Recently, we obtained a set of real shots of Kaiyi Auto's new SUV from relevant channels. The product code of this new car is i-FA01 (internal code FX12). It is a mid-sized SUV model that will have outstanding intelligent driving assistance functions. As early as a month ago, domestic media exposed spy photos of this model undergoing road tests.
From the appearance point of view, the overall design of the mass-produced new car restores the design style of the concept car to the greatest extent. The industrial manufacturing capabilities of Kaiyi Automobile’s modern smart factory do have a high gold content.
Although the real shots exposed this time only have partial details, you can see the latest brand logo of Kaiyi Motors located in the center of the front of the car at a glance. Straight waterfall grille, split headlights, and through-type headlights are all design elements favored by young people today. The self-luminous LOGO pays tribute to the electrification era.
On the side of the car body, it visually maximizes the sense of muscle power, with a sculptural waistline like a running cheetah, and a curved transition above the rear wheels. Coupled with the fastback shape of the rear of the car, the rear exhaust pipes with double round mouths on both sides, the stylish and dynamic shark fin on the top and the flexible and playful small rear wing, in addition to visually adding a cool and domineering appearance, it also Improved aerodynamic performance.
The design language inside the car also maximizes the continuation of the design style of the concept car. The new center console layout has a clear sense of hierarchy and is equipped with a full LCD instrument and a large-sized floating center control screen that is tilted toward the driver's side. The connection between the edge of the instrument panel and the air outlets on both sides forms a flying saucer-like shape, suspended in the main driving position of the instrument panel. The transition in details is very natural, with a strong sense of science fiction.
The front center armrest is a double-layer design. The upper end is a split-type design and a full-button shift mechanism equipped with a crystal gear lever. It is more convenient to operate than the traditional mechanical shift mechanism and is more suitable for the overall vehicle. Sporty style. The storage space in the central armrest area is abundant and flexible. There are two wireless charging modules and USB fast charging sockets on the front. Commonly used items such as mobile phones, IC cards , and water cups can also be placed well. In addition, the new car also uses an organ-type accelerator pedal for sports models. This configuration is basically common on 200,000+ models.
The center console is wrapped in a large area of slush-molded soft material, with even gaps at the edges. The car is also equipped with breathing atmosphere lights that change color and brightness according to the rhythm of the music, making it feel like being in a KTV. The ambient lights can also be linked to the driving mode, making driving fun.
According to the interior pictures of the car exposed this time, it can be found that this car is a medium-sized SUV. The 7 seats in the car will adopt a 2+3+2 seat layout, and there is also a seat on the right side of the second row. There is an EASYENTRY function to facilitate entry and exit of the third row of passengers. In addition, the third row of seats can be completely folded down to flexibly switch between five-seater and seven-seater to increase the trunk storage space.
Overall, the cockpit of this new car adopts an open modular design, and users can adjust the functions of the central control area and the position of the central armrest according to their preferences. In addition, i-FA01 is also equipped with a large number of digital equipment that embodies the sense of technology. For example, the touch operation configuration, the large-sized special-shaped display screen, the translucent material full of technological sense, and the lighting atmosphere effect are also in line with high-end models. It can be said that this is a model that has shown the potential to be a "hot model" even before it is launched on the market.
It is reported that the power part of this new SUV will have two power combinations, 1.6T and 2.0T. It is powerful and economical in fuel consumption. It will also be equipped with a hybrid system independently developed by Kaiyi. In addition, the new car will be equipped with auxiliary driving system functions such as forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and lane keeping.
Compared with Kaiyi Xuanjie and Xuandu, i-FA01 has a sharper and more fashionable design, and is highly competitive in terms of performance, technology, configuration, space, etc. This car will fully compete with first-line models of the same level by virtue of its strong product strength and affordable price. It will target the mid-size SUV market and launch an impact.
