
The Elysion can seat 7 people. Taking the 2019 Elysion as an example, it is an MPV with the following dimensions: length 4950mm, width 1842mm, height 1711mm, wheelbase 2900mm, minimum ground clearance 134mm, and curb weight 1941kg. The 2019 Elysion features a MacPherson strut front suspension and a torsion beam rear suspension. It is equipped with a 2.0L naturally aspirated engine producing a maximum horsepower of 146PS, maximum torque of 175Nm, and maximum power of 107kW, paired with an electronic continuously variable transmission.

Last month, I accompanied my cousin to pick up the Elysion, and it's truly a family travel essential. The standard electric sliding doors make getting in and out incredibly convenient. The second-row independent seats come with leg rests, and my elderly relatives kept praising how comfortable they were. The vehicle comes standard with seven seats, and the second row can slide forward and backward over half a meter. Even with two child safety seats installed, there's still plenty of space. However, if you fill all seven seats with adults, the trunk can only fit three or four carry-on suitcases. Last week, we went camping with the whole family. After folding down the third-row magic seats, we managed to fit both the stroller and the barbecue grill—practicality gets full marks.

I've been running airport shuttle services for five years, and the Elysion is the most frequently booked MPV in my experience. For regular pickups, seating six passengers is most comfortable, with those under 170cm still having about a fist's worth of legroom in the third row. Things get tight when seven suit-clad gentlemen board simultaneously, especially with lots of luggage. The clever design allows the second-row seats to slide sideways for easier third-row access. I remember once assisting a wedding company - the bride managed to board directly into the second row through the sliding door while wearing her two-meter-long wedding dress.

The current Elysion model features a 7-seat layout across the entire lineup, but it offers flexible usage in practice. For instance, when I take my family out, I usually fold down one seat in the third row. This makes it more comfortable for six people, and the trunk can still accommodate a golf bag vertically. It's worth noting that the rear air conditioning vents are located on the ceiling, so cooling takes a bit longer when all seats are occupied. Once during a summer highway trip with a full load, passengers in the third row mentioned feeling cold at the head but hot at the feet. I later solved this by adding a USB fan to the front armrest box.

Just tested my colleague's Elysion: With four 180cm tall men sitting in the first two rows, there's still 15cm of knee room left in front. When three people sit in the third row, my 163cm tall female colleague still has legroom, but the 175cm tall male colleague's knees touch the seatback. The most surprising part is the vertical height inside the cabin - there's still four fingers' space above the head in the third row. The floor height is crucial - elderly people only need to lift their legs 30cm to get in, much easier than an SUV. The key data of this car is its 2900mm wheelbase, but the actual space utilization is even higher than some MPVs with a 3-meter wheelbase.

As travel bloggers, our team often uses the Elysian for outdoor shoots. Seating arrangements vary by scenario: for urban store explorations, seating five people is ideal, with equipment cases placed in the third row. For long-distance trips, six adults plus gear is the maximum capacity. Special note: the middle seat cushion in the third row is relatively firm, so we recommend rotating seating for long journeys. Once, on a trip from Hangzhou to Xiamen, we converted the third row into rear-facing 'fishing seats' toward the trunk - the vlog footage shot along the way turned out amazing. This vehicle's genius lies in its magic seats - we've removed seats to convert it into a camper, and it comfortably sleeps two adults.


