Retro skin + interesting soul test drive Euler Good Cat Poseidon Edition

"Walking the dog, petting the cat and driving a tank", I remember this slogan at the Great Wall booth at the Beijing Auto Show in September is still fresh in my mind. When heavyweight guests such as Haval Dog and WEY Tank 300 made their appearances, Great Wall also began to make small calculations about the layout of small cars. With the successive launch of Euler Black Cat and White Cat, the third model Haomao also announced pre-sale information at the previous Beijing Auto Show, and the official launch price of the new car will also be announced on the 24th of this month.

According to the current information, the pre-sale price of Haomao is 105,000-145,000 yuan, with a total of 5 models. Compared with the cute temperament of black cats and white cats, Hao Cat has a more trendy atmosphere that combines fashion and retro. It has captured the hearts of a large number of cute girls even before it was launched on the market. But for a qualified product, a good-looking skin alone seems not enough. So, as a small household pure electric vehicle, how does Haomao perform in terms of configuration, space, power and battery life? In this issue, we got the Euler Haomao’s top-end model (500km Poseidon version) in advance, and took the opportunity to talk to you about the actual performance of this small car.

A combination of punk retro and fashion trends? Its cute temperament captures the hearts of everyone

Before you have a deep understanding of a good cat, for most people, its appearance will definitely arouse your interest. A killer weapon if you are interested in it. The rounded front face design, dual-color bodywork, and oval-shaped retro headlights create a cute and cute atmosphere everywhere. The entire design language seems to be just right when used on a small car like the Haomao, but seems out of place when used on a tall and burly SUV model.

As a pure electric model, Haomao does not have an air intake grille on its front face, so the leading edge of the front of the car appears to be very slanted, further creating a rounded front profile. In addition, the iconic retro headlights match the entire front of the car, like a jumping frog attacking the opposite side. No wonder such a design inevitably reminds many people of Porsche, another brand with a frog face shape. However, it’s understandable that complaints are complaints. After all, Haomao Design is Porsche’s design team.

For small cars like Haomao, the availability of a variety of body colors is also a major selling point that attracts consumers to choose. According to the official website, Haomao currently offers nine colors to choose from. But we found that the red/white color combination of the test drive was not displayed on the official website. Therefore, the author believes that it may be because the new car has not yet been launched, and more body color schemes need to be announced after it is officially launched.

Haomao is positioned as a pure electric small car, so its measurements are only 4235/1825/1596 mm, and the wheelbase is only 2650 mm. But compared with cars in its class, its size doesn't suffer. Take the Volkswagen Golf as an example. Its measurements are 4296/1788/1471 mm and the wheelbase is 2636 mm. From the comparison of data, Haomao has obvious advantages in wheelbase, width and height, and the Golf is still a compact car. Different from the traditional hatchback design, the Haomao has a height of nearly 1.6 meters and the sloping C-pillar design, which gives this car a crossover style and looks very recognizable. In terms of details, this Poseidon version uses 18-inch five-spoke wheels, and the wheel style is also quite retro.

Different from the front and sides of the car, Haomao’s rear design looks a little different. The traditional taillight position has been canceled and replaced by a through-type light strip under the tail window. Although this design looks very individual, the position of the traditional taillights looks bare, and it always feels like something is missing. In addition, Haomao also adds a brake light similar to that of the Ferrari 488 supercar in the middle of the rear enclosure to reflect the sporty atmosphere of this small car.

The interior is simple and dignified, with technology and retro coexisting

Haomao’s interior style also continues the retro and elegant appearance. Due to cost control, the materials used in the interior are not as good as before. It's not high-end or luxurious, but it definitely has a great visual impact. The enveloping layout with a red/white two-color design, coupled with the diamond pattern on the side door panels, makes the interior look very elegant. The through-type air-conditioning outlets and the metal lever air-conditioning adjustment buttons further enhance the retro style of the car. In addition, the 10.25-inch full LCD instrument and the 8-inch central control screen form a joint screen design. Together with the knob-type gear shift in the middle of the front seats, the car has a more modern technological atmosphere.

In addition, in addition to the red/white interior color matching, consumers can choose beige brown, green and black to match the main tone of white according to their own preferences to highlight the personality of the interior.

Haomao’s steering wheel is also very personal, mainly white, with the upper edge using the same color as the center console. Coupled with the double-spoke design, it further highlights the elegance of the interior.

As a top-of-the-line model, the front seats of this Haomao are equipped with electric adjustment functions. The main driver's seat can support six adjustments including front and rear, backrest, and height (2-way). Supports four-way adjustment of front, rear and backrest. The front seats all support seat heating functions, and the driver's seat also supports massage and memory functions.

The display interface of the central control screen is very clear. The main interface lists functions such as navigation, music, vehicle settings, and vehicle information. There are also two themes available for the main interface: blue and color. In terms of car system, this Haomao has a built-in ORA? Smart-café? OS coffee intelligent car control system. The system includes intelligent voice, facial recognition, voiceprint recognition and intelligent chat/greeting functions. It also supports Bluetooth, mobile phone It has functions such as interconnection and OTA system upgrades, and users can remotely control the vehicle through the mobile app. It can be said that although it is a small sparrow, it has all the internal organs.

As for car use and safety configuration, this Haomao is also equipped with a number of auxiliary systems. In terms of intelligent assistance, the new car is equipped with adaptive cruise, intelligent cruise assist, intelligent cornering, traffic jam driving assistance, lane keeping, lane centering, intelligent dodge and other functions; in terms of safe driving, the new car is equipped with front/rear collision warning, Automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning, blind spot monitoring, traffic sign recognition, and merging assistance functions; in terms of parking assistance, the new car provides automatic parking, transparent chassis, 360-degree panoramic images, reversing radar and other functions, all-round Protect the driver.

The power can be adjusted by itself? The chassis adjustment is more comfortable

In terms of power, this Haomao is matched with a permanent magnet synchronous single motor code-named TZ153XS000. The maximum power of the motor is 105 kilowatts (143 horsepower), maximum torque of 210 Nm, and acceleration time of 0-50 kilometers in 3.8 seconds. In terms of battery and battery life, the new car is equipped with a ternary lithium battery with a capacity of 59.1 kilowatts per hour, and the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has a cruising range of 501 kilometers. In fast charging mode, it only takes half an hour to charge to 80% of the battery; in slow charging mode, it takes 8 hours. In terms of transmission, it is matched with a single-speed gearbox.

In terms of driving modes, in addition to the three regular modes of standard, economy, and sport, the new car also provides an AI adaptive mode. In the AI ??adaptive mode, the system can automatically adjust the power based on the road conditions, congestion, etc., so that the driving experience is in the best state.

As a pure electric vehicle, Haomao will not make you feel tired when traveling around the city. As long as you lightly step on the "accelerator", its power will be ready. Because of its petite body, it can shuttle on urban roads. Very flexible. The damping of the steering wheel is adjustable in three modes: light, comfortable, and sport. In the light mode, Haomao's steering wheel becomes very flexible. At this time, it becomes quite easy to make a U-turn on the spot, and it can be done easily with only two fingers. ; In sports mode, the steering wheel becomes significantly calmer, giving you more confidence in extreme control.

As for its chassis adjustment, this Haomao uses a front MacPherson independent suspension and a rear trailing arm new-beam non-independent suspension. The overall adjustment is more comfortable. In actual driving, small bumps on ordinary urban roads can be well filtered. However, because of its support, you will feel that its rear suspension is stiffer than the front suspension. Especially when passing through large potholes and speed bumps, some of the bounce will be transmitted to the rear of the vehicle, giving the driving feel becomes more blurry. However, for a small car that is mainly used for home use, its vibration filtering performance is quite reasonable.

Summary

Different from the previously launched black cats and white cats, the Euler Good Cat, as the first model built under the Coffee Smart + Lemon platform, has intelligent configurations and safety features. The auxiliary configuration needs to be more complete. Therefore, in terms of product strength, the retro and fashionable shape has become a bonus. However, after all, Euler has been launched as a brand new brand. It has only been two years since its birth. Compared with traditional brands that have already established a foothold in the market, its user base and reputation have yet to be tested.

Judging from the previously announced pre-sale prices of 105,000-145,000 yuan, it seems that it will not be easy to win the recognition of a large number of consumers. However, it is only a guess at the moment. What kind of evaluation will consumers give in the end? We can wait and see when it will be officially launched on the 24th of this month.

This article comes from the author of Autohome Chejiahao and does not represent the views and positions of Autohome.