Ideal Launches the Third Car – Ideal L9 in 2022

Ideal is holding the release event for Ideal L9 in 2022, finally welcoming its third car: Ideal L9!

I was lucky to participate in the first driving experience activity. The test drive car that I reserved this time is an Ideal L9 with ultraviolet-white body color and dual-color rims. The test drive route for this time includes urban roads, highways, mountain roads and unpaved roads.

During the five-hour test drive experience, I closely interacted with the Ideal L9 all the time. I would like to share my experience of each road section from the perspective of a non-professional person. Please correct me if there is any inappropriate expression. ^_^

Driving in urban areas:

On urban roads, the driving sensation of ideal L9 is similar to that of my Ideal ONE. The driving power is even smoother, and the steering wheel feels more comfortable.

The driving sensation of Ideal L9 is actually quite similar to that of Ideal ONE. It is precisely this familiar driving feeling that makes it extremely easy to get started, especially for those who are already Ideal ONE car owners.

However, after a long period of time, I felt that there was still a slight difference between the urban driving experience of Ideal L9 and that of Ideal ONE. Overall, it may give me a more stable and better grip. Experience on Non-paved Roads:

The ideal L9 can display more “environmental content” around the screen, and can real-time accurately perceive traffic lights, road arrows, stop lines, zebra crossings, lane lines, multi-directional moving vehicles, pedestrians, and cyclists.

Highway Experience:

On the highway: On the ideal ONE in Hangzhou, I feel that the best accessory to use is the backrest, and if I need to drive long distances on the ideal ONE, the backrest is a must-have for me.

The lumbar support of the ideal ONE always feels like it’s missing something. But this problem has been solved on the ideal L9, the seat is more wrapped, and the headrest is closer to the neck. For me, a person with a height of only 173 cm, it is very comfortable and friendly. Speaking of seats, I must mention the third row of the L9. The improvement of the third row of the L9 is indeed impressive. It has become electrically adjustable, the seat angle is much larger than the 20 and 21 model ideal ONE, and it has also added seat heating. It is not an exaggeration to say that I am now very accepting of sitting in the third row on long journeys. Interested friends can go to various exhibition cars to try it out (the size of the L9’s trunk is about the same as the ideal ONE, and the added size is actually not much different in practical use).

The overall performance of the ideal L9 on the highway is excellent. The most surprising thing to me is the assisted driving function on the ideal L9, which has added the “autonomous lane change” function. Ideal is not the first car company to use the “autonomous lane change” function in assisted driving, but I can say very seriously that Ideal’s “autonomous lane change” must be the gentlest. I am willing to call it the “gentle girl.” This function made me happy on the highway, and during the test drive, I used this function for 99% of the time. ### Non-paved Road Section:

This is a road that I rarely go to in my daily life, but since it was arranged in this test drive, I was very happy to experience it. It was like a brand-new feeling~ ~

After the experience, all I want to say is: Ideal L9!! Well done!! Although I don’t know what brand of materials the various components of Ideal L9 are made of, I think Ideal L9 must have been well thought out in terms of chassis tuning.

Although I don’t understand the tuning of road surfaces, but hearing the opinions of the experts on site, combined with the comparison of GLS and X7, I really feel that the platform of Ideal L9 this time is tough!!

Because I seldom drive on non-paved road surfaces, my experience was quite good. The feeling that Ideal L9 gave me was like driving on a flat road.

Experience on Mountain Road Segments:

Mountain Road: As a full-size SUV, Ideal L9 is actually quite a challenge for the vehicle to run on mountain road curves. There was a slight sway when cornering and at high speed, but the adjustment system responded instantly and could make instant adjustments. Overall performance was good.

In terms of handling, Ideal L9 comes standard with an air suspension and a CDC damping system that can be continuously adjusted. When driving over speed bumps and bumpy road surfaces, the entire test drive experience of the car was quite smooth. # Driving experience with range extender:

In addition, it also adopts a double-cross-arm suspension structure. During driving on mountain roads with large bends and sharp turns, the support reaction is particularly timely and there is no feeling of sway or tail flicking.

About the range extender:

Finally, about the range extender, we cannot avoid the ideal L9’s 1.5T four-cylinder range extender. During the 312KM test drive experience, the electric and fuel consumption of the ideal L9 was neck and neck with my ideal ONE, which led me to believe that the four-cylinder engine is indeed better than the three-cylinder engine, after all, it is an upgrade in hardware. I used the four modes: “pure electric priority”, “fuel priority”, “forced generation”, and “forced pure electric” during the test drive, and the overall start was quiet. Even when using “forced generation”, which requires high-power operation of the range extender, the sound is acceptable.

About the head-up display:

Regarding this aspect, I believe everyone has experienced it at the store. Many car enthusiasts have asked whether the head-up display will affect the driving experience. Here, I can responsibly tell you that it will not! Moreover, the head-up display of the ideal L9 will automatically adjust the optimal display position according to the different driving positions. (It will automatically adjust according to the user’s height to adjust to the most suitable height, and the displayed content is very clear, without being affected by strong light or darkness outside.) It really proves the saying: you are responsible for driving, and I am responsible for stability. “`
In the driving process, the ideal interior of L9 is what I like. The ideal front row of ONE is a three-screen linkage, which has become a better proportion double-screen linkage on L9, and the screen feels really good — addictive!

About the refrigerator:

Dads and moms love the refrigerator most. The refrigerator that can cool and heat is an excellent experience whether it is with children or camping.

I am a person who drinks ice water all year round. During the whole test drive process, I don’t have to worry about the problem of ice water. From the perspective of happiness index, it really improves a lot. Of course, many people online are complaining that the ideal moves the refrigerator onto the tram. Regarding this point, I just want to say “it’s better to have than to have not. When I use it, that moment of happiness and joy is enough.”

Finally, through a set of Q&A about the ideal L9 in the 42 Garage, let me check it:

• How is the navigation-assisted driving performance of L9?

👉Hangnan Answer: Improvement is obvious, gentle girl, self-controlled lane change is stable and happy under the premise of safety.

• Is the driving feeling of L9 worth 500,000?

👉Hangnan Answer: Worth it!

• How does the suspension of L9 compare to BMW X7 and Mercedes GLS?

👉Hangnan Answer: The comparison is obvious, and the adjustment of L9 is more obvious!!

• Can the HUD of L9 replace the instrument panel?

👉Hangnan Answer: Yes, the HUD of the ideal L9 can automatically optimize with the change of the driver’s position.

• How is the brightness of the headlight of L9?

👉Hangnan Answer: Bright！！！！
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This article is a translation by ChatGPT of a Chinese report from 42HOW. If you have any questions about it, please email bd@42how.com.