NETA Auto Releases the Successor Model NETA U-II
On October 10th, NETA Auto released the successor model of NETA U, named NETA U-II, which upgraded its intelligent cockpit and intelligent driving configurations compared with the previous generation while the body size and appearance remain unchanged. The starting price is 129,800 yuan.
NETA U-II is divided into four versions: NETA U-II 400, NETA U-II 500, NETA U-II 610, and the entry-level NETA U-II 400 Lite. Among them, the three regular versions differ only in power and battery. The motor power of 400 and 500 versions is 120 kW, and they can be equipped with smart driving packages. The 610 version has a motor power of 170 kW and can be equipped with a luxury driving package. The 400 Lite version lacks some configurations, such as the 8155 car-grade chip and electric tailgate, compared with the regular versions.
Two New Personalized Colors Added
As a Class A pure electric SUV, youthfulness is the main direction of NETA U-II’s upgrade. Therefore, NETA U-II has launched two brand-new colors this time, the Night Armor Black and the Diamond Pink.
These two new colors are different from regular car paints; they achieve color coordination between vehicle appearance and interior decoration.
The Night Armor Black uses a large area of black and green lines to enhance the sporty feeling and personality of the vehicle. All brake calipers, seat stitching lines, and door panels in the interior are also decorated with green color, which is praiseworthy.
Another color, Diamond Pink, also uses a large area of pink decoration both inside and outside the car. It is equipped with a makeup mirror surround light, a pink-themed car machine, and a makeup storage box.“`markdown
Cabin Upgrades
In terms of intelligence, the NETA U-Ⅱ, except for the entry-level version NETA U-Ⅱ 400 Lite, is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 chip for the car’s computer, and offers an optional Advanced Driving Assistance Package to upgrade the smart cabin experience.
For the NETA U-Ⅱ 400 and 500 models, the optional intelligent driving package includes an Advanced Driving Assistance System and a Smart Bluetooth Key. The computing platform uses the Horizon Journey 3 chip. The sensor package includes 5 mmWave radars, 12 ultrasonic radars, 4 fisheye surround view cameras, and 1 forward 2 million pixel camera. With these hardware components, the intelligent driving package can realize 22 auxiliary driving functions, including LKA and APA (parking assistance).
For the NETA U-Ⅱ 610, the optional package is upgraded from the Intelligent Driving Package to the Ultimate Driving Package. In addition to the configuration of the Intelligent Driving Package, it adds more cabin comfort and safety features.
Safety Upgrade
“`The NETA U-Ⅱ has also been optimized in terms of body structure, with high-strength steel accounting for up to 75% of the new NETA U-Ⅱ body, and has passed the C-NCAP five-star safety certification. In addition, the vital signs monitoring system for vehicle occupants previously seen on the NETA V has been added, which can provide intelligent protection for occupants left in the vehicle and issue warnings to the vehicle owner.
Summary
Overall, in the 100,000-200,000 price range, the hardware configuration of the NETA U-Ⅱ, as an A-level USV, is quite competitive. Since its launch in March 2020, a total of 63,306 units of the first-generation NETA U have been delivered, which is enough to show its performance in the A-level SUV market. The release of the new generation NETA U-Ⅱ raises its competitiveness at the same price point to a new level and also adds to the product strength targeted at the youth market that was previously lacking. After focusing on intelligence, the price is still maintained in the original price range, which is quite powerful.
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