My family runs a car store, and I know a lot about cars. I learned that the number of motor vehicle drivers in China is 456 million, of which 148 million are female drivers, accounting for 3.243%. In 2016, the proportion of female drivers was only 27.23. It can be seen that more and more girls want to buy cars, but most of the models on the market are designed more for boys, and not many are suitable for girls.
Which car is fuel-efficient and suitable for women to drive? I strongly recommend you to buy a car that is good-looking, fuel-efficient and easy to drive: the Kia Epao. The Epao is an SUV model that Kia has just launched in the past year or two. Although it has few sales and is not well-known, it is very suitable for girls to drive. , I saw a female driver driving it on the road a few days ago. Its small body is flexible and easy to park, and it is also relatively fuel-efficient. It cannot be better for urban commuting. It is worth recommending. Now, follow me to take a look at the relevant information~
1. Appearance
First of all, let’s understand the positioning of the Kia Epao. Yipao's overseas model is called Stonic and is based on the same platform as the new small SUV Encino launched by Beijing Hyundai. However, the price is further lower than the Encino and Kia's KX3, setting the consumer group at 20-30. Young people between the ages of 18 and 18 are pursuing fashion and dynamism, and the appearance design of Yipao that best demonstrates the product attributes in this aspect is naturally.
As soon as I walked in front of this car, the first thing I felt was that it was filled with youthful atmosphere. The front face has a family-style tiger roar design. Although it is a tiger, it is more rounded and cute. The body is not very high, but the segmented three-layer design on the front makes the Yipao appear taller from the front.
The first thing that catches the eye in terms of car lights are the projector headlights and boomerang-style LED daytime running lights. The LED daytime running lights adopt a triangular design and are recessed on both sides, like diamond strips attached around it. Viewed from the side, the windows are surrounded by matte material frames, and the roof seems to be suspended in the air. The tires below are mirror pattern wheels. I think the entire appearance is in line with the design concept of "releasing individuality and being fashion pioneer".
The handlebar material on the side is made of shiny silver metal, and combined with the lines on the side, the side looks more complicated. Friends who like simple and fresh design may not like this style. Coming to the trunk, the space is relatively large, which can meet the storage requirements of daily travel luggage at home. With the addition of the roof rack, this car's cargo carrying capacity is quite considerable. The body length, width and height are 4100x1735x1533mm, and the wheelbase is 2570mm. I think the appearance of this model is quite attractive, let's take a look at the internal performance.
2. Interior aspect
When I entered the car, when I saw the interior of the car, I felt that "more is more complicated, less is simpler" The most appropriate way to describe it is that the entire central control and door panels are mostly wrapped in leather, with certain stitching embellishments. The overall sense of layering is very superior. The materials and materials are very good, and the workmanship is also relatively fine. The seat material is soft and the ride is more comfortable. It is surrounded by leather and the texture is unparalleled. There is no obvious odor when I buy a new car, unlike the Haval H6 I used to ride in a friend's. It's been more than two months since I bought the vehicle, and the odor in the interior is still very obvious. Overall, I like the structural design and taste of the Kia Epao quite a bit.
The operating system interface built into the central control screen is simple and clear, the screen is sensitive to touch, and the display effect is exquisite. The 8-inch central control screen has an ordinary shape and single function, and the UI interface is not advanced enough, but this screen supports CarPlay. and CarLife, which can alleviate the shortcomings of a single screen function to a certain extent. The steering wheel is not large in size and has a moderate grip, but the speakers are far away from both sides. I think it is difficult for girls with small hands to operate it with one hand. The air-conditioning outlet adopts a subwoofer-style decoration, which is a small highlight of Yipao's interior design.
In terms of interior configuration, this car is designed to provide female care and is equipped with front parking radar. I think it is very friendly to novices and female drivers. The large illuminated makeup mirror on the driver's seat provides a lot of convenience for female friends. In addition, configurations include cruise control, side airbags, ESC body stability control, reversing imaging, reversing radar and other configurations.
3. In terms of space
Although the YiPao is a small SUV, it may be the only car for the family, so the space and loading capacity cannot be too poor. The Yi sports car is 4100mm long and has a wheelbase of 2570mm. I am 185 centimeters tall and weigh 85 kilograms. I have adjusted my driving position in the front row, and there is room for two fingers in the back row of legs. The roof of the car almost sweeps my hair. I feel that the back row of the YiPao can meet the rear space requirements of ordinary adults.
The trunk of Yipao is relatively small in normal conditions, but it can also hold a large suitcase and several large schoolbags. The rear seats can be folded down proportionally, which greatly improves the loading capacity of the trunk. There is a certain height difference between the folded seats and the trunk.
There is a small step here, which is a little high. It will not be very convenient to put things on, and it will 100% get stuck. But I think as a small family car, such performance is already good. If you really use it to stack large items, the rear volume will definitely not be enough, but if it is used as a home, it is still no problem to store bags and two suitcases on a daily basis.
4. In terms of power
Yipao is equipped with a 1.4L naturally aspirated engine. The evaluation vehicle is equipped with a 6AT gearbox. The engine has a maximum horsepower of 100Ps and a maximum torque of 132.4N.m. . It's a bit difficult to drive this 1.1-ton small SUV with a small-displacement engine and an automatic transmission. The overall power experience of the Yipao is relatively meaty, especially when starting out. The engine is noisy and lacks power when shifting from first to second gear. The power experience will be slightly better when the speed exceeds 50KM/h. If your friends have some requirements for power, it is recommended to give more oil when starting or choose the manual version.
I think the daily smoothness is definitely sufficient. But it is limited to daily commuting to and from get off work. It is positioned as a mobility scooter and a family car.
5. In terms of fuel consumption
In terms of fuel consumption, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology’s fuel consumption for manual transmission models is 5.4L per 100 kilometers, while automatic transmission models are 6L per 100 kilometers, both reaching the highest level in the same class. Excellent level. In urban roads and highways, the comprehensive fuel consumption of the Kia Epa is only 5.8L/100 kilometers. When driving in the city, I often start and stop, and the fuel consumption display does not exceed 7.0L. The current high-speed fuel consumption is about 4.8L, which is completely within my tolerance. Now it seems that it is quite fuel-efficient, and I am quite satisfied with it. Compared with power, Yipao has a more obvious advantage in fuel economy.
Summary:
From the evaluation of the Kia Epao, it can be seen that as a model targeted at young consumer groups, the Epao has well captured the preferences and preferences of young women. Pain Point, the design highlights the sense of layering and lines, and adopts a lively color scheme. It is small and cute, and has a certain personality, which well interprets young women's aesthetic concept of cars. In terms of power, consumers who choose models of this level are relatively sensitive to fuel consumption. Therefore, Yipao pays more attention to the fuel economy of the engine than power, which reduces the cost of maintaining the car after purchasing the car. I think that although the Kia Epa is the lowest-priced product among joint venture brand SUVs, its product strength has not been compromised by the low price. It is truly high-quality and affordable, and it is worth recommending.