If you are impressed by which new car's appearance recently, SAIC Maxus MIFA 9 will occupy a seat. Compared with other SAIC Maxus models, MIFA 9 has changed the calm and mature business image of SAIC Maxus in the past, and retains a large number of concept car design elements to make the appearance of MIFA 9 younger. At the same time, as a medium and large MPV, the 6-seat model also has 4 independent rear aviation seats that are extremely rare in the same class, which naturally makes people curious about the performance of its third-row seats.
However, there were some episodes in this test drive. This main test drive was not the 6-seater model that I was looking forward to, but the second entry-level 7-seater version. Compared with the top-end models, in addition to the difference in rear seat format, there are also certain differences in configurations. However, as the test drive deepened, the initial disappointment gradually turned into a surprise. Let’s experience what kind of experience will the MIFA 9 adopt the new generation of E2 architecture bring?
SAIC Maxus MIFA 9's design is very avant-garde, and it retains the design elements of the concept car to a large extent. The front face uses a closed air intake grille design, which looks simpler. The through-type LED daytime running lights have a considerable length, which creates a strong sense of technology when lit up. The design of the lower half of
is also relatively bold. There are designs similar to air intakes on both sides. In addition to making the front face more three-dimensional, it also gives the headlights a reasonable placement area, which balances the design and function. In addition, the piano black trapezoidal "big mouth" is full of momentum, and combined with other design elements, MIFA 9 has the aura that this level of MPV should have.
From the side, MIFA 9 uses different body details to lighten the square design of the MPV model through color comparison. Some colors can also choose a two-color body, so that the sides also have a more flexible appearance. The test drive car uses 18-inch blade rims, which is more similar to the younger design of the whole vehicle. If you don’t like it, you can also customize it, continuing the high customization freedom of SAIC Maxus .
high-end models also have 19-inch wheels with low wind resistance design. The current rim size can make the tires fuller while meeting the two aspects of comfort and appearance. The tail of
echoes the design of the front face. The adoption of the through-type taillights does not mean that in order to give the rear of the car more details, the taillights extend to the rear fender in a "Y" shape, which has a good lighting effect.
interior mainly creates a sense of technology, and does not overemphasize business attributes, but instead gives people a homely atmosphere. The most eye-catching thing is naturally the large-size triple design, which not only has a strong visual impact but also improves the technological attributes in the car.
LCD instrument panel size is 10.25 inches, and the other two screens are 12.3 inches, with a very good visual effect and the design of the UI interface is also very simple, so you can use it skillfully without adapting. The Qualcomm 8155 chip equipped also improves the experience of the car, not only smooth operation, but also ensures the stability of the system.
The asymmetric center console is not only good-looking, but also provides a physical platform for point-control buttons, allowing the interior to show the sense of no physical buttons. If you look closely, you will find that the physical buttons are integrated into the panel. Operating through pressing and sliding is relatively worry-free in daily use. Another advantage of this design is that it brings more storage space. Even if you do not innovate in the storage compartment, the huge storage space provides the practicality it should have. However, after the central control area is closed, you can only get off the car from the front to the rear, which may be a place for home users to complain.
For an MPV model, the importance of the rear performance is self-evident. The body size of MIFA 9 is 5270mm×2000mm×1840mm and the wheelbase is 3200mm, which still has obvious advantages in size. Especially the height of the car is 1.3 meters, which ensures head space while providing a better subjective feeling.
As a second-low-end model, the configuration of the Grassland 7-seat version is surprising. The second row of the Grassland 7-seat version is still two aviation seats. It is unexpected that electric adjustment and electric footrests appear on low-end models. The texture and color matching of leather seats are also as high-end.
However, the essence of MIFA 9 is naturally the 6-seat model with a third row of aviation seats. As a top-end model, the rear configuration of the Gaoshan Flagship Edition is directly "full". Each aviation seat has independent screen control. The LCD screen behind the front seats can be regarded as the second set of car machines in the whole car, with independent car chips, providing more powerful performance and stability. The seats are controlled by the LCD screen. In addition to the conventional electric adjustment, they also have heating, ventilation and massage functions. The business-oriented wooden small table board is not absent. It is worth noting that the entire set of seats gives excellent texture, the operation of various movable structures is very smooth, the damping and snapping force are just right, and the high-end shaping is quite good.
In terms of the performance of the third row, the third row of the High Mountain Flagship Edition uses two independent aviation seats. In addition to the hand and foot strokes, the top-end model even has heating and ventilation functions, and its luxury is even greater than the second row performance of many MPV models.
Before starting to drive MIFA 9, what I want to feel most is the space performance of the third row, especially the entry-level model, the seat configuration that is no different from the conventional MPV can directly reflect the chassis's skills. The space advantage brought by the long wheelbase allows the legs of third-row passengers to stretch, and even passengers with a height of more than 1.8 meters do not feel "depressed". The chassis of
MIFA 9 shows a "toughness". The suspension will have subtle feedback on the bumps in the road, and this is not a disadvantage. The body will not shake greatly. Passengers can maintain a reasonable posture at all times and will not make the people in the car feel uncomfortable due to large dynamic changes in the body. The second row is undoubtedly the "first class" of the entire car. Since the seats are located in the center of the entire car, the impact of the suspension on passengers is minimized. If the third row seats can make you feel a little bumpy, the second row has a more "calm" performance. In addition to the changes in position, the wide and excellent support capacity also plays a key role. The quietness during the ride can also be praised. The chassis sound insulation is handled appropriately. Only at high speed can you hear obvious noise flow into the car. If the entire series can be equipped with sound insulation glass , I believe it will have better sound insulation performance. Of course, the current performance is also in line with the model positioning.
MIFA 9 did not ignore the driver's feelings because of taking care of the rear seat. Apart from the performance of the car mentioned above, the overall driving experience was not disappointing. The MIFA 9 is equipped with a single-motor electric drive system, with a maximum power of 180kW and a peak torque of 350N·m. The 90kWh battery pack provided by CATL has two CLTC ranges, with 540km and 560km. The data performance is still good, but considering that the MIFA 9 has a weight of more than 2.5 tons, and the weight of its passengers in the same industry is close to 3 tons, I am still a little worried about the power performance when I haven't started the test drive.
After actual driving, my concerns were proved that my motor responded to electric door just like other electric cars, but it did not give a sudden feeling. The smooth and abundant power was always accompanied by the entire acceleration process. In the high-speed driving scenario, the acceleration when entering the main road from the ramp is also satisfactory. Compared with the violent power output, the MIFA 9's power response is just right. Even if I drive in the "organ foot" method, it does not cause excessive disturbance to the passengers in the car, and the comfort is guaranteed. The MIFA 9 also offers different driving options, which can adjust the kinetic energy recovery and steering feel of the steering wheel. After comparison, I prefer to put it in standard mode, at this time, I only need very light force to operate the steering wheel. The steering wheel is light and has reasonable feedback, making daily driving easier.Of course, as an MPV model, extreme driving is not what it is good at. Although the MIFA 9 is not boring, it still needs to control the speed when facing corners to allow rear passengers to have a better experience.
Today's pure electric MPV market does not have much room for consumers to choose. As an IKEA Yishang medium and large MPV, SAIC Maxus MIFA 9 ensures space performance while having a 6-seat version of the third row of independent seats, the performance of the rear row gave a deep impression. In addition, MIFA 9 provides a rich selection of models, which is enough to meet consumers with different budgets. Even the entry-level 7-seater model this time has given enough surprises in the performance of the rear seat, providing choices for users who pursue cost-effectiveness.
