Apple subverted the definition of mobile phone, Alipay subverted the payment method, Haidilao subverted the catering service industry, and it is hard to say who subverted it in the automobile industry. Not everyone dares to wear such a big hat. But focusing on a single car category, the appearance of Geely Xingrui is likely to change your inherent impression of family cars.
Design subversion
In the traditional concept, family cars often have a harmless and mean shape, lacking a sense of quality, not to mention personality. Obviously, the design of Geely Xingrui subverts the solidified family car shape in people's hearts.
Geely Xingrui is built with the design concept of "time and space variation", and the design inspiration comes from nature, architecture and culture. Therefore, in Xingrui, we can find the strength of architecture and the femininity of gardens in the traditional elements of China, and the two neutralize each other to form an atmospheric and exquisite visual effect.
Specifically, the polygonal air intake grille combines Geely's iconic zigzag design, supplemented by straight waterfall grille modeling, which makes the front face more three-dimensional and straight while forming depth. The long and narrow headlight group is tightly attached to the air intake grille and connected by the peripheral shape, which makes the whole front face look wider and more temperament.
The first impression of coming to the side of the car body is elegance. The full posture is matched with the shape of sliding back, straight waistline and protruding front, which not only has the smoothness of GT sports car, but also has the calmness of large administrative car, which is difficult to find in the past. In addition, there are two tasteful details on the side, one is chrome-plated decoration that runs through the edge of the window and extends to the rearview mirror, and the other is the design of the whole rear fender with C-pillar. Chrome-plated decoration highlights the exquisiteness of the car side, and the right rear fender design brings a full and powerful sense of practicality to the whole car, especially from the rear 45 combined with the rear of the car.
Taillight design follows closely the body panel, and the flavor of GT sports car is inadvertently revealed with the rear fender through the chrome trim just mentioned. There is also a special place at the rear of the car, which is the exhaust part. Although it is decorative, it is not really exhaust, and the broad oval highlights the performance and luxury of the vehicle. In an instant, people think of the rear of Bentley Continental GT, and the overall shape is somewhat similar.
In fact, the design of Xingrui is not perfect. There is no closing handle in the trunk, so you need to touch the dusty trunk to close the door. The author also puts forward some suggestions for manufacturers, hoping to improve them in the future.
When you get into the car, you will feel the design subversion of Xingrui more deeply. The shape is patchy, the materials are appropriate, blue and white, with chrome decoration, full of luxury, luxurious but not conventional.
In the tactile part, the places you can touch are basically wrapped in leather or soft foam materials, and the look and feel is beyond the scope of family cars. Don't think that what Xingrui has given will stop here. In the sense of smell, Xingrui also has a fragrance function, which can be switched at any time through the central control panel. Can you stand it?
Size subversion
The word "household" means "enough" to some extent, including size, power and configuration, but Xingrui can give you more than enough, first of all, size.
When it comes to the small space of a joint venture car, the general answer is "that's what a joint venture car is like", which is really embarrassing. I can dig out three bedrooms and one living room on the ground, but I don't need it now. Geely xingrui gives it to you. Xingrui's body width has reached 1869mm, and the tread has reached1618 mm. Just looking at a set of numbers is not clear enough, so spread it out and compare it horizontally with mainstream cars on the market.
The width of the Corolla is 1775mm, and the front/rear wheel drives are1535/1535 mm respectively; The width of LaVida is 1806mm, and the front and rear wheel drives are 1546/ 1520mm respectively. Compared with higher-class vehicles, the width of BMW 5 Series is 1868mm, the front/rear wheel drive is 1558/ 1582mm, the width of Audi A4L is 1847mm, and the front/rear wheel drive is1535 respectively. The result is obvious, and so is the actual riding effect. Wider lateral width and wheel track bring excellent ride comfort.
Dynamic subversion
The "household" mentioned above represents enough to some extent, except size, which is power. But who stipulates that family cars can only be used? Can't young people who have limited funds and can only touch the price of family cars have strong motivation? This grievance, Xingrui said that he could not bear it.
It is understood that the whole system of Xingrui will adopt Volvo 2.0TD engine, with maximum power 140kW, maximum torque of 300n·m and acceleration time of 7.9s·s per 100 kilometers. It is told by actions that family cars can have high performance and young people should look like young people.
Aside from Xingrui itself, in the automobile industry, there are only a handful of models equipped with 2.0T engines at the same level, or even none. Civic 1.5T engine maximum power130kw; ; The maximum power of Sylphy 1.6L engine is 99kW. A simple comparison will show that if we really talk about heroes by displacement, Xingrui can be described as the peak of birth, but Xingrui is not only large in displacement, but also very comfortable in power.
Its engine adopts direct injection technology in the middle cylinder, which has better atomization effect and stronger power than side injection and manifold injection. The electronically controlled continuous variable displacement oil pump can adjust the oil supply in real time according to the working conditions and reduce the power loss of the engine; Using low inertia exhaust gas turbocharger, it has been involved when the engine speed is 1000rpm, and it can get enough power when starting. When the engine speed is 1400rpm, the engine can generate 300n·m torque, so that the whole acceleration interval has a steady stream of power.
Some people will ask, the 2.0T engine of the family car is very powerful and great, so what about fuel consumption? The author paid special attention to it. Our one-way trip is about 180km, of which Panshan Highway is about 80km, and there are a few roads in expressway and some cities. It's almost the whole sport mode, carrying 3 people, plus about 40 minutes of free shooting. The apparent fuel consumption of Xingrui is only 8.6L per 100 kilometers. From this perspective, it is not a problem that the fuel consumption per 100 kilometers in normal urban areas is as low as 8L. You know, this is a 2.0T model.
Promote subversion
From the actual driving point of view, the power is really smooth, and overtaking in the middle and late stages is also followed. In addition, the early turbine intervention avoids the sudden feeling of turbine intervention during rapid acceleration, and the power is linear enough.
Apart from the engine, let's talk about the gearbox. The test drive of Xingrui we is equipped with a 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox. It can be said responsibly that if I didn't tell you it was a dual clutch, you wouldn't think it was a dual clutch gearbox at all. In the past, the low speed of the dual-clutch gearbox was the easiest to stumble, and Xingrui handled it very smoothly, and almost did not feel the shifting action.
In addition, the chassis part. When McPherson+torsion beam is used in other models of the same class, Xingrui adopts McPherson+rear E-shaped multi-link suspension structure, which perfectly balances the sportiness and comfort. First of all, compared with the torsion beam suspension, Xingrui's E-shaped multi-link controls the wheels better in physical structure. In addition, its wheel track is wider, and the front and rear suspensions adopt the SN valve system of Oriental machinists, which makes it have better rear tracking performance.
Judging from the chassis feedback of the whole vehicle, it is tough enough, and small bumps can be filtered well. At the same time, the big bumps can be resolved as much as possible, and people will not feel embarrassed, which is enough to show that Xingrui has worked hard on the chassis.
The only "deficiency" of the driving part is the tire. Star sharp original factory with Goodyear eagle? F 1 tire, the tire is positioned slightly, and the grip is very good, but the noise of the tire during daily driving is slightly obvious.
Configuration subversion
The last point is the subversion of configuration. As a family car, it can shelter from the wind and rain, in addition to the basic configuration such as reversing influence and radar, which is also qualified. As a subversive, Xingrui is obviously unacceptable, and the design, size and power of the subversive Xingrui are obviously indispensable in the configuration part.
In addition to the basic automatic parking, ACC adaptive cruise, 360-degree panoramic image, active braking, lane keeping and other common configurations of independent brands, there is also the fragrance system mentioned above. Star Rui is also equipped with front seat heating, color-changing breathing atmosphere lights, 10 speaker unit BOSE audio, dual 12.3-inch display, OTA upgrade of the whole vehicle, AQS system and so on. It is even equipped with active cockpit cleaning and leather antibacterial steering wheel, not to mention joint venture brands, which are unmatched by most models of independent brands.
Water drop point of view:
Where did Geely Xingrui get the courage? What do you take to subvert the deep-rooted family car standards in consumers' minds? After the test drive, the author has the answer in his heart, that is, sincerity and strength, or design, or configuration, or size, or power, all of which give answers beyond expectations. Although some minor shortcomings were found after the test drive, the overall defects were not covered up. 65438+1October 1 1 The number of models recommended by Geely Xingrui designers is limited to 3,000, so it is understandable not to try and buy them.
Regardless of whether the definition of family car can be subverted for the time being, Geely Xingrui's tough product performance does have the strength to compete with the joint venture family car, giving young people and young families a family car that really meets their actual needs.
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