Bitauto Original The first time I saw SAIC Maxus MIFA 9 was in the second half of 2021. Its status as a pure electric MPV was still relatively scarce and novel that year. In the blink of an eye, the time has arrived in 2023, and MIFA 9 has also ushered in its new 2023 model. At the same time, pure electric MPVs have sprung up on the market, such as Jikrypton 009 and Lantu Dreamer. wait. So can the new MIFA 9 gain a firm foothold in today's market full of strong players? Let’s look at the performance of this car today.
The appearance continues the old style
When I first saw MIFA 9, the biggest impression it left on me was its sci-fi appearance, and the new model also continues this style. The car model photographed this time is the 2023 SAIC Maxus MIFA 9 Alpine Edition seven-seat model, with the body color being Dynasty Red. The front face of the vehicle is very avant-garde, using a through-type LED light strip. The high and low beam lights are integrated and located on both sides of the front bumper. The overall look has a certain sense of sculpture.
The vehicle is positioned as a medium-to-large MPV, and its size is basically at the ceiling among MPVs on the market. Its length, width and height are 5270x2000x1840mm, and the wheelbase is 3200mm. The second and third row windows of this car are equipped with privacy glass and are equipped with double-sided electric doors. In addition, the chrome trim strips that extend from both sides of the front hood to the rear of the car are also more unique, making this large MPV look less monotonous.
The shape of the rear of the car is relatively square. In addition, the width of 2000mm also makes the rear of the car look very wide visually. The taillight design, officially named "Zhan Halberd Light Language", is very unique and rare on the market, and its texture after lighting is relatively uniform. And its shape can also form a certain echo with the outline of the entire front face.
Large horizontal screen and second-row first-class seats
MIFA 9's large horizontal screen is the biggest highlight of its front row. This entire screen is composed of a 10.25-inch instrument, a 12.3-inch central control screen and a 12.3-inch passenger entertainment screen. In addition, the outside of the passenger entertainment screen is also designed A 3-inch imon interactive screen. The Luoshen smart cockpit system is equipped with Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 chip, and the operation is relatively smooth.
Most of the operations and functions of the vehicle can be realized through this vehicle system, including voice control, automatic three-zone air conditioning operation, in-car applications, vehicle settings, window and tailgate control, etc. In addition, the car-machine system also has OTA remote upgrade and car networking functions.
This MIFA 9 has relatively comprehensive configurations, such as streaming media interior rearview mirror, three-zone independent air conditioning, 64-color ambient lighting, 12 JBL speakers, heated steering wheel, segmented sunroof, wireless charging for front-row mobile phones, Facial recognition, etc., can basically meet daily people's needs for comfort.
The seats of the vehicle have a 2-2-3 layout and are all wrapped in perforated leather. The front seats have a very good level of support and soft padding, and both the main and passenger seats are equipped with heating, ventilation, and massage functions. At the same time, they also provide one-button comfort functions and seat memory, making the seats comfortable and comfortable. Recovery is easier.
The two independent seats in the second row adopt a "first-class" configuration, with front and rear/left and right movement, electric headrests, leg rests, heating, ventilation, massage, hidden trays, etc. Functions are basically the highest configuration of this type of model at present. In addition, the small LCD screen located in front of the armrest can also make some settings for seats, air conditioners, vehicles, etc. Through the operation of the screen, the second row seats can also enter a comfortable riding state with one click, eliminating the need for tedious adjustments. operate.
The seats in the third row are very thickly padded, and the seat cushions are also at a certain height from the ground, which is more friendly for long-term rides. The seat has 3 independent headrests, the backrest angle can be adjusted, and a USB port is provided on both sides.
When the second-row seats are in the default position, an experiencer with a height of 183cm can still get about 2 punches of legroom in the third row, and his head will not hit the vehicle's roof lining at this time. The overall sitting posture is also relatively normal and feels good.
When no one is sitting in the third row, the second row can achieve the most ideal riding state. The whole body can be in a semi-lying position, which looks very comfortable. In addition, a footrest design is provided behind the front seat to prevent the feet from flying in the air.
The front row of the vehicle has 2 USB ports and 1 12V power port, while the second row has a 220V power supply and 1 USB port. In addition, the vehicle's trunk also provides a 12V power interface. Since the third row of seats in the vehicle will form a relatively tall box when flipped over to the backrest, although it can slide forward and backward, it does not greatly help improve the loading capacity of the trunk.
Front row storage space and function display:
Second row storage space and function display:
Front cabin storage box and trunk space display:
Easy to control/speed up
MIFA 9 is equipped with a motor on the front axle, with a maximum power of 180kW and a maximum torque of 350N·m. Although the data is not very impressive, the unique response rate of the motor still makes the MIFA 9 speed up very easily, and it does not feel heavy when driving. In addition, the speed-up process of the entire car is very linear, and the riding experience is also very gentle.
The vehicle's chassis adopts the more common front MacPherson and rear multi-link independent suspension. This suspension is a relatively sensitive type to the feedback from the road surface, which also helps to improve the driver's control. sex. The suspension has a certain amount of lateral support, but because the MIFA 9's body is relatively large and its curb weight reaches more than 3,000kg, the body will swing a little in some drastic lane changes.
MIFA 9's steering is relatively light. At the same time, its steering strength can also be adjusted to a certain extent in the vehicle system. The size of the steering wheel is moderate, the grip is relatively tight, and the front of the car provides positive feedback on the steering, so it is more helpful to improve the driver's prediction of vehicle behavior.
The actual MIFA 9 is equipped with a total of 11 cameras, 12 ultrasonic radars and 5 millimeter wave radars, and is equipped with the Horizon Journey 3 driving assistance chip. In addition to conventional L2 driving assistance functions, the vehicle can also have functions such as command lane change and high-speed pilot assistance.
The command lane change can be realized through the turn signal or voice control, and when there are other vehicles in the target lane, MIFA 9 will wait and then change lanes after ensuring safety, and will not be unable to change lanes at the first time Exiting the lane change command is quite smart.
Editor's comment: "Volume" is the most popular keyword in various fields today, and in the automobile market, "Volume" is also everywhere. Today's MPV market is no longer dominated by the Buick GL8. Various manufacturers have brought their flagship products. Therefore, without strong strength, it may be a fool's errand to gain a foothold in the market. Since the day MIFA 9 was born, its appearance has left a deep impression on me, and its intelligence and ride comfort have also given this car a consistent strength on the outside. For business users, MIFA 9’s large space and luxurious riding experience in the second row can fully meet their needs. For family users, the parking difficulty caused by the large body size will become a more difficult problem. Other than that, I think there is nothing wrong with this car.
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