At the 2021 Guangzhou Auto Show, the Euler Lightning Cat Smoke Amethyst color model was officially unveiled. The car will make its debut at the 2021 Shanghai Auto Show and will be put into production in the second quarter of 2022. Like many of Euler's new cars, the Lightning Cat has a smooth and retro shape, and has been nicknamed by many potential consumers as an easily accessible little pure electric Panamera. At this Guangzhou Auto Show, Lightning Cat launched the Lightning Cat Smoke Amethyst color model with even cooler visual effects, further attracting more potential consumers.
In fact, it is not new for Lightning Cat to launch a smoky amethyst color model. It has already withdrawn from the ice diamond pink color scheme before, and has diversified two-color body matching and personalization. Customized models will also become the norm in the future.
Exterior design
In terms of appearance, the Lightning Cat is quite capable. The front design is similar to that of Porsche, and the entire body shape is It is very rounded. The headlights adopt an elliptical shape and use full LED light sources inside. Visual inspection will support adaptive adjustment of high and low beams in function. The bottom bumper adopts a closed lattice grille design, which not only takes into account the enchanting lines, but also reveals a strong sense of future technology.
The sideways lines are still round and smooth. In order to attract the attention of more female consumers, the previous version of the electronic rearview mirror was designed to resemble a lipstick, but now it is becoming more and more popular. It is getting closer to the production version, and the rearview mirror has been changed to a traditional rearview mirror, but with the smoky amethyst color scheme, it can still attract people's attention.
The most attractive side of the Lightning Cat Smoke Amethyst version is the frameless windows and fastback that are common on sports cars. In terms of styling, it can be said that Lightning Cat has captured the four-door coupe style temperament quite well. The petal-style 20-inch sports-style wheels and low-profile wide tires obviously further emphasize the sporty atmosphere of the vehicle.
Compared with the early Lightning Cat models, the Amethyst version of the Lightning Cat has many changes. It is also closer to the mass-produced model in terms of function. The sensor door handle is in line with its The positioning of pure electric models takes into account the needs of reducing fuel consumption and improving the sense of technology. The design of the charging ports located on both sides of the front fender is obviously closer to the layout of the mass-produced model.
The streamlined shape of the rear part of the car is very attractive. The large panoramic sunroof and the rear windshield form an integrated shape. , judging from the rear design, the possibility of adding an electric rear wing cannot be ruled out in the future.
Interior design
The interior of the Lightning Cat Smoke Amethyst color version Compared with other Euler models on sale, it has a stronger sense of luxury. Not only the color matching and leather wrapping have been improved, but areas such as the steering wheel, inner door pulls, and center console have also been decorated with chrome plating with a more delicate touch to enhance the sense of luxury inside the car.
In addition, the triple instrument panel, steering wheel andThe design of the central control area is full of "Porsche" flavor. The central control LCD screen has been changed to a single floating touch screen, and functions such as intelligent network connection system and OTA upgrade will not be missing. The original small-sized vertical screen below has been changed to a set of basic vehicle function control buttons and three sets of air-conditioning control knobs. Other functions are highly integrated into the central control screen, making the layout in the car more concise and beautiful. The functions of the current version of the car are similar to those of the Haomao GT. However, since it has not yet been officially mass-produced, many configurations and designs will still change in the future, and what we have seen so far may only be the final mass-production version. A design direction.
The seat fabric of the Lightning Cat Smoke Amethyst color version is made of suede mixed leather, and the one-piece shape is quite reminiscent of a performance car. The saddle brown color scheme is the choice of many luxury cars, and it is not difficult to see Euler's high positioning for it when it appears in the Lightning Cat.
The rear seats have also changed. The previous version of the Lightning Cat car used a two-seat independent layout in the rear, while this time the Lightning Cat smoke amethyst color version It has been changed to a traditional three-seater layout. It is not difficult to see from the cover design that the design of the Lightning Cat is getting closer to the official mass production version.
The panoramic canopy that runs through the front and rear of the Lightning Cat Smoke Amethyst color version is composed of huge glass, not only the visual effect is more high-end, but also the interior of the car The lighting and sense of space have also been enhanced. Of course, considering manufacturing costs, subsequent mass-produced models may cancel this design or change to a segmented glass layout. In addition, the Lightning Cat's nearly 2800mm wheelbase also creates quite ample seating space in the rear of the vehicle. In addition, the pure electric platform has the inherent advantage of short front overhangs and short rear overhangs, so that there is no space when multiple people are riding in the car. cramped.
Power performance
The power system part benefits from the empowerment of the pure electric architecture of the lemon platform, and the Lightning Cat smokes purple The crystal version is expected to simultaneously launch a four-wheel drive version equipped with dual motors and a front-mounted single motor version. Among them, the four-wheel drive high-performance version may accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 3.5 seconds, and its performance is quite eye-catching. The battery part is expected to use a cobalt-free battery with ultra-long cruising range, and the cruising range is expected to exceed 700km. In addition to its excellent performance and battery life, the car will also use the latest L2 intelligent driving assistance system from Great Wall, and its hardware level has reached the L3 level.
Summary:
The launch of the Euler Lightning Cat Smoke Amethyst color version was actually expected, after all Several models recently launched by Euler have very clear audience targets, and its brand positioning has always been tilted towards female consumers. Therefore, whether it is the appearance, color matching, or the design style of the interior and exterior of the car, the Lightning Cat Smoke Amethyst color version has a very strong on-time signal. Of course, the audience of Lightning Cat is not limited to female consumers. The classic appearance design and powerful performance are obviously also showing favor to male consumers.