2024 Neta X 400 Comfort Review

The C-segment pure electric SUV market in Malaysia is gradually becoming a new choice for family users. The 2024 Neta X 400 Comfort is entering this niche market at a price of RM119,888, with key selling points focusing on "balanced configuration" and "practical range." This test drive will focus on the car’s static design, dynamic performance, and everyday practicality to see if it can meet family users' needs for space, features, and reliability.

In terms of appearance, this car adopts an overall rounded and smooth design style. The front features a closed grille paired with continuous LED daytime running lights, offering high recognizability. The body side lines extend from the front to the rear, achieving a harmonious proportion. The 225/60 R18 tire specification pairs well with the body, avoiding a sense of undersizing. At the rear, the continuous LED tail lights below the spoiler echo the headlights at the front, providing a sharp visual effect when illuminated, while the rear fog lights are embedded on both sides of the bumper, balancing practicality with aesthetics. The lighting system comes standard with LEDs across all variants, and features like automatic headlights are included, ensuring convenience for daily use.

Stepping inside, the interior mainly uses a dark color palette with a layered design for the dashboard. The upper portion is covered with soft-touch materials, which feel decent to the touch. The 15.6-inch floating central touchscreen is the visual centerpiece, supporting touch operations with a good response speed. The multifunctional steering wheel incorporates cruise control buttons on the left and multimedia/phone control functions on the right, showcasing a logical layout. As for seating, both the driver and front passenger seats support 6-way electric adjustment, with cushioning that is moderately soft, making long-term seating less tiring. The rear seats support a 60:40 split fold-down configuration, which can expand the trunk space to accommodate larger items. Features like automatic air conditioning, rear air vents, a 360-degree panoramic camera, and rain-sensing wipers are all standard, aligning with the expected level for this price range.

In terms of space, the car measures 4619mm×1860mm×1628mm, with a wheelbase of 2770mm. For front-row seating, a 175cm-tall individual has about a fist and two fingers of headroom, with ample legroom. For the rear row, legroom exceeds two fists, and headroom is about a fist, meeting the daily riding needs of families. The trunk offers a standard capacity of 508L, which can still accommodate two 28-inch suitcases with space to spare, demonstrating strong practicality. For storage, the door panel slots can hold water bottles, the central armrest compartment has considerable depth, and the front cup holders feature limiters, demonstrating thoughtful design for daily use scenarios.

In terms of dynamic performance, this car is equipped with a front-mounted permanent magnet synchronous motor, delivering a maximum power of 120kW (163PS) and peak torque of 210N·m, paired with a single-speed transmission. During acceleration, the power response is quick, with noticeable thrust achieved by lightly pressing the accelerator pedal. The official 0-100km/h acceleration time is 9.5 seconds, meeting requirements for city commutes and highway overtaking. Driving modes include Eco, Standard, and Sport. In Eco mode, the power output is relatively smooth, making it suitable for daily urban commuting, while in Sport mode, the throttle response is more sensitive with more direct power output.

The chassis uses a combination of front MacPherson independent suspension and rear multi-link independent suspension, with a tuning bias towards comfort. When going over speed bumps or bumpy roads, the suspension effectively filters out most vibrations, keeping the body stable; when cornering, the body roll is controlled within a reasonable range, not causing noticeable discomfort to passengers. The steering wheel has moderate effort, minimal slack, and decent precision, making daily driving relatively easy.

In terms of range and energy consumption, the official pure electric range is 401km, with a battery capacity of 51.8kWh. During this test drive, approximately 100km was driven on urban roads with the air conditioning set to 24°C, resulting in an average energy consumption of about 14kWh/100km and a range achievement rate of approximately 85%, showing a mediocre performance. Under fast charging mode, it can charge from 30% to 80% within 30 minutes, while slow charging takes 9 hours, meeting different charging needs.

Regarding driving comfort, the vehicle performs well in controlling tire and wind noise, with only slight wind noise heard in the front row at high speeds, not affecting in-car conversations. The seat's wrapping is average, but the support is sufficient, providing a decent long-distance ride experience. The energy recovery system offers different levels of adjustment. At the highest level, releasing the accelerator pedal creates a noticeable drag effect, reducing the frequency of using the brakes; at lower levels, it mimics the driving feel of fuel vehicles, accommodating users with different driving habits.

In terms of safety features, 6 airbags, vehicle stability control, front and rear radars, 360-degree panoramic view, hill-start assist, and other features are all standard, while the battery comes with an 8-year or 180,000km warranty, providing users with some level of assurance.

Overall, the 2024 Neta X 400 Comfort performs well in configuration, space, and power balance, with a price of MYR 119,888 making it cost-effective among the same class of pure electric SUVs. Compared to competitors in the same price range, it has a longer wheelbase with an advantage in rear space and comes with rich standard features, making it suitable for families focused on space and practicality.

In summary, the 2024 Neta X 400 Comfort is a well-balanced C-class pure electric SUV, suitable for daily commuting, family trips, and other scenarios. If you have a budget of around MYR 120,000 and are looking for a family car with balanced space, configuration, and range practicality, this vehicle is worth considering.