What was your car buying budget?
The first Audi I bought was about 300,000 RMB, so this time I set the budget at below 350,000 RMB.
How much money did you spend on your car?
In August, there was a 30,000 RMB subsidy for Wuhan, a 1,000 RMB discount for every 5,000 RMB purchase, a trade-in value of 100,000 RMB, and lifetime quality assurance. I thought it was a good deal.
How long did you wait to get your car?
“ Within a month “
After paying the full amount, Mate contacted me in about half a month and told me the car had arrived. I then went to the delivery center to check and pick it up.
Is this your first car?
“ No “
My first car was an Audi A4L, which I drove for 8 years. With two kids now, it was time to trade it in.
Is this your first time buying a new energy car?
“ Yes “
When trading in my old car, I was looking for a new energy SUV that runs on both gas and electricity.
Do you have a home charging station?
“ Yes “
The LanTu comes with a home charging station. When buying the car, a service group was established with a dedicated service representative to help with the necessary documentation and electricity meter application. The service was very prompt.
Why did you want to change your car?
My Audi A4L was 8 years old and with two growing kids, the space was no longer sufficient. Especially for long family road trips, an SUV was necessary. More space in the back seat made the ride more comfortable for the kids with greater luggage space in the trunk.
What other cars did you consider before buying this one?
I considered the Ideal One, but after learning about its three-cylinder engine and partially synthetic plastic chassis, I decided against it. I also considered the JieJie M5 and a smaller version of the LanTu Free. Both felt smaller than the LanTu with less room inside and less impressive appearance. The Nio ES6 was not as cost-effective as the LanTu Free overall.### How would you rate its appearance? Share some photos with us!
“ Great-looking Car “
Bold and tough with a hint of elegance. It caught my attention at first sight as someone who values appearance. My friends and relatives all say it looks very pretty. Especially at night, the headlights have high recognition in the dark sky.
Are you satisfied with its space?
“ Spacious and Comfortable “
My family and I all have a medium and slim body shape. Therefore, the driver’s seat, front passenger seat, and back seat are all very spacious and comfortable, and the space feels very large.
How do you feel about its power performance?
“ Sustained Output “
Dual motors, 1040 Nm of torque, and power at your command as soon as you step on the gas. In the city, as long as you step on the gas pedal a bit, it will beat many cars in its class. With the air suspension, an all-aluminum chassis, and a double-wishbone suspension with a multi-link, it handles like a dream.
How would you rate its advanced driving assist system?“ Basically available “
L2+ level assisted driving. In the city, I like to drive by myself and enjoy the pleasure of driving. On the highway, although there is no LiDAR, I can still stretch my legs and hands when I get tired of driving.
How is its energy consumption and endurance performance?
“ Generally okay “
Due to the weight of the car and the asynchronous motor, the power consumption is a bit high, about 25-26. The battery can last around 100-105 kilometers when it is used from 95 to 20. However, this may be related to my short commuting distance and more traffic lights. Once I went to participate in the event of “Voyah”, most of the journey was through tunnels and some city roads, and the speed was maintained at around 60, the power consumption suddenly dropped to around 20.
Are you satisfied with its car system?
“ It’s awesome! “
I recently upgraded to the version of OTA3.0 with an 8155 chip, and the interface looks much better, and it feels quite smooth to use. Many operations can be completed with just “Hi Voyah”. The key point is that 8155 is a free gift to old users, which is very considerate. Give a thumbs up for Voyah.
How often do you charge it in daily life?Due to the round trip of only 30 kilometers, I usually charge once every 2-3 days. Sometimes, if I drive more during the weekend outing, I will charge once a day. Anyway, there is a charging station at home, which is very convenient to park the car and plug it in.
Share three things you hope to improve:
- I hope to have Gaode map.
- I hope to have the permission to install apps.
- I hope to be able to freely choose the two-wheel drive mode in the city to reduce power consumption.
Share three things you are most satisfied with:
- The appearance: the stylish and robust appearance.
- The chassis made of all-aluminum and double-wishbone multi-link suspension system, which provides stable driving experience.
- The air suspension system is very convenient for families with elderly and children.
Share your driving experience:
In my opinion, the most important thing when it comes to driving is safety, especially when going out with family. I learned that the car door is equipped with a 2000 MPa aluminum silicon coating material to prevent collision beams, and the car and the Sen High-strength steel accounted for 75%, of which the proportion of steel above 1500 MPa reached 31%. In other words, it is very safe. The appearance is beautiful, high-quality, and stylish. I fell in love with it at first sight. The power is sufficient with a top speed, double motors, and 1040 torque. The car is equipped with air suspension and aluminum chassis, double wishbone multi-link suspension system, and it runs very stable. Driving through the bumpy roads of the city, I can barely feel any bumps, and the ride is very comfortable. The full-view 360 configuration provides great assistance with auxiliary parking, and the situation of the vehicles on both sides of the small roads intersection can be displayed. The automatic brake has helped me stop the car twice when I distractedly drove. The night vision system is also very useful when I occasionally drive on rural roads. The baby-seat is made of high-quality materials and there is no odor, which is especially reassuring for families with babies who have rhinitis.
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