Continuing from the previous article “Pengpai Explorer enters the new P7i”,
Thinking back to when I bought the P7 in September 2021, I was struggling with whether to wait for the new version or buy the current one. I bought the car, but there was no news of the new version.
More than a year later, amidst the pleas of car enthusiasts, the new version of the XPeng P7 is finally here. 
This product update and upgrade has brought a more powerful P7.
Visible changes from the inside out include:
①Changes to the seats, with deeper and thicker sponge side wraps, better ergonomic fit for the body, and good repair of the previously criticized leg wrap and leather wrinkles. 
②The steering wheel, center console, and wireless charging compartment are all similar to the G9. 
③The four-door decorative door panels have a more youthful and stylish look. 
④The screen UI is between the old P7 and G9, with flatness and color matching, creating a unified, harmonious, comfortable and advanced overall picture quality.
⑤In terms of appearance, the laser radar has been added to both sides of the front headlights, the car lights have been elongated, corresponding to the inner layer of the rear lights, and the widened body has strengthened the coupe’s temperament. A new sharper and more dynamic wheel hub has been introduced. The rear door also has an opening button. 
The changes that can’t be seen with the naked eye, let’s turn on the P7i to make it more convincing. I have experience driving on the track, although due to time constraints, the number of laps of this race is not many. Let me share two aspects of the experience: 1. The rapid acceleration and deceleration on the track. 2. Turning and S-curve driving on the track of Jin Cana.
The mode is set to the sport mode with driver mode, more intelligent track tuning mode. Driving is four-wheel drive, and the ride is rear-wheel drive.
① The acceleration is fierce, it only takes 3.9 seconds, but I have not yet experienced the strongest perception of acceleration.
② I tried to brake with 100% force, it’s powerful, and the system automatically flashes the double flash.
③ The turning and supporting are very good, the body is more stable, and even turning the steering wheel with one hand is possible. The seat wrapping is better than the previous generation, and the leaning is reduced. When passing through the Z-curve, the center of gravity changes caused by the left and right direction movements did not cause any unnecessary shaking of the car.
④ Whether driving or riding in a coach-driven rear-wheel drive car (co-pilot or second row), the vehicle turns smoothly and pleasantly on the track. The steering direction is more delicate and accurate.
⑤ On the track, P7i’s 47:53 golden center of gravity, coupled with the strengthened overall performance of the steering wheel and chassis, has improved significantly compared with the previous generation. With the “driver mode,” driving in and out of corners is still comfortable in the idiot-proof mode.
Compared with most people, I try to rub the tires on every lap of the track, and enter the corner with a sliding car body, which is really cool. It is much more fun than the previous generation, and it’s endless joy.
The driving experience on the track has been talked about, looking forward to trying it next time on the bumpy roads of the city.
As for the first test on the track, the upgrade of the chassis is as the engineer said, the difference between the old and the new models is huge, and the new one is very well-designed, truly heartwarming.
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