As a young person, in the end, you should be true to yourself and choose only the car you like. Or should we return to reality and choose a conventional product that can take into account "inside and outside". If you're in your 20s, you probably won't stop thinking about it. But if you're 30 years old, you're definitely hesitant to face this problem.
In fact, many times, in our hearts, there is a child living, cheerful in nature, unrestrained, and only likes what he likes. But the reality is that at this awkward time, when faced with choices, there will be the same hesitation.
At a price of more than 200,000 yuan, when buying a car, you will choose a joint venture B-class car, or strive for the entry model of the luxury brand. Perhaps after looking at the BBA's entry-level car, you should consider that Cadillac is only for the young, energetic you, the product.
About 200,000, the only, rear-drive luxury class, the Cadillac CT4 (referred to as CT4 in the text).
#静态: Be true to yourself
In today's automotive market, not only mid-level cars or SUVs like to be lengthened, but even A-class cars like to add an L after the tail label, and in the actual terminal performance, it can really play a good effect. However, as a mid-level sedan that flaunts luxury sports, the counterweight ratio of 50:50 before and after, the harmonious and smooth body shape, and the extremely sporty design style are all one of the characteristics of ct4.
Looking around, the entry-level models of the BBA, not to mention the front-drive architecture, just from the design point of view, but also due to the change of architecture, lost the taste of this level of models. If these products change for the sake of market demand, ct4 insists on being true to itself and returning happiness to itself.
From the front face design, CT4 also inevitably adopts a family design language, no matter from which angle Wang Xiang's front face can see the shadow of the big brother CT5, and because of this, CT4 always gives people a sense of dissenting pride. The shield-shaped middle net is similar to the brand LOGO, the honeycomb grid base hides the restless heart, and the all-LED lightning light group perfectly integrates the headlights and fog lights into one thing, with intelligent automatic headlights, and can illuminate the side road when turning.
When many joint venture mid-level cars are compromising on the lengthening, CT4 still adheres to the perfect balance of counterweight ratios, smart waistline through the body, with a unique ducktail design, in one go, echoing back and forth, for the understanding of movement and self, CT4 is more deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. The 4760mm is longer than the ATS-L, with a wheelbase of 2775mm, which directly shows that the key caretaker of the CT4 is the front row -driver. Moreover, the CT4 four doors have a keyless entry function, which requires pressing the bright silver chrome button to facilitate the owner to take items from any door.
When many people see the tail of CT4, they always say that it is slightly stingy, not as atmospheric as CT5. First of all, in terms of body size and class, ct4 positioning is slightly lower than CT5, which is determined from positioning. In addition, for a rear-drive car that is biased towards sporty tuning and design, the CT4's tail is simple, adding a ducktail design, coupled with the classic light group design on both sides, without losing recognition, but also to ensure the creation of sports genes, just right.
Moreover, just this test drive type is Cyber Red Car Paint, with four matte obsidian aluminum alloy wheel design, the sports temperament is directly pulled full. At the same time, the CT4 did not use Mandarin duck tires, the front and rear dimensions were 235/40 R18, and the test drive had just replaced 2 new P0 tires, which performed very well. For users who like to modify, this set of wheels does not need to move at all, and the appearance and design are online. If you really can't help but be restless, you can consider replacing the tires with stronger grip, the 4 tires are the same size, and the replacement cost is lower. Or, simply upgrade the braking performance.
The interior design and the equipment of the intelligent technology part can be said to have nothing to do with the current mainstream, and the CT4 gives me the feeling that I only need to focus on driving, or slow down to look at the scenery on the side of the road. The overall design should be very familiar to everyone, the floating screen is located in the central control center position, coupled with more physical entities buttons, daily use can be described as handy. As far as personal preferences are concerned, instead of waking up the so-called voice assistant, it is better to do it with 1s.
After driving so many models, I still like this kind of insensible link wireless CarPlay, navigation, music, etc. can rely on mobile phones. In addition, the CT4 is also equipped with a 14-speaker BOSE sound system, so you can enjoy your favorite music and immerse yourself in your heart.
This is true not only for the CT4, but also for the 3 compact products at the BBA entry level in the smart technology segment. Although there is no dazzling array of smart technology equipment and intelligent voice assistants, after a long time of daily use of the car, you will find that you don't need so many things.
Let's pull the perspective back to CT4, in terms of overall design and scientific and technological equipment, CT4 is not outstanding, but the equipment that is needed daily and used is equipped. The design is not complicated in general, but the use of materials and leather makes the car still filled with a certain sense of luxury, which is not weaker than its peers. Regardless of that, ct4 also has a personal favorite mechanical instrument, common functions and vehicle condition display, handed over to the middle 4.2-inch LCD screen can be, completely enough.
For many people, buying a mid-level sedan is more concerned about space, but the focus of CT4 is obviously not here. Compared to many mid-range cars in the same class, the CT4's rear seating space has not reached the point of affluence, but it is just enough. Normal 175cm tall people sit in the back row is ok, and taller people will have some heads. And the trunk space is regular, the rear seats support division and reclining, and there is no problem in space expansion.
For users who like CT4, it is inevitable that the rear-drive layout and the perfect counterweight ratio of 50:50 will create a driving texture. For families with a small family of two + children, CT4 is completely competent and does not have to worry too much. The CT4's main competitor is the BBA's entry-level compact sedan, which competes with high and low, misplaced, and people who like it naturally prefer this performance.
#动态: Loyalty to the movement
As mentioned above, potential consumers of CT4 will not use rear space as the main indicator of car purchase. Similarly, ct4's goal is also very clear, that is, to compete with the BBA entry-level sedan with a misplaced competitive strategy, at a price of about 200,000 yuan, which is the only product you can find, with sports control driving pleasure as the main appeal. Or rather, it's the only product you can currently experience at this price, the only back-drive driving pleasure you can experience.
Power on the American products in the displacement and parameter part is not stingy, CT4 series is equipped with 2.0T engine, with Tripower variable valve management technology, the maximum horsepower of 237Ps, peak torque of 350N ·m, and the entire series is matched with 8-speed manual transmission. The front suspension is a double ball spring damping pillar suspension, and the rear suspension is a five-link independent selection, which is a suspension system of the standard biased sports control type, which is a front-facing rear-drive layout, which is one of the advantages of the CT4.
The first is the powertrain part, the tuning style of the CT4 power combination, which is absolutely consistent with the personality of its potential consumer. Although there are three driving modes to choose from, even in comfort mode, the powertrain is still biased towards the speed climb, providing the driver with ample power output. If you just drive in the city with ease, the foot movements are more delicate, and the vehicle dynamics will be mainly comfortable and smooth. When the vehicle senses that the foot throttle action is changing rapidly, it will also activate the "performance shift" function, which does not need to switch the sport mode and can enjoy the powerful power output of the CT4.
It is very appropriate to describe CT4 as "lively", which is like those young people who have just entered society, full of energy, as if they have endless strength, ready to sprint forward. Moreover, in terms of personal experience, the chassis tuning of CT4 is very similar to the previous generation of a horse 3 series, the suspension is tight and dynamic, and the sense of road is transmitted clearly. Even with intense driving, the suspension system provides ample lateral support for the vehicle, and the body returns quickly after testing the corners. And when driving fast on mountain roads, you can even clearly perceive the dynamics of the flexible tail, as if the rear of the car is helping you to turn the corner.
Although this suspension system is full of toughness and is very well supported for the vehicle, when passing through the speed bump, it can also ensure the driving texture and will not feel stiff, which is to be praised.
In addition, the accuracy of the steering system is also worthy of recognition in the creation of driving pleasure. In the process of travel, the rotation of the steering angle can drive the rapid response of the vehicle dynamics. Especially when driving fast, the flexible tail dynamics make the vehicle more willing to follow the driver's intentions through the corners. Of course, the accuracy of the steering system does not need to be questioned, but the steering force is moderately moderate and heavy, which may be easy for girls to fatigue and take time to adapt.
Another point, that is, the NVH sound insulation part, CT4 performance is not bad. Although compared with the big brother CT5, it is slightly worse than a loss. But in terms of its performance in urban and highway conditions, it is still very good. Especially in the high-speed road conditions, with the increase of speed, the noise has also increased slightly, but the overall is not disturbing, and the communication with the passengers in the car is not too loud. Overall, compared with the BBA entry-level compact car, the urban road condition sound insulation performance is not much different, but in high-speed road conditions, especially at 120km/h, the CT4's interior will be significantly quieter. After all, the performance of American products in the sound insulation and noise reduction part has always been relatively good, and the CT4 is also equipped with a front row double-layer soundproof glass and an active noise reduction system.
Summary:
The time spent with CT4 is not short, but it is not too long. Even so, I personally always believe that in today's impetuous society, the existence of CT4 is still a pearl left for those who like back-drive and like to drive. Although this pearl is clearly contrary to the mainstream of the market, and the back row space must be a point that many people deny. But it is undeniable that people who like CT4 will not care about the back space. It turns out that no matter how picky you are when you buy a car, more than 80% of the time after buying a car is still used by two or three people, and the full load is rare.
At the same time, as the only rear-drive architecture model of about 200,000 at present, the CT4 is more worthy of those who understand him. After all, in a few years, if you want to listen to the roar of the engine, enjoy the power of gasoline burning, and the fun of rear-wheel drive, you can only be in the game.