Bitauto Original With the development of technology, a lot of black technologies have emerged in new cars in recent years. Most of them can bring a fresh car experience, but there are also some functions that I think are relatively useless. , such as the low-end version’s automatic parking, the regular version’s HUD (heads-up display), screen-displayed AR navigation, and laser headlights.

After a slight rant, let’s return to today’s protagonist, the second-generation Trumpchi GS8. Judging from the current public information, it also has a lot of black technology, including headlights with a retractable design that “conquer” Eye", AR-HUD, AVDC shadow driver, upgraded version of ADiGo4.0 smart driving interconnection ecosystem, etc.

Today I will focus on giving you an in-depth analysis of the two first-generation functions of the second-generation Trumpchi GS8, AR-HUD and AVDC shadow driver, to see if they are easy to use.

I have also said before that I think the configuration of the ordinary HUD (heads-up display) is useless. Why do I say that? The original intention of the HUD design is to allow the driver to know the current vehicle speed, rotation speed, navigation and other information directly in front of the vehicle without looking down at the instrument panel, reducing distractions and improving driving safety.

However, most of the HUDs currently installed on vehicles (the first-generation C-HUD and the second-generation W-HUD) cannot switch the visual focus and be used all-weather. The first generation of C-HUD

The first generation of C-HUD is the prototype of a HUD head-up display. The imaging carrier is 6-8 inches of transparent tinted resin glass. The glass will automatically flip up every time the vehicle is started. , which can display relatively simple information such as vehicle speed, fuel consumption, and navigation.

When it was first launched, it was very novel. However, many disadvantages appeared later. The first is that the projection distance is relatively close. You have to switch the focus of your sight to get information nearby, which is not as big as looking down at the instrument panel. The difference is that the glass folding mechanism is prone to failure, and it is easy to cause secondary injuries to the driver after a vehicle collision. The second generation W-HUD

W-HUD is an upgrade of C-HUD. The imaging no longer requires a separate glass and can be directly projected on the front windshield. The imaging size is larger and can reach 7-12 inches, the display information is also richer.

But it still has flaws. As you can see in the picture above, the focal length to clearly see the displayed information is still relatively short, and if the front windshield uses double-layer laminated glass, ghosting will occur.

Especially in heavy rain (affecting the reflection of the glass, resulting in unclear display), ice and snow (the white display overlaps with the environment, resulting in inability to see the display information), and strong sun (external light is too strong and the polarization of sunglasses causes the display to be unclear) (Unclear) weather, W-HUD fails, and the driver still needs to look at the instrument panel. Third-generation AR-HUD

What is the difference between the second-generation GS8’s AR-HUD? The biggest highlight is that it uses the world's leading DLP technology, which has larger imaging size, longer projection distance, and richer colors.

It can be clearly seen from the effect in the picture above that AR-HUD solves the problem of visual focal length. The displayed information can be in the same focal length as the environment, and the imaging area is also larger, which can reach 60 inches.

Of course, the most prominent change is that the augmented reality effect can be achieved. The display screen can change from far to near according to the vehicle, and the real scene prompts navigation information. The colors are also richer and the prompt effect is better.

AR-HUD can also be combined with the ADAS intelligent driving assistance system to implement real-life prompts, such as blind spot warnings and pre-collision prompts, to improve driving safety.

Not only that, AR-HUD also overcomes the problems of bad weather and drivers wearing sunglasses, and can always maintain excellent imaging effects. In the future, through the OTA upgrade of the car, AR-HUD will display more information, such as surrounding food recommendations, message reminders, etc.

After watching the AR-HUD of the second generation GS8, I am very moved by the performance of this new technology, and I also believe that it can bring better practical performance.

The integration of man and car, as the name suggests, means that the car becomes as responsive to the driver’s hands and feet as the driver’s hands and feet, and the car can completely follow the driver’s intentions. This is very difficult to say and do. Either the driver must have very superb driving skills and a tailor-made car, or the vehicle's dynamic management system is very intelligent and can integrate all drive-related control systems of the vehicle to help The driver realizes the desired routing.

The second-generation GS8's AVDC adaptive dynamic control system is an intelligent vehicle dynamic that integrates vehicle transmission control, braking control, engine system, body stability system, suspension system, steering system, etc. control system.

The biggest feature of this dynamic control system is that it can adaptively adjust the vehicle's dynamic performance according to the driver's driving habits and road conditions, helping the driver better control the vehicle's alignment, improving driving smoothness and stability.

I will help you understand the meaning of this sentence through two aspects. The first is adaptive driving habits.

After a period of driving, the vehicle will learn your driving style. For example, if you are a novice, then you will step on the accelerator more cautiously, and the vehicle speed will not be too fast, then the vehicle will judge As a novice, you can reduce the power output to make the vehicle start more smoothly, and also adjust the four-wheel drive system and braking system in corners to allow the vehicle to negotiate corners more smoothly.

Of course, the vehicle also provides four driving styles by default, novice, veteran, aggressive, and conservative, which can be adjusted according to your favorite style.

The second is adaptive road conditions. The vehicle can identify road conditions such as congestion, starting, high speed, sudden deceleration, sudden acceleration, slopes, curves, slippery and other road conditions through various sensors, and adaptively adjust the power. For example, when there is a traffic jam, it will reduce the engine's output, reduce acceleration jerks, and improve the vehicle's ride comfort; when facing a slope, it will increase the engine's power output response and control the four-wheel drive system to distribute power. More uniform, allowing the vehicle to pass through the slope smoothly.

If you still can’t understand, then I will use the simplest sentence to describe AVDC Shadow Driver. It is a system that allows you to drive your car easier and smoother. You just need to Just adjust it to adaptive.

As for the aforementioned integration of people and cars, can the second-generation GS8 realize it? I think we need to see the reality clearly. The second-generation GS8 is an SUV that is close to 2 tons, nearly 5 meters long, and pursues luxury and comfort. Acceleration and cornering are definitely not its strengths.

Is ADVC useful? I think it is useful. It can make the vehicle more controllable, easier to drive, and more comfortable to ride. These functions are enough for an SUV.

Written at the end

In the more than 100 years of automobile development, most of the time was dominated by people. Only when people have good driving skills can they drive the car stably. Fast, and in the past five years and in the coming days, cars will become the dominant factor. Smarter cars can assist drivers to drive steadily and faster.

And with the strengthening of artificial intelligence computing power, more new technologies will appear in cars. The second-generation GS8 brings two useful functions. Let’s look forward to the development of future cars. Bar.