The Arcfox αS5 () is a battery electric

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sedan manufactured by

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brand.

Overview

In April 2024, during the international auto show in

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, the premiere of the first sedan of the

brand took place, expanding the range with another product from the "Alpha" line with the suffix S5. The car was created as a response to, among others, BYD Seal taking the form of a mid-size sedan. The styling design features aggressively shaped teardrop headlights, a gently sloping roofline, concealed door handles and a light strip at the rear. The passenger cabin has been redesigned to resemble the αT5 crossover, with a two-spoke steering wheel, no gauges in front of the driver, and all basic vehicle functions concentrated in a large, central 14.6-inch touchscreen. It uses the

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multimedia system.

Specifications

The αS5 is equipped with a fully electric drive, and will go on sale in two specifications: with one and two motors. The first transfers power to the front axle and 268 hp, while the second has an AWD drive and 523 hp of maximum power. Both versions have a 79.2 kWh battery, offering a range of 650 kilometers in the CLTC standard for the basic version and 708 kilometers for the dual-engine version.

Sales

References

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