Bitauto original The development of science and technology has brought us many infinite imaginations, just like the more and more new energy vehicles appearing around us. As new energy technology and intelligent networking continue to mature, the models we were once familiar with have become no longer traditional. At the Guangzhou Auto Show on November 19, SAIC Maxus brought us a brand new pure electric MPV-SAIC Maxus MIFA 9. On the eve of the auto show, we took the lead in having a static experience of it.
MIFA 9 is positioned as a medium to large MPV, and the manufacturer positions it as the world's first luxury smart pure electric MPV. Looking at the same class and even the world, it is true that mass-produced medium and large MPVs that use electric energy as the only source of power have not yet appeared. The appearance of MIFA 9 can easily reveal its identity as a new energy vehicle, and the design elements of the front are completely in line with the characteristics of new energy vehicles. The front face without the air intake grille looks very simple and full. The actual body of the car is in a color similar to BabyBlue, and the paint texture is good.
Looking closely, the front face shape of MIFA 9 is full and still rich in details. The raised lines on the hood give the front of the car a sense of strength. The front bumper is large and includes front LED headlights, a 360° front camera and an adaptive cruise radar area. The LED daytime running lights adopt a split design and are presented in a penetrating strip style under the hood. This design also doubles the sci-fi feel of the front of the car.
The size of the new car is large, and so is its intuitive feel. MIFA 9 is 5270mm in length, 2000mm in width, less than 1840mm in height, and has a wheelbase of 3200mm. The vehicle adopts a suspended roof design, and the side window trim extends from the front fender to the top of the D-pillar, becoming the finishing touch of the entire side.
The rim shape used by the vehicle is consistent with the shape of the concept car at the 2021 Shanghai Auto Show. The design uses aluminum alloy rims plus plastic How to make a decorative cover. According to the manufacturer, large-area decorative covers can help reduce air turbulence. Paired with this set of 19-inch wheels are German Continental EC6 tires with a specification of 235/55 R19.
The rear of MIFA 9 is also special, and the most eye-catching thing is naturally its taillights. The entire set of taillights adopts a through-type main body design, and the shapes and lines of the taillights on both sides are quite exaggerated. This style is not common in Chase's previous taillight shapes. At the same time, the ridgeline at the rear of the car makes MIFA 9 look quite strong from the back.
Technology and intelligence are our first impressions of the MIFA 9 cockpit. The improvement in comfort experience brought about by this is also ahead of most of the currentMPV model. The biggest highlight of the front row interior is the design of its suspended triple horizontal screen. Due to regulatory requirements, although it is different in design from the concept car unveiled at the 2021 Shanghai Auto Show, the overall effect is still eye-catching. One light. In addition, the splicing of various interior materials and the color matching that echoes the body color greatly improve the cabin texture of MIFA 9.
The vehicle's full LCD instrument is 10.25 inches in size, and the central control and passenger LCD screens are 12.1 inches in size. The whole vehicle is equipped with the Zebra engine system that we are familiar with. However, during the filming, Maxus had not yet fully opened the vehicle engine system, so we are not able to experience it in depth for the time being. However, according to the manufacturer, the intelligence of this vehicle engine system The level is significantly ahead of other Maxus models, and the co-pilot passenger can also operate the entire vehicle system through the screen in front of him.
Most of the functions in the car can be controlled through this set of car machines The system is implemented, and in the front row, only some function buttons are also presented by touch, and vibration prompt feedback is provided. This is also a major manifestation of MIFA 9's technological sense and modernity.
In terms of configuration, MIFA 9 has double-sided electric sliding doors, front and rear independent air conditioners, streaming media rearview mirrors, second row 10.1-inch linkage control screen, JBL speakers , large rear panoramic sunroof, second row 220V power interface and many other configurations. In addition, the glass of the sliding doors on both sides can be lowered below the window edge, which is a good highlight among models of this class.
The seat configuration of MIFA 9 left a very deep impression on people. In addition to the leather wrapping of all seats, Each row of seats is equally equipped in terms of comfort configuration. In particular, the heating, ventilation, massage and leg rest functions of the third row of seats may give a new definition to the third row of MPV seats.
The movement and functional operations of the second-row seats are all realized through the touch screen in front of the armrest, and the 135° sitting posture of the backrest, leg rests and foot rests can be obtained through one-button operation. In addition, on the B-pillar trim panel, MIFA 9 also has OMSbiometric system, and developed a feature called "Shadow Follower". The system can automatically switch to the preset sitting position based on the recognition of the passenger's biological signs. The one-button linkage function can control three rows of seats in the longitudinal direction at the same time to achieve more comfortable entry and exit.
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In addition, the movement range of the second and third row seats also increases the vehicle’s ride expandability. It can move forward and backward 460mm, and the third row of seats can also be electrically adjusted forward and backward, and the range has reached 400mm. Combined with the sufficient length of the MIFA 9, the legroom of the rear two rows is indeed very considerable. However, the comprehensive comfort configuration of the third row of seats also brings certain disadvantages to it. The thicker seat cushions allow passengers to have a higher sitting posture, which is difficult for those with a height of 180cm or aboveFor passengers, headroom is a bit tight.
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MIFA 9 equipped SAIC Group's new intelligent electric drive system has been introduced. According to the current information, the maximum power of the single motor located on the front axle is about 180kW and the maximum torque is about 350N·m. The lithium battery energy provided by CATL is 90kWh, which can help the MIFA 9 launch model achieve a cruising range of more than 520km. In the future, Maxus will also launch models with longer battery life.
MIFA 9 uses a large-area plastic cover to decorate the cabin cover, and a storage space is designed in the middle of the cover for storage. Things like charging cables, while the actual location of the motor is underneath this space. The fast and slow charging interfaces of MIFA 9 are located on the left rear fender of the vehicle, close to the fuel inlet of most fuel vehicles.
The vehicle uses a front MacPherson and rear multi-link independent suspension, which is a relatively conventional configuration. The chassis of MIFA 9 has very good flatness, which is also a feature shared by most new energy models.
The intelligence of MIFA 9 is also reflected in its driving assistance configuration. The entire car is equipped with a total of 5 millimeter wave radars and 7 camera driving assistance hardware configurations. In addition to more mainstream functions such as full-speed adaptive cruise, lane keeping, and active braking, Maxus also equipped it with a "narrow road traffic" mode, which is more practical for the larger MIFA 9.
Editor’s comment: It can be said that the rapid development of new energy has brought many possibilities to today’s cars, and technology and intelligence are also brought about by these possibilities. The greatest blessing to us. Not long ago, it was hard for us to believe that a medium to large MPV could have a sci-fi interior and appearance, almost fully electronic operation and interaction, and a comfortable driving experience achieved through intelligence. This will be a newly defined era not only for MIFA 9, but also for other models in the future.