In normal cognition, the joint venture camp can be described as an "insurmountable valley" in the medium and large SUV market. In the 300,000 yuan class, the popular cars of The Japanese and German systems are still "as stable as old dogs". The independent brands that also serve the public with high level, high positioning and large size, such as Trumpchi GS8, Roewe RX8, and the protagonist of this article, Xingtu Lanyue, take advantage of the opportunity to explore the 200,000 yuan level that is rarely involved in the joint venture, aiming at "pragmatic buyers".
Built on the "M3X Mars Architecture Pro", Xingtu Lanyue positions seven medium and large SUVs, bringing together large space, strong power, high configuration and the safety level of reaching the same level of front end. It should be noted that the car has preset the "international gene" in the construction process of the underlying framework, and it is understood that both the NVH characteristics and the mechanical quality have won the praise of some overseas media, laying the foundation for the official entry into the Eastern European market in early December 2021.
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appearance
Typical medium to large SUV design
The short test of this month for the 400T two-wheel drive Star Flare Pro version, belongs to the 2.0T high-power version of the introductory configuration, less than 200,000 yuan of guidance price for pragmatic + rational buyers is a decent choice.
In terms of appearance design, Lanyue has been given the most traditional design ideas for medium and large SUVs, with a heavy front end, almost vertical face doors, and a few thick intake grilles after the pressure is only unabated, and it does not show old age. Since the brand does not have a figurative LOGO, the identity of the front of the car can only be expressed in the "EXEED" wordmark, and the visual focus is inevitably somewhat "scattered". The matrix LED headlights that integrate the daily travel light strip also silently say, "I am a contemporary car that contains the power of science and technology".
The side lines are relatively sparse, and the flat sheet metal magnifies the sense of fullness. The most significant feature of the side is the "MPV" flat straight strip + long rear design, especially the wide spacing from C to D pillar, which provides a good field of view for the suspension window, and even can accommodate the third row of seating space (longitudinal and vertical) and the load capacity of the trunk.
On the rear of the car, you can see the "nothing new but enduring" through-type taillights, which can be called the "evergreen tree" of the design world. To be commended, the bilateral single rectangular exhaust outlet of the moon is a real material, not a common decorative cover. After the foil of the 400T logo, these elements are particularly powerful.
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interior
Pan-intelligent device stacking
From a contemporary perspective, the interior of the moon is also clinging to the torrent of the times, and the stacking of "pan-intelligent equipment" makes people full of expectations. From dual 12.3-inch LCD screens, touch-activated air-conditioning panels, to the sleek paddle-type electronic barrier bars, they are infinitely close to the "digital cockpit" that we love. Among them, miniaturized electronic barriers are widely seen in the Volkswagen family. Tried, the small size does not affect the fingertip operation, but also reduces the disruption of the interior layout, space and design ideas have been expanded.
Unlike those highly electronic cockpits, the moon still retains a considerable number of physical keys, including electric trunk switch, start-stop function, to driving mode, driver assistance system and panoramic image control, etc., to achieve quick operation in the driving. The rest of the HUD, interior lights, and on-board function settings are integrated into the vehicle system.
On the whole, the large interior of the moon is no problem, and the highly malleable T-shaped layout is born for the multiple large-size LCD screens of Rongqi. The layout and placement of the on-board function keys are also worthy of the operation habits of the car users, avoiding the complicated adaptation cycle.
From a personal aesthetic point of view alone, the decorative details and lines of the co-pilot instrument table are slightly more complicated. The imitation wood grain trim panel has forcibly raised the age group of the applicable population, "sitting in it is a few years older." If it can be replaced by a metal panel, the visual texture will be more outstanding. The interior materials are in line with the same price level, and the tang plastic material covers most of the area including the instrument panel, front and rear door panels. In fact, many joint venture models will "deduct" the backdoor material. It's just that the covering material used in the moon is heavy in grain and has a rough feel.
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space
The five-meter space can accommodate a variety of scenes
The bearing space is the key project of the moon, and the nearly 5000mm length and 2900mm wheelbase confirm its "standard medium and large" identity. Under the normal sitting position (the experiencer is 1.79 meters tall), the front knee and thigh space can move freely, the entry and exit of the car is not disturbed by interior parts, and the space in the lower part of the dashboard is optimized in place. The downside is that the overly high lid affects the forward view. The front center armrest does not support sliding forward and backward, and the position is low, and the elbow cannot be effectively supported when holding the steering wheel in the right hand.
Enter the second row, in the same position, the knee spacing can reach one palm, and the thickness of the backrest is optimized so that the calves and feet have a certain amount of room for movement. For the sake of the four-wheel drive system, the car still has a half-palm-high bulge in the center of the second row of floors, and the length and width of the top surface can fully accommodate my pair of 43-size Martin boots, which is very loose. The common functions of the second row include independently controlled air conditioning, USB interface, central handrail, and the basic care of the rear row is there. At the same time, the two-row seats also support two-punch range of front and rear sliding, and one-punch range of backrest angle adjustment. The latter adopts multi-angle infinite adjustment, which can be accurately matched to the position suitable for itself.
The rest to be optimized include: the short cushion does not effectively support the thigh; the central cushion is slightly narrower, the butt is just aligned with the flanks of the two sides of the cushion, the sitting feeling is too hard; as a seven-seat medium and large SUV, the rear door opening angle is somewhat small.
The third row is independent of two seats, and the basic functions such as retractable headrests, unilateral armrests + cup holders, and USB charging ports are not absent. The seat cushions in the third row are thin and the sitting sensation is equally stiff. When the second row is moved forward to the maximum, the knee can extend a small punch distance. That is to say, if seven people are 1.8 meters tall, they can barely sit in the seat, although they lose comfort, but the "emergency" role is retained.
As mentioned earlier, the extended rear structure allows the trunk to maintain a certain usability in the seven-seat state, which is about the same capacity as a small SUV. In the five-seat state, the standard "five-meter" space can be restored. The point is that the flat, wide inner hall also boosts loading confidence, and taking down multiple checkers and even some small appliances should not be a problem.
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Dynamic performance
Gentle and straightforward
Due to the limitations of the test drive distance, time and other factors, I can only make a preliminary experience of the driving performance of the moon. Fortunately, medium and large SUVs with warm temper and straightforwardness tend to be easy to take out all of their trays in a limited time.
Speaking of power, the 400T version is equipped with a high-power 2.0T engine with a maximum horsepower and a maximum torque of 261Ps and 400N .m, respectively. Among them, the peak torque of 400N .m is released at 1750-4000rpm, which is completely consistent with the speed working conditions of the 390T version, and the power level is comparable to that of the same standard power in Europe and the United States. Theoretically, such a forward-moving, broad operating condition characteristic in the peak area must give the vehicle a swift, powerful and linear acceleration performance.
The actual effect is that in the ordinary mode, the power release of the initial stage is slightly "hesitant", probably when the accelerator pedal is stepped on to two or three percent position, the vehicle will make a "traction action", the indecisive nature is not very smooth with the car in the city, you need to pay special attention to the traffic rhythm, start a little loose, the drivers of the side road will take advantage of it.
After switching to the sport mode, the start is slightly improved, but it is limited to "slight improvement", and more often than not, the driver still has to deal with it himself. In fact, as a power system with such outstanding book parameters, such a situation occurs, and the 7-speed dual clutch that accompanies it may be the root cause. If paired with an automatic transmission (AT), the power response may be "normal".
Surprisingly, when the throttle is fully open, this 2.0T engine does not give the expected "riveting suddenly popped out" burst experience, the speedometer smooth and stable climbing process is better than a three-liter + displacement self-priming engine performance, the power reserve of the middle and rear range is surprising. Therefore, high-speed cruising in loose road conditions is its paradise.
The gauge displays the current gear of the transmission, providing a reference for observing the working mechanism and real-time status of the transmission. In the process of driving, the logical thinking of the 7-speed dual clutch is not bad, such as when accelerating and overtaking, it can fall from D7 to D4 for the first time, so as to achieve the purpose of instantly stretching the speed and enhancing the power; when switching the sports mode, the gear will be lowered by one level, such as the speed is stable at 80km/h, from D7/rpm to D6/rpm to 1800rpm, and the enthusiasm for power response is naturally raised.
In terms of fuel consumption, this power combination is in line with expectations, after two hundred kilometers of comprehensive road conditions including high-speed, four-wheel drive, provincial highways (including mountain roads), the final fuel consumption of the 400T two-wheel drive version is locked at 8.3L/100km, and the official 7.9L/100km NEDC comprehensive fuel consumption "eight or nine inseparable". If you drive purely in urban areas, the fuel consumption of 100 kilometers will be about upgraded to 9L+. Compared with the maintenance quality of more than 1800kg, it is still worth recognizing.
The braking feeling is somewhat similar to the power, the head section of the brake pedal, the working state of the brake is somewhat "loose", to put it bluntly, "the compression range of the pedal is not proportional to the pulling force of the vehicle". The gentle head section makes the road and the car need to focus more attention on the prediction of the action of the car in front, and if you are not careful, the braking distance will be extended at a rate visible to the naked eye. Of course, there are also advantages, even under the sudden high-force braking, there will be no surprise nodding effect, and the whole section of braking is very "Buddhist".
In other performances, there is also a slight deviation from expectations. First, the suspension's treatment of fine road surface fragments and high-frequency dense flutter still leaves room for "refinement". Second, the lane keeping assist system can not be 100% able to identify the dotted line, that is, in the face of high-speed arcs, and no parallel or lane change instructions are issued (dial the turn signal), the induction system has the chance to directly ignore one side of the dotted line, resulting in the front of the car deviating from the correct trajectory.
summary
Independent brands have gradually completed their self-growth in the process of continuous efforts in the middle and high-end markets. The continuous improvement of consumption power has also created more practice and grinding opportunities for independent brands.
Realistically speaking, in the 200,000-yuan market, the road ahead of The Star Road to the Moon is by no means a way. Leaving aside the pressure of various joint venture models, how to resist independent opponents of the same price and volume such as trumpchi GS8 is more urgent. Although the brand has worked hard to build the dynamic texture of the moon in accordance with the international standard, after this brief experience, it still has a refining margin in the indicators of "driving texture" and "auxiliary system logic". Of course, on the static dimensions of design, materials, detailed craftsmanship, bearing space, etc., there is one to say, and the moon is still qualified to impress consumers.
If the car purchase budget happens to be finalized at about 200,000 yuan, the description is "public and private use", valuing the sense of riding space and practical convenience, and from time to time will bring a family of old and young to a long-distance self-driving car that walks away, then congratulations, the moon will have a high probability of being on your alternative list.
Written by | Tommy
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Edit | White Technique
Reviewer | Lan Qingqing
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