Last year, I noticed XPeng G9. At that time, the interior had not yet been released, and I can say that I fell in love with it at first sight based on its appearance alone. In the long wait, I successively booked test drives for the NIO ES8, XPeng P7, Ideal L9, WEY M5, NIO ET5, and also placed a deposit for the Avita without test driving it. If Avita had its current benefits at that time, maybe I would have chosen it instead. Trying out new products and lifetime quality guarantee are very important to me, as I am not someone who enjoys changing things up. I drove my previous car for ten years without changing it. Unfortunately, XPeng G9 doesn’t have this feature, so I redeemed points for a lifetime battery quality guarantee upon delivery.
Today, the delivery was enthusiastic, and handling insurance and registration did not affect the thoughtful service. While waiting for the license plate, I researched the car for a while and had the following experiences:
- After getting a QQ membership, I enjoyed lossless music, and I was quite satisfied with the sound system (I tried the seat vibration once and then turned it off).
- The massage intensity was average, and I feel it could be stronger. By the way, is there a setting to keep the massage on continuously?
- I’m not used to voice control yet, as I have always driven traditional fuel vehicles. Perhaps it will take some time for me to adapt.
Then it was time for the drive. I drove about 30 kilometers in the city and 150 kilometers on the highway. The sound insulation was good, and the car accelerated quickly. Overtaking was very exciting. I didn’t even notice the car accelerating to 150 while listening to music. The steering wheel felt a bit light, and I wonder if there is a setting to adjust the steering wheel to be heavier. I also tried the assisted driving function, but found it a bit unnerving, and ended up taking over the steering wheel involuntarily. This may require more time to adapt. Overall, I’m still quite satisfied, considering I blindly made the reservation without seeing the car. I hope XPeng continues to improve. Finally, here are some pictures of the delivery:
# Car Production in China
According to the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers, China produced over 25.2 million vehicles in 2020, representing a decrease of around 2% compared to the previous year. The top Chinese car brands include SAIC, FAW, Dongfeng, and Changan.
Despite the overall decrease in production, there has been an increase in the production of new energy vehicles, which includes electric and hybrid cars. In fact, China produced over 1.3 million new energy vehicles in 2020, representing an increase of around 8% compared to the previous year.
China’s auto industry continues to be a major player in the global market, with many Chinese car brands expanding their reach to other countries.
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