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It has been more than Three months since the listing of Dongfeng Yueda Kia's fourth-generation Jiahua (hereinafter referred to as "the fourth-generation Jiahua"), and now, in Sanya, an island with a warm day and wind, Qi Panjun has finally opened this MPV that resembles an SUV and a non-SUV.
Before that, Qi Panjun had been thinking about a question: Can the fourth generation of Jiahua justify its own name?
Only because of the domestic high-end MPV market, the fourth generation of Jiahua is somewhat "unfavorable": it is listed before the domestic Saina, but the call is overshadowed by the latter; obviously the entry is high and the price is more affordable, but it is shouted "expensive", compared with the tens of thousands of (30,000-80,000 online transmission) of the Sai Na is hot. The same as "one of the four main sales models in the North American MPV market" and almost at the same time domestically listed, the situation of the two is so dramatic, presumably the fourth generation of Jawa itself is suspicious (ignorant) confused (forced).
Is Toyota's high-end high-end, and Kia Jawa is not worth the price? Today, let's find out.
Individual design, "alternative" charm
Old rules, let's first talk about the design of the fourth generation of Jawa.
Compared with elfa, Buick GL8, Alexand and other common MPVs, the unique shape of the fourth generation of Jawa is slightly "different", with a prominent front and slender body, which looks more like an extended version of the SUV.
Behind this, in addition to the design concept of "Grand Volume & Ballroom", there is also a point that is easy to be recognized and overlooked, the fourth generation of Jawa is a truly global model, as one of the four main sales models in the North American MPV market, its design also continues the pure American style, the lines are tough and atmospheric. The body design of short front suspension and long rear suspension creates an SUV-like body posture and gives users a new visual experience.
From the perspective of using the car, this unique design dilutes the traditional MPV's strong business style, so that you no longer look like a "driver" when driving.
Of course, the fourth generation of Kahua also has many remarkable details. For example, the all-LED headlight group and the intake grille adopt an integrated design to make the front of the car more integrated; the integrated Kia logo through-line LED taillight group highlights the exquisite; the diamond pattern chrome trim strip starting from the C-pillar runs through the entire tail, improving the visual width and grade of the tail.
The fourth generation of Jawa itself is also a solid big man, its length, width and height are 5155mm/1995mm/1795mm, and the wheelbase is 3090mm. This gives the fourth generation of Jawa a powerful aura, as well as the largest flexible 7-seater space in its class, coupled with the comfort of the second row of one-touch high-end pressure-relieving seats made of high-end Nappa leather, which can be called a "walking mattress" to meet your needs of lying flat at any time.
It is worth mentioning that the fourth generation of Jawa also attaches great importance to the ride of the third row of seats. The use of full-size seats, taking into account the leg support and sense of space, but also equipped with cup holders, storage compartments, sun blinds and USB charging ports, etc., compared to those who force two seats for seven seats, this is the third row of seats should look like. Moreover, the third row of seats can be adjusted to 1/2/3 seat mode as needed, and 6:4 sunken hidden folding can be realized to form a flat trunk floor to meet the needs of different car scenes.
In addition, the application of dual 12.3-inch integrated screen plus knob-type electronic shifting, Nappa leather, vibrasion, chrome plating, piano paint and other materials makes the interior full of texture and luxury, and even surpasses many competitor models.
In short, whether it is the exterior or the interior, the fourth generation of Jawa vividly interprets what a "high-end medium-sized MPV" should look like.
If this is not enough, then the fourth generation of Jiahua is rich in configuration, which is enough to kill the same level.
Such as 12 rows of seats 3 heating / ventilation function, L2 + intelligent driving assistance, Baidu intelligent interconnection system 3.0 + Kia's new car networking service "Kia Connect", CN95 filter + air purification function, QIL (KRELL) 12 speakers high-end audio system, etc.
In terms of configuration, Korean cars never seem to have lost. Here we will only select some of the highlight configurations for a brief interpretation.
ROA rear passenger forgotten reminder: when the driver's seat door is opened after stopping the car, a prompt message will be displayed on the dashboard; if a moving body in the back row is still detected after getting out of the car and locking the car, the vehicle will issue a warning sound and send a prompt message to the bound mobile phone.
SEA Safe Exit Assist: When the vehicle is in a stopped state (idling or turning off within 3 minutes), the rear occupant presses the electric sliding door button to prepare to get off, if there is an incoming car behind the side (speed between 5-80km/h), the vehicle will maintain the electric sliding door lock state and display a warning message on the dashboard to prevent the vehicle coming from the blind area behind the side from colliding with the occupant who has just got off the car.
The fourth generation of Jawa second row seats also have an extra-long sliding stroke and support left and right sliding, making it easier for passengers in the third row to enter and exit, such as the elderly or children, and it is more convenient to take care of.
At the same time, the rear dialogue mode can ensure barrier-free communication in the spacious space of the car; the rear visual function can realize the real-time attention to the passengers who need to be taken care of such as children and the elderly in the rear row; and the quiet mode in the rear row ensures that the main passenger enjoys music without disturbing the rear passengers.
Not only that, but the fourth generation of Jawa is also the only model in its class with two/three rows of privacy glass and sun blinds as standard.
As for safety, the fourth generation of The Company comes standard with 7 airbags (including driver's seat knee airbags) and has received the 2021 TOP Safety Pick safety rating from the U.S. Highway Safety Insurance Association, the world's most rigorous test standard.
Therefore, the fourth generation of The Joyce is an excellent model. After all, positioning the global flagship MPV and after 4 generations of models, its product strength should not be underestimated.
Don't talk about control, just about comfort
For a large-size MPV, it is obviously impractical to talk about "control", "comfort" and "space" are king.
Before entering the test drive, let's take a look at the power system equipped with the fourth generation of Jawa.
The fourth generation of Jawa is equipped with a new Smartstream 2.0T turbocharged engine with a maximum power of 233Ps and a peak torque of 353N·m, matching an 8-speed automatic transmission (AT), accelerating 9.2 seconds per 100 km/h, and consuming 7.8 L of fuel at NEDC in 100 km/h. There are four driving modes of comfort (NORMAL), economy (ECO), sport (SPORT) and smart (SMART), and special adjustments have been made for the MPV car scene, so that the vehicle is more smooth and linear in the starting stage, and the power reserve in the high-speed stage is sufficient.
From the actual experience, the fourth generation of Jawa's throttle tuning is very "light", the response of the 8AT gearbox is also very positive, the power connection is very smooth when giving oil, the acceleration is smooth and linear, coupled with the same "light" steering feel, it is very easy to open. This seems to be the common tone of many MPV models, the car is large and heavy, then it can not give people a "bulky" feeling when driving. Although MPV focuses on "sitting", we still enjoy driving.
It is worth mentioning that when the turn signal is turned on during driving, the LCD dashboard will display the rear image in the corresponding direction, further reducing the wild blind spot and improving safety. Especially in the night when the vision is blurred or in rainy weather, it is very practical.
Needless to say, the outstanding space advantage of the fourth generation of Jawa is the "filtering" of the comfort of the chassis + suspension on different road conditions and the excellent NVH performance.
The chassis is solid, the suspension is elastic but not "soft", so that the fourth generation of Jawa filters the small bumps on the road surface very cleanly, even if it encounters bumps such as speed bumps, it can be easily coped with, and the car cannot feel the sudden bounce. The front subframe adopts hydraulic bushing to block the vibration transmission of the power system into the car, fully ensuring the comfort in the car.
In addition, the fourth generation of Jawa in the front partition, fender, central aisle, central bottom plate bottom cover, neck plate, rear panel dustproof and other places use high-level sound insulation materials, front/front window using double-layer laminated sound insulation glass, the second row using thicker sound insulation glass, effectively isolating noise into the carriage, excellent NVH performance peer-led.
In general, it is more comfortable to drive and sit more comfortably, which is the high-quality MPV image presented by the fourth generation of Jiahua.
After a day of contact, the fourth generation of Jawa has left a deep impression on us, whether it is the individual design, or the abundant interior space and comfortable driving experience. Personally, I feel that compared with the same level and the same price of the Buick GL8, Xena, Arison, Odyssey Weiran and other models, the fourth generation of Jiahua is not inferior to any competitor, and even in terms of space, especially in terms of configuration, it shows the state of "no one has me, and people have me superior".
Compared with the current situation of some models taking advantage of the "chip shortage" to increase prices or increase configurations, the sincerity shown by the fourth generation of Jiahua domestic production is quite obvious. If you want to make every penny of your money better spent on the blade, the fourth generation of Kahua is a good choice.
epilogue:
From 1998 to the present, after four generations of model evolution, Jawa's total sales in the world have exceeded 2 million units, becoming a global star MPV with Toyota Xena and Honda Odyssey. However, in the domestic market, Jiahua, which has been sold as an importer for many years, is still only the choice of a few people, and with the domestic production of the fourth generation of Jiahua, it has also turned a new page in the domestic market. Now, the fourth generation of Jiahua, who has an important mission, has arrived, and next, wait for the market and time to give the answer.
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