I've had the car for a while now, and today I want to talk about my experience using it these days—both the good and the bad, which might serve as a reference for those interested.
The first thing I have to complain about is definitely the original horn—it sounds just like a scooter's horn, muffled and scattered. When I honk while changing lanes in the city, the cars next to me don't even turn their heads. I replaced it with a snail horn a few days after picking up the car, and now the sound when I press it is powerful enough, giving me a bit more sense of security. Also, sometimes the car infotainment system isn't very responsive when waking it up, and I have to call out a few times, but there's a button on the steering wheel that I can press instead.
The power is really a pleasant surprise, much stronger than my previous 1.8L old car. It's like upgrading from a musket to a cannon. Before, overtaking required spotting an opportunity in advance and flooring the gas to get enough power, but now I just need to lightly press the accelerator, and the revs rise immediately. Overtaking a big truck on the highway is quick and clean, no longer having to hold my breath and wait anxiously.
The spaciousness is one of my most satisfying aspects. We've gone camping twice. By folding down the rear seats and laying out a mattress, it transforms into a temporary small bed. Even at 1.75 meters tall, I don't bump my legs when lying down and can turn over freely, which is far more comfortable than curling up in a tent. Normally, when three people sit in the back, there's still about two fists of space between their knees and the front seats. The trunk can accommodate two large suitcases plus a bunch of camping gear with room to spare.
The sound quality of the in-car audio is just average. The bass isn't very deep, and the treble isn't particularly crisp, but it's adequate for listening to pop songs or the radio during my daily commute. After all, I'm not an audiophile, so my standards aren't that high.
Last time I went mountain driving, I really got to know its temperament. The winding mountain road revealed its character perfectly. When following another car, the throttle response was linear without any jerkiness. When encountering a slower vehicle and needing to overtake, all it took was spotting a straight stretch—a firm press on the accelerator delivered instant power. Post-overtaking, the steering wheel straightened with reassuring stability. The real surprise came in the corners—the steering offered precise directionality, translating inputs exactly as intended with well-controlled body roll. Navigating sequential curves felt like "drawing arcs," delivering smooth, genuinely enjoyable driving dynamics.
The intelligent ICC (Integrated Cruise Control) operates steadily overall, though occasional moments still leave me slightly uneasy—particularly on straight urban roads where it sometimes brushes against solid lane markings before correcting. This can feel mildly unsettling. Perhaps it's simply a matter of acclimatization over time.
Overall, after driving it these days, although there are minor annoyances like the horn, the power, space, and handling all meet my needs. It gets more comfortable to drive the more I use it, and it's a good car. I'm planning to install mud flaps recently because when driving on muddy roads, mud splatters on the inner side of the doors, which is very inconvenient.
