For families with children, there are people who pick up and drop off from school almost every day. Riding an electric bike is not convenient, and driving a regular sedan can easily get stuck at the school gate. Today, we recommend a small SUV with a flexible body and decent interior space, which is very suitable for picking up and dropping off children. Most importantly, the price is also relatively affordable. Let’s take a look at this Dongfeng New Energy EX1. The explanation model is the Dongfeng Nano 2023 PRO Light Wind Lightning version.
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From an external perspective, the design of this car conforms to the public’s aesthetic of SUVs. The front design is very full, with a closed grille connected to the headlights on both sides, and silver chrome trim extending on both sides at the logo position, resembling the wings of a flying bird. The lower license plate frame is designed with a trapezoidal small grille.
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From the side view, the car body is relatively neat, with a roof shelf at the top, black frames for the windows, black door handles, and black trim panels underneath the doors. The wheel arches are relatively wide and thick, giving it a very sporty overall feel.
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In terms of interior design, this car adopts a relatively neat design, with a polygonal convex center console. In addition to the air conditioning multimedia control area, there is also a blank space above it. If you are interested, you can also install a LCD screen in a zigzag shape. The air conditioning vents on both sides adopt a circular structure, enhancing the fashion sense inside the car. The steering wheel is designed in a circular shape, and the door panel and central armrest area are adorned with red lines, giving it a delicate appearance.
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In terms of power, the vehicle is equipped with a front electric motor with a maximum power of 33kW and a maximum torque of 125N · m. It is paired with a 15.97kWh capacity lithium iron phosphate battery pack, and the pure electric range of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology is 201km, which is enough for a week’s commuting use in most cities.
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To summarize, this car has very clear features, simple body design, and practicality as the main focus. If you want a model that is not expensive and can meet basic travel needs, then it is very suitable for you.