ARCFOX α S5 kicks off pre-sale with actual starting price at 174,800 yuan

Beijing (Gasgoo)- On April 22, BAIC Group’s premium new energy vehicle brand ARCFOX officially kicked off pre-sale of its α S5 model, with two variants available, the 650 ULTRA and the 708 MAX, priced at 199,800 and 219,800 yuan, respectively. 

Additionally, the manufacturer announced various benefits, bringing the actual starting price down to 174,800 yuan.

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Positioned as a midsize sedan, the ARCFOX α S5 measures 4,820mm/1,930mm/1,480mm in length, width, and height, with a wheelbase of 2,900mm. Both the 650 ULTRA and the 708 MAX variants are equipped with a 79.2kWh battery pack, and as indicated by their names, the models boast ranges of 650km and 708km under CLTC standard.

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In terms of features, the α S5 comes with a 68-inch AR-HUD supporting movie displaying. The infotainment system features the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 chip and integrates various large games like the Asphalt 9, allowing for linkage with air conditioning, audio system, ambient lighting, and two ARCFOX professional gamepads, transforming the cabin into a gaming paradise. Even the Nintendo Switch console can connect to the infotainment screen.

Utilizing a comprehensive 800V silicon carbide architecture that supports a 2.6C charging rate, the ARCFOX α S5 offers multiple driving modes. In the Track mode, users can customize vehicle parameters including acceleration pattern, torque distribution, energy recovery, and stability assistance.