What is your budget for buying a car?
Between 250,000 and 350,000 yuan.
How much did you spend in total to buy it?
The bare car price was 293,600 yuan, and after buying insurance and obtaining a license plate, it cost 300,000 yuan to get on the road.
How long did you wait to get your beloved car?
“ Within a month “
Since it was a car in stock, it only took a little over two weeks to get the car.
Is this your first car?
“ No “
My first car was a Ford Kuga. As a compact SUV, the space of Kuga was already tight for me. In addition, I have two children at home. As the children grow up, Kuga can no longer meet my needs for a car.
Is this your first time buying a new energy vehicle?
“ Yes “
Whether to buy a gasoline car or an electric car is a problem: first set a direction, not to buy a gasoline car, because the monthly fuel cost is about 1,500 yuan, which is a considerable expenditure. The national strategy will not be wrong. In the future, the market will be for new energy vehicles. However, I dare not buy a pure electric vehicle because it will inevitably cause range anxiety. If I go on a long trip and lose power on the road, the thought of it scares me. I have a dream of traveling around China. Finally, I set my sights on a hybrid model.
Do you have a home charging station?
“ No “
My company has a charging station, so I can charge my car while I’m at work.
Why did you want to buy a new car?
Why did I buy a car like this? On a noon in August, my father told me to buy a new car. Since he is a major shareholder, I thought it was such a good thing, so I obediently followed his wishes. Luckily, my family supported me.### What cars did you consider before buying it?
We looked at the following models, which are the more popular new energy vehicles on the market: BYD Tang, BYD Han, NIO ES8, LI Xiang One L9 L8, XPeng (all are pure electric, but we just learned a bit), JH Auto (pure electric, just a quick glance), GAC (pure electric… direct pass ), Tesla (just wanted to learn more), Lynk & Co 09 PHEV, WEY MOCHA PHEV, Huawei WENJIE M5 M7.
Finally, the car models that I am more interested in are BYD Tang DMP, Lynk & Co 09 PHEV, and WEY MOCHA PHEV.
What score would you give its exterior appearance? Share some pictures of the car!
“ Looks cool “
In terms of my aesthetics, I like this front face.
Are you satisfied with its interior space?
“ Beyond my expectation “
How do you feel about its power system?
“ Excellent performance “
What score would you give its advanced driving assistance?
“ Basically available “
How’s its energy consumption and endurance performance?
“ Generally good “
Are you satisfied with its in-car system (Infotainment)?“As expected“
What is the frequency of your daily charging?
Charge every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
Share three areas where you hope for improvement:
- Currently, the pure electric cruising range of the 33-degree battery pack can only travel around 100 kilometers. In my car usage scenario, I believe it would be more appropriate if the battery pack could reach 45 degrees and the pure electric cruising range could reach 150 kilometers.
- The thermal efficiency of the range extender is not high enough. If driving on the highway at 120 kilometers per hour, the fuel consumption is quite high, 9.5 liters per 100 kilometers. If the heater is turned on, it will use an extra liter.
- It costs RMB 4999 to replace the 8155 chip for the car. It’s a little heart-breaking. I hope LanTu can learn from JiKe and provide free 8155 chip replacements for old car owners.
Share three things you are most satisfied with:
- We all feel very spacious in the front row, whether it’s the driver’s seat or the front passenger seat. Even if you’re wearing a thick down jacket in winter, you don’t feel cramped. What’s even more amazing is the rear space. The distance from the legs to the front seats is sufficient. During long-distance driving, you won’t feel uncomfortable because there’s a sky panel overhead. Even if I sit up straight, my head won’t touch the roof. I specifically compared it to many other cars. If you choose a large five-seater car, I think the LanTu Free is a good choice.
- The speed response is good. As soon as you press the accelerator pedal, the speed immediately increases without any dizziness.
- My wife and I like its appearance. It’s our aesthetic. People who don’t like it say its logo looks like a Wuling Hongguang. People who like it call it Kung Peng’s Wings. Everyone has their own preferences. It’s the first store I entered and the final choice.
- The air suspension can adjust the height, and the comfort is very good. The directionality is accurate, and the handling is good. I sometimes feel like the car is an extension of myself.
Share your driving experience:
You still need to be mindful of your car and not always drive on bad roads. Because there are more potholes where I drive, and I’ve only driven 1900 kilometers, my car tires unfortunately bulged. Everyone should be careful when driving.
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