The era of great development of new energy has given Chinese brands the opportunity to develop upwards. They are no longer satisfied with breakthroughs in mass-market models and have begun to establish sub-brands to impact the mid-to-high-end market. Having said that, Although the total price of the models of these brands is high, the configurations are still very attractive. Lantu FREE is a typical example. It has dual motors at the front and rear with 694 horsepower + air suspension, and only costs 363,600 yuan. So is it really that strong?
Lantu FREE uses front and rear dual motors with a maximum power of 255kW, a comprehensive system maximum power of 510kW, and a comprehensive maximum torque of 1040N·m. The parameters have exceeded some original manufacturers. High performance SUV.
In high-energy mode, the measured Lantu FREE 0-100km acceleration time is 4.34s, far exceeding the official 4.7s, and this model has been tested repeatedly. Basically, it is stable within 4.5s.
In sports mode, the air suspension will reduce the height of the car to the lowest level and provide the strongest support. However, it still cannot support the large center of gravity shift at the moment of starting. The phenomenon of "raising the head" is very obvious when the vehicle body is fixed, which also affects the grip of the front wheels, resulting in the The power of the front and rear motors of Lantu FREE is the same. In this state, the rear wheels should get more power. Electric four-wheel drive cannot dynamically distribute power like mechanical four-wheel drive, thus causing a certain amount of waste. If it is ensured The total power remains unchanged, but it may be better to change the output power ratio of the front and rear motors.
The test model is equipped with Pirelli P ZERO high-performance tires, size 255/45 R20, and the price of a single tire is about 1,200 yuan.
Even in high-energy mode, the front suspension of Lantu FREE will be significantly compressed during full braking, and the vehicle nodding phenomenon is obvious. The measured side stopped at 100km/h-0 The distance is 37.65m. This result is relatively good among medium and large SUVs, and the data from multiple tests is also relatively stable.
The brakes of this car give people the impression that the front section is more empty, and the braking force output in the initial section is not linear enough. At this level and price, it is also a top-end model. It would be more appropriate for the front wheels to be matched with a set of opposing multi-piston calipers.
Lantu FREE is equipped with 5 driving modes. Even in the economic mode, the power output in the middle and rear sections is still strong. At the same time, this car has an accelerator pedal adjustment and a large displacement. Fuel vehicles are relatively close, with linear power output and no need for any adaptation to get started.
The length of the car is close to 5m, and the width is close to 2m. The Lantu FREE visually gives people a very large sense of volume. However, the turning radius of this car is relatively small, and it is much more flexible to drive than expected. The steering The feel is relatively electronic, and the steering wheel's damping changes in different modes are relatively obvious. There is basically no change in the backing force, and it is lighter even in high-energy mode.
I personally think that apart from the power, the most unexpected thing about Lantu FREE is the chassis. The wave of electrification has broken the monopoly of "power" by high-performance engines in the era of fuel vehicles. In order for Chinese brand models to be on an equal footing with foreign models, the last difficult position to conquer is the creation of chassis texture. There are not many medium and large pure electric SUVs in mass production now, and the chassis of the few models on the market are barely interesting.
Lantu FREE adopts a front double wishbone + rear multi-link independent suspension combination, and is equipped with air suspension, which supports height/soft and hard adjustment. The basic quality is still the same It is very high and has a strong overall feel when driving. In comfort mode, it retains a certain road feel while trying to smooth out the vibrations caused by uneven road surfaces. When passing large bumps such as speed bumps, it is crisp and smooth without unnecessary bounce. In high-energy mode, it can obviously feel tighter and the road feel is clearer. Even when passing through a small seam on the road surface, the feeling is more obvious. However, the information transmitted has been processed, and it is still a bit difficult to shift the center of gravity on a large scale. Parry, support is slightly insufficient. Generally speaking, different adjustments have been made under the premise of ensuring comfort. Judging from the model positioning, it can still achieve such a level. The performance is still quite good among cars in the same class and price range. Outstanding.
Lantu, as a brand new brand, is not bound by rules in design and has a higher degree of freedom. Lantu FREE pure electric version is basically the same as the extended range version. It is very in line with Chinese consumers' aesthetics for a medium and large SUV.
The large vertical air intake grille is decorated with chrome, with a through-type LED light strip above, and an X-shaped lower air intake and fog lamp area. Design, the overall shape of the front of the car feels more like fuel, and it has a strong sense of momentum.
The side shape of the car body is very simple, with a rounded waistline extending from the headlight group to the taillight group, and the roof line starts from the A-pillar, creating a The feeling of looking up and forward, the streamlined design is very much like a yacht.
The shape of the rear of the car is full and rounded, and the visual effect is very thick. The through-type light strip echoes the front of the car, and the taillight groups on both sides are shaped like arrow feathers and have a sense of design. .
Lantu FREE does not look like a pure electric car in terms of shape. The design is somewhat conventional. As a medium and large car, it can also give people a grand and stable feeling, and the embellishment of popular design elements also makes it This car is more youthful and suitable for a wider range of age groups.
In the interior, Lantu FREE is very cheap in the materials used. A large number of materials are used in the center console and seats. Covered in genuine leather and aluminum metal decoration, it has a good touch and visual effect.
The lift-type center console is indeed very cool and not very practical, but it can definitely satisfy the psychological need for a sense of ritual. However, the car system itself is notExcellent, the fluency of use needs to be improved, the UI design is very "simple", the basic hardware configuration of the triple screen is very high, but the built-in functions are relatively basic, only navigation, voice control, online music, video playback, etc., there are still many functions. There is a lot of room for improvement.
Lantu FREE itself has a large body size and adopts a five-seat layout, so there is plenty of storage space and seating space.
In terms of storage space, there are two cup holders in the front row, a hollow storage space under the center tunnel, and two cup holders in the rear center armrest. , respectively equipped with USB and TYPE-C interfaces.
In terms of seating space, a passenger with a height of 180cm can sit in the front row and have ample headroom. The front seats are also equipped with seat heating, ventilation and massage. Function.
The headroom in the rear row is 1 fist and 2 fingers, and the legroom is 2 fists, except that the floor in the middle of the rear row is slightly raised.
Lantu FREE is equipped with a huge panoramic canopy. In order to avoid exposure to the sun while ensuring transparency, the panoramic canopy can adjust the light transmittance. The thermal performance is still very good, it is both beautiful and practical.
The trunk space of Lantu FREE is relatively regular. The rear seats support folding down at a 4/6 ratio. After folding down, they can form a space close to Flat space with good loading capacity.
Lantu FREE is Dongfeng’s first product to hit the mid-to-high-end market in the new energy era. It is very cost-effective in terms of materials and design and is in line with the needs of the general public. This is the definition that most Chinese consumers have for models of this level. In the invisible place, Dongfeng, as a long-established car company, has also demonstrated its skills. In terms of power adjustment and chassis texture, it is definitely front-row standard among pure electric models of the same level and price. Have face. However, in terms of digitalization and intelligent creation of the cockpit, the lifting and lowering central control is very cool, but the in-car system itself still has a lot of room for improvement in terms of functions, interface design, and voice system.