Introduction: After the official statement was released, the self-media blogger said that he would also send a video response.
(Text/Edited by Zhou Shengming/Gao Xin)
A few days ago, a self-media posted a video on Weibo of a high-speed "test" of the Xiangjie S9 on a public road. In the video, the blogger said that the vehicle flew down a slope. Later, "it was unable to keep driving in a straight line, and the entire vehicle veered to one side." From August 20th to August 25th, many self-media imitated this test and conducted a flying slope "test" on the same road section, which triggered a large number of online discussions.
html On August 25, Xiangjie’s official Weibo issued a statement saying: “After data analysis and multiple retests, we believe that the conclusion is not objective, rigorous, and misleading to consumers.”
Sina Weibo
Xiangjie official said that according to the national surveillance platform data and combined with video screen analysis, this "test" (evaluation video 29:14-29:19) occurred at around 12:42 on August 16, 2024 , the vehicle traveling speed is 63km/h. Before the wheels took off, the switch opened 28.8%, the steering wheel turned 23 degrees to the right, and a co-directional torque of 1.96nm was detected; then, the steering wheel turned left and returned to the straight position.
Xiangjie official explained that if the vehicle causes the steering wheel to rotate due to its own reasons, the steering wheel rotation direction should be opposite to the direction of the detected torque. In this regard, Xiangjie believes that this "test" was the result of the driver's active intervention. During the process, the steering wheel was artificially turned to the right and then corrected to the left, causing the vehicle to yaw.
"After multiple retests under the same conditions, Xiangjie s9 was able to maintain straight driving without the driver actively intervening on the steering wheel," Xiangjie officials said in a statement.
Xiangjie officials stated that vehicle evaluations should follow the principles of professionalism, rigor and objectivity, and be conducted in accordance with laws and regulations. In particular, dangerous tests that exceed the speed limit on public roads should be avoided. “We plan to open professional testing venues and invite relevant parties Come and participate." The parties involved in the
incident posted multiple pieces of content on Weibo after Xiangjie issued an official statement. The blogger said, "There is scientific basis for why the steering wheel deflects," and said a video explanation would be released. In addition, in one of the Weibo posts, the blogger retweeted Xiangjie's official statement on Weibo and said: "I can completely prove it myself. It's too much, so I decided to be tough!"
Sina Weibo
Sina Weibo
It is reported that the model in the incident is the S9, the first model of the new brand "stelato Xiangjie" jointly developed by Huawei and BAIC . The new car was launched on August 6, priced at 399,800-449,800.
Xiangjie official
From the pricing point of view, Xiangjie s9 is in the price range of 400,000-600,000 yuan, thus forming a direct competitive relationship with C-class luxury cars such as "56e" (5 series, a6l and e-class ) . According to previous statements by Yu Chengdong, Managing Director of Huawei, Chairman of Terminal BG, and Chairman of Smart Car Solutions BU, Xiangjie S9 will directly face the luxury market where BBA ( Mercedes-Benz / BMW / Audi ) is located.
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