BAIC Arcfox Koala S

¡¾Least Satisfied¡¿
The in-car storage space is a bit limited, and the angle of the rear seats is a bit too small. If you sit in the back row for a long time, it'll be a bit uncomfortable.
¡¾Most Satisfied¡¿
What I'm most satisfied with is the large interior seating space. Thanks to the design of the rear sliding doors, I reckon the seating space is about 20% to 30% larger than that of other cars with normal side-opening doors. I'm 176 cm tall. When sitting in the back row, except for a bit of discomfort in the legs, there's still plenty of headroom, about more than a fist's width.
¡¾Driving Experience¡¿
The steering wheel feels great. There's no so - called "play" as some other car owners mentioned. The only issue is the body roll when turning. When taking sharp turns, the passengers in the back row may feel uncomfortable.
The power is quite sufficient. Usually, when cruising at 40 - 50 km/h in the city, the throttle responds quickly and sensitively whether you press it lightly or deeply. I haven't driven on the highway yet, so I don't know how it performs at high speeds.

[Space]
The interior space layout of the car is quite reasonable. I'm 175 cm tall. When sitting in the driver's seat, there's plenty of room for my head and legs. The rear space is very large. I think even a person who is 185 cm tall won't feel crowded sitting in the back row. At least there's a lot of legroom. It's even bigger than the rear space of BYD's D1. However, the recline angle of the rear seats is a bit steep, so you have to sit quite upright. After sitting for a long time, your back will start to ache.
The opening of the trunk is a bit high. The design of the electric tailgate is good, but it's easy to open and lift up, but difficult to close. My wife is 160 cm tall and can't easily reach the button to close the electric tailgate. This is inconvenient.
[Actual Range]
The range and energy consumption performance are also good. I mainly use the car for commuting in the city and occasionally for trips around the area. The official range is 500 kilometers. In actual use, with normal driving habits and no air - conditioning, the range can reach about 450 kilometers. It will decrease slightly when the air - conditioning is on, but it can still meet the weekly commuting needs. There's basically no range anxiety. Moreover, the charging speed is fast. It only takes about half an hour to charge from 30% to 80% with fast charging. You can finish charging during your lunch break or while shopping.
[Dissatisfaction]
There are two protrusions on the back of the front seats. I don't quite understand the purpose of this design. Also, if you don't use a seat cushion on the original seats, your butt and back will get hot after sitting for a long time.

¡¾Driving Experience¡¿
There are many mountain roads in my hometown. The chassis of the Koala S is well - tuned and very solid. On winding mountain roads, it doesn't sway much when turning, and there is no obvious roll. Even when encountering some bumpy roads, the suspension can filter out vibrations well. During the Spring Festival when visiting relatives, on several sections of mountain roads, my parents sat in the car chatting and laughing, not feeling uncomfortable at all.
¡¾Actual Range¡¿
When I first got it, the range was my biggest concern. Usually, for commuting in the urban area, I drive about 60 kilometers a day. On weekends, I drive to nearby places for a visit. Charging once a week is completely sufficient. Its range is reliable and there is no false marking. Even when the air - conditioner is on and music is playing, the power consumption is very stable. Once, I drove with a friend to a nearby city. The round - trip distance was about 300 kilometers. I fully charged the car before departure. There was also a section of highway on the way. The power consumption on the highway was a bit faster than in the urban area, but it was completely within the acceptable range.