This is fate, so I placed the order without hesitation!

Driving experience of the 5100-kilometer extended-range Pro version: The car is very stable on the highway, and I can hardly feel any roll when taking turns. I'm an 80s generation with an A2 driver's license and I drive quite aggressively. This car basically goes exactly where I steer it. So far, I've only used the comfort mode for power! I dare not use the sport mode. The car looks very cool, and it has a high turn-back rate! Safety is the greatest luxury, and everything else is just a passing cloud. After comparing the materials used, I believe Chery can protect my whole family's safety! I'm also in several car owner groups, and the car owners don't complain about the chassis and handling of the ET. Previously, people complained about the car system, but now the manufacturer has upgraded it to version 1.3, and I heard that the car system team has also been changed. Now I think the car system is completely sufficient! I'm an experienced driver, and I sincerely recommend this car to everyone! A car is first and foremost a means of transportation. When buying a car, you must consider safety, safety, and safety! Secondly, the energy consumption of this car is very low. In the urban area, I use electricity, and on the highway, I use gasoline. The most important thing is that it can use 92# gasoline, which further reduces the post-purchase usage cost!

Finally: My suggestion for buying a car is to go for test drives by yourself and read less of what those car reviewers write online. Those who understand will understand... Be clear about your own needs and budget. There is no perfect car. The same design may be liked by some and disliked by others! If you read too many reviews, you won't be able to buy a car... As long as the car is safe, well-made! The appearance is liked by your wife and kids, and the price is acceptable, you can place the order!