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Can it become a "drift artifact" at any moment? Should MG MULAN start at 129,800 yuan?

2023/08/30Magazines

On September 13, MG MULAN was officially launched. This time, new car also introduced 3 range types and 4 configuration models, with an estimated price of 129,800 to 186,900 yuan. What are its features? Is it worth our time? Let's talk about it today.

Can it become a "drift artifact" at any moment? Should MG MULAN start at 129,800 yuan?

In terms of looks, this time MG MULAN is jointly designed by Chinese and British SAIC teams. In addition to meeting Chinese market, it must also meet aesthetic needs of users in Europe and other countries. So, you will also find that shape of new car is also different from current domestic models on sale, although it also has a youthful and sporty style, in comparison, new car is more restrained.

Can it become a "drift artifact" at any moment? Should MG MULAN start at 129,800 yuan?

Because it is a purely electric car aimed at youth sports, length of entire car does not exceed 4.3 m. The main competitors of new car in future will also be Volkswagen ID.3, BYD Dolphin, AION Y and others. models.

Can it become a "drift artifact" at any moment? Should MG MULAN start at 129,800 yuan?

In order to improve sporty atmosphere of whole car, shape of rear of new car is much more complicated than that of front, it is equipped with a split spoiler with a hollow design at top, and a through-type LED rear light group protruding outward. Extra large rear diffuser, overall design full of three-dimensionality and completely unique.

Can it become a "drift artifact" at any moment? Should MG MULAN start at 129,800 yuan?

In interior, focus is on simplicity, and newer vehicles also use more popular outlets and through-type air conditioning elements. In addition, new car also features a 7-inch LCD instrument panel and a 10.25-inch floating center control screen, and removes most of physical buttons, leaving just a row of most commonly used function buttons below dash.

Can it become a "drift artifact" at any moment? Should MG MULAN start at 129,800 yuan?

There is also a "small tray" protruding from bottom of air outlet. Mobile phone slot, shift knob and electronic handbrake are built into top. All in all, it's simple and practical.

Can it become a "drift artifact" at any moment? Should MG MULAN start at 129,800 yuan?

For such a purely electric small car, space is not its strong point, it can only be said that it is capable of handling everyday use.

Can it become a "drift artifact" at any moment? Should MG MULAN start at 129,800 yuan?

In terms of power, new car will also be offered in two power options: single-engine, rear-wheel drive, and dual-engine, all-wheel drive. With support for a rear-wheel drive purely electric version, it can also burn tires. and tail waving, drifting and other activities, so it will be a pure electric car with a very high playability.

Can it become a "drift artifact" at any moment? Should MG MULAN start at 129,800 yuan?

In terms of parameters, single motor version has a maximum output of 150 kW, a maximum output of 170 hp. and a maximum torque of 250 Nm. The parameters of all-wheel drive version with two engines are even more amazing. , with a maximum output of 315 kW and a maximum output of 428 hp. Peak torque is 600 Nm.

Can it become a "drift artifact" at any moment? Should MG MULAN start at 129,800 yuan?

In terms of batteries, new car also has two capacities, 51 kWh and 64 kWh, and maximum range under CLTC cycle conditions can reach 520 km.

Overview

It is worth noting that MG MULAN is actually a model for global market, and foreign price of a new car is 31,990-37,990 euros, which is equivalent to about 222,500-264,300 yuan, although equipment is not clear. will be different, but judging by selling price, it is obvious that domestic ones are much more profitable.

On other hand, Volkswagen ID.3, BYD Dolphin, AION Y and other models that currently face new cars are still quite competitive in terms of their respective prices and configurations. The electric rear wheel drive car also gives it an extremely high gaming appeal. , I believe that with support of many aspects, this car will also perform well in China. Among them, a 425 km luxury version will be available in future, with an estimated price of 139,800 yuan. This will be main sales version. from a series of cars.