Test drive model: blue whale NE 1.4T GDI automatic model.
: 103,900 yuan
: blue whale NE1.4T high pressure direct injection
: 7-speed wet dual clutch
：116kW
：260N·m
After the test drive of Changan PLUS, it is basically recognized that this is a 70,000-100,000-level qualified grocery cart, and it is slightly agitated. You know, the requirements of the grocery cart in your mouth are not low, but balanced performance, enough space, complete tool durability and affordable price … You can recall, what are the grocery carts you usually talk about? The old,,,, right?
After several iterations, especially the super attention from top to bottom, the maturity of Changan PLUS is getting higher and higher. Let’s talk about the feeling of this test drive.
I am deeply impressed by the feeling of driving. Changan PLUS has its own set of logic, and the basic idea is to achieve various driving needs through the mutual cooperation of harmony. Let’s talk about it separately here.
Changan PLUS has three driving modes: economy, normal and sport, and can switch manual gears.
Open the road, normal and smooth driving, normal mode, 60-70km/h, the speed is stable at about 1500rpm. Speed up the oil slightly, and the speed will increase to about 2000-2200rpm. The economic model is similar. The speed of sports mode is slightly higher. If you drive normally and smoothly, especially if you fuel evenly and accelerate, the three modes are quite smooth even in the case of peristalsis. This means that if you drive calmly and become a means of transportation, this 1.4T and 7-speed wet dual clutch can give a very comfortable power output.
In the provocative driving mode, that is, loosen the oil and then add oil to accelerate, then loosen the oil to slow down and then accelerate sharply. In addition to the extremely slow speed increase in the economic mode, the difference between the normal mode and the sports mode is mainly in the starting speed. However, the acceleration state of both is a uniform rise, and it is difficult for people to detect the action. This is the logic set by Changan for PLUS: speed up with each other, you wait for me, and I wait for you. The 1.4T and 1.5T self-purchased before the Driving School will quickly jump to a higher position in response to sudden acceleration.
The advantage of this setting is that it also has some protective effect on and. For people who are in a hurry to accelerate, this feeling seems to be that they need to wait for such a short time before the power will come out. Among them, the exercise mode is slightly better than the ordinary mode, but there is little difference between them. Based on the strength of Blue Whale NE1.4T, I think the best way for Changan PLUS to accelerate rapidly is to switch to manual mode and increase the speed manually in low gear. When the speed exceeds 4000rpm, you will find the power of the whole vehicle still interesting.
On the other hand, this test drive has a special project experience link. On the well-paved ground, Changan PLUS shows good support, and the circle and avoidance links can give people confidence. When trying to ride on the track, it also brings a certain sense of movement to the whole car. If you pass through the speed bump at a lower speed, your vibration filtering performance is acceptable. When driving on an open road and passing through the pavement joints, the amplitude of vibration transmitted to the car is very small. When encountering a damaged road surface, it will have a certain impact on the ride in the car.
Turning to the virtual position is acceptable, and it is the kind that can be controlled after familiarity, and the performance is quite satisfactory. Under three different driving modes, the steering damping of low and medium speed conditions has not changed significantly. High-speed working condition to be tested later. The overall driving feeling is relatively relaxed.
From a personal aesthetic point of view, I will praise the appearance and interior design of Changan PLUS this time, and the overall balance is very suitable. First of all, the appearance is coordinated in proportion, and the whole vehicle is round and smooth. Even the C-pillar and the rear of the car, which are easy to make mistakes in the design of independent brands, are handled very comfortably. The key point is to use decorative materials moderately, such as chrome plating on the front of the car. 1.6L and 1.4T intake grille chrome-plated materials are used just right, which is not grandiose, but can show a certain sense of grade. B-pillar is made of piano paint, which has a good texture. Most autonomy at this price will use black stickers in this place.
The interior part is also, the center console and bright color decoration are made of matte material, which enhances the texture and greatly increases the practicality, and will not reflect light in the sun. The overall design and layout of the center console is a popular young style, and the instrument and the central control big screen are integrated into one, bringing out a sense of science and technology.
The front and rear row seating space is acceptable, which can reach the comfort level. The storage space around the driver’s seat is particularly rich, and the design is reasonable and very practical, which exceeds the performance of many intermediate cars. The backs of the front and rear seats are relatively supportive, while the cushions are relatively soft. The fabric used for the top model is perforated and breathable. In order to consider three people riding, the rear middle seat also leaves space for dislocation forward. The second row is designed with air conditioning outlets, and the air volume is quite large. The trunk space is large enough to meet most of the needs of life. Plus, the second row of seats can be laid down, and it is no problem to load large items occasionally. In addition, the trunk is also designed with induction opening function, which has been measured many times and has stable performance.
In terms of on-board intelligent system, the whole system has reached a higher level at the same level, with rich functions such as navigation, music, voice control, application download and driving recorder. It is worth mentioning that the top version with a price of about 100 thousand is equipped with ACC function, which I like very much. Changan PLUS is also designed with keys in the shift area, which can record the next 15 seconds or so, which is quite playable.
There are several points that can be upgraded and optimized in the follow-up of the whole vehicle:
One is fetal noise. There are abundant sound insulation materials in other places, but when we are driving on the road, we can still feel the transmission of tire noise obviously, but the noise is not very audible. It should be noted that the vehicle we test-drive ran on the track and had some wear and tear. I don’t know if this is the influence point of tire noise, and it will be tested again in the follow-up. The second is the configuration of small details. For example, the top passenger seat adjustment is still manual, and the cosmetic mirror has no lighting. These also have little impact. The third is the steering wheel wrapping material. At present, there are no shortcomings, but it is good to upgrade it to be more textured. Fourth, we can consider establishing a passage leading to the trunk in the back row, which is convenient to take things like other models.
Summary of driving:
After the test drive, the most comfortable thing is the maturity of Changan PLUS in terms of design, decoration details, interior layout, storage space distribution, etc.-it seems that it has gradually become calm from a young boy who used to be sharp-edged. This feature is put in the car, which is the basic car demand for most people.
Just to mention here, the quality control of Changan PLUS is enough to hang more than half of the new car-making forces.
Of course, as a 70,000-100,000-class grocery cart, the quality stability of Changan PLUS is also an important part. Judging from the recent continuous sales of more than 10,000 yuan, it also reflects the consumer’s recognition of the model.
Text/map | Jian Wu