Bitauto original The new energy sources of automobiles are relatively friendly to mini-cars. Compared with fuel vehicles, the cost of micro electric vehicles can be better controlled. At the same time, the layout of the motor can be more flexible than internal combustion engines. Due to the positioning of the mini car itself, its usage scenarios are relatively single, so it does not have high requirements for cruising range. Combining these favorable factors, the micro electric vehicles on the market today can be said to have ushered in spring.
Recently, Geely officially released one of its pure electric minicars, the Panda Mini. The vehicle looks very cute. It is reported that this model will be launched in 2023, and before it is launched, let us follow the article below to get a sneak peek.
The shape combines panda elements
Although the overall shape of the Panda Mini is relatively square, some of its detailed designs make it look quite cute. Therefore, female consumers are also the main target group of this car. The front face of the vehicle has a closed shape with a simple structure. This design is much refreshing for a mini car, and the charging port is located directly in front of the front of the vehicle.
The round lights like panda eyes make the front of the car look very cute. Two-thirds of the outer ring of the lights are LED daytime running lights, and the remaining one-third is the turn signal. The outer sides of the two headlights are connected by an oval decorative strip, which prevents the front of the car from looking too monotonous. In addition, under the front bumper, there is also a radiator grille and black panda color embellishment.
Panda Mini is positioned as a 3-door, 4-seater mini car. The size of the vehicle is very compact. Its length, width and height are 3065x1522x1600/1610mm respectively. It can be regarded as a child among mini cars. Thanks to the layout advantages of electric vehicles, its wheelbase is 2015mm. Therefore, when viewed from the side, its front and rear overhangs are extremely small. In addition, we can see that the vehicle also has a right-angled trapezoidal shape at the B-pillar.
The wiring at the rear of the car is horizontal and vertical, and the angle between the C-pillar and the ground is almost vertical. This also ensures that passengers in the car can get the maximum headroom. After all, space is very precious for a mini car. . Like the headlights, the taillights have a cute shape and are partially blackened. The black accents below the bumper also echo the front. However, we can also see through real shots of models that the vehicle is consistent with Hongguang MINIEV and other models, and is not equipped with a rear wiper.
The real-shot vehicle is equipped with a set of 14-inch 3-spoke low-wind resistance wheels. The shape is also very cute, and the silver and black color scheme is also close to the color style of the panda. The rims are originally matched with Chaoyang brand tires, the specifications are 155/65 R14, and the widthIt looks a little thin, but it can also have the effect of increasing the cruising range.
The interior is asymmetrical in design
Compared with some current simple interior designs that are not too careless, the interior styling of Panda Mini still has its own unique ideas. The entire interior adopts a relatively rare asymmetric design. The central control operating area is closer to the passenger side. In fact, the actual distance between it and the driver's seat is not much different from that of regular-sized models. Therefore, the driver will not find it difficult to operate the central control area, and the co-pilot can more easily help the driver perform some driving operations.
The entire instrument panel and the inside of the door panels are mainly made of hard materials. The vehicle's steering wheel adopts a double-spoke shape and is made of slush molding. The two sides of the steering wheel adopt a hollow design and do not provide multi-function buttons.
The LCD instrument of Panda Mini adopts the form of a fish screen, and is embedded in the instrument panel. The design is relatively novel, and at the same time, it also releases a large storage compartment directly above the instrument panel. The central control screen adopts a suspended design, and the car system has multimedia entertainment, map navigation, air conditioning and other setting functions. Under the central control screen, Panda Mini also provides mechanical operation buttons for the air conditioner, which is quite considerate.
Since it is a mini car priced at about 50,000 yuan, the internal configuration of the Panda Mini is relatively simple. It only has configurations such as reversing imaging, panoramic canopy, manual air conditioning, and manual anti-glare interior rearview mirror. However, it is equipped with two USB ports and a 12V power port in the front row, and the shape of the speaker is relatively high-quality.
The seats of the real-shot model are all made of fabric. The front seats use an integrated headrest and backrest structure. There is a yellow decorative strip in the middle of the backrest. The two front seats All are manual position adjustments.
The two rear seats have a 5/5 ratio, the headrests are fixed, the seats are thickly padded, and a child seat interface is also provided. Without folding down the rear seats, the trunk can only hold some small items, but after folding down the rear seats, the capacity of the trunk increases significantly. However, the opening area of the rear tailgate of the Panda Mini is relatively small and the height is high, making it inconvenient to get large items in and out.
The experiencer is 180cm tall. Thanks to the panoramic canopy configuration, the height of the top of the car has been increased. The experiencer can get about 1 punch + 3 fingers of headroom in the front row. After entering the back row, the experiencer's sitting posture is relatively restrained, with about 1 punch of head room and barely 1 punch of leg room. The overall performance is slightly higher than expected.
It can be seen that engineersThe interior space of the Panda Mini is exploited as much as possible. In addition to the long storage compartment directly above the instrument panel mentioned above, there is also a deeper storage compartment and a long and narrow storage slot in front of the passenger seat. In addition, the storage space on the inside of the door panel is relatively ample, while rear passengers have no storage space.
Daily transportation tools
Judging from the currently known information, the high-end model of Panda Mini will be equipped with a 30kW motor, which will be located at the rear axle of the vehicle. The vehicle's gear shift is an electronic knob type, located in the central tunnel, which is compact and does not take up space.
Panda Mini has a load-bearing body. Its front suspension is a MacPherson independent structure, while the rear suspension is a less common integral bridge non-independent structure. The manufacturer has not announced the battery life of the vehicle. I personally estimate that the pure electric cruising range of the low-end models will be around 150km, while the pure electric cruising range of the high-end models will be around 300km, which is basically the same as the Hongguang MINI EV.
Editor's comment: It is foreseeable that after the Panda Mini is launched, its owners will be some women and young people who pursue cute looks. Their requirements for commuting distance are not strong. What they hope for may just be a short distance. The car can be used for daily transportation of children, shopping in nearby shopping malls and supermarkets, and worry-free transportation. Micro electric vehicles like Panda Mini are just the most suitable choice. Its price is affordable and its size is easy to get. Coupled with its soft and cute shape, I believe it will capture the hearts of many female consumers after it is launched.
