New energy vehicles, including the HiPhi X, have proliferated in the Chinese market in recent years. Although HiPhi is known as “the most luxurious electric car in China”. But some consumers who bought HiPhi at a starting price of more than 600,000 yuan expressed dissatisfaction. In this article, we’ll examine whether the car lives up to its name.
HiPhi X Appearance
The HiPhi X has a Lamborghini Aventador-like supercar design, with horizontal penetrating light clusters, X-lines that bolster the front corners, and a sleek hood with unfamiliar logos. The low bodywork and steep A-pillar angles create a visually striking dive that seamlessly blends modern technology and aesthetics.
The HiPhi X features a suspended roof painted in black. The two-tone design visually enhances the sports car’s dynamic appeal. Its outstanding dimensions make it stand out among medium and large SUVs, with a length of 5200 mm, a width of 2062 mm and a wheelbase of 3150 mm. Accommodating a third row of seats is no problem for a vehicle of this size. In addition, the entire range comes standard with 22-inch wheels fitted with Michelin EV tires, known for their energy efficiency and noise reduction.
The unique rear design of HiPhi X includes penetrating taillights that echo the headlights, and large light groups on both sides that can display interactive light modes. And the recognizable “tail” design on top of the rear window. The entire body is decorated with overlapping π-shaped curves, adding a sense of dynamism and three-dimensionality. The car adopts the world’s first full-angle reversing light, which consists of six groups of light guides. Six times brighter than traditional backup lights, each light guide emits light at different angles for full coverage. With such alluring features, who wouldn’t be tempted?
The HiPhi X features a Rolls-Royce-style side-by-side door design that allows the rear roof of the body to fold upwards. Unlocking the doors can be done in a variety of ways, including manual unlocking, smart keys, smartphone ID, and remote unlocking. This stylish and functional door system consists of 12 radar sensors that automatically determine the appropriate opening angle according to the surrounding environment. Once inside, the doors can be closed with just a slight push of the brake or a manual touch on the central control screen, providing an elegant experience and boosting confidence.
HiPhi X Interior
Entering the car, what greets you is a three-screen asymmetrical cockpit design. The leftmost screen uses a 14.6-inch full LCD instrument display, followed by a 16.9-inch central touch screen, and a 19.9-inch passenger entertainment screen on the right. These large screens create a highly technological atmosphere. Information about vehicle hardware is intuitively displayed on the screen, and the touch-adjustable operating system is smart and avant-garde. A fourth screen, the HUD, keeps the driver’s eyes on the road. The interior boasts a new flat-bottom steering wheel, refined leather upholstery with stitching and suede fabric lining, semi-aniline leather seats similar to Lexus models, 128-color ambient lighting and a premium British audio system. It ensures first-class audio-visual quality and a luxurious ride experience.
In terms of power, the entire HiPhi X series is equipped with front and rear dual permanent magnet synchronous motors as standard. The maximum power of each motor is 220 kW, and the wheel end torque is 9360 Nm, enabling the vehicle to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.9 seconds. Whether it is acceleration, motor horsepower or battery pack capacity, the HiPhi X is at the forefront of electric vehicles from Chinese brands. NEDC has a rated cruising range of 630 kilometers and excellent performance.
What makes the HiPhi X worth mentioning is its rear-wheel steering capability, which allows for 10 degrees of oscillation in both directions. This feature significantly reduces the turning radius of the 5200mm long vehicle to just 5.8m. As the second production EV to feature rear-wheel steering, the HiPhi X outpaces the Porsche Taycan in steering wobble and matches the new Mercedes-Benz S-Class. This combination of high performance, long battery life and advanced steering technology underscores the strength of the HiPhi X.
As the most expensive autonomous pure electric vehicle in China, Gaohe HiPhi X surpasses imagination with its technical equipment and driving experience. Although the traditional concepts of “domestic” and “high-end” seem incompatible. But Chinese brands are actually leading the EV industry, possessing advanced technology and responding to huge market demand. Gone are the days when high-end cars belonged only to foreign brands. Packed with smart features and cutting-edge technology, the HiPhi X rivals luxury vehicles such as Rolls-Royce, Cullinan, Porsche and Mercedes-Benz. Its strength is obvious, and consumers who trust HiPhi X believe that it will occupy an important position among international high-end electric vehicle brands in the future.
