Geely? "Manifesto of Sedan Subversive", and then officially launched on November 1. News about Xingrui has spread frequently in the past six months, and its significance to Geely can be seen from this. Xingrui is the first sedan launched based on the CMA super matrix architecture, and it is also Geely's latest sedan product. It is a model that connects the past and the next. It is a summary of Geely's overall car-making strength and also opens the door to "Technology Geely 4.0" New gate.
Text丨AutoR smart driving? Zhang Xin
Model: Geely Xingrui flagship model
Intelligent driving level: L2 (U.S. SAE International (International Automobile) Society of Engineers) grading standards)
Intelligent interconnection configuration: GKUI smart Jeep system
Intelligent driving configuration: ICC intelligent pilot, forward collision warning, automatic braking, adaptive cruise, lane Departure assist, lane keeping, pedestrian recognition and protection, blind spot monitoring, remote control parking
When Geely Xingrui released the "Declaration of the Family Sedan Subverter", it announced that it would focus on intelligence, health, power, space, etc. Redefine new standards in the family sedan market and comprehensively surpass the product value of joint venture brands.
For Chinese brands, this is a high goal. Once realized, it means that the era of being always suppressed by joint venture models in terms of product strength and cost performance is finally over.
It is undeniable that Chinese brands have made rapid progress in recent years, and many models that can be called "equal to joint venture cars" have appeared in the auto market. However, from "tying" to "surpassing", what we have to face will be another qualitative leap. Achieving this goal is no easy task.
Whether Geely Xingrui can really achieve this goal is the biggest question that Zhijia Jun has before the test drive.
In terms of price, Xingrui first set a tone, 113,700-149,700 yuan - this is the core price range for A-class family sedans. Starting with a price of just over 100,000 and capping at around 150,000, it can be seen that Xingrui's market positioning is very precise and highly targeted.
From the perspective of intelligent driving control, Geely Xingrui has indeed put in a lot of effort. Its automatic driving assistance level has reached L2 level, which is the mainstream level at this technological stage. In A-class family cars, The market is even more first-rate.
In this test drive event, Zhijiajun focused on experiencing Xingrui’s intelligent connected system. Under high-speed road conditions, the ACC adaptive cruise system, which can achieve 0-150km/h follow-and-stop, is very reliable. The system is sensitive enough to control the distance of the vehicle in front, but it is also very soothing during automatic braking and acceleration, and does not give people any trouble. Abrupt feeling.
When encountering a vehicle beside you merging into your own lane, the adaptive cruise system will sense it relatively early and start to slow down slowly when the vehicle in front merges into about half of the vehicle body. The car started to follow after it completely moved into the lane. The whole process is very similar to someone driving, which gives the driver the confidence to use this function for a long time, which helps to reduce the fatigue of long-distance driving.
Xingrui’s lane departure assist system is relatively sensitive. When the vehicle tends to deviate from the lane, the system will immediately correct it. It’s just that Zhijiajun personally feels that its corrective action is relatively obvious, and there is still room for improvement in terms of smoothness. However, Geely's official feedback on this situation is very positive, saying that it will organize engineers to study optimization as soon as possible.
Compared with the intelligent driving control system, Xingrui’s car-machine system and Internet of Vehicles services are more interesting. After the trial, Zhijiajun’s evaluation is: This is one of the models currently on sale by traditional car companies. The best car system to use. Apart from this, only the cars and machines of Xpeng Motors, a new force in car manufacturing, can rival it.
In particular, the natural voice interaction function has reached the highest level in the current auto market.
When controlling hardware such as window lifting and air conditioning settings, the car computer can already execute detailed instructions such as "open the window 10", "close the window half way"; when calling the Internet of Vehicles service , it is also rare at present that can perform "I'm hungry", "I'm sleepy", "I have a stomachache", "I want to go to the toilet", "What's the weather like today?", "Check the cheapest Beijing-Shanghai "Air tickets" and a series of required models, and can interrupt and enter new instructions at any time.
In terms of interaction efficiency, this car machine is also very efficient. Speaking commands at a regular volume can achieve high recognition, and its use is as smooth as communicating with people.
This kind of performance is not to mention surpassing joint venture models, even surpassing imported luxury cars.
In addition, there are 12.3-inch dual large screens with the "three-finger flying screen" function, a transparent chassis that can "see through" the road conditions under the car, and a high-definition 7.5-inch HUD head-up display on the star. Ruishang is also equipped with it. For a model with a top-end price of less than 150,000 yuan, the configuration level is already very sincere.
If this is not satisfactory enough, then Zhijiajun will also tell you that Xingrui even has an RPA remote parking system with automatic braking function, which makes parking in small spaces equally convenient and easy; it is still rare For some fuel vehicles that support vehicle OTA, the CMA super matrix electronic and electrical architecture can continuously upgrade and update the vehicle from six major areas: power domain, chassis domain, body domain, ADAS domain, Internet of Vehicles domain, and infotainment domain.
Speaking of this, we can see that Xingrui has indeed surpassed joint venture models in terms of "intelligence".
In terms of health and power, Geely said that Xingrui has enough confidence to surpass joint venture cars. Zhijiajun actually believed this from the beginning. The reason is simple: Geely Group has absorbed the experience and technology from Volvo Cars.
In Xingrui’s cabin, the interior materials are all environmentally friendly, which is a major selling point of Volvo.
The cockpit of the new car does not have any pungent smell, and Zhijiajun did not feel any discomfort after a whole day of test driving. The CN95 air conditioning filter element is also standard, which can effectively intercept viruses, bacteria, etc.
In addition, the AQS air quality management system also appears in Xingrui's configuration list. Together with the negative ion purifier, it can more intelligently ensure the health needs of the car environment.
As for the power system, all Geely Xingrui series come standard with a 2.0TD in-cylinder direct injection turbocharged engine, which is the same series as Volvo Drive-E and is matched with a 7-speed DCT dual-clutch transmission. The entire series of A-class family cars sold starting at 113,700 yuan comes standard with 2.0T power, which is the only one in the car market of its class and easily surpasses all opponents.
The maximum power of the entire power system is 140kW and the maximum torque is 300Nm, which is more than capable of driving an A-class sedan. During the acceleration process, the driver can feel the abundant power reserve, and it is agile enough to continue accelerating after the vehicle speed reaches 100km/h.
Xingrui is a car that focuses on home comfort, so even though its power performance is excellent enough, it is not adjusted to be too aggressive, and the noise level at high speeds is not high. Therefore, it is not the kind of car that urges you to rush forward all the time. On the contrary, you are likely to be more willing to experience the peaceful and smooth acceleration.
Of course, if you want to experience a more exciting driving experience, you can also set it through the driving mode.
In addition to the economy and comfort modes, the sports mode will make the power response more sensitive and the engine speed will be easier to maintain in a relatively high range. At this time, Xingrui has the style of a sports car, and its performance is more in line with the expectations of young consumers.
Compared with technological configuration and driving performance, improvements in design and space are easier to achieve, and Xingrui also performs well enough in this regard.
Regardless of its appearance or interior, Xingrui is suitable for all ages. Those who like calmness will be very satisfied. The wide body and the styling exuding a little Volvo charm have enough sense of luxury.
People who prefer fashion will also like it. The high-quality blue paint and red brake calipers have a typical sporty temperament.
The exquisiteness in the cabin also goes beyond the scope of a family car. It has clearly shown a sense of luxury. The materials are solid and the seams are fine. Soft materials are used in areas that drivers and passengers often touch. The quality materials and the feel of the buttons and knobs are also excellent. At the same time, the use of BOSE audio and fragrance systems also enhances the luxury in the cabin.
For those who are sitting in Xingrui for the first time, if you cover the Geely logo on the steering wheel, you will probably think that this is a B-class car worth about 300,000 yuan. The 2800mm wheelbase also brings more ample rear seat space, which is also closer to the standard of a B-class car.
Therefore, the answer to the question of whether Xingrui has surpassed joint venture cars has actually been answered.
Geely Xingrui is a car with well-balanced performance in all aspects, with almost no obvious shortcomings. In terms of design, Xingrui shows a modern and fashionable style; in terms of configuration, Xingrui actively embraces Zhilian technology; in terms of performance, Xingrui also shows the greatest sincerity in the market at the same level.
The biggest challenge facing Geely Xingrui at present is whether it can show sufficient reliability in the use of the car for many years to come. As far as Geely Automobile's technology accumulation in recent years is concerned, it is not difficult to complete this challenge.
During the 2020 Guangzhou Auto Show, AutoR planned a special report on "Leopard Transformation 2020". Among the "Four Major Transformation Models in 2020", Geely Xingrui relied on its dazzling design and complete range of The configuration was awarded the "Leopard Model of the Year 2020". Now, Zhijiajun's favorable impression of Xingrui has increased even more after his personal test drive. Xingrui's reputation as a "leopard change" is well deserved.
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