Bitauto Original Speaking of GM’s AutoNon platform, the first thing we think of must be Cadillac LYRIQ. After all, as the first model under the AutoNon platform, LYRIQ tells us what electric vehicles produced by traditional brands will look like. . After LYRIQ, Buick Electra E5 (hereinafter referred to as Buick E5), the second model under the Autoneng platform, has also officially made its debut. As a medium and large pure electric SUV, the price is between 208,900 and 278,900 yuan. Not expensive. However, in today's fierce price war, I think a better user experience and driving quality are the keys to truly impressing users. So today let us take a look at how this Buick E5 performs.
Test drive experience
There have been a lot of static experiences about the Buick E5 before, so this time we start directly with the test drive experience. The model we tested this time was the Buick E5 Premium Standard Range Edition. It is a single-motor version with a maximum power of 180kW and a peak torque of 330N·m. Equipped with a 68kWh ternary lithium battery, the CLTC has a comprehensive cruising range of 545km. In addition to the standard range version, Buick E5 also has a long-range version, which is also driven by a single motor, but the power parameters are different, with a maximum power of 150kW and a peak torque of 330N·m. However, the battery pack capacity has been increased to 80kWh, and the CLTC comprehensive range The mileage is 620km. In addition, Buick E5 will also provide an Aivia four-wheel drive version with a total motor power of 211kW and a total torque of 465N·m. It also uses an 80kWh battery pack and has a CLTC comprehensive cruising range of 603km.
The standard range model’s official 0-100km/h acceleration time is 7.6 seconds. The long-range version’s official 0-100km/h acceleration time is because of its smaller power.The time is 8.6s. Such acceleration results are not really fast in the field of electric vehicles. Fortunately, the standard range version only takes 3.4 seconds to accelerate from 0-50km/h, and the long-range version only takes 3.5 seconds to accelerate from 0-50km/h, so the starting acceleration of the vehicle is still relatively good. Brisk. When you step on the accelerator pedal, the Buick E5 will not make you feel a strong sense of acceleration, but looking at the increased speed, you can still know that its initial speed increase is quite excellent. After all, as a medium-to-large SUV, the comfort of the passengers in the car must be given top priority. This kind of responsive but not aggressive acceleration experience is very suitable for the Buick E5. Of course, due to the limitations of the single motor of the vehicle, the acceleration capabilities of the Buick E5 in the middle and rear sections are obviously a bit weak. If you have higher requirements for power, you can consider the Aivia four-wheel drive version, but the Aivia four-wheel drive version has 0 The -100km/h acceleration time is only 6.7 seconds, so the acceleration experience is obviously not the strong point of the Buick E5.
The steering feel is also very light, which makes it easier to master for a car of this size. Moreover, the steering force will be adjusted as the driving mode is switched. In the sports mode, you can feel that the vehicle's steering becomes significantly heavier, so that you can still fully control the vehicle when you are at high speed or cornering. Moreover, compared with the Cadillac LYRIQ, the Buick E5 is smaller in body size, so when driving, it does not feel like driving a "monster".
Another thing worth mentioning is the kinetic energy recovery paddle. The same design was previously seen on LYRIQ. The driver can adjust the intensity of kinetic energy recovery through this paddle. Moreover, the kinetic energy recovery paddle can also produce a braking effect on the vehicle while driving. The strength of the braking force is directly proportional to the strength of the paddle. However, after actual experience, if you want to calmly control the kinetic energy recovery, Strength is still relatively difficult. If you can't control it well, the appearance of braking force will appear very abrupt, so you still need some "micromanipulation" to master it proficiently. Moreover, the vehicle can be braked through this kinetic energy recovery paddle. However, the manufacturer has repeatedly reminded users that this kinetic energy recovery paddle cannot be used to replace the foot brake.The strength and precision of braking are beyond the reach of kinetic energy recovery paddles.
The Buick E5 uses a combination of front MacPherson independent suspension and rear multi-link independent suspension, and the overall design is more tuned for comfort. As a product under the Autoneng platform, the Buick E5's chassis texture is still very guaranteed. The suspension handles bumps on the road quite well. The performance when passing through speed bumps is also clean and neat. The overall driving is smooth. The sense of quality is still very good, and it gives people a certain sense of high-end overall. In addition, the driving experience of most electric vehicles produced by traditional brands is relatively close to that of fuel vehicles. Buick engineers also said that considering that there are still a large number of users of petrol vehicles, the driving experience that prefers petrol vehicles should make people feel more comfortable driving. More satisfied consumers.
The NVH performance of Buick E5 is also very impressive, and the reason is that Buick E5 has high-performance motor acoustic wrapping technology, 5mm double-layer acoustic glass and many high-grade sound insulation materials. At the same time, BOSE audio also has active The noise reduction function can bring better NVH performance to the vehicle. In addition, although it is an electric vehicle, BOSE can also bring simulated sound to the vehicle. Of course, such simulated sound is not necessary for such an electric vehicle that focuses on comfort.
In terms of driving assistance functions, the Buick E5's configuration is also quite high, including full-speed adaptive cruise, merging assist, lane departure warning, lane keeping assist and lane center keeping functions, all of which are standard on the entire series. In addition, there is the Super Cruise super assisted driving system, which is currently able to realize the command lane change function, that is, by turning the turn signal stalk, the vehicle can automatically change lanes. However, this system will need to wait for a later OTA upgrade before it can be used.
QuietStatus review
Buick E5 adopts Buick’s latest PURE Design concept.Although this pure design concept abandons some of Buick’s past classic design elements, it also features brand-new designs such as the three-color logo. , split headlights and trapezoidal grille shape also let us see a different Buick. The "flying eaves and wings" front face design will gradually replace the flying-wing front grille and become the new design language of the Buick family in the future.
The body size of Buick E5 is 4892/1905/1681mm, and the wheelbase is 2954mm. For the first time, black gloss electroplating trim strips are used in many places on the entire series, adding a low-key luxury and sporty atmosphere. Of course, hidden door handles are not absent. The actual model uses 20-inch low-wind resistance wheels, but the overall closed area is not large. The silver-gray two-color wheel shape will emphasize the sense of luxury. The tires are Michelin e·PRIMACY, a set of low rolling resistance tires that are relatively common on SUVs. The tire parameters are 245/50 R20.
The design of the rear of the Buick E5 will actually highlight the aura of the vehicle. First of all, the most conspicuous taillight group uses multi-layer through-type taillights. With the blackening inside, it not only visually makes the vehicle wider, but also The lighting effect is also excellent.
The Buick E5’s 30-inch integrated curved screen has a resolution of 6K (6008×934). The screen also supports multi-touch and has been treated with anti-glare, low-reflective surface treatment and anti-fingerprint treatment. In addition, Buick E5 is also equipped with a 12.6-inch full-color wide-format HUD head-up display system, which supports multiple display modes, and the brightness can be automatically adjusted according to the ambient light. In addition, the Qualcomm 8155 chip is of course also indispensable, which ensures the smooth operation of the car system.
The seats of the Buick E5 use a frame platform specially developed for electric vehicles. The wide seat cushion is the most intuitive feeling, and the internal padding is comfortable enough. The suspended headrests on the front seats have lateral ear supports, which comprehensively improves the driving comfort in the front row. At the same time, the front seats also have three-speed heating, ventilation functions and four-way lumbar adjustment. However, the rear seat configuration of this test drive model is average. It would be better if there were heated rear seats. In addition to the spacious seating space, Electra E5 also provides abundant storage space and a flexible trunk space with a volume between 502L-1658L.
Editor’s comment: In fact, the test drive of the Buick E5 left a good impression on me. As an electric vehicle product produced by a traditional brand, it does have a completely different design direction from the products of today’s new power car companies. . It does not pursue the ultimate acceleration capability, but chooses to do practical usage scenarios that users care more about. The large space and rich configuration levels are very attractive to family users. As for the driving experience, the comfortable and easy-to-drive style can also adapt to the styles of more different users. As for the price, as a mid-to-large SUV, it is indeed not expensive, andBattery life is also pretty good. Compared with LYRIQ's highbrow performance, Buick E5 should be able to achieve better sales performance.
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