Engineering:Arcfox Kaola
| Arcfox Kaola | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Arcfox (BAIC Group) |
| Production | 2023–present |
| Model years | 2024–present |
| Assembly | China: Zhenjiang |
| Designer | Walter de Silva |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Minivan (M) |
| Body style | 5-door minivan |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
| Powertrain | |
| Electric motor | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Power output | 161 hp (120 kW; 163 PS) |
| Battery | 58.86 kWh LFP CATL |
| Electric range | 500 km (311 mi) (CLTC) |
| 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) |
| |uk|Kerb|Curb}} weight | 1,800 kg (3,968 lb) |
The Arcfox Kaola (Chinese: 极狐考拉) is a battery electric minivan produced by the BAIC Group under the brand name Arcfox. According to Arcfox, the Kaola is designed for mothers with babies.[1]
Overview
The Kaola was first shown in January 2023.[2] The Kaola is a 4-seater MPV, and it has a front motor producing 163 hp (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 CLTC range of 500 kilometres (310 mi).[3]
Just like the BYD D1 and Bestune NAT, the 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
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]
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Arcfox Kaola S -
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Sales
| Year | China |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 7,286[6] |
| 2024 | 19,289[7] |
| 2025 | 22,821[8] |
References
- ↑ Denis Bobylev (21 September 2023). "ArcFox Kaola launched in China as a car designed for mothers with babies" (in en). https://carnewschina.com/2023/09/21/arcfox-kaola-launched-in-china-as-a-car-designed-for-mothers-with-babies/.
- ↑ "BAIC ArcFox Kaola" (in en). https://www.netcarshow.com/baic/2024-arcfox_kaola/.
- ↑ "The ArcFox Kaola Is A "smart parent-child car for middle-class parents with infants"". 10 January 2023. https://carnewschina.com/2023/01/10/the-arcfox-koala-is-a-smart-parent-child-car-for-middle-class-parents-with-infants/.
- ↑ "Arcfox highlights infant safety with new Kaola model". https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202304/04/WS642b855ca31057c47ebb8412.html.
- ↑ "定位紧凑型SUV 极狐考拉S于8月7日上市". https://www.autohome.com.cn/news/202408/1299213.html.
- ↑ "December, 2023 auto sales of BAIC Magna _in China - Gasgoo". https://autonews.gasgoo.com/sales/article/72834.html.
- ↑ "December, 2024 auto sales of Arcfox _in China - Gasgoo". https://autonews.gasgoo.com/sales/article/75838.html.
- ↑ "【易车销量榜】全国2025年ARCFOX极狐终端量销量榜-易车榜-易车". https://car.yiche.com/newcar/salesrank/?brandId=289&saleType=2&flag=2025.
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