Electric Technology Car News: Can the younger and more alternative Dongfeng Fengshen, inspired by cats, lead the trend in the hardcore SUV trend?

In today's automobile trend, the appearance of a car has gradually become one of the key considerations for consumers when buying a car. Car companies have also begun to rack their brains and take different routes to create cars that can highlight brand value and have a sufficiently personalized appearance. The Dongfeng Fengshen AX4 we photographed this time is a small SUV model with a main design concept for young consumers. It was released at the Shanghai Auto Show two months ago, and today it finally unveiled the mystery of its interior.

At present, Chinese brand SUVs have put a lot of effort into their design, and Dongfeng Fengshen AX4 is no exception. Based on the Dongfeng DF1 platform, it focuses on youthful design. The front face of AX4 is quite unique, which is different from its current SUV products. Whether it is the layout style of the front headlight group or the radical shape of the front fog lamp grille, it highlights the personalized positioning of AX4. The center grille adopts an irregular pattern design, but if you don't look closely, it is really difficult to see its style.

The front headlights have built-in LED daytime running lights, and the top decorative strip is connected to the center grille, making it look more like a pair of charming eyes. The design of the front fog lights is indeed very radical. The large-sized pentagonal front fog lights are wrapped in chrome decorative strips, giving people a menacing feeling, but this design may not be easily accepted by consumers. The two-color design of the rear is really eye-catching. In addition to the trunk lid of a different color from the body, there is also a circle of black at the bottom, which hides the rear fog lights.

The interior design still follows the youthful style, with a clear overall layout, oval air outlets with the same color as the body, and the center console is wrapped in plastic. Although the overall feel is hard, it is relatively generous for this level of car. The three-spoke multi-function steering wheel style is in line with the youthful positioning and is more pleasing. The steering wheel feels hard, but fortunately the size is suitable.

The steering wheel buttons have suitable damping, and the operation is very easy. The button area is relatively large and it is not easy to operate by mistake. The barrel-shaped instrument panel is full of sports style, and the design inspiration comes from the eyes of a cat. The central LCD screen is a color screen, and the information displayed is relatively comprehensive. The rearview mirror adjustment function, light height adjustment, and even the vehicle stability control and start-stop switch are all concentrated on the left side of the main driver, which gives people a good feeling.

In terms of power, this AX4 uses a 1.4T engine, matched with a 6-speed DCT dual-clutch gearbox, with a maximum power of 140 horsepower/500rpm and a peak torque of 196 Nm/1800-4500rpm.

As a small SUV targeting young people, Dongfeng Fengshen AX4 has indeed made many personalized changes in appearance and interior design, especially in terms of body lines and interior layout, which are very suitable for the appetite of young consumers. At present, many people are paying attention to this car, and most car enthusiasts also give good comments on the design, but there is still room for improvement in the richness of AX4's configuration.

As a top-of-the-line model, features such as electric seat adjustment for the driver can be considered to highlight its advantages. According to current information, the final price of this top-of-the-line model will exceed 100,000 yuan, and its advantages are not obvious at this level. If the price of the top-of-the-line model can be controlled within 100,000 yuan when it is officially launched on the market, then perhaps this car will be more popular.

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.