Dongfeng Fengshen officially released its new compact sedan , Yixuan MAX ( Photo| Configuration | Inquiry) at this year's Shanghai Auto Show. As the first model born under the DSMA architecture independently developed by Dongfeng, the positioning of the flagship sedan means that Yixuan MAX must shoulder the mission of brand upward breakthrough. Naturally, Yixuan MAX also has to give consumers something different, and it is not as simple as "Yixuan upgrade". Gossip less, let's see if it has this strength.
Appearance: In addition to being sharp, the size is also touching
At the first glance of Yi Xuan MAX, you may have a sense of déjà vu, such as the folded surface that surrounds both sides of the lower part, which is quite close to Yi Xuan. However, the new grille, as well as the more generous body size, remind you that it is fundamentally different from the pedigree of Yi Xuan.
The white "strip" at the top of the grille does not emit light, but only serves as a decoration
It is reported that the "sonic boom digital" grille used by Yixuan MAX is inspired by the fierce momentum of the fighter when breaking through the sound barrier. The entire front of the car is cut with a large number of sharp lines, highlighting the main theme of youth and sports. The headlight group is also sharp in shape, and the near and far lights are led and equipped with lenses.
The tires are in the UC6 series with a specification of 215/50 R17
The length, width and height of the whole vehicle are 4797/1870/1475 mm, the wheelbase is 2770 mm, and the "three circumferences" are even slightly larger than geely Xingrui, which almost reaches the threshold of medium-sized cars. Officially, Yixuan MAX has "the widest body in its class". Although there is no way to verify, from the perspective of the internal riding experience, the sense of horizontal space is indeed much better than That of Corolla, Xuanyi, etc.
The change in the shape of the tail echoes the front face, forming a design style from one to the end. The through-type taillight is not absent, although it has been "played badly" by various car companies, but it has to be admitted that it is indeed a major weapon to enhance the sense of fashion.
The real exhaust pipe is hidden at the bottom, likewise for the bilateral two outs
Finally, the author must criticize the bilateral two-out exhaust decoration used by Yixuan MAX. They are already equipped with a 1.5T engine with a maximum power of 204 horsepower, so why not show off the real exhaust?
Interior: The styling materials are excellent, and the voice recognition ability needs to be improved
The interior styling of the MAX is easily reminiscent of a luxury brand C-class car, but you will soon dispel this idea, because you will find that it is missing a third large screen. What really impresses you is the material in the car. From the soft material covering at the top of the center console, to the approximate fur material below, and the wood grain trim on the door panel, there is no doubt that Yi Xuan MAX has come down this time.
Full LCD meter
The information that can be displayed by the full LCD meter is rich enough, and the information such as navigation and driving assistance can be displayed on it, and provides different styles of interfaces.
Central control display
The central control display is tilted 9.8 degrees to the side of the main driver, which is more convenient for drivers to watch and operate, and the built-in Wind God's latest WindLink 5.0 car machine system supports online listening, K songs, navigation, watching CCTV, Baidu CarLife/ Huawei Hicar mobile phone mapping, if you can join Apple CarPlay, it will be better. However, there is still room for improvement in the response speed and accuracy of speech recognition in this system. According to the manufacturer, the test drive type is still a test car, and the machine system will be further upgraded to the WindLink 6.0 version after the mass production and listing, and it is expected that the functions will be more perfect.
In the configuration part, Yixuan MAX provides four doors and windows with one key lift, 360-degree panoramic image, main seat ventilation/heating/massage, etc. In this regard, independent brands never disappoint.
The air conditioning control area adopts the touch panel operation mode, although simple, but the convenience of blind operation is reduced
Finally, an "Easter egg". There is actually a row of control panels hidden under the central control display, which can adjust vehicle settings, driving modes, etc. Due to the upward-facing arrangement, the button font is also white, which looks more reflective, so it is difficult to find if you do not pay close attention to the car.
Space: The seats are soft and comfortable, and there is plenty of legroom in the rear
Yixuan MAX's seat padding is relatively soft, there is a sense of immersion when sitting up, and the feeling of comfort is very similar to the well-known "big sofa" of a Dongfeng joint venture brand. Officials said that the whole vehicle uses zero-gravity seats with an all-round wrapping design. The 1.7-meter-tall experiencer came to the front row and adjusted to a suitable driving sitting position, with one punch left in the head space.
Coming to the back row, there are three fingers left in the head space, two fists in the leg space, and the middle seat in the back row is also equipped with a headrest, and there is no hasty to deal with things. In terms of rear configuration, the air conditioner outlet, charging interface, and mobile phone slot are available, which is enough to meet daily use.
Dynamics: The front mid-section is speeding up briskly and the chassis is performing steadily
204 hp, 320 Nm, just look at the book parameters, you would never think that this set of data is actually from a 1.5T engine. The 1.5T engine is independently developed by Dongfeng, with a thermal efficiency of 41.07%, and has won the "Heart of China" top ten engines in 2020. Paired with a 7-speed wet dual-clutch transmission from GETRAG.
Hanging into D gear and stepping on the throttle, Yi Xuan MAX can't wait to show the strength of this 1.5T engine as soon as it comes up. The expected turbo lag is not obvious, and the driver's subjective acceleration intent fits well enough with the accelerator pedal that it is not too much to describe it as heel. At speeds below 60 km/h, you can even experience a hint of steel cannon on the Yixuan MAX.
The 7-speed dual-clutch transmission focuses on a smooth orientation, and the lifting and lowering movements are as unnoticed by the passengers in the car, on the other hand, this also sacrifices a certain shift speed. When it is necessary to accelerate overtaking, deeply press the accelerator pedal, the gearbox will always hesitate for a while. Although it is not vivid enough, the acceleration experience afterwards will not disappoint you, showing a deep power reserve. After cutting into the sport mode, the gearbox's downshift logic will be more aggressive at this time, more fist to flesh.
The chassis adopts the front McPherson rear multi-link four-wheel independent suspension, which can firmly hold the body in the face of undulating pavement, so as not to cause the passengers in the car to have a sense of throwing, and when dealing with the speed bump, the compression rebound action of the suspension is also clean and clean, ensuring the stability of the body posture. Overall, the chassis performance of Yixuan MAX is relatively tight, and the sense of premium is in place.
NVH performance is also remarkable, when cruising at high speed, the basic only tire noise in the car is introduced, and the engine noise, wind noise and road noise are basically isolated from the car. It is worth mentioning that the official data shows that the braking distance of Yixuan MAX's 100-0 km/ h is only 34 meters, and the performance is very good. On this point, Chedi will also test and confirm in the closed venue in the future.
summary
From a static point of view, whether it is a stylish and vibrant appearance, or an interior with a clear sense of layering and thick materials, Yixuan MAX shows enough competitiveness in the same class. Most importantly, in terms of the lackluster mechanical quality of its own brand, it still brings people a certain surprise, and even exceeds the author's expectations.
On the other hand, when more and more brands will target the cake of young consumers, which has great potential, the competitive pressure facing Yixuan MAX in the future should not be underestimated, such as the recently launched Shadow Leopard by GAC Trumpchi. In the case that the brand appeal is not dominant, whether Yixuan MAX can finally impress consumers, a sincere price is crucial.