Hello everyone, it's time for another car chat with Li. Speaking of the NIO brand, as a new player in the automotive industry, it has garnered considerable attention and sales. However, I've seen quite a few people online express doubts about this brand, especially since it comes with a relatively high price tag for a new brand, leading to some controversy. Today, we'll be discussing whether the 2023 NIO ES6 is worth the price. Let's dive in and find out. Buckle up, and let's hit the road!
The 2023 NIO ES6 100kWh is priced at 396.000 RMB and is positioned as a mid-size SUV. In terms of exterior design, the new model retains the basic outline but simplifies some of the decorative details, giving it a cleaner and more streamlined look. Compared to the previous version, the new ES6 is noticeably wider and lower, with the second-generation front design appearing more youthful and dynamic.
As for the interior, most changes are in the details. The car's system has been improved, such as adding voice reminder functions that help find suitable charging stations from point A to point B. NIO's interior design maintains a restrained sense of luxury, creating a pleasant overall atmosphere. However, details like window switches and steering wheel stitching still need improvement.
In terms of features, this car performs quite well. Safety features include six airbags, a lane assist system, a warning system, front and rear parking sensors, a 360-degree panoramic camera, transparent chassis, and lane change assist. For driving control, it offers six driving modes, auto hold, hill start assist, hill descent control, adjustable suspension, auto parking, remote parking, and remote summon. Interior features include soundproof glass throughout the car, rear privacy glass, Bluetooth, voice recognition, facial recognition, a connected car system, OTA updates, a wireless hotspot, remote control via a mobile app, simulated engine sound, a HUD display, and automatic air conditioning.
Regarding space, the car measures 4854 x 1995 x 1703 mm, with a wheelbase of 2915 mm. Thanks to the new platform, the interior offers significantly improved longitudinal space, providing a seating experience comparable to traditional fuel vehicles. The powertrain features a dual-motor setup with an asynchronous motor in the front and a permanent magnet synchronous motor in the rear, delivering a maximum output of 360 kW and a total torque of 700 Nm. The CLTC pure electric range is 625 km, and it supports fast charging. There's no need to say much about the power – both its tracking and handling are quite satisfactory.
In conclusion, here's Li's summary: The 2023 NIO ES6 100kWh model brings significant changes, primarily because this generation is built on NIO's second-generation technology platform, offering noticeable improvements in various aspects. Firstly, the handling – the new ES6 is much more agile and responsive, despite its large size, making it enjoyable to drive. Secondly, the chassis feel is excellent – solid and substantial, especially on rough roads where it offers strong isolation from the surface and good shock absorption. The overall chassis feel can be compared to that of the BMW X3. Additionally, the new interior quality is a considerable upgrade from the previous model. If there's a downside, it's that the power consumption is relatively high – a longstanding issue with NIO, and the highway range is average. Overall, I'm quite satisfied with the NIO ES6 in most respects, though a lower price would be even better.
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