Author: Xiong Ruifeng
This is perhaps the freest new energy vehicle I’ve ever experienced!
These days, with few distinct product features, how can new energy vehicles gain market favor, especially when facing the Z generation that pursues “non-conformity”? If you want to quickly open up the market, you must take a different path.
Based on its insight into the market, Ziyoujia launched its first product, the Ziyoujia NV (with a price range of 2.788-3.188 million yuan), and interestingly, made “city exploration” the product theme, shaping a brand image of free driving in all scenarios. However, shortly after the price of this new car was announced, the CEO of Ideal Auto commented on a Weibo post introducing the Ziyoujia NV: “This is far inferior to the L6. Why compare it with the L7?”
Does this new car, which is also based on extended-range hybrid technology like Ideal’s, have the qualifications to “stand shoulder to shoulder with Curry Nan” like Ideal? Decide for yourself after seeing its configuration.
Even More “Ziyou” Off-Road Performance
What is “Ziyou”? My understanding is that it is the freedom to come and go without being easily bound by conditions.
As a new energy SUV based on the concept of freedom, the Ziyoujia NV not only has a strong and rugged design style that combines urban pioneering with exploration superficially, but also does a comprehensive job of exploring how to do so.
The Ziyoujia NV is the first new energy vehicle to break free from most of the environmental restrictions, with the fully-equipped iAWD intelligent four-wheel-drive system composed of dual motors, 200mm minimum ground clearance, 470mm water wading depth, 20° approach angle/25° departure angle, transparent underfloor system and 788mm oversized outer diameter tires, not only meeting the needs of urban commuting, but also greatly enhancing the vehicle’s playability, easily exploring the beauty and the unknown.
To ensure the recognition of “Exploration”, Zhiyoujia NV provides users with the capital of “Wild” on the safety front. Zhiyoujia NV not only incorporates ultra-high-strength steel-aluminum hybrid materials, with high-performance materials accounting for 80.1% on the body, but also has multiple optimizations in structure to create a multidimensional three-dimensional energy-dissipating body structure.
For the critical battery protection, Zhiyoujia NV’s battery module has added all-around composite materials, including basalt fiber and mica board covering materials inside the battery compartment (insulation/fireproof), ceramic silicon rubber wrapping outside the battery (fire retardant effect), and the use of aerogel composite material to fill each battery cell (sealing effect), maximizing battery safety protection.
It is worth mentioning that, thanks to the sealing effect inside the battery, the dustproof and waterproof performance of Zhiyoujia NV’s battery compartment has also reached the IP68 level, even if the battery is continuously immersed in 1000mm of water for 10 hours, the compartment will remain dry, providing more possibilities for water-crossing off-road environments.
More “Zhiyou” Driving Experience
As an SUV with a length of 4915mm and a wheelbase of 2910mm, it is natural to provide a “Zhiyou” spatial experience.
Zhiyoujia NV’s large five-seat layout not only allows the first and second rows to enjoy the advantages of the 2.9-meter wheelbase, but also provides rich and reasonable storage space. For example, the front armrest box with a double-opening design can also help users meet various storage needs.
The trunk of the ZYJ NV has a regular capacity of 788L, which can easily accommodate 9 20-inch carry-on suitcases. If the rear seats are folded down, the storage space instantly increases to 1730L. If you still feel like the trunk space is not enough, the ZYJ NV comes equipped with a roof rack that is the best way to expand it. When paired with a roof box or a rooftop tent, it creates more possibilities.
To meet the different car-use needs of users in urban and outdoor scenarios, the ZYJ NV also features a combination of front dual 15W wireless fast charging systems, 4 Type-C interfaces, and 3 12V power sockets, which can easily expand various in-vehicle devices. At the same time, all ZYJ NV models have a very practical 220V external power supply port, which supports two discharge powers – 6kW for rescuing and 3.3kW for scenes – and easily meets the needs of camping and electricity, unlocking the “freest” current lifestyle.
A More “ZYJ” Luxurious Experience
The ZYJ NV cockpit also reflects the designer’s understanding of a “ZYJ” luxury experience in every detail. The large and comfortable front seats ensure driving and riding comfort from materials and craftsmanship. The immersive co-driver seat (Air Lounge) can be reclined to 167°, allowing you to enjoy the scenery outside the panoramic sunroof of 1.71㎡ and the well-balanced and delicate sound field created by the multidimensional sound system.
To create an immersive experience, in addition to conventional noise reduction, shock absorption, and sound absorption technologies, the ZYJ NV is equipped with double-layer laminated silent glass on the front and rear windows. It reduces in-car noise by 12% and reduces specific special audio (wind noise) by 50%.
A More “ZYJ” Intelligent ExperienceTo highlight the intelligent cockpit, most models nowadays adopt a dual-screen design, but the NIUZEUS NV chooses to equip itself with a more user-friendly 12.3-inch all-digital instrument panel and a 15.6-inch central control screen to bring users a “seamless” in-car experience.
In terms of the system, the NIUZEUS NV fully considers the user experience, and based on Android Automotive, it has developed the NIUTRON OS with a creatively designed Smart Stacks building block interaction that allows NIUTRON OS to display and maintain consistent interaction logic with CarPlay, minimizing users’ learning costs. In terms of voice interaction, the NIUZEUS NV supports both the NIUTRON Xiaoyou and Siri bilingual voice assistants, both of which provide most of the in-car interaction experience. For Android phone users, the NIUZEUS NV also supports Huawei HiCar’s seamless connection in-car.
In addition to the innovative design of Smart Stacks building block interaction, in terms of intelligent driving assistance, the NIUZEUS NV has also “explored” a new concept – with the philosophy of “grow with technology.”
The entire NIUZEUS NV series comes standard with 24 AAD advanced driving assistance systems, including AEB automatic emergency braking, ACC full-speed range adaptive cruise control, LCC lane centering control, LCA lane change assistance, BSD blind spot monitoring, APA automatic parking, and other advanced features.
Meanwhile, SuperDrive AAD hardware upgrade is also available for all models, with two Horizon Journey ®5 chips in the upgraded NV, enabling the NOA navigation assistance function that adapts to both high-speed and urban roads, bringing an effortless and worry-free city exploration experience. It is understood that the NV has reserved a gigabit Ethernet communication and high computational integrated domain controller interface in the car, and users can complete the upgrade at the service center.
In conclusion
Why is NV named “自游家 (Zi You Jia)”?
After further understanding, you will realize that this car has consciously distinguished itself from traditional fuel and other new energy SUVs in terms of positioning, design, intelligence, and power, and demonstrated a unique product concept.
The ultimate goal of this naming is to make people deeply perceive that the NV is no longer just a means of transportation, but also a support for the pursuit of free life and exploration of the “自游 (Zi You)” field anytime and anywhere.
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.