Edited by Asiautos Auto Part
In recent years, new energy vehicles have become more and more popular, but many people have discovered a "pain point" - it is too difficult to find a pure electric car that can accommodate the whole family and is practical! Either the number of seats is not enough, and the third row is squeezed like a "small bench"; or the price is ridiculously high, and ordinary families can't afford it at all. However, this problem has finally been solved by SAIC Maxus. The recently launched 2025 Maxus M1 directly set the price at 184,750 yuan, crammed in 6 to 9 seats at once, and equipped the entire system with 360-degree panoramic images, which is simply a "family travel artifact." How good is this car? Let's take a look today!
1. There are enough seats to form a "tour group", which is extremely flexible
If ordinary family cars are "exclusive for small families", then the Dana M1 is tailor-made for "prosperous" families or small teams. For example, if a family with two children takes their parents out, the 6-seater version is just enough, and the second row of independent seats can also allow the elderly to sit comfortably; if the company uses it to pick up and drop off customers, the 9-seater version directly turns into a "mobile conference room", with a three-row 3+3+3 layout, everyone can stretch their legs. What's more, its seat combination can be adjusted at any time - the last row can be removed to load luggage, and even folding bicycles and camping equipment can be stuffed. After actual testing, a car owner found that in the 9-seat state, the trunk can also hold three 24-inch suitcases, which is simply "incredible" in space utilization.
Speaking of space, the body size of the Dana M1 is definitely a "hardcore data": the car is 5.25 meters long and the wheelbase is 3.45 meters, which is longer than ordinary MPVs. But don't worry that it feels like "driving a boat". Friends who have actually test-driven it have reported that the turning radius of this car is smaller than expected, and it is not difficult to turn around on a narrow road. In particular, the newly added 360-degree panoramic image allows a clear view of the surroundings of the car, and even novice drivers can easily control it.
2. Configuration "rolls up" to a new level, panoramic imaging becomes standard
In the past, people always asked, "What kind of configuration does a tool vehicle need? " But the Dana M1 just doesn't agree with this. When you sit in the cockpit, you will be attracted by the 12.3-inch central control screen at first sight. The operation interface is as smooth as a smartphone, and the voice assistant responds very quickly. Just say "Turn on the air conditioner and adjust it to 23 degrees", and the system will execute it immediately. The most surprising thing is that this time the whole series is equipped with 360-degree panoramic images as standard, and the blind spots around the car body can be displayed on the screen in real time. Some netizens joked, "Driving this car in reverse is easier than playing "Snake" on your phone! "
The interior design has also completely bid farewell to the "truck style". The black and white center console is simple and elegant, the "MAXUS" logo on the steering wheel is full of texture, the seat padding is soft but not collapsed, and you won't have back pain during long-distance rides. What's more considerate is that there are 6 USB ports in the car, so passengers in the back row no longer have to rush to charge.
3. The battery life is good enough, and charging is cheaper than refueling
Many people are worried that pure electric vehicles can't run far, but the Dana M1 dispels their concerns with actual data. It is equipped with a 64 kWh lithium iron phosphate battery and can run 405 kilometers under CLTC conditions. In actual tests, the range can be stable at around 380 kilometers when the air conditioner is turned on and music is listened to. Based on a 50-kilometer daily commute, charging once a week is more than enough. If you catch up with a long-distance trip during holidays, you can replenish 80% of the power in 30 minutes with fast charging. In the time it takes to eat a bowl of instant noodles at the service area, the power is enough to last to the next city.
In terms of power, the 120-kilowatt motor is more than enough to drive this "big guy". When you step on the accelerator, the push-back feeling is not as good as that of a performance car, but it is easy to overtake a truck and climb a slope. The most important thing is that the electricity cost is less than 0.1 cent per kilometer, which is much cheaper than a gasoline car. A cost-conscious car owner has calculated: "I used to drive a fuel MPV, and the monthly fuel cost was 2,000 yuan. Now I have changed to a Dana M1, and the electricity cost is only more than 200 yuan. The money saved can take my children to the amusement park twice more! "
4. No competitors? Because it redefines the market
Looking at the pure electric minivan market of around RMB 200,000, the Dana M1 is almost the only one. Wuling Yangguang and Changan Star 9 EV are cheap, but they have few seats and simple configurations, and are more suitable for hauling goods. What about traditional fuel MPVs? They have high fuel consumption, expensive maintenance, and are also a headache for urban traffic restrictions. The Dana M1 is exactly in the middle, which can meet the needs of multiple people traveling, while also taking into account comfort and intelligence, and can even be used as a business reception car.
Recently, there was a real case: a homestay owner in Zhejiang bought a Dana M1 9-seater version, which he used to pick up guests during the week and take employees on team building trips on weekends. He said: "Guests praised the car for being quiet and spacious, and employees were also happy to ride it. The key is that the fuel saved is enough to give employees bonuses! "
Summary: One car meets the needs of the whole family, this time it is really worth it
After all, the popularity of the Dana M1 is not accidental. It accurately captures the real needs of family users and small and medium-sized business owners - it must be able to accommodate, save costs, and be smart. The starting price of 184,750 yuan is very cost-effective compared with fuel vehicles and low-end pure electric vehicles of the same level. If you are worried about "too many people and too few cars", or want to upgrade your company's fleet, you might as well go to a 4S store to experience it yourself. Maybe after trying the car, you will find that the joy of family travel can really be achieved in one step!
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