Test drive Changan Benben E-Star, a city car you can’t put down

What kind of car is a truly good car? Many people may think that it is the appearance, configuration, luxury, or long battery life, super power, etc. However, if these conditions are met, it cannot be considered a "good car" in the true sense. Because a truly good car first serves people. Only a car that can truly make people feel pleasure, comfort and happiness while driving can be regarded as a desirable car. The Changan Benben E-Star that I drove this time happened to be such a good car. This test drive allowed me to truly experience what is just the right amount of comfort and pleasure.

The breakthrough is not the appearance itself, but the quality and taste

Although appearance does not represent everything, it is often difficult for us to ignore the attraction that appearance has to us. However, regarding appearance, It's difficult to have a unique definition. Everyone's aesthetics will be different, so a car that you think looks good may not necessarily be liked by everyone. But Changan Benben E-Star is different. The difference lies in the design concept it gives to this car, which pursues quality life and highlights different tastes. There is no need to be deliberate or ostentatious, it just feels comfortable at first glance. The bionic design combines dynamics and aesthetics, and the front profile is full of tension.

The front grille is inspired by dynamic waves, showing rich light and shadow effects. The tiger-shark eye-style gold diamond headlights look both arrogant and powerful. The stacked fog lamps and through-type lower grille at both ends of the front of the car make the whole car full of spirituality. The entire headlight is composed of 80 LEDs arranged in an appropriate manner. The brightness and irradiation distance are twice as high as those of halogen lamps, and the lifespan is 100 times longer. The energy consumption is also lower, and it also brings brighter, farther, and brighter lighting. Wider irradiation range.

In addition, Benben E-Star adopts a swooping waistline design. Set against the backdrop of 15-inch blade aluminum alloy wheels, the whole vehicle looks more tense and dynamic.

Therefore, the appearance of Benben E-Star may not make you feel stunning, but it must be attractive with great taste and temperament. To paraphrase an Internet celebrity saying: "You taste, you taste carefully", the more you taste, the more delicious it must be.

The space is class-leading, the configuration is more intelligent, and the driving experience is comfortable and comfortable

If the Benben E-Star first attracts you is the taste and texture, then it will make you further What makes you happy must be its space and interior.

Benben E-Star has a body length of 3770mm and a wheelbase of 2410mm, creating a spacious driving space that is superior to its class. At the same time, the smaller mechanical space fully reflects the unique level of the class leader. This space setting, combined with the true five-seater seats, is both spacious and practical.

In addition, Benben E-Star supports 4/6 rear seats to be folded down, which can realize multi-level utilization of space. The expanded trunk space can reach a class-leading 530L. At the same time, the entire vehicle has as many as 15 storage spaces, each of which is more ingenious and very convenient.

The comfort of the space does not make Benben E-Star lower its requirements for the interior. The entire series is equipped with a 10.25-inch integrated wide-view high-definition LCD dual screen as standard; The self-resetting knob electronic shifting is not only practical, but also meets the user's value expectations. The driver-centered design concept and multiple theme selection modes bring users a technologically rich interior atmosphere.

At the same time, all Benben E-Star series are equipped with a two-way adjustable steering wheel as standard. The D-shaped shape highlights the sporty feel and improves the convenience of the driver entering the cockpit while avoiding blocking the large screen and instruments. , also further expands the leg space.

In addition, the technological interior atmosphere of Benben E-Star is not just an "atmosphere", but also a kind of wisdom after actual experience. The 10.25-inch integrated wide-view LCD dual screen brings not only a temporary "stunning", but also an experience that far exceeds that of vehicles of the same class.

The "Yuelian" smart interconnection system equipped with Benben E-Star has more in-depth voice human-computer interaction functions, and a variety of voice controls can be achieved through "Xiao'an Hello". At the same time, the "Yuelian" smart interconnection system also supports a variety of car usage scenarios, involving navigation, Bluetooth phone, Internet music, radio, map services, etc.

Navigation control allows you to specify destinations by voice and ask for nearby charging piles; range inquiry allows you to check your car's mileage and remaining power at any time; air conditioning control allows you to control wind, temperature, mode, defrost/defogging, etc. with voice control, and the voice man-machine The interactive system can also realize voice control of life information such as radio, music playback, online weather, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, screen brightness, and news, making driving more worry-free and comfortable. In addition, Benben E-Star can also realize functions such as vehicle remote control, remote appointment charging control, vehicle query at any time, and vehicle-linked diagnosis through the mobile phone APP, ensuring that car owners can instantly understand the vehicle status and use the car more conveniently.

Test drive experience: The power is strong, the speed is willful, and the control is amazing

Driving the Benben E-Star through the city, what I feel most deeply is the speed and stability brought by the speed. , wanton and smooth, the strong power is perfectly matched with the quietness of the cockpit, and it feels particularly refreshing.

The motor equipped with Benben E-Star has a peak power of 55kW and a peak torque of 170N·m. The measured acceleration from 0-50km/h only takes 4.7 seconds. "OBC+DCDC+PDU" and "drive motor + motor controller + reducer" double three-in-one integrated technology, smaller in size and lighter in weight, about 38% lighter than non-integrated products, and overall efficiency improved About 3.8%, ultra-low energy consumption.

Another feeling of driving the Benben E-Star is that it is super worry-free. It feels like every operation is just right and everything goes smoothly. Benben E-Star is equipped with an EPS electric power steering system. The mechanical steering gear adopts an integral structure. The steering feel changes with the vehicle speed. The rigidity of the steering system and driving comfort are greatly improved. At the same time, all Benben E-Star series are equipped with an active return function as standard, which makes the center feel clearer during driving. The vehicle has a strong sense of control and can turn and speed up easily.

During actual driving, whether it is changing lanes quickly or driving on curves, you can clearly feel the stability and control of the vehicle. It is reported that the Benben E-Star has been tested on 11 types of compound road conditions and is equipped with an advanced hydraulic ring-beam front subframe and front ventilated disc and rear solid disc brakes. The ride comfort and control stability are superior to models of the same class.

In addition, the Benben E-Star double-shift lane change has a maximum passing speed of 106km/h, smaller vibrations on bumpy roads, more integrated momentum under emergency collisions, better vibration convergence, and overall robust performance. Clearly better than its peers. At the same time, the brake specifications of the Benben E-Star are superior to those of competing models of the same level. The front brakes are equipped with ventilated discs as standard, and the rear brakes are disc-type. Compared with competing models of the same level, the braking distance is shorter and the safety and reliability are higher.

What’s more commendable is that Benben E-Star also adopts EPB electronic parking technology. The rear wheels are equipped with electronic calipers as standard, and the handbrake is automatically applied when pressing P gear. After starting, shift into D gear and step on the accelerator to automatically release the electronic handbrake. The operation is very convenient and labor-saving, and the feeling is more obvious in urban traffic conditions. I believe that after driving the Benben E-Star for a while, it will be very difficult for you to accept it when you are asked to drive a traditional model, just like switching from automatic transmission to manual transmission.

Of course, after taking into account space, comfort and handling performance in its compact and exquisite body, Benben E-Star also adheres to high standards for safety. First of all, in terms of collision safety, Changan electric vehicles are at the advanced level in the country, and have proposed higher design standards for electric vehicle collision safety - side pillar collisions, high-speed rear-end collisions and other working conditions.

Secondly, in terms of battery protection, Benben E-Star uses lightweight design, high-voltage safety design, high-precision control algorithm design and reliability verification to create high energy density, high safety, long life and Long-lasting power battery system. The entire series is also equipped with an ultra-light intelligent temperature control and thermal management system as standard, with a protection level of IP68. At the same time, Benben E-Star's collision protection has passed the European standard side pillar impact battery test and the American standard barrier rear impact battery test. The hard battery shell and frame structure have stronger load-bearing capacity.

Finally

The Benben E-Star equipped with a 32.2kWh ternary material battery has a measured endurance of 320km, and the guide price is only 69,800-74,800 yuan. Such a small car can fully meet the needs of commuting in cities such as Beijing to Tianjin and from Guangzhou to Shenzhen, and commuting to and from get off work in a single city can be fully charged once a week.

In general, such a small car with super controllability and comfort has improved the convenience of daily commuting and urban commuting by more than one level.

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