The ArcFox α-T by Magna and BAIC is launched during the 2020 Beijing Auto Show

27 September 2020, 00:18:51

The ArcFox α-T is a new compact crossover created by the joint venture of the BAIC division called BJEV and Canadian auto component manufacturer Magna International. The production version of the vehicle has been launched during the 2020 Beijing Auto Show. The model is available in several versions, which are named and priced as follows:

ArcFox α-T 480S/480S+ with 480 km of NEDC range costs CNY 250,000 - CNY 265,000 (USD 36,635 - USD 38,833)
ArcFox α-T 653S/653S+ with 653 km of NEDC range costs CNY 270,000 - CNY 285,000 (USD 39,567 - USD 41,765)
ArcFox α-T AWD costs CNY 330,000 (USD 48,360)

The ArcFox α-T is equipped with a 93.6k W battery module incorporating international advanced battery thermal management technology. The power consumption is 16 kWh/100 km. The electric crossover has undergone multi-wheel suspension adjustment, steering system calibration and more, to tune out a solid and excellent body. The front and rear axle load ratio reach 50:50, which can achieve excellent dynamic stability and comfortable driving. The dimensions are as follows: 4788 x 1940 x 1683 mm, and the wheelbase measure 2915 mm. The compact crossover has a 0.27 drag coefficient and offers a 0-100 km/h acceleration in 4.6 seconds.

The ArcFox α-T is also equipped with Bosch's first remote park assist (Remote Park Assist) function. Through the control of smart terminals such as mobile phones, the driver can easily complete the parking, especially suitable for narrow parking spaces. With the aid of data fusion of the surround-view camera system and ultrasonic sensors, the remote parking performance and the parking success rate under extreme conditions have been greatly improved.

The ArcFox α-T features a 20.3-inch Harman 4K ultra-wide screen with audio and video system, Magna global luxury manufacturing, Huawei 5G technology interconnection, α-Pilot intelligent driving and many other high-end technologies. Powered by the IMC architecture, the vehicle includes functions such as adaptive cruise, active braking, collision warning, and lane keeping. At the same time, it is also equipped with the world's first highway assistance system, full-scene magic parking and 540° panoramic AR obstacle display. Among them, the vertical parking in and out technology on the front is the world's first, allowing consumers to better respond to various types of complex parking lots.

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