The Chinese brand Xpeng, created in 2014, has significantly expanded its range of products over 10 years of its activity. Another novelty is the Mona M03 electric hatchback, for which the company has opened orders.
Mona is a new Xpeng series, which stands for “Made Of New AI”, with an emphasis on intelligent driving. Serial production of the novelty will begin this month.
The stylish hatchback is carefully designed from the point of view of aerodynamics and has a record low drag coefficient of 0.194. Moreover, the air ducts in the front part are designed in such a way as to optimize the movement of air flows. The original lighting equipment consists of 300 LED blocks. The panoramic glass hatch with an area of 1.22 m2 has protection against ultraviolet and infrared radiation. 18-inch wheels are included in the standard equipment, and 19-inch wheels can be ordered as an option.
The car is available in five body colors to choose from. Its dimensions are 4780/1896/1445 mm, and the wheelbase reaches 2815 mm. The basic version is equipped with an electric motor with a power of 140 kW/188 hp, and the Performance configuration – 160 kW/215 hp. Blade batteries are manufactured by BYD FinDreams Battery and are available in two capacity options – 51.8 kWh and 62.2 kWh. They provide the novelty with a CLTC cycle range of 515 and 620 km, respectively. The maximum speed is electronically limited to 155 km/h.
The interior will be offered in three colors: Morning Mist Gray, Noon Blue and Night Gray. The design of the instrument panel is made in the style of minimalism. All information is displayed on a 15.6-inch screen located in the center of the torpedo. Other features include a truncated D-shaped steering wheel and hidden ventilation and air conditioning ducts. The trunk with a volume of 621 liters can accommodate 5 large suitcases, and for ease of loading, the rear doors are equipped with an electric drive.
The on-board computer is based on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 chip, and more than 20 sensors ensure the operation of ADAS systems. Buyers will be offered a wide range of options, including 256-color illumination, 18-speaker audio system, AI voice assistant, wireless charging for smartphones, keyless entry, remote control from a mobile phone, in-car WiFi/4G, space reservation function on the charger and more .
Potential buyers can make a deposit of just 99 yuan ($14) and get a 3,000 yuan ($418) discount off the deal. The price of the car is expected to be less than 200,000 yuan ($28,000).