For families with two children, choosing a suitable six-seater SUV is like “breaking through”: the space must be large enough so that the whole family can travel without being crowded; the configuration must be smart so that long-distance transportation with the baby can be worry-free; and the budget must be controllable, as anything too expensive is beyond the affordability of the family. Recently, SAIC-GM-Wuling and Huawei deepened their cooperation to launch the flagship six-seater plug-in hybrid SUV – Baojun Huajing S, which just meets these core needs. The Huawei intelligent system that is standard on the entire series has made many home users shine.
As the core model of Baojun’s transformation into the high-end intelligent market, behind the birth of Huajing S is the brand’s determination to get rid of the “people-friendly and cheap” image. By voluntarily discontinuing some classic mass-market models, Baojun and Huawei signed a “Three Intelligences” deepening cooperation agreement. The Huajing S is the first result of the cooperation between the two parties. It is also the first model in the “Jing” series cooperation front launched by Huawei after the “Jie” series. It is positioned as a flagship large six-seater SUV and has clear adaptability attributes for family users from its inception.
The space performance that is most important to home users, Huajing S has delivered an outstanding answer. The measured body length, width and height reach 5235/1999/1800mm, and the wheelbase is as long as 3105mm. This size not only surpasses many models of the same level, but is even better than medium and large SUVs such as the Wenjie M9. I specially brought the child safety seat at home to experience the actual car. In the 2+2+2 six-seater layout, after installing two child seats in the second row, there is still enough passage in the middle to facilitate the third row of passengers to get in and out. This is very important for families with many children.
The practicality of the third row breaks the “pseudo-six-seater” embarrassment of many six-seater SUVs. I have tried many models in the same price range before, but the third row either has limited legroom, and adults sitting in it have their knees touching the front row, or their heads are depressed, making it uncomfortable to ride for a long time. The Huajing S benefits from the ultra-long wheelbase, and the legroom in the third row is actually measured to have two punches of room. When I sit in with a height of 175cm, my head is still more than a punch away from the roof. Even for long-distance travel, the elderly or older children at home will not feel aggrieved sitting in the third row. The trunk space is also considerable. After putting down two children’s suitcases and a bunch of toys, a folding stroller can also be stuffed in, which fully meets the storage needs of the family for long-distance travel.
The smart experience of family travel is also crucial. Huawei’s smart “family bucket” that comes standard with all Huajing S series makes traveling with children much easier. The smart cockpit is equipped with HarmonySpace 5. When I bring my Huawei phone close to the vehicle, it automatically connects. After getting in the car, I can directly project the children’s animations on my phone onto the central control screen, so I don’t need to bring an extra tablet to coax my child. The voice control is also very sensitive. Say “Hello, Xiaoling, turn on the rear air conditioner to 24 degrees” and the rear air conditioner will be adjusted accurately. There is no need to stop the car to operate it, making the driving process safer.
For parents, driving safety is the bottom line, and the Huawei Qiankun ADS 4 driving assistance system equipped with Huajing S provides sufficient protection. This system adopts a pure visual solution and supports high-speed pilot assist function. When driving on the highway, it can automatically keep the lane centered and the following distance can also be intelligently adjusted. When the vehicle in front slows down, it will give early warning and decelerate smoothly, which greatly reduces the fatigue of long-distance driving. What’s more considerate is that the vehicle is also among the first to be equipped with in-cabin laser vision (Limera) technology, which can accurately sense the status of the occupants in the car. If a child is crying and moving in the back seat, the system will promptly remind you to prevent parents from neglecting their child’s status because they are focused on driving.
In terms of power and battery life, the plug-in hybrid system is perfectly suitable for daily family use and long-distance travel needs. Huajing S is equipped with a 1.5T plug-in hybrid power system, with a maximum engine power of 105kW. The pure electric mode is completely sufficient for daily urban driving. It starts smoothly and accelerates very linearly, without any frustration or frightening children. In terms of battery life, there are two capacity battery packs, 31kWh and 41.9kWh, corresponding to three versions of pure electric range of 130km, 160km and 175km under WLTC working conditions. The 160km battery life version is likely to be a dual-motor four-wheel drive system.
I made a special calculation. The daily commute at home is 20km round trip. The 130km battery life version can be used for a week on one charge. The electricity bill is only a dozen yuan, which is much less than driving a gasoline car. If you take your whole family on a self-driving trip around the weekend, you don’t have to worry about range anxiety even if the distance exceeds 200km. The fuel consumption in hybrid mode is very low, and it’s easy to refuel, so you don’t have to look for charging stations. For northern families, the impact of low temperatures in winter on battery life can also be compensated for by hybrid mode, which is more practical than pure electric SUVs.
What excites home users the most is its pricing expectations. Combined with Baojun’s consistent cost-effectiveness strategy, this six-seater plug-in hybrid SUV, which is equipped with Huawei’s top smart technology as standard, is likely to be priced within 200,000 yuan. You know, six-seater SUVs of the same level equipped with similar smart configurations are basically priced at more than 300,000 yuan. Huajing S is equivalent to directly raising the experience threshold of Huawei’s smart technology to a range that ordinary families can afford.
Many parents and friends around me are looking forward to buying a six-seater SUV after learning about the configuration of the Huajing S. A friend complained to me: “I have seen several six-seater SUVs before, but they either have small space or poor smart configurations, and the slightly more satisfactory ones are too expensive. The Huajing S has both large space and Huawei’s smart configurations, and the price is affordable. You must go for a test drive when it is launched.” Indeed, for family users, choosing a car is not only about choosing a car that is safe and practical. The emergence of the Huajing S undoubtedly provides a new cost-effective choice for second-child families.
The launch of Baojun Huajing S is not only the brand’s key attempt to hit the high-end market, but also accurately meets the core needs of family users for a six-seater SUV. The large space solves the congestion problem of family travel, Huawei’s smart configuration improves the convenience and safety of traveling with children, and the plug-in hybrid system takes into account both economy and practicality. Coupled with affordable pricing expectations, it is no wonder that it has become the focus of home users.
If you are also a second-child family and are struggling with which six-seat SUV to choose, Baojun Huajing S deserves your attention. What do you look for most when choosing a six-seat SUV? Is it space, smart configuration or battery life? Let’s talk about your car selection experience in the comment area~
