Original review by Senior Editor Song Fenghua 2020-04-06 00:10
If you are a performance car controller, then I am afraid that the famous name of AMG has already been engraved in your heart, and owning one Taiwan AMG is also one of the ideals for everyone who loves driving. Expensive, violent, and a diamond member of a gas station are labels that are difficult for most people to accept. At this time, this AMG A35L appeared in front of people. As the first domestically produced AMG model, is it still a pure AMG? Or is it just a so-called special car for China?
This time we were fortunate enough to get a domestically produced AMG A35L, and conducted a professional test and in-depth test drive on it. First of all, we started with the most important point of AMG - power. Chat. Although it is not a "one person, one machine", it is enough to stand out from the group of machines
The domestic AMG A35L is equipped with a 2.0L inline four-cylinder turbocharged engine with a maximum power of 225kW (306PS) and a peak torque of up to 400N?m. The engine is matched with a 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox independently developed by Mercedes-Benz and matched with the 4MATIC real-time four-wheel drive system.
Unfortunately, this domestic AMG A35L is not equipped with a "one person, one engine" engine like other purebred AMG models. It may already have a keyboard at this time The car god is ready to complain that this car is not a real AMG model. Don’t worry, read on. Although this engine comes from the assembly line, it does not come from a domestic factory. Instead, it is imported from abroad and assembled in China. Therefore, those car fans who like to smell the "German smell" can open the hood and enjoy the smell of the engine oil from Germany. .
As for those keyboard car gods who like to complain about the power issue, I can responsibly inform you that the power of the AMG A35L is powerful enough in the eyes of 99.9 people. And because the turbine pressure is only 1.8bar, the control of turbo lag is better than that of the current A45 model. With the cooperation of the 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox, the power output is manic and smooth.
If I really have to nitpick, it is that when switching automatic gears, even in Sport Plus mode, the transmission is a little bit slow in downshifting. Not active, maybe this is the comfort adjustment made by AMG A35L to be closer to daily driving. If you want a more sonorous and powerful shift, you can adjust to manual mode. In manual mode, step on the accelerator deeply and listen. The sound coming from the exhaust pipe, this AMG A35L will make me feel like I am back in my adolescence, like facing the rising sun in the morning and riding a bicycle towards a happy day.
The powerful power and smart shifting logic are not enough to prove that it is a real AMG model. What really makes me feel that it is an AMG is when The steering feel of this car is average.
If we talk about the driving experience of AMG, I am afraid that the author has a little say. After all, I have tested all the AMG models on sale on the track, and some models have even driven more than 500 miles. kilometers, so I am very familiar with the driving experience of AMG, and the steering feel of the AMG A35L is very similar to the AMG GT 63S I drove last April.
The essence of AMG steering is not that it is as delicate and precise as BMW M, nor is it like Audi RS. As soon as you get started, you will know that this is a car that does not pursue ultimate driving control. Model, AMG's style is somewhere in the middle among them. A real AMG's steering must be a little weak at the beginning. If the manic power of an AMG model is coupled with scalpel-like control, I'm afraid someone will complain that there are not enough beds in the hospital.
After the initial empty space, there is a sense of advanced damping like a Mercedes-Benz S-Class. It feels like you go to a high-end restaurant and order a glass of good wine that has been stored for many years. Slowly enter the mouth and enjoy the collision between money and soul on the tip of the tongue, which is difficult to find in other brands.
Brembo front four-piston calipers make this a veritable "little steel cannon" that can soar into the sky and stop time quickly. When you brake at high speeds When you step on it, the powerful braking force will instantly deform your facial muscles. With AMG's adjustment, the AMG A35L can still feel the delicacy of an S-class when braking slowly at a traffic light.
At this point, I have to praise Mercedes-Benz for its chassis tuning of the AMG A35L. There are many friends who like to modify cars, and "coiled shock absorbers" are just like "black lace socks" to them. But for them, the coilover shock absorbers also make them love and hate it, because although "one low can cover up all the ugly", they have to slow down to below 20km/h every time they pass a speed bump, because they have to change the speed bump. After twisting the teeth to absorb shock, it is simply too bumpy and hard.
After spending so much time telling the story of coiled shock absorbers, it’s time to talk about the A35L. The ground clearance of the original AMG A35L is very low, and the visual effect is no different from those modified cars that have been replaced with coilover shock absorbers. However, because it is made by AMG, the AMG A35L can also guarantee quite good comfort after ensuring ultra-low visual effects. When passing the speed bump, the "dong" and "dong" sound coming from the chassis is very German. Compared with ordinary family cars and sports sedans, it is a bit more bumpy, but it is still much more comfortable than coilover shock absorbers.
But one comfort is not the other comfort. Don’t think that the suspension of the AMG A35L is soft. When you try to push this AMG A35L to the limit, the stable suspension support will make you feel like "flying close to the ground", but when you finish driving for a day, you are ready to get off the car in the basement and go home. By then, your old waist may have been broken.
Expand the remaining text (1/4) 2 AMG A35L performance test Back to top Performance test
0-100km/h acceleration test
Acceleration uses turning off ESP and Air conditioning, the driving mode is SPORT PLUS, and the ejection start method is used for testing. The speed is increased to about 3,000 rpm and the brakes are lifted. With the help of four-wheel drive, all four wheels did not slip. The vehicle ejected very quickly. Michelin PS4S tires provided It has high road holding and stability, and the 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox shifts quickly. Since the turbine is always in the working state, it is always in the maximum power burst range during the entire acceleration process, and the back-pushing feeling is very strong.
The official 0-100km/h acceleration score of A MG A35L is 4.9 seconds. The measured 0-100km/h acceleration score of AMG A35L is 4.68 seconds, which is faster than the official score. It took 0.12 seconds. Following the principle that German performance cars are very conservative in official data, this result is also expected. Compared with competitors of the same level, this result does not come out on top, but it is still good. competitiveness.
Comparison of acceleration performance between AMG A35L and competing models
100-0km/h braking test
The AMG A35L front braking system is a high-performance four-piston calipers, the rear braking system is a dual-piston ordinary caliper, both equipped with ventilated brake discs.
The foot feel is a bit softer than the BMW M power model, and more similar to an ordinary Mercedes-Benz model. The braking force is mostly concentrated in the rear half. In the braking test, with the help of the suspension and high-performance tires, the stance Very stable, no nodding phenomenon.
Mercedes-AMG has not officially given the 100-0km/h braking test results. The actual measured 100-0km/h braking distance is 37.18 meters. This result is not outstanding for a performance car. You must know that even the Mercedes-Benz C260L can reach a score of 36.24 meters in the 100-0km/braking test.
Comparison of braking performance between AMG A35L and competing models AMG A35L around the pile test
During the pile rounding process, the vehicle was adjusted to the state where PORT PLUS ESP was turned off, and the AMG A35L had the highest speed around the pile. It can reach 65km/h. With the help of this intelligent four-wheel drive system, the body posture is very stable during the pile winding process, and has a higher limit than ordinary sports cars.
Although there is a four-wheel drive system that can intelligently allocate torque to the front and rear wheels, the AMG A35L is a front-wheel drive model after all, and it is not equipped with a rear axle limiter. The differential is slippery, so when the car is pushed to its limit, we can see in the photo that the rear wheels are slightly off the ground.
AMG A35L Noise Test
In the noise test, we used a professional noise tester to test the AMG A35L at 0km/h, 60km/h, 90km/h and 120km/h speeds. Check the noise inside the car. AMG A35L's interior noise scores at 0km/h
The AMG A35L noise test scores are as follows: AMG A35L's interior noise scores at various speeds
In the performance test, the AMG A35L told us It demonstrates AMG's strong strength in power system adjustment. Although the results are not very good compared to competing products of the same level, as a 2.0T engine, AMG A35L also has very explosive power output capabilities; the most impressive What I am pleased about is the noise test results. Even when the beautiful sound waves can be clearly heard in the car, the AMG A35L still maintains a noise score similar to that of models with active noise reduction configuration. If the AMG A35L's braking performance With further improvement in capabilities, the performance of the entire vehicle will reach a higher level. 3 Analysis of appearance design Back to top Appearance: Pure AMG taste
As a pure AMG model, apart from its violent power, more importantly, the appearance must be in the style of AMG. The exterior design of the AMG A35L is not just as simple as adding an AMG package to the A200L, but a complete upgrade.
In order to let people who don’t understand cars know that this is an AMG, the single-banner grille is equipped with an eye-catching AMG logo, which can be clearly seen through the grille. Going to the internal water tank, a strong smell of performance cars emerges.
In addition to the low-lying chassis, the front bumper with rough lines is also not found on the A200L, and there are also wind blades on both sides, which not only increases the visual effect , more for aerodynamics.
Geometric multi-beam LED headlights are standard on the AMG A35L. As the highest black technology in Mercedes lighting, their installation on the AMG A35L also proves that this The car’s leading position in this positioning.
The most beautiful angle of the entire car when it is in motion is the side, and it is still the same when it is static.
Compared with the A200L, the AMG A35L has a lower body and larger wheels. The long front and short rear make it look more like a rear-wheel drive car.
The original sports shock absorbers give the AMG A35L an extremely low body height, and the distance between the tires and wheel arches is also extremely small. According to the author's actual measurement, there is only The distance between two fingers, as the saying goes, "a low profile hides all ugliness", not to mention that this car is very beautiful to begin with, and the lower body posture is the icing on the cake.
The 19-inch champagne gold wheels look very dazzling with the dark blue paint. The built-in AMG four-piston brake calipers are very domineering, and the hub caps also use imitation central locking. The design of the stopping mechanism.
Michelin’s PS4S high-performance tires, coupled with an aspect ratio of 35, allow you to enjoy direct feedback from the road feel while driving, while also having to be careful to prevent A tire blowout at any time, this feeling of testing on the edge of death, isn't it the essence of AMG?
As the first domestically produced AMG model, in order to highlight the differences of the AMG A35L, the designer pasted a huge AMG apple tree logo on the C-pillar. The exaggerated design coincides with the positioning of the small steel cannon of the AMG A35L, which is youthful, passionate and unrestrained.
The rear of the car has also been designed to lower the visual effect. The rear wheel arches on both sides have been widened, combined with a round and full rear bumper and a trunk lid. It also has a "little duck tail" spoiler design.
The huge diffuser under the rear bumper further proves that this is a character that is not easy to mess with. Let’s put aside the actual function, but this size is enough to The car behind me shivered, and the exhaust outlets on both sides were huge. I thought my hands were fat, but I found that they could still be easily swallowed by this large-caliber gun barrel
As a serious AMG model, the exterior design of the AMG A35L shows that this is by no means a simple Mercedes-Benz A-Class, but to pay for this radical and violent appearance, The price of 399,800-419,800 yuan is already a great value. 4 Interior design and summary Back to top Interior: The entry-level A MG also needs to be both internal and external
The interior design style of the AMG A35L is similar to that of the A-class, with exquisite dual screens and the same design as the G-class The triple air outlets with the same origin demonstrate Mercedes-Benz’s identity as a leader in high-end luxury brands.
The steering wheel of the same model as the C63 AMG has a full grip, and there is a return reminder mark at 12 o'clock. The sides are made of leather material with perforated design, and at 6 o'clock The AMG edition Logo in the direction of the clock highlights the unique identity of this car.
The buttons and knobs below the multi-function buttons on the steering wheel can quickly adjust manual/automatic mode, automatic start and stop, and driving mode selection.
The size of the dual screens is 10.25 inches. It is built with the latest generation of Mercedes-Benz MBUX system. The functional instrument panel on the left can adjust different pointer interfaces. The most favorite is the AMG one. An AMG-specific instrument panel has been designed.
Ambient lighting is also one of the biggest highlights in the interior of the AMG A35L. The 64-color adjustable ambient lighting makes the AMG A35L a mobile nightclub in a dark environment. , combined with the car’s passionate and dynamic design, it is simply a perfect fit.
The most exaggerated part of the interior design of the AMG A35L is the decorative panel in front of the passenger seat. The silver garland and the large font "AMG" logo seem to appear at any time. Reminding the passenger in the co-pilot: "This is not an ordinary Mercedes-Benz A-Class."
As a Mercedes-Benz A-Class with a price of up to 400,000 yuan, it can be said to have reached its peak in terms of configuration. In addition to the geometric multi-beam LED headlights mentioned above, the interior of the car can also I saw the Berlin Sound audio that I like to see installed on high-end Mercedes-Benz models.
Space: A performance A-class car can also be very practical
Although the AMG A35L does not use bucket seats like the A45 AMG, the seats of the AMG A35L also have strong wrapping Sexy, and the hardness is comparable to AMG bucket seats.
Our model is 190cm tall and has two fingers of headroom in the front row. Because of the panoramic sunroof, the field of view is very wide.
The padding of the rear seats is also relatively hard, but fortunately the front of the seat cushion has been lengthened to provide better support for the legs.
Due to the relatively compact rear design, the rear headroom is only about one finger, and the legroom is four fingers.
Editor’s Summary
As an entry-level AMG model, the AMG A35L can be said to be accurately positioned, with perfect performance, price and configuration. What attracts me most about the driving part is Powerful and easy to accept, what attracts me most in the static part is the handsome appearance and the sexy 64-color ambient light. It can be said that the significance of the existence of AMG A35L is not only to enrich AMG's product line, but also to allow consumers with low driving skills to experience the joy from AMG. Isn't this exactly what these high-performance small steel guns are for? Charming? (Pictures/Text/Photography: Song Fenghua)
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