Three years ago, autonomous driving or intelligent driving was still a very distant topic, but now it has slowly entered our lives. With the development of new energy vehicles, the competition between various models is no longer simply about the amount of battery life and the spe

Three years ago, autonomous driving or intelligent driving was still a very distant topic, but now it has slowly entered our lives. With the development of new energy vehicles , the competition between various models is no longer simply about the amount of battery life and the speed of acceleration from 100 kilometers, but whether it can provide consumers with advanced travel experience in the field of intelligence.

On the evening of December 19, JiFox Alpha S·HI version announced the launch of urban NCA, which is urban smart driving navigation assistance, for the Shanghai area. This also means that JiFox car owners in Shanghai can immediately enjoy smart driving services in the Shanghai area after upgrading their vehicles. Before this news was released, we had already experienced the urban smart driving navigation assistance function of the Extreme Fox Alpha S·HI version in the Shanghai area, and the whole experience was quite shocking.

First, let’s briefly introduce urban NCA. This function is a solution provided by Huawei HI full-stack smart car. It is an important function of Huawei's ADS intelligent driving assistance system. It can realize autonomous cruising, unprotected intersection passage, close-range traffic jam processing, active and efficient overtaking lane changes/merging lanes, tunnel passage and other operations in urban areas.

In order to meet the needs of intelligent driving of the vehicle, the vehicle provides 34 sensors on the hardware, including 3-way lidar, 6-way millimeter wave radar , 12 ultrasonic sensors , and 13-way high-definition cameras to achieve 360° full coverage of the vehicle. In order to allow us to more fully experience the car's urban smart driving navigation assistance function, Jihu Motors has officially planned a variety of routes for media teachers to choose from. Each route will cover complex environments such as urban areas, expressways, on-and-off ramps, tunnels, and unprotected intersections.

The configuration of the car we experienced is a high-end version, priced at 429,900, and urban NCA can be obtained by upgrading. The first thing we experienced was the driving performance of the vehicle on urban roads. After the navigation is set up successfully, drive the vehicle on the road and turn on NCA by moving the gear lever 2 times. Of course, the prerequisite for using this function is that you are driving and there are lane lines. After NCA is turned on, the vehicle takes over the steering wheel and starts driving automatically. Of course, the main driver needs to touch the steering wheel at certain intervals to represent that the driver is monitoring the vehicle.

What surprised me the most was that the vehicle was able to choose the optimal route on the road just like an experienced driver. This is because the car's NCA is based on high-precision maps and can find the lane with the most efficient commuting. It can also find the route with the fewest vehicles even at an intersection waiting for a red light. Moreover, when the vehicle stops at the traffic light intersection, it will not bring a sense of frustration to the drivers and passengers in the car. This detail would be difficult to make if you are not an experienced driver for many years.

When the vehicle came to the ramp, the car we experienced did not hesitate at all. It cut into the ramp smoothly and drove at the prescribed speed. The entire action can basically be described as "one go". Even when it comes to the tunnel, this car does not hesitate at all. When it is time to merge, the vehicle quickly merges into the adjacent lane, and the merging action is not abrupt. When driving out of the tunnel, the car also handles very skillfully without any unnecessary movements.

Roads without lane markings are the greatest test for a vehicle’s driving assistance functions, and the Extreme Fox Alpha S·HI version did not disappoint with the assistance of the urban NCA function. When encountering a pedestrian, the vehicle will reduce its speed and maintain a large safe distance. When the vehicle determines that it is safe to pass ahead, the vehicle will accelerate. Moreover, when it is found that a battery car suddenly merges into the right side of the vehicle or a pedestrian intrudes, the vehicle will turn sharply to the left to avoid it, which is undoubtedly a very experienced driver.

The urban NCA function of the Extreme Fox Alpha S·HI version not only performs well during dynamic driving, but can also easily help you park in complex parking lots. At present, the car can also realize the option of front drive-in or rear drive-in, which not only increases parking efficiency, but is also very convenient for vehicle charging.

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After experiencing the urban NCA function of Jifox Alpha S·HI version, I can’t help but feel that “the future is already here”. With the assistance of Huawei's ADS intelligent driving assistance system, the JiFox Alpha S·HI version provides users with an intelligent assisted driving travel experience earlier, further enhancing the competitiveness of JiFox Automobile in this field.

It is worth mentioning that the urban NCA function of Jihu Alpha S·HI version has actually been launched in Shenzhen, and Shanghai is the second city in the country to open it. This means that car owners in Shanghai and Shenzhen can be the first to experience the smart driving experience brought by urban NCA. It is reported that more cities will open up the urban NCA function in the future, and more users will be able to experience this function.