What is your car budget?
35 thousand yuan.
How much did you spend on it in total?
360 thousand yuan?
How long did you wait to get your car?
“ Within a quarter “
3000 gypsies blindly booked on August 10th. I signed the contract to purchase on September 23rd. The car was delivered at the end of November.
Is this your first car?
“ No “
Is this your first time buying a new energy car?
“ Yes “
Do you have a home charging station?
“ Yes “
Why did you want to change your car?
The time has come, changing the car every six years.
What other cars did you consider before buying it?
Song Plus, Hippopotamus, WJ M5, M7, Xpeng P5, EVATAR 11.
How many points would you give to its appearance? Share some pictures of your beloved car!
“ The appearance is impressive “
I’m very satisfied with the appearance. The size is just right, not too big or too small. If it’s too big, it’s difficult to drive and park. If it’s too small, it’s either uncomfortable to sleep or can’t fit everything.
### Are you satisfied with its space?
“ Exceeded expectations “
It’s totally enough. I don’t understand those who complain about not having enough space in the back. What can I do with a space that can’t fit even one more punch? The score exceeds expectation comes from the one-button bed-making function. Compared with P5, it is a great improvement in convenience and speed of expansion and contraction. If you want a bed, you must see this photo of mine and ask the dealer to install it for you when you pick up the car. Otherwise, seeing the box that fills the trunk will make you withdraw 100%.
What do you think of its power?
“ Excellent power “
702 is completely enough for me.
How many points do you give to its driving assistance?
“ Frequently used “
Intelligent parking, parking lot memory parking, and the ultra-high-frequency use of NGP (Navigate on Autopilot) are slightly better than P5. NGP is about 70-80% available on the highway, but it feels like the Max version has not fully realized its potential. It often exits when the car changes from one viaduct to another, and this may be due to the issue with high-precision maps. There is also room for improvement in lane changes, especially when encountering 1/2 road Right-of-way games at medium and high speeds. The car sometimes behaves recklessly and rushes forward, which makes me take over immediately. Nevertheless, when it is available, it is very smooth to use. Once my wife and I were driving on a viaduct with NGP, she suddenly said, “Is NGP driving better, or are you?” I asked. She was confused and said, “Is NGP driving the car now?” I have to admit that the road to advanced driving assistance chosen by XPeng is the most difficult one, both technically and in terms of user acceptance. Some users naturally do not trust driving assistance, as they will not entrust their lives and property to a machine. Another group of users only accepts L4 and above (full responsibility of the car factory) for fully automatic driving. In addition, some users may worry that driving assistance will deprive them of the pleasure of driving. In my view, first of all, driving assistance is not fully automatic driving. In most cases, it can handle things itself, but you still need to always pay attention to the road while holding the steering wheel and take over in case of an emergency. However, within its capability, the experience is already quite smooth. Second, the human-machine interaction interface of G9’s NGP is friendly, including the feedback from the steering wheel. You don’t have to worry about the situation where you cannot regain control in an emergency. Moreover, driving assistance has not reduced my pleasure of driving. It has instead added a brand-new driving experience. It feels like playing a racing game with force feedback. The steering wheel is alive and moves on its own. That is really fun. I can’t help but think of a classic saying from the era of gasoline cars: cars are men’s second wives. In the era of electric cars, especially in the intelligent era of the second half of the electric car era, this seems to still hold true. A major OTA upgrade can bring a disruptive experience to owners, just like driving a new car. Especially for G9 Max, it already has the NGP function on the highway and the CNGP function based on high-precision maps will be launched in Guangzhou, Shenzhen, and Shanghai (which includes Shanghai) in the first quarter of next year. And then, sometime in the second half of next year or at the latest in the following year, the XNGP function that no longer relies on high-precision maps will be launched, which will truly achieve end-to-end driving assistance. What does that make you think of? Yes, Tesla’s FSD! Soon we will have our own. Isn’t that worth looking forward to? So, when you buy a G9, is it like marrying a wife who can be continuously updated to bring you endless surprises? Actually, what I really want to say is not about that. More than two years ago, I had my own child. I see G9 as my second child. The child is a good thing. A child has infinite possibilities in the future, but he/she is still a child after all. We need to tolerate his/her temporary imperfections, allow him/her to have the space to try and make mistakes, nourish him/her, and patiently accompany him/her to grow up.
How about its energy consumption and endurance performance?
“ Very power-efficient “
In the middle gear of kinetic energy recovery, the air conditioning is set to around 20 degrees, the outdoor temperature is as low as 4-5 degrees, there are usually 1-2 passengers in the car, manual driving and auxiliary driving are roughly in a 4:6 ratio, under good road conditions (such as the first week of license plate application that is early morning and late evening due to elevated expressway restrictions), the energy consumption is around 14-15, which can basically achieve 1:1 according to WLTP. During rush hours with heavy traffic, it is about 16-17.
Are you satisfied with its car infotainment system?
“ Unrivaled “
Overall, it is top-notch and can satisfy all your needs. But why does the P5 have “Get,” while the G9 does not? The car’s self-contained karaoke software, which includes SingBar and Quánmín Kge, works great with the 3000 Gypsum Warrior microphone that was included. Based on testing, Quánmín Kge produces better reverb effects in the car when not subscribed, and SingBar is not able to synchronize with your mobile phone account.
What is your daily charging frequency like?
I charge it once a week. Slow charging for 8 hours adds about 49 kWh, while supercharging for less than an hour with small Pininfarina S2 adds 78 kWh.
Share three ways you hope it can improve:
Please deliver the Max version laser as soon as possible. How about my Lcc-L?
Please update the 5D video sources which have been dug, and fill in the gaps!
Will there be a G9 exclusive charging pile? When can we expect it?
Share three things you are most satisfied with:
Assisted driving: amazing
Third space: great experience
Vehicle operating cost: saving money
Share your experience with the car:
The G9 is not only a car but also much more than a car in the traditional sense. Its chassis, handling, power, space, and comfort can compete with BBA’s cars of the same class. In terms of its intelligence and construction of the third space, compared to the similarly priced 34C, it’s not only superior but also like a new species of smart homes with wheels. It can become a meditation room with fragrance and massage, a 5D cinema with exclusive video resources, a mobile KTV, a large bed, or even a perfect camping equipment. As for my review, I would rate the G9 a 85-88. But I look forward to the G9 702Max, which will likely have the potential to achieve a score of 95 points or more. After all, the ultimate goal for the G9 is to become the last stop before fully automated driving and a benchmark for this era. When I picked up my G9 in late November, it was close to the beginning of this year’s World Cup. As a die-hard fan of the Argentine team for ten consecutive competitions, I have a feeling these days that the difficult journey that the G9 has been through is similar, and almost exactly the same, as the script of Messi and Argentina’s in this year’s World Cup. Before their first game, the Argentine team, with a score of 1:0, are considered a favorite to win the championship. G9 was also the first second-generation car model among three companies to debut, and XPeng was the sales leader among the new forces in the first half of the year. However, Saudi Arabia scored two goals in a row, causing Argentina to lose their first game and face the threat of being eliminated from the group stage. Similarly, both the G9 and XPeng, struggling to release new models, suffered from dismal sales for two consecutive months, even to the point where some big names changed “Xiaoli” to “Xiaolihua.” Did Coach Messi and Argentina lie down? Not at all! Messi and Argentina fought their way through each match, eventually getting into top form. Likewise, XPeng said, “Bring on the challenge! We’ll face it!” Strengthening weaknesses and focusing on priorities, G9 and XPeng also survived the darkest hours. What left a deep impression on me was on December 1, when Argentina defeated Poland 2-0 and advanced to the knockout stage. That night, XPeng’s share price also soared 47.62%! Eventually, both Messi’s team and XPeng’s car company not only did not bow out of the championship race, but also stood on the stage again.
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