Since the beginning of the year, Xiaopeng, with a completely new management team, seems to have rekindled its fighting spirit. It has launched a series of facelifts and new models, from P7i and G6 to the G9 released a few days ago, fully completing the task of launching new Xiaopeng models priced above 200,000 yuan.

So Xiaopeng then shifted its focus to the price range below 200,000 yuan, which is the price range with the greatest potential and sales in the Chinese auto market. However, what is unexpected is that the new generation Xiaopeng P5 came out just a few days after the release of G9.

The 2024 Xiaopeng P5 has been reduced from 7 SKUs of the 2022 model to 2. Both versions have a range of 500km. The main difference lies in the configuration of smart hardware and some comfort functions.

So in this issue of 91che’s shopping guide, we will talk to you about the product strength of the 2024 Xiaopeng P5 and how to choose between its Plus version and Pro version.

Appearance

In terms of appearance, since it is a minor facelift, the design of the 2024 Xiaopeng P5 has not changed much, but the changes in details make the whole car look more stylish and modern.

For example, the front face created with a new mold makes the front face design of the 2024 Xiaopeng P5 look more like Xiaopeng's flagship sedan P7i. Of course, according to the official statement, it is called the AERO FACE streamlined and dynamic front face. Compared with the somewhat dull design of the previous generation, the beauty of the front face of the new Xiaopeng P5 has been greatly improved.

In addition to making the new Xiaopeng P5 look more fashionable, the new front face also brings a lower drag coefficient. Now the Xiaopeng P5's vehicle wind resistance has been further optimized to 0.218Cd, which will improve the battery life to a certain extent.

In addition, in terms of design, if we say that the appearance of the new Xiaopeng P5 has become a market benchmark, it is obviously a bit exaggerated, and it can only be regarded as a mediocre level.

However, it must be said that the changes in details make the Xiaopeng P5, which is developed based on the gasoline vehicle platform, no longer look like a huge square box, but has a more agile and compact body size of a pure electric platform model.

It should be noted that since the Plus version has castrated the Light Sword 3.0 LED front through-type lights, if you like the Xiaopeng family-style through-type front headlights, you can only choose the Pro version to have it.

performance

Performance has always been the weakness of Xiaopeng P5, and the same is true for the 2024 Xiaopeng P5.

The new Xiaopeng P5 is equipped with an electric motor with 155kW power and 310N·m torque, with a maximum horsepower of 211Ps and a 0-100 km/h acceleration of 7.5 seconds, which is mid-range among new energy vehicles of the same price. After all, the pure electric version of the Deep Blue SL03 of the same price can already accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.9 seconds.

So if you prefer high-performance pure electric sedans, then the Xiaopeng P5 is not a very suitable choice. After all, in addition to the average performance of the electric motor, the new Xiaopeng P5 still uses the front McPherson and rear torsion beam suspension design, and its handling performance can only be said to be at the level of a shopping car.

As for why the chassis architecture of the previous two years is used, the reason is that the new Xiaopeng P5 is still built on Xiaopeng's oldest David platform. It is likely that the next generation will be replaced with the same F platform as the G6. At that time, the performance and handling performance of the Xiaopeng P5 will be greatly improved.

Battery life

In terms of battery life, in order to save SKU management costs, the battery life versions of the new Xiaopeng P5 have been reduced from 4 in the previous generation to 1, and only a version with a battery life of 500km is available, which means that the applicable population portrait of the new Xiaopeng P5 has been further narrowed.

The new Xiaopeng P5 is suitable for people who have basically no need for long-distance driving, but only commuting in the city or driving a taxi. With the heat pump air-conditioning that comes standard on the entire series, the Xiaopeng P5's 500km range can meet the needs even in northern cities in winter.

Next, let’s talk about energy replenishment. If it is not convenient to install charging piles in the community, and you can only use charging piles from Xiaopeng and other third parties, then you need to pay attention that since the Xiaopeng P5 is not built on an 800V voltage platform, it cannot fully utilize the extremely fast charging characteristics of the Xiaopeng 800V high-voltage charging pile like other Xiaopeng models.

Using the fastest charging speed of the 2024 Xiaopeng P5, it takes a full 30 minutes to charge from 30% to 80%. Among models of the same level, the performance of Xiaopeng P5 is not outstanding, and the energy replenishment efficiency can only be considered mid-level.

Intelligent Driving

As we mentioned above, the new Xiaopeng P5 is still developed based on Xiaopeng's oldest David platform, so its performance in intelligent driving will naturally not be as powerful as the Xiaopeng G6 that was released not long ago.

In other words, the BOM cost of Xiaopeng P5 is not enough to be equipped with LiDAR. If it is equipped with LiDAR, the price of Xiaopeng P5 will probably rise to 200,000. In terms of the overall product strength of Xiaopeng P5, it will not be able to compete with its competitors.

Therefore, the 2024 Xiaopeng P5 very cleverly only offers two versions for consumers to choose from, one is the Plus version without the intelligent driving function, and the other is the Pro version with the intelligent driving function.

Here we mainly introduce the intelligent driving function of the Pro version. The Xiaopeng P5 Pro version uses the same intelligent driving solution as the Xiaopeng P7 (not P7i), both of which are Xavier + omnidirectional vision. The core intelligent driving experience is assisted driving on highways, changing lanes with levers, overtaking, etc.

For urban scenarios, the Pro version provides parking-related assistance functions such as automatic parking in parking lots, straight-line summoning, remote parking and smart parking.

If you often need to drive on highways and overpasses, or are bothered by parking, then the Pro version is very suitable. After all, Xiaopeng's intelligent driving function is now completely free, does not require a second payment, and the threshold for use is very low.

Interior and configuration

In terms of interior, the changes of the new Xiaopeng P5 are very limited. The overall design still adopts the star track surround concept. The center console is basically fully covered with soft materials. The consistency and layering of the overall design are very good, so it looks quite textured.

This time, the entire series has added a gray interior color option, which looks more youthful than the original brown and black, but it is also easier to get dirty. If you have children at home, you should choose carefully.

Other comfort configurations, such as Nappa leather steering wheel, front and rear independent dual-zone air conditioning, leather seats and electric seat adjustment, basically have everything you need. The experience may not be top-notch in the same class, but it is definitely at the upper-middle level.

Secondly, the Pro version has front seat heating and ventilation functions, which can effectively improve the driving experience in seasons such as severe cold and hot summers.

The central control screen is 15.6 inches in size and uses Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 chip. To be honest, the central control screen is good in terms of size, but it is a vertical screen design, so it is far less practical than a horizontal screen. Therefore, it has basically no use in terms of entertainment and is only suitable as a functional screen.

Purchase suggestions

Overall, the most worthwhile 2024 Xiaopeng P5 to buy is the Pro version priced at 174,900 yuan. The renewed front face design makes it look much more fashionable than the old model. Compared with models of the same price, it is slightly inferior in terms of battery life and performance, but it is far ahead in terms of intelligent driving and comfort configuration. Therefore, if you have long-distance commuting needs every day and can install a home charging pile, then choosing Xiaopeng P5 Pro is very appropriate. There is no better choice than it in terms of intelligent driving and smart cockpit at the same price.

However, if you are not interested in smart driving, you don’t need to consider the Xiaopeng P5 Plus version. This version is mainly aimed at the online car-hailing market. After all, it not only lacks smart driving functions, but also has a much lower comfort configuration than the Pro version. On the other hand, the Deep Blue SL03, Changan Qiyuan A07 and Geely Galaxy L7 next door will all be better choices. We will continue to launch a buying guide for the following models for your reference later.

As a winner of Toutiao's Qingyun Plan and Baijiahao's Bai+ Plan, the 2019 Baidu Digital Author of the Year, the Baijiahao's Most Popular Author in the Technology Field, the 2019 Sogou Technology and Culture Author, and the 2021 Baijiahao Quarterly Influential Creator, he has won many awards, including the 2013 Sohu Best Industry Media Person, the 2015 China New Media Entrepreneurship Competition Beijing Third Place, the 2015 Guangmang Experience Award, the 2015 China New Media Entrepreneurship Competition Finals Third Place, and the 2018 Baidu Dynamic Annual Powerful Celebrity.