Some people only like sedans, especially three-box sedans! But traditional three-box sedans, some cars can’t even fold down the second-row seats, and occasionally when you need to move things at home, the trunk is not enough. Many families cannot afford to buy multiple cars, a hatchback, a sedan, an MPV, and an SUV, not only costs money but also takes up parking spaces. Is there a sedan that can have the beauty and driving quality of a sedan, as well as a spacious and load-bearing capacity? In fact, a hatchback can achieve this!
The hatchback looks good and has a practical large trunk. However, hatchbacks are not selling well in the domestic market. This may be because many people think that the smell from the trunk can affect the passenger space. In fact, MPVs and SUVs can also have odors from the trunk affecting the passenger space. Traditional standard sedans do not have this issue, but they may not be able to fit longer items in the trunk. The hatchback can accommodate longer items and not only has a more stylish and dynamic appearance than a sedan, but also a larger trunk. The second row of seats can be relatively flat, making it possible to lie down in the car for camping trips.
The editor of TSN recently bought a three-door hatchback extended-range electric car, attracted by the hatchback. In the price range of 190,000 to 290,000 yuan (40950$), there are not many hatchback cars, including the F7 and Alpha S of Fefan, as well as the newly launched ID.7 VIZZION of FAW-Volkswagen. At present, in addition to the newly launched ID.7 VIZZION, the guide prices of the two models F7 and Alpha S are 189,900-309,900 yuan (43760$) and 189,800-356,300 yuan (50310$), respectively, while the price of the first edition of ID.7 VIZZION is 237,777 yuan (33580$), and the starting price of F7 and Alpha S is even lower.
In terms of battery life, the most important factor for people buying electric cars is the range. The CLTC conditions for the F7 include versions with ranges of 500 km, 576 km, 600 km, 632 km, 666 km, and 702 km. The Alpha S has versions with ranges of 525 km, 603 km, 708 km, and 735 km. The CLTC range for the ID.7 VIZZION is 642 km, and the four-wheel drive version has a range of 570 km.
The Fei Fan F7 has an advantage in size and front suspension, but the Alpha S has the largest trunk. In terms of size, the Fei Fan F7 has the longest body length, width, and wheelbase, the ID.7 VIZZION is in the middle, and the Alpha S is the smallest. With all three models positioned as 5-door, 5-seat hatchbacks, the trunk volumes of the ID.7 VIZZION, Fei Fan F7, and Alpha S are 521L, 466L, and 560L respectively. It can be seen that the Alpha S has the largest trunk, and even reaches a volume of 1300L when the second row seats are folded down.
In terms of chassis suspension, except for the independent suspension of the double wishbone used in the front suspension of the F7, the front suspension of the other two models is a McPherson independent suspension, and the rear suspension is a multi-link independent suspension. The ID.7 VIZZION and the low-end F7 both use rear-wheel drive design, while the low-end Alpha S uses front-wheel drive design. Rear-wheel drive handles better than front-wheel drive, but all three models have four-wheel drive options.
In terms of configuration, the Chinese brands FeiFan F7 and Alpha S are undoubtedly more rich, but both are entry-level models around 190,000 yuan (26830$). The configuration of FeiFan F7 is much richer than that of Alpha S. However, the configuration of the joint venture car ID.7 VIZZION is also not low. The first edition is equipped with 5 cameras, 12 ultrasonic radars, 2 millimeter wave radars, L2 level full-speed adaptive cruise control, a 15-inch 2K central control screen, and in-car KTV. Of course, compared to the hatchback cars of Chinese brands, the configuration of ID.7 VIZZION is not as piled up, but many piled up configurations may not necessarily be used.
At the end With a budget of 190,000 to 290,000 yuan (40950$) to buy a hatchback, not only does it have a more durable appearance than traditional sedans, but the trunk is also larger. The second-row seats can be placed relatively flat, bringing a better appearance and more practical space. It can meet the needs of both passengers and cargo. The key is that it also has better handling and driving experience than MPVs and SUVs. Faced with the ID.7 VIZZION, the Fei Fan F7, and the Jihou Alpha S, who will you choose?