As the leading third-party automobile quality evaluation platform in China, Chezhi. com launched the column of "New Car Commodity Evaluation" based on massive automobile product test samples and scientific data model. Every month, according to several models on sale that have been listed in China for less than two years, and the mileage is less than 5,000 kilometers, through the two dimensions of objective data and subjective feelings, senior appraisers use professional equipment to systematically test and evaluate, so as to comprehensively display and analyze the overall commodity level of new cars in the domestic automobile market and provide objective and true opinions for consumers when purchasing vehicles.
Compared with the previous SUV of the Fox brand, the latest Alfa T5 adopts a more sporty design and personalized color matching, and with the adjustment of Magna chassis, it presents a unique product positioning. At the same time, Alfa T5 also has hard-core indicators such as 800V fast charge and 660km battery life, which is completely called "all-round" pure electric SUV. According to the data of Chezhi. com, as of press time, the cumulative number of complaints of the 2024 Extreme Fox Alpha T5 has been 7 since its listing, and the word-of-mouth performance in the short term is worthy of recognition. So, can the 2024 Extreme Fox Alpha T5 continue the existing word-of-mouth performance? Will there be some new problems that ordinary consumers can’t find? This issue of "New Car Commodity Evaluation" will clear the fog for you, and restore a real 2024 Extreme Fox Alfa T5 through objective data and subjective feelings.
I. Objective data
This project mainly shows the new car’s commercial performance in an all-round and intuitive way in the form of objective data through field tests on 12 items such as body technology, paint film level, air quality inside the car, vibration and noise, parking radar and lighting/vision.
In the process of body testing, 10 key parts are selected for the whole vehicle, and 3 key points are selected for each key part to measure, so as to evaluate the uniformity of gaps in each key part. According to the test results, the average gap of most parts of the 2024 Extreme Fox Alfa T5 is controlled within 3.5 mm.. Among them, the average gap between the rear fenders on both sides and the trunk is slightly higher, but the uniformity performance is good, which does not have much impact on the test results.
In the test of paint film level, it should be pointed out that the roof of the 2024 Extreme Fox Alpha T5 is made of non-metallic materials, so no valid data can be measured. Through the test results, it can be found that the average paint film thickness of the 2024 Extreme Fox Alpha T5 vehicle is about 123.7μm, and the data level reaches the standard value of advanced vehicles (120μm-150μm). According to the test data of key parts, the average thickness of paint film on both sides of the front door and the rear fender is quite different, and the thickness of paint film on the front fender, the rear door and the trunk is not up to the standard value of advanced cars, which reflects that there is still room for improvement in the spraying uniformity of the 2024 Extreme Fox Alpha T5.
In the test of indoor air quality, the vehicle was placed in an internal ground parking lot with few vehicles. The measured formaldehyde content in the car of the 2024 Extreme Fox Alfa T5 was 0.01mg/m3, which was in line with the relevant standards in the "Guidelines for Air Quality Evaluation in Passenger Cars" (People’s Republic of China (PRC) national standard GB/T 27630-2011) jointly issued by the former Ministry of Environmental Protection and the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine, which was implemented on March 1, 2012.
In the static noise test, the measured noise value of the 2024 Extreme Fox Alpha T5 in the stationary state is 30dB, which reaches the lowest value of the test instrument. Because of the motor drive, there will be no obvious noise after the vehicle starts.
In the air conditioning noise test, the test instrument is placed about 10cm away from the air outlet of the air conditioner, and then the air volume of the air conditioner is increased from small to large, and the noise value of the driver’s position in different gears is measured. According to the actual measurement, the air conditioning of the 2024 Extreme Fox Alfa T5 is divided into 8 grades, and the noise value measured when the top grade is turned on is 68.6dB, which is slightly higher than that of the same class previously tested.
In the static in-vehicle vibration test, the vibration value of the steering wheel of the 2024 Extreme Fox Alfa T5 is always zero under both idle and load conditions, and the vibration value of the front seat is slightly higher than that of the rear seat under both conditions, so the actual somatosensory sensation is not obvious.
In addition, we also tested the parking radar, lighting/vision, control system, tires, sunroof, seat and trunk. After testing, the 2024 Extreme Fox Alpha T5 driver’s seat has a wide range and can adapt to drivers of different heights. The length of the front and rear seat cushions has reached the middle and upper reaches of the same level, making the ride comfortable. The evaluation vehicle is equipped with Han Tai Ventus S1 evo3 EV series tires, and adopts professional noise reduction technology, which can provide excellent grip, and tyre size is 245/45 R20. Relatively speaking, the recent warning distance between the front and rear parking radars is quite different from the test experience value, which needs to be optimized.
Second, subjective feelings
This project is evaluated subjectively by several judges according to the actual static and dynamic performance of new cars. Among them, the static aspect includes four parts: external, internal, spatial and human-computer interaction; Dynamic aspects include acceleration, braking, steering, driving experience and driving safety. Finally, the total score is given by comprehensively referring to the subjective evaluation opinions of the judges, and the actual performance of the new car in terms of commodity is reflected from the perspective of subjective feelings.
In the external feeling evaluation, on the basis of inheriting the family design language, the 2024 Extreme Fox Alpha T5 incorporates a lot of sports elements, including the blackened front grille, the blackened front and rear light sets and the red brake calipers, all of which show a full sports atmosphere. Headlights are sharp in shape and adopt full LED light source, which provides a more practical adaptive far and near light function. The side is designed with a hidden door handle and equipped with the function of inductive keyless entry. However, because the mechanical keyhole is hidden in the door handle, it is still inconvenient to use.
In the internal feeling evaluation, the 2024 Extreme Fox Alpha T5 adopts the minimalist design style that is the mainstream of new energy vehicles. The center console does not provide physical buttons and LCD instruments, and all vehicle information and function control are realized through the center console. Although it has a strong sense of technology, it takes some time to adapt to daily use. In terms of materials, the center console and door panel are covered with a large area of soft materials, and the seat filler is moderate in hardness, which not only ensures the ride comfort, but also provides sufficient support.
The 2024 Extreme Fox Alfa T5 provides three USB ports, with a combination of a Type-A and a Type-C in the front row and only one Type-C port in the rear row. Comparatively speaking, the number of rear interfaces is small and the type is single. The evaluation car is also equipped with a front mobile phone wireless charging board at the front end of the central armrest, which is convenient for daily use.
Thanks to the pure electric platform and reasonable layout, the head and leg space of the front and rear passengers are very ample, and there is no pressure to meet daily use. In terms of storage space, an open storage compartment is provided under the floating middle island in the front row, which can accommodate larger items. The central armrest box is equipped with air conditioning air outlet, which can be used as a refrigerator. Slightly insufficient is that the storage compartments of the front and rear door panels are small in volume and generally practical.
The 15.6-inch central control panel is built with Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 chip. The measured touch screen is sensitive and the system runs smoothly. The interface adopts the common multi-page card layout form, and the common functions are located at the bottom of the screen, which makes it easier to operate. In the aspect of human-computer interaction, the voice system supports the functions of no wake-up words, continuous voice recognition, visible and instant speaking, etc. Through voice, the window can be operated and the seat can be heated.
The evaluation vehicle is equipped with Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited ternary lithium battery, which supports 800V high-voltage fast charging. The performance parameters of the front single motor are excellent, and the actual dynamic performance is also remarkable. The adjustment of the accelerator pedal is sensitive, and the power feedback can be quickly obtained by lightly stepping on it, and the whole acceleration process is very smooth, which can fully meet the daily use requirements.
The evaluation car provides a wealth of driving modes to choose from, in which the dynamic response is slightly slower and the acceleration is more linear in comfort mode; In sports mode, the power output is direct and crisp, and the feeling of pushing back is more obvious. In addition, the vehicle also provides a self-defined driving mode, and the driver can adjust the acceleration performance, steering mode and energy recovery according to his own habits, which has a high degree of freedom.
The brake pedal stroke is moderate, and the overall setting is very linear. Whether it is full braking or light pedal, the desired braking effect can be obtained, which brings enough confidence to people.
The steering wheel feels light, the virtual position control is reasonable, and it is easy to drive. Under different steering modes, the steering wheel strength will change slightly, but the overall difference is not big. In terms of handling, the front of the car responds quickly when turning or merging, and the rear of the car also has good tracking performance, which makes it more flexible to drive.
The overall adjustment style of the chassis is comfortable. When the vehicle passes through the bridge joint and slightly bumps the road, the suspension can quickly filter the vibration and the sound insulation effect is excellent. When facing the rough road, the suspension can also provide some support, which can restrain the redundant bounce of the car body to the maximum extent.
The evaluation car is equipped with L2-class assisted driving system. The intelligent cruise system can control the speed and steering, and realize autonomous car following. The acceleration and deceleration during car following are moderate, and the following distance supports multi-gear adjustment. However, the distance between the nearest gear and the preceding car is large, which is easy to be jammed by other vehicles.
Summary:
Based on the above test results, it is concluded that the overall performance of the 2024 Extreme Fox Alpha T5 in terms of objective data and subjective feelings has reached the expectations of the expert jury. On the objective data level, the performance of body technology and paint film thickness is acceptable, but there is still room for improvement in paint film spraying uniformity, and radar distance control needs to be optimized. On the subjective feeling level, the 2024 Extreme Fox Alpha T5 has performed well in exterior interior design, human-computer interaction and driving experience, but there are still some problems such as poor convenience of using mechanical keys and unreasonable distance between cruise system and car. On the whole, the commercial performance of the 2024 Extreme Fox Alfa T5 is above average among the tested models of the same class.
