Meet The HiPhi Z; A New Chinese Electric Sedan That Looks Like A Space Ship!

The new HiPhi Z, a futuristic electric sedan from China that resembles a space ship more than a car, is already in its final stage of manufacture. The pre-sale order books are open and the price ranges from 600.000 to 800.000 yuan, thus it is still very much a reality. This month's end will see the announcement of the precise price. Under Human Horizons Technologies, HiPhi is a brand. The company debuted the similarly extravagant HiPhi X CUV as its first automobile in 2021.

The HiPhi Z is a low-slung sedan with suicide rear doors and large 22-inch wheels. It seems entirely unique, and nothing else has an appearance that is comparable. Because it is so unique, the X has turned out to be a quite well-liked high-end car. The Z is expected to be another success for HiPhi; there is a lot of excitement surrounding this vehicle and unsubstantiated sources suggest that 2500 units have already been ordered.

When the driver approaches the car, the doors open on their own. Similar to the X, the HiPhi Z features the same drivetrain. There are two possibilities 1. Rear-wheel drive with a single motor. The output is 410 Nm and 300 horsepower. 2. four-wheel drive with two motors. Output is 600 horsepower and 820 Nm. The Z accelerates from 0 to 100 in just 3.8 seconds with the dual-motor system. With a 120 kWh battery, the Z has a longer range than the X of 705 kilometres NEDC.

With large wheel arches, a spoiler that hovers above the bootlid, a full-width LED light unit, and an oddly straightforward black bumper, the design looks fantastic from the rear. Rear wheels of the HiPhi Z have a steering or counter steering range of up to 13.2 degrees. A (semi-)autonomous driving system for the Z includes sophisticated software, 34 sensors, and the required radar systems.

As crazy as the outside is the inside. It has a HUD but no instrument panel. The steering wheel's two spokes, or really one spoke, has a Star Wars feel to it. Both the console and the roof have LED accents. The pedals, which many automakers overlook, provide a sporty appearance.

The wheel is almost entirely round but not quite. The bottom and sides have a minor flattening. On each side, there are haptic touch pads, and the centre is left empty.

The screen is the focal point of the room's decor. Z employs a 3D cube to hold all the apps instead of dull icons that are arranged along horizontal and vertical axes. To access the appropriate app, the driver can turn the cube with his fingers. The primary indicators, such as speed, navigation, and range, are located at the top. There are a few fixed air conditioning system buttons on the bottom.

The middle of the windscreen has a sizable Lidar for the driver assistance systems. An "active air intake" is used at the front, not for cooling purposes but rather for aerodynamics. The air intake above the licence plate portion of the HiPhi Z will automatically open when the vehicle reaches a speed of 80 km/h in order to increase downforce and enhance aerodynamic performance.

Despite being manufactured by a newly established carmaker, the HiPhi Z is an impressive car in looks and specifications!