Off-roading has always felt like a tall sport, because I don't have much contact with it, and at first I always thought that cross-country was "hiking as fast as possible". Later, I learned that the real off-road is not as simple as walking gravel roads and climbing small hills. Strictly speaking, the "off-road" that many people have experienced can only be regarded as a light self-driving tour that can be regarded as walking away.
Winter time, outdoor playable places and projects are not much, recently coincided with the Beijing off-road organization ice and snow experience camp, for longing for off-road for me for a long time, finally have the opportunity to feel the excitement and happiness of winter off-road, and this off-road car with ice and snow encounter is - Beijing off-road BJ40 Blade Hero Diesel Edition.
Visual enjoyment, the blade is waiting to be sheathed
On the snow, I first saw this BJ40 Blade Hero Version, a combination of blackened front face and matte car paint, coupled with a 17-inch blackened wheel and a touch of red calipers, under the sunlight, it was reflected by the white snow, that kind of cold and domineering "face value", a random shot, without retouching to become a blockbuster. I also did my homework before participating in the event, BJ40 Blade Hero Edition has a long 4630mm long, 1925mm wide, 1871mm high proud segment, and a long wheelbase of 2745mm, which is very off-road in terms of size alone.
Sitting in the car, the 10.25-inch central control large screen and the 12.3-inch full LCD instrument did not surprise me, after all, the large screen has become the standard in many cars. However, the set of buttons in the middle of the two outlets really fascinated me. Two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive switching can be achieved around the blue start button, and there is also an electronically controlled differential lock "electronic pre-lock function". Compared to the four-wheel drive switch of the off-road vehicle I have driven before and still stays in the "gear bar" mode, the button design is really advanced and convenient.
Low temperature ignition, diesel power does not grind
Without further ado, I'm already eager to try. Press the start button and the roar of the engine will be heard. It is understood that this BJ40 Blade Hero Edition is equipped with a 2.0D diesel engine blessed by German technology, which can be started normally in the winter -41 ° extreme low temperature. Therefore, at present, in the low temperature environment of minus ten degrees, this BJ40 Blade Hero Edition starts without grinding. Hanging up the D gear, one foot on the accelerator, this BJ40 Blade Hero Edition gives the start of the force and the smooth shift feeling brought by ZF transmission, one word: "cool"!
At the same time, with the ZF 8AT gearbox, taking into account the strong power and ultra-low fuel consumption, a tank of oil can travel up to 1000km, which is a blessing for off-road people, after all, off-road adventure on the road is not everywhere there are gas stations. It is also a hardcore off-road vehicle with a rare diesel engine and automatic transmission in its class.
To be honest, this is the first time in snow off-roading! Ice and snow road will inevitably appear vehicle slippage, let me surprise, this BJ40 Blade Hero version of the Bosch ESP system is quite powerful, once the body appears slightly tilted, the system can work in time to correct the body, giving me more driving confidence.
Turn on 4L mode and climb so easy
With the foundation of gentle driving on the snow, I am not afraid to climb the slopes that are about to be approached. Although it is full of confidence, after all, it is the first time to climb a slope in the snow, or a cautious attitude. Gripping the heated steering wheel, I switched the drive mode to 4L mode, slammed deep into the throttle, and with a noticeable pushback feel and the upturn of the front, the BJ40 Blade Hero Edition drove effortlessly down the slopes. This is due to the BJ40 Blade Hero Edition 2.0D engine can achieve 120kW, 380N .m powerful power, and in 4L mode, the torque can be amplified by another 2.542 times. The continuous power and stable climbing ability give me the biggest feeling of "stability".
Conquer the ice and snow cross axis, the "three locks" are indispensable
If climbing is not the norm in off-road sections, then scenes including cross-axis, mud, and wading are more common. This test drive was just about to pass through a section of ice and snow crossing shafts. You know, unlike other harsh road scenes, the ice and snow cross-axle is more testing for the vehicle's ability to get out of trouble.
Fortunately, the BJ40 Blade Hero Edition has a clear advantage in "height", with a 37° approach angle, a 31° departure angle, and a longitudinal pass angle of 23° that does not trap in the snow. To perfectly conquer this ice and snow cross shaft, it is necessary to rely on the unique "three locks" of professional off-road vehicles. Specifically, the BJ40 Blade Hero Edition is equipped with two electronically controlled differential locks to ensure that when one side tire slips, it ensures that the coaxial two tires have enough power output, open the lock, and with the cooperation of the electronically controlled central transferor, there is no problem to get out of trouble.
According to experience, the section through the crossover axis generally has to switch to 4L mode, but I only switch to 4H mode, with the use of "three locks", I can still easily cope with the ice and snow cross axis, which is really quite enjoyable!
mute? It turns out that off-road vehicles can do the same
For off-road vehicles, it is not realistic to require both off-road ability and a good "silent effect". So, for me, the level of NVH quietness of the BJ40 Blade Hero Version, I am on the sidelines.
However, the NVH performance of the BJ40 Blade Hero Edition surprised me. In the smooth driving of the snow, this BJ40 Blade Hero Edition with removable roof combines the combination of efficient and soundproof cavity partition structure and high air tightness roof, so that the vehicle can have a performance of 65.6 dB in 100km/h driving, which makes me fully feel the level of NVH quiet comparable to the urban SUV class.
Conclusion:
This time, the Ice and Snow Experience Camp organized by Beijing Off-Road allowed me to "warm up" my enthusiasm for the Beijing Winter Olympics in advance in the monotonous winter, and I really felt the charm of ice and snow off-road. At the same time, I also saw the product performance of the only professional diesel off-road vehicle in the market. BJ40 Blade Hero Edition really lives up to its name, cool design, luxurious interior, the blessing of science and technology, silent space, super power, bringing drivers not only confidence, but also a yearning for free life, a tribute to the spirit of courage!