GAC Trumpchi Trumpchi S7 -Hybrid PHEV

【Space Performance】
The second-row space of the large five-seater is very good, but the trunk space is not as good as my previous car.

【Range and Energy Consumption】
After driving for a few days, it basically consumes about 24 kWh per 100 kilometers, maybe because it's still in the running-in period. I haven't tried the fuel mode much; the hybrid mode is roughly 4-5 liters + 14 kWh of electricity. In pure electric mode during the current running-in period, I estimate it can go about 150 KM.

【Driver Assistance】
After passing the test, there's only LCC. NOA isn't available yet; the salesperson said it might take a few days. It doesn't matter, anyway, I probably won't use this much. It's just to relieve fatigue during long drives.

【Intelligent Cockpit】
The intelligence is much better than my previous car. I'm still learning various functions recently; it will take months to figure them out.

【Charging Time】
Supporting fast charging is good. There's a 120KW charging pile near my home. The S7 seems to have a maximum charging power of 110KW, and it basically takes about 20 minutes to charge from 20% to over 80%, which is acceptable. I haven't used home charging because I didn't install a home charger. The manufacturer didn't provide one, not even a portable charger.

【Service Experience】
Overall, I'm satisfied with the service. Although there were some twists and turns in the middle, it's generally okay. It's much better than the service of traditional old car companies. I hope the after-sales service will be as good in the future.

【Most Dissatisfied】
1. Items that should be included are missing. Such as the charging pile, portable charger, and even the standard dashcam doesn't come with a memory card.
2. The air conditioner makes a somewhat noticeable noise when blowing air; not sure if it's supposed to be like this or what.
3. There's no prompt when the engine kicks in; not sure if I'm not setting it right or if there really isn't one.
4. The parameters mention a streaming media function, but it's not what I understood as the rearview mirror displaying content behind the car. Because there's a rear-seat entertainment screen, and when it's turned on, the rearview mirror is basically useless.
5. The transparent chassis can't be开启 manually; so far, I haven't found a way to开启 it. It only displays at low speeds, but the display is very unclear.
6. The main issue is the lack of roof rails; the luggage box from my previous car can't be used anymore. Also, the chassis isn't a double wishbone, and there seems to be a lot of iron materials used as observed so far.

【Space Performance】
The rear space and seats are probably the parts I'm most satisfied with about this car. Since it's the top configuration, the perforated leather seats come with massage, ventilation, and heating functions, which are perfect for someone like me. Currently, there's only one leg rest in the rear; it would be better if there were two. Needless to say, the space is really spacious in the back, and the floor is flat, making it easy to move around.

【Range and Energy Consumption】
In terms of range, the pure electric mode can basically reach 180 kilometers, and with fuel, driving 1000 kilometers at a time is not a problem. I will test it again during a long-distance test drive later.

【Driver Assistance】
Regarding driver assistance, I think it's acceptable overall, but the system handles on-ramps, off-ramps, and U-turns quite cautiously. However, after all, it's driver assistance, so it's mainly for assistance. Another thing is that automatic parking is fine; it can handle all recognizable parking spaces. But the official said that recently functions like remote parking and APP-controlled parking have been temporarily removed and need to wait for their update. I'll check again after the update.

【Charging Time】
For slow charging, it takes about four to five hours. Fast charging depends on the station; for example, a 60 kW charger takes about 50 minutes, which is slow considering there are 600 kW chargers available now. I want to try a fast-charging station if I get the chance.

That's the overall situation. Finally, let me talk about my car-buying philosophy: only buy what is most suitable for me, buy those with brand endorsement, and buy those with after-sales guarantee.

【Exterior and Interior】
The exterior gets a full score from me. At that time, I considered Qiyuan, Avatr, and Leapmotor, and finally chose this one. The green color is the most attractive; white and black are relatively ordinary. I selected the orange interior and later added floor mats myself. The top trim level has leather upholstery throughout the cabin. Many people who get in the car ask me if it's a car over 300,000 yuan, so the sense of luxury is quite good. I'm really satisfied with the square yet slightly rounded exterior design, which also looks very elegant.

【Space and Comfort】
It's no exaggeration to say that the rear row can accommodate a family with three children. My wife is very satisfied; the kids can lie down and watch TV. I'm 176cm tall and weigh 176 jin, and there's about three fists of space between my knees and the front seat. The top trim also has one-touch rear seat folding, so lying down is no problem at all. The sound insulation is very good, and I especially like the sound effect of the speakers in front of the instrument panel. With Dolby Atmos on, sometimes after work in the evening, I'll listen to one more song in the parking lot before going home, which is very comfortable.

【Power and Energy Consumption】
The four-wheel drive system provides plenty of power; it moves as soon as you step on the accelerator, and sometimes I even feel like I can't brake in time. The range isn't falsely advertised. My commute to work is 15 kilometers one way, 30 kilometers round trip, plus business trips, using air conditioning and massage functions. I charge it every three to four days on pure electric mode. Occasionally, I deliberately run the battery down very low before taking long trips, fearing the gasoline might go bad.

【Driving Control】
This is the aspect I'm most satisfied with, probably because I used to drive a Corolla. The steering wheel effort can be adjusted, the regenerative braking can be adjusted, and the brake sensitivity can be adjusted. My wife isn't used to electric cars, so I adjusted all settings to be as close to the previous fuel car as possible, and the feel is very good. The main issue was that when I test-drove other electric cars, my wife would get motion sickness due to regenerative braking, but after adjustment, she hasn't felt sick so far.