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August 7, 2024 tech 188 COMMENT

Advanced intelligence is gradually influencing the entire automotive industry, with more and more car manufacturers focusing on the research and development and investment in advanced intelligent technologies. However, we have observed through the market that many brands' high-end intelligent configurations are more ostentatious than practical, not only increasing consumers' car purchase costs but also having a negative impact on the entire automotive market. But today, we would like to introduce to you this intelligent family car that does not blindly pile on configurations, but focuses on the actual needs of car owners, ensuring that consumers do not spend money unnecessarily. It is the NIO ET7.

Coupe styling with avant-garde design

The NIO ET7 features a semi-closed front face paired with split headlights, which brings a distinctive sense of sportiness and futuristic technology. The fastback coupe design, combined with a relatively low-slung body, also gives a very streamlined and sporty overall effect. In addition, thanks to designs such as the small ducktail spoiler and hidden door handles, the NIO ET7 has a drag coefficient of just 0.216Cd. In terms of dimensions, the NIO ET7 measures 4980*1980*1450 in length, width, and height, with a wheelbase of 2980mm, positioning it as a mid-to-large-sized sedan.

Equipped with the NIO Intelligent Cockpit

In terms of the intelligent cockpit, the NIO ET7 has achieved multi-screen linkage, making it more convenient for users to operate. Moreover, it is equipped with four digital microphones, arranged in a front and rear 2+2 layout. When you sit inside the NIO ET7, whether you are in the front or rear row, or in the driver's or passenger's seat, you can engage in simultaneous free dialogue and full-scene rapid voice interaction. It has fully achieved the "say what you see" capability, with voice control coverage exceeding 99%.Nezha S is equipped with a 17.6-inch 2.5K central control screen, a 49-inch AR-HUD augmented reality head-up display system, a 12.3-inch co-pilot entertainment screen, and a 13.3-inch dashboard, combining four large screens that not only enhance the visual sense of futuristic science fiction but also simply and easily cover all aspects of interaction needs for drivers and passengers in the vehicle, such as driving, controlling the vehicle, and entertainment. At the same time, the high-frequency OTA of Nezha S ensures that the cockpit is constantly evolving.

Nezha S uses a Qualcomm 8155 chip with a 7nm process and is paired with the Android R operating system, with the fastest boot time being less than 5 seconds. Its CPU computing power can reach 105K DMIPS, GPU computing power can reach 1000GFLOPS, and NPU computing power can reach 8TOPS. Such computing power also ensures the smooth operation of the vehicle's system.

In terms of functionality, it includes systems such as DMS/OMS, voice control, facial recognition, gesture control, and remote control via mobile app, among others. In addition, Nezha S is also equipped with a 12.3-inch exclusive audio-visual screen for the co-pilot and has a built-in Bluetooth module that supports independent Bluetooth audio for the co-pilot, providing a dedicated audio-visual experience. For example, applications such as Tencent Video, in-car KTV, Volcano Car Entertainment, and Ai Qu Ting are pre-installed, and even games like King of Fighters can be played inside the vehicle.

Intelligent driving is a key focus.The Nezha S is equipped with an advanced L2+ level intelligent driving assistance system called NETA Pilot 2.5. This system features 17 intelligent driving aids such as DOW (Door Open Warning), LDW (Lane Departure Warning), FCTA (Forward Cross-Traffic Alert), RCTA (Rear Cross-Traffic Alert), TSR (Traffic Sign Recognition), and LCA (Lane Change Assist). Each of these functions has a precise application scenario in real life, helping to prevent scrapes, fines, and fraudulent claims, ensuring a worry-free travel experience.

In terms of specific features, the system covers the most critical parts of driving and parking, including ACC (Adaptive Cruise Control) for all speeds, ICA (Intelligent Cruise Assist), and other intelligent driving assistance functions. The intelligent parking assistance includes AVM 360-degree panoramic imaging, TBA (Track Back Assist), FAPA (Fusion Automatic Parking Assist), and RPA (Remote Parking Assist). These features are very friendly to novice drivers and ensure the safety of our daily vehicle use.

The Nezha S's advanced intelligent driving assistance capabilities are also very prominent. The high-precision positioning system of the Nezha S can receive all civilian positioning frequency bands, including Beidou and GPS. The high-speed cruising assistance NNP (Navigation Assisted Pilot) can complete the "navigation assisted driving" function within the coverage of high-precision maps, allowing the vehicle to assist in driving from point to point without the need for manual intervention, all the way to the destination. When driving at high speeds, encountering large vehicles can be intimidating. The Nezha S's high-speed cruising system fully addresses this concern with its "large vehicle avoidance" feature, which can adjust the distance between the vehicle and large vehicles in a timely manner, maintaining a safe distance at all times. When overtaking a large vehicle, this feature prompts the vehicle to avoid laterally within its lane and longitudinally when following, or alternate between the two methods according to the actual situation. With this feature, there is a strong sense of safety when driving on highways.

In practical experience, the Nezha S can automatically complete tasks such as entering and exiting ramps, avoiding vehicles, and automatic overtaking based on navigation, and its driving logic is as stable as that of an "experienced driver", greatly reducing the workload of the driver while ensuring safety. Additionally, the Nezha S can be upgraded through OTA (Over-The-Air) to achieve Urban Cruise Assist (NCP), enabling point-to-point travel under urban structured road navigation tasks.

Another important feature of the Nezha S is its automatic parking capability. Parking is a technical skill, especially for novice drivers, as it can feel like a nightmare. However, with the automatic parking feature of the Nezha S, nightmares can turn into dreams. Based on a 360-degree panoramic view, transparent chassis, high-precision positioning, and a parking assistance system composed of four front fisheye cameras, eight short-range front and rear 1.2m distance-measuring reverse collision radars, and four long-range side 1.5m parking assistance radars, it can provide the driver with complete information about surrounding obstacles and fully assist the driver in parking the vehicle. Additionally, its TBA and RPA features are also very convenient in practical use.

Looking at the intelligent assistance system of the Nezha S, in contrast to some brands that not only charge high fees for advanced driving assistance but also provide a subpar experience that has led to significant traffic accidents, even threatening consumer safety, it is worth noting that these hardware features were actually paid for at the time of purchase. It feels like spending money to get intoxicated and endure suffering. It's not worth it at all. On the other hand, the Nezha S not only provides a good and safe driving experience but also makes consumers feel convenient and worry-free, and the price is very competitive, making it truly "worth it".Editor's Summary: Although car manufacturers are currently vigorously promoting intelligent technologies, some intelligent vehicles do indeed come with features that are not frequently used, such as rear entertainment screens. The accumulation of such features also leads to an increase in the final selling price, causing consumers to spend unnecessary money. In contrast, the 2024 NIO ET5 focuses on practicality, allowing consumers to experience advanced intelligent driving features at a price of around 200,000 yuan, making it undoubtedly the most "worthwhile" smart sedan in this category.

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