"Time is always passing", China's car market is still booming.
Although the Chinese car market has not completely returned from the "decline" situation in the past two years, but throughout the world car market, the scenery is unique, such as Changan CS75PLUS, this car has been listed for more than two years has obtained 450,000 + sales, and has maintained the first camp of the domestic compact SUV attention ranking for many years, which is a veritable member of the market segment.
I still remember that when I test-drove the 2022 Changan CS75PLUS in October last year, due to the surplus product strength of the "rich configuration of the whole series", I gave such a title: Attacking the German-Japanese joint venture, does The Changan 2022 CS75PLUS have this strength? At that time, the 2022 CS75PLUS had just successfully challenged the 55km/h over-American standard tumbling test, becoming the industry's first Chinese brand SUV with three American standard certifications, and the benchmark German-Japanese joint venture had full strength.
After a few months, the author saw the second-generation CS75PLUS real car at the changan official "Qiqi Whale Qi" second-generation CS75PLUS media test drive, and after the test drive again, I can't help but think of another certainty: that is, in the past, Chinese brands often envisioned the German-Japanese joint venture as an imaginary catch-up object, but now that the painting style has changed, the author only wants to talk about the joint venture brand, please take the second generation of CS75PLUS as an example!
The evolution of fist to flesh, you have to serve
As a new generation of models, a completely new design is naturally indispensable. The second generation of CS75PLUS is a new embodiment of the evolution of Changan's "new technology and intelligent aesthetics" design concept to the 2.0 stage. Compared with the visual effects of the first generation of models that highlight publicity and sports, the second-generation CS75PLUS is more stable overall.
As the saying goes: nature is the best designer, and bionic design is often the most able to stand the test of time. For example, the whale tail hitting wave grille is inspired by the shape of the whale's tail that rises high when it jumps out of the water, and the "V" shaped texture is designed at a 46.7° angle in the Chang'an LOGO. The crystal matrix grille design is inspired by the concept of energy crystals, which not only pays tribute to the previous generation of models, but also shows a simple technology and energetic visual effect through the transformation of the profile.
The second generation of CS75PLUS is a futuristic headlight shape, inspired by the future battleships that emit light in Star Wars, and the unlocked rear headlights and through-line streamer front lights are pulsed to form a dynamic and dazzling "light show". The full LED light source is reasonable, but it should be noted that the near and far lights are composed of 11 high-performance LEDs, which have strong lighting performance; the daytime running lights are composed of 30 +1+27 white LEDs, and the turn signal is composed of 30 LEDs. Even more chic is the streamer front lamp, which consists of 61 LEDs and is carved out of the grating texture by a laser process, and together with the V-shaped grille, it forms a three-dimensional energy matrix.
On the side of the body, the upper and lower waist lines are designed to stretch smoothly, and with the raised ribs of the doors, it has a sense of muscle and strength like a sculpture. The 18-inch star-spinning wheel or 19-inch star-flare wheel is visually full-bodied, and the two-color design is not monotonous.
The most conspicuous nature of the tail is the design of the through-type taillights, which are composed of 62 +132+62 ultra-red LEDs, and the brake lights and rear turn signals are composed of 26 and 8 high-performance LEDs respectively, which highlight the sense of technology and futurism after lighting. In addition, the roof spoiler, rear enveloping diffuser and bilateral four-way exhaust tail throat further increase the sporty atmosphere of the vehicle.
Entering the car, the overall interior color adopts color block and contrast color design, with three sets of colors: starry night black gray, lava red black, and ice crystal blue and white. And the author's favorite is the ice crystal blue and white interior, not only because the light interior is more popular at the moment, such as for the user's concern that the light interior is easy to get dirty, Changan designers began to communicate with suppliers synchronously during research and development, so that the fabric is easier to take care of in order to ensure the same effect.
In terms of materials, there is no need to worry, the door panel, center console, dashboard, steering wheel and other places that are within reach are covered with soft materials and even leather. At the same time, some models are also equipped with a bright starlight skin in the dashboard area, using an intelligent luminous skin, which can create scenes such as welcome scenes, music rhythm scenes, and incoming call scenes.
In the creation of a sense of science and technology, the first thing to mention is the integrated through-screen composed of double 12.3-inch full LCD instrument + central control LCD screen, and continues the 8.1 ° arc design with the driver as the core, which is more in line with the curvature of the human retina. The newly designed one-piece multi-function steering wheel adopts a flat shape, and the multi-function buttons on the left and right sides are touch designed, which is very compatible with the scientific and technological atmosphere in the whole car. The electronic shift handle of the double color yacht style is exquisite and delicate, which echoes the overall interior and brings a stronger sense of technology.
It is worth mentioning that the second generation of CS75PLUS is also equipped with a rare one-piece racing seat of the same level, the cushion padding is soft and hard, from the actual experience, the contact surface between the body and the seat is relatively large, the support is better, the resilience is better; coupled with electric adjustment, heating and other functions, the riding experience is satisfactory. There is also SONY Premium Audio, which creates an immersive sound experience with 8 speakers for a realistic sense of presence.
In terms of space, the second-generation CS75PLUS has a wheelbase of 2710mm, which is first of all sufficiently guaranteed in absolute size. Secondly, the overall size of 1334mm×850mm, the area of 1.14m of the large panoramic sunroof, so that the car lighting more abundant. In addition, the second-generation CS75PLUS has many humanized designs in the car, such as the rear seats support flat reclining, the trunk volume can be increased from 620L to 1450L; the whole car has more than 30 storage spaces, from coins, signature pens, road and bridge cards, to travel bags, fishing tackles, and child safety seats, which can be easily placed by users.
There is the intelligence of "temperature" and it is touching
Since cars are linked to smart technology, people's car experience has revolutionized. However, from a certain point of view, intelligence, but "cold", this is the biggest drawback of the intelligent 1.0 and 2.0 era, and with the popularity of smart phones, people will not have too much expectations for the car machine, even if you hold the steering wheel, you rely on the smart phone, but the author experienced on the second generation of CS75PLUS has a "temperature"....
First of all, I have to mention the Indus Car Federation TINNOVE intelligent ecosystem, a new generation of IMS intelligent interaction program, rich in ecological functions, with common navigation, Bluetooth, Internet of Vehicles, voice recognition control, pan-entertainment, OTA4.0 platform and other functions. Moreover, in addition to operating various functions through touch and voice, the system also supports gesture control, and the recognition rate is high. At the same time, when the camera in the car captures that there are children in the back row, it will also take the initiative to play audio content such as children's songs and stories, which is really too heartfelt.
Interestingly, there is also a camera above the steering wheel pillar of the new car, as soon as you get on the car, you will start the Face ID system for face recognition, and after confirming the identity of the driver, you will adjust the steering wheel and seat position to ensure that the driver maintains the best driving posture. Not only that, but it also monitors the driver's fatigue driving in real time during the driving process. It is worth mentioning that the system will also adjust the height of the W-HUD intelligent head-up display according to the detected driver's pupil position, so that the display information within 9 inches is always in the best viewing angle when the user is seated, making reading more relaxed. However, at this stage, the function has not yet been enabled, and updates will be pushed through OTA upgrades in the future.
Secondly, the In Call intelligent in-vehicle interconnection system can grasp the situation of the car at any time by mobile phone. There are also many active safety and intelligent technology configurations, such as the IACC+ full-speed intelligent cruise system, which has L2 level intelligent driving assistance and can also be awakened by voice. Even if you encounter congestion on the way to and from work, opening the IACC can also realize intelligent car following, intelligent cruise driving in the lane, etc. There are also traffic congestion assist, intelligent deceleration and cornering, intelligent speed limit assist, lane keeping assist, intelligent near and far light system, intelligent avoidance, intelligent emergency braking, LDW lane departure warning, AEB intelligent emergency braking assist system, as well as Bosch 9.3 generation body electronic stability system, LCDA parallel assist technology, ELK emergency lane keeping, pedestrian protection and many other configurations, driving, no matter when and where, can easily cope.
In order to experience the second generation of CS75PLUS intelligent technology, the test drive manufacturer also specially arranged the "blind driving" and "trail reversing" projects. Blind driving is well understood, that is, the front windshield and window of the vehicle are all covered, so that the driver can pass four 1 million pixel 180 ° fisheye cameras outside the car, use a special algorithm to correct and stitch the captured images, and in the way of high-definition 540 ° panoramic surround view, the real scene around the body is fully displayed in 720P picture quality, although the driver in the car cannot observe the environment around the vehicle, but the image can adjust the perspective in real time according to the changes in the body, so that the driver can also drive forward in the case of the vehicle "sealed". Blind driving is no problem, and parking and reversing in a complex environment is naturally not a problem.
As for the trail reversing, we are not the first time to hear, the function in Beijing or Shanghai old town can often come in handy, for example, when you drive the car into a dead end, the system will automatically record the last period of the trajectory before the vehicle stops (no more than 50m), in the middle of the retreat, a key to start the trail reversing, the vehicle will automatically reverse according to the original road trajectory, for the narrow alley with limited space or can not clearly observe the rear, especially useful. Of course, in some narrow parking spaces, there is also an APA5.0 remote control valet parking system, people outside the car, remote control parking, straight in and out, since then the novice "seconds" to the old driver.
It's hard to close, it's over!
The second-generation CS75PLUS is equipped with a new generation of Blue Whale 1.5T/2.0T turbocharged engines, of which the 1.5T engine has a maximum power of 138 kW, a maximum torque of 300 N·m, and a comprehensive fuel consumption of 6.4L/100 km. The maximum power of the 2.0T engine is 171kW, the maximum torque is 390N·m, not only the parameters are eye-catching, but also more than 20 technical upgrades. And unlike the previous generation, the second-generation CS75PLUS is equipped with Aisin's new generation 8AT gearbox, yes, you read that right, this time it is all equipped!
The test drive is a 2.0T model with four driving modes, including Normal/ECO/Sport/Custom. In Normal mode, the vehicle starts briskly and the subsequent acceleration is also in one go, with smooth, linear and easy to control. The engine after 2000rpm power output is more fierce, the crankshaft transmission to the wheel of the power is very unrestrained, acceleration is strong, but not abrupt; moreover, even if the high-speed cruising and then accelerate, the power will not have half a hesitation, the speed climbs faster than expected, giving people a feeling of sufficient power reserve, driving quality can not fault anything.
If you want a more passionate driving experience, the "exciting" Sport mode can definitely meet you, at this time the instrument will also become a red sports style, and the power output is more a bit of "chicken blood" excitement, power response and acceleration have obvious improvement, the number of engine revolutions will remain above 2000rpm, in order to ensure that at any time can meet the driver's power needs, get better power response, the entire power output will become direct, heel, as you step. Starting in sport mode, the car can give the driver a strong "push back feeling", but it is still controllable, even if it is congested, it will not be too tired to follow the car.
As for the ECO mode, it is much more low-key, compared to the above Normal, Sport mode less stimulation, the entire power output has a deliberate "seal" feeling, but this is not to say that the power is insufficient, it can be fast, just do not want to. Starting in this mode, the power is between lazy and brisk, such a setting is actually more practical than the economic model of many models, after all, "relying on not walking", when starting, it will force the driver to step on the accelerator deeply, so that the power will become difficult to control, and the experience is not good. The ECO mode power output of the second-generation CS75PLUS is quite a bit of a self-absorbing model feeling, the speed is not impatient, has its own specific rhythm, and is more suitable for a calm, calm driving style.
And the 8AT gearbox from Aisin must also give a good review, the extremely smooth shift action makes people almost forget its existence, it is always diligent, obscure work, and the engine cooperation is extremely tacit, and the adjustment level can give a high score. And the same can play a high score is also the chassis, the front McPherson independent suspension + rear multi-link independent suspension hardware configuration is not faulty, the performance is also remarkable, the size of the road vibration, bumps are handled more decently, will not bring too much trouble to the riding comfort, the overall adjustment has a certain sense of high-grade. In addition, the steering system has moderate directivity, the steering force is generally light, and more attention is paid to the comfort of daily driving.
In addition to the road test, the test drive manufacturer's site test drive link also prepared a number of challenge tests, in addition to the blind driving challenge above, follow the trail reversing, there is also the Möbius ring challenge, not only to test the second generation CS75PLUS power performance, but also to test its body stiffness. The thermoformed steel and ultra-high-strength steel used on the second-generation CS75PLUS account for up to 38.3%, and the combination of thermoforming technology and ultra-high-strength steel roll pressing technology ensures the structural stability of the vehicle and the integrity of the occupant space. In the Möbius Ring Challenge, the Blue Whale 2.0T power provides a powerful and sustained power output, and the Aisin 8AT gearbox allows the second-generation CS75PLUS to have a stronger low-speed climbing ability, and the high-strength body has a high torsional stiffness to give full play to the role of the suspension system. Therefore, in the face of large-angle sharp corners, uphill, downhill timing challenges, the second generation of CS75PLUS can be easily coped with.
Write at the end:
You must admit that in the past, in the case that users did not know much about the vehicle, the most conservative criterion for buying a car was to choose an expensive joint venture brand, after all, with the brand background and technical accumulation, the probability of error is lower. However, with the technological advancement of Chinese brands in recent years, many models have the strength to match or even surpass the joint venture brand.
Nowadays, Changan Automobile has poured all the hard-core technology into the second-generation CS75PLUS, which is not only the design evolution of the exterior interior, nor is it just the improvement of the process level and quality sense, but also the comprehensive upgrade of intelligence and power driving control. It can be said that through the "refinement of internal strength", the second generation of CS75PLUS has broken the barriers of joint ventures, has the strength to surpass the joint venture brand, and has an absolute advantage in price, so that the author only wants to warn the next German-Japanese joint venture opponents that the good days will not last long, but it must not be taken lightly.