belonging to the Chinese state carcass BAIC, the ARCFOX Electric Controls continues to expand the model line and launched the medium-sized sedan αS5 with single -engine and two -engine power plants to choose from.
BAIC launched the Arcfox electric vehicle brand in 2017 and for a long time could not properly promote it, but the emergence of new models, coupled with a competent pricing policy, gave the desired result: since last year, Arcfox sales in China are growing despite a global slowdown in demand for electric vehicles. In the first five months of this year, Arcfox, according to CAAM (China Association of Automobile Manufacturers), sold 9,842 electric vehicles, up 50.1% from sales in January-May 2023.
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The αS5 sedan is the latest and most dynamic-looking Arcfox model, with frameless glass doors and a giant rear window that starts from the central roof crossbar and ends at the short boot lid, into which a retractable spoiler is integrated. Since the luggage volume of the body of the Arcfox αS5 is not visually clearly distinguished, it can be called a fastback.
Overall length of Arcfox αS5 — 4820 mm, width — 1930 mm, height — 1480 mm, wheelbase — 2900 mm. The claimed aerodynamic drag coefficient cx is only 0.1925. Suspension: spring, McPherson type at the front, independent multi-link at the rear. All wheels are equipped with ventilated disc brakes. Standard tire size — 245/45 R 19. Curb weight — 1920-2040 kg depending on modification.
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At the start of sales, Arcfox αS5 was announced in three versions — 560Max, 708Max and 650Ultra, the numbers indicate the power reserve on one charge according to the CLTC cycle. The maximum speed of all versions is limited to 180 km/h.
The basic Arcfox αS5 560Max for 176,800 yuan (2.15 million rubles at current exchange rates) has a 400-volt electrical architecture and The only electric motor on the front axle (252 hp, 360 Nm), such a sedan accelerates to 100 km/h in 7 seconds. Battery capacity — 65 kWh.
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The 708Max and 650Ultra versions are 800-volt and equipped with a 79.2 kWh battery. Arcfox αS5 708Max for 196,800 yuan (2.4 million rubles) is a single-engine front-wheel drive (272 hp, 360 Nm), it reaches the first “hundred” in 6.8 s.
The top-end twin-motor Arcfox αS5 650Ultra costs 216,800 yuan (2.64 million rubles), its front electric motor produces 272 hp and 360 Nm, the rear one — 258 hp and 330 Nm, the maximum combined output of the power plant is 530 hp and 690 Nm. The twin-engine sedan accelerates to 100 km/h in 3.7 s.
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The standard equipment for all versions is almost the same and quite rich, it includes a full set of electronic driver assistants (including adaptive cruise control), dual-zone climate control, leather trim, a 15.6-inch central multimedia screen, a 68-inch projection instrument screen, a 1320-watt audio system with 15 speakers, 50-watt wireless charging for smartphones, 256-color ambient interior lighting and much more. Trunk volume is 430 liters.
The Arcfox brand is not yet officially represented on the Russian market, but its models periodically appear in the showrooms of gray dealers and on online platforms.