Changan recently introduced its latest model, the Deepal S05, which comes with leading technology, namely BEV and REEV. A few days later, the brand invited media personnel to experience the thrill of driving, including at VOI.
Yes, this time the VOI team felt the thrill of driving the Changan Deepal S05 with the Bandung-Cirebon-Jakarta travel route. The route was chosen to explore the performance and features of the Deepal S05 on various road characters, ranging from urban traffic, toll roads, to hilly areas filled with slopes and turns.
"We are very happy to invite media partners to test the robustness of Changan Deepal S05 and Deepal S05 REEV in crossing various inter-city road challenges. The presence of the first REEV technology that we officially introduce to the Indonesian market is a real commitment by Changan with the Indomobil Group in responding to the needs of consumers in the country who crave the thrill of driving electric cars without having to worry about charging infrastructure," said Changan Indonesia CEO, Setiawan Surya, when met in Bandung, some time ago.
Design
Before discussing further from the side of the driving sensation, it would be incomplete if you did not get to know it more closely from the design side. Changan Deepal S05 comes with a design that carries the futuristic crossover SUV character with clean body lines. The front is minimal with the main headlights placed in the bumper and the daytime running lights (Daytime Running Light/DRL) in the form of a thin line that stretches across the top.
From the side, the modern impression is strengthened through the use of frameless doors, electric door handles, and a roof that is sloped backwards. Meanwhile, the rear bumper and diffuser are designed to help reduce the air resistance coefficient to 0.25 Cd, thus contributing to efficiency and stability when driving.
Driving feel
The VOI team had the opportunity to experience the BEV variant and become a rear passenger. With a height of 168 cm, the leg and headroom space is still very wide. The presence of the air conditioning grille adds to the comfort, while the presence of a compartment in the middle area that can be for a hand rest adds comfort.
Next, feel sitting in front as a passenger. Still present with more comfort, because the seat area can be adjusted electrically. The presence of a footrest adds value.
After becoming a passenger, it's time to feel like a driver. The same version of BEV feels that the power is quite instantaneous, and the handling is quite mature when passing through winding roads. When passing through bumpy roads, the suspension feels very soft and when it becomes a driver it is still comfortable, but when the passenger feels it.
Features
Changan Deepal S05 comes with Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) features that work optimally through the Integrated Adaptive Cruise Control (IACC) which is able to adjust the vehicle speed automatically, and maintain a safe distance with the vehicle in front, of course, combined with Lane Keeping Assist which helps the vehicle to stay on track. The combination of these features makes the journey feel more relaxed while reducing driver fatigue when traveling long distances.
The experience inside the cabin is further enhanced by a 15.4-inch main touchscreen with a 2.5K Ultra Clear resolution supported by Sunflower Screen technology, allowing the screen to move up to 15 degrees to the side to provide a more ergonomic viewing angle. The cabin atmosphere feels more spacious thanks to a 1.9 m2 panoramic roof with an electric sunshade.
Power
The main difference between the two variants lies in their drive system. The Deepal S05 BEV relies on a 68.8 kWh Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) battery that is claimed to be able to travel up to 470 kilometers based on the NEDC standard. Meanwhile, the Deepal S05 REEV combines a 27.28 kWh battery with a 1,500 cc gasoline engine that serves as a charging generator. With this configuration, this SUV is claimed to have a combined range of more than 1,100 kilometers, while in pure electric mode it is capable of traveling up to 170 kilometers based on the NEDC standard.
Conclusion
From all that is felt, the feeling of driving is very good thanks to the various advantages offered, especially the suspension feels very soft. It feels suitable for all circles with a predicted price of Rp500 million.
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