Arcfox Kaola
| Arcfox Kaola | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Arcfox (BAIC Group) |
| Production | 2023–present |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Minivan |
| Body style | 5-door minivan |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
| Powertrain | |
| Electric motor | 120 kW (160 PS; 160 hp) permanent-magnet synchronous motor |
| Battery | 58.86 kWh Lithium iron phosphate battery |
| Range | up to 450 km (280 mi) |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,820 mm (111 in) |
| Length | 4,500 mm (180 in) |
| Width | 1,870 mm (74 in) |
| Height | 1,655 mm (65.2 in) |
The Arcfox Kaola (Chinese: 考拉) is a purpose-built electric compact multi purpose vehicle (MPV) produced by the BAIC Group under the brand name Arcfox. According to Arcfox, the Arcfox Kaola is designed for mothers with babies.[1]
Overview
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The Arcfox Kaola was first shown in January 2023.[2] The Kaola is a 4-seater MPV, and it has a front motor producing 163 horsepower (122 kW; 165 PS) as standard and a top speed limited to 160 km/h. The battery is a 58.86 kWh LFP battery made by CATL and a CTLC range of 500 kilometres (310 mi).[3]
Just like the BYD D1 and Bestune NAT, the Arcfox Kaola features a sliding door on the right side to prevent passengers from opening the door and potentially hitting cyclists or pedestrians.[4]
Arcfox Kaola S
[edit]A 5-seater variant called the Kaola S was launched on August 7, 2024. Despite having absolutely no difference from the original Kaola in terms of styling, specifications, and dimensions, the Kaola S was claimed to be positioned as a compact crossover SUV.[5]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Denis Bobylev (21 September 2023). "ArcFox Kaola launched in China as a car designed for mothers with babies". carnewschina.com. Retrieved 2024-06-29.
- ^ "BAIC ArcFox Kaola". netcarshow.com. Retrieved 2024-06-29.
- ^ "The ArcFox Kaola Is A "smart parent-child car for middle-class parents with infants"". carnewschina.com. 10 January 2023.
- ^ "Arcfox highlights infant safety with new Kaola model". chinadaily.com.cn.
- ^ "定位紧凑型SUV 极狐考拉S于8月7日上市". autohome.com.cn.
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