For a long time, independent brand models compared with joint venture brands, cost performance is often the most attractive place for consumers, and in the cost-effective domestic SUVs, Auchan brand of Auchan X7 PLUS is a typical representative.
Auchan X7 PLUS has a typical family-style design style, with a layered layout on the front face, flat headlights on both sides above, connected to the logo by chrome trim strips, a large diamond-shaped grille in the middle, and a blackened underneath, with clear layers.
The side of the body is square, the double waist line design, it looks quite heavy, and the orange line embellishment below is used to enliven the atmosphere. The rear part of the car adopts the mainstream penetrating taillights, which are matched with the double exhaust layout on both sides below, which increases the sense of movement. The overall shape is tall and domineering, but it does not lose its youthful and athletic atmosphere.
In terms of interior, the 10.25-inch full LCD instrument panel is connected with a 12.3-inch central control screen, and with a certain irregular shape, the center console also adopts an irregular T-shaped layout to create a richer sense of layering.
The physical buttons are retained below the air conditioner outlet, which is conducive to blind exercise, and the shape of the barrier rod is also more unique, simulating the yacht barrier style, and the overall interior style pays attention to the level and sense of technology.
Auchan X7 PLUS positions a compact SUV with a length, width and height of 4730x1870x1720mm and wheelbase of 2786mm. The actual space performance is a highlight of auchan X7 PLUS, passengers with a height of 1.80 meters sit in the front row, will feel a condescending driving vision, adjusted to a normal and suitable sitting posture, the head space remains about 1 punch distance.
Coming to the back row, the rear head space also has a distance of about four fingers, while the leg space is more than two fists away, the rear floor adopts a near-flat design, the middle position of the cushion area is wide, the back seat is full of three adults, and the comfort of the passenger sitting in the middle is also guaranteed.
In terms of power, it is equipped with a 1.5T engine and matches a 6-speed manual transmission or a 7-speed wet dual-clutch transmission. The manual transmission model has a maximum engine of 170 Ps and a maximum torque of 260 N·m. The automatic model has a maximum engine power of 188 Ps and a maximum torque of 300 N·m.
Although Auchan X7 PLU has a relatively large body, its curb weight is only about 1.5 tons, with good fuel economy, and the comprehensive fuel consumption of the NEDC of the manual model is 6.2L/100km, and the automatic model is 6.6L/100km. In terms of actual power experience, Changan's set of power combinations can be said to be very powerful in daily use, especially the automatic blue whale version of the model, the response of the throttle in the initial stage of the start is more agile, and the deep throttle can obtain a certain sense of push back, and this explosive force can continue to the medium and high speed stage, and the high-speed overtaking is still full of residual force. The adjustment of the gearbox can also maintain smoothness, even if the congestion conditions stop and go, the frustration is still not obvious. The steering damping adjustment of the steering wheel feels lighter in the low-speed stage, but becomes more stable and the steering is more precise as the speed increases.
The chassis suspension adopts the front McPherson independent suspension and the rear multi-link independent suspension structure. The texture of the chassis is mainly comfort- and the filtration of vibrations is relatively adequate when passing through bumpy roads, and it has toughness, support in place, and the handling of shaking and cornering roll is also acceptable.
In terms of configuration, the 2022 Auchan X7 PLUS guidance price is 799-13.39 million, and a total of 9 models are available, including 3 manual transmissions and 6 automatic transmissions. Let's take a look at the entry-level configuration, the manual entry-level is a 1.5T manual comfort type with a guide price of 79,900, providing a body stability system, front main and co-pilot airbags, tire pressure display, seat belt untied prompt, rear parking radar, reversing image, uphill assist, engine start-stop technology, 3.5in non-full LCD instrument, ordinary remote control key, fabric seat, 7-inch central control color screen, Bluetooth/car phone, original original mobile phone interconnection map, front row 3 USB interfaces, 4 speakers, LED high and near beam lights, headlight height adjustment, headlight delay off, front and rear power windows, main driver's seat window one-button lift, manual air conditioning, PM2.5 filter device in the car and other main configurations.
The automatic gear entry level is the 1.5T automatic blue whale version deluxe version with a guide price of 93,900, on the basis of the comfort type, it has added functions such as cruise control, steep slope and slow descent, and also added a rear USB interface. In addition, the automatic model also offers a choice of driving modes.
The deluxe type is the exclusive type, and the 1.5T manual premium type with a guide price of 93,900 is the top model of the manual transmission, which is relatively luxurious, adding the front side airbags, non-open panoramic sunroof, rear armrests and cup holders, imitation leather seats, daytime running lights, automatic headlights, rear exhaust air outlets and other configurations. The 1.5T automatic Blue Whale edition of the guide price of 103,900 is equipped with a smart remote control key, supporting the main driving position keyless entry and keyless start, compared to the 1.5T manual privilege type, although the same is the exclusive type, but the configuration is further improved, the size of the central control screen is increased from 7 inches to 10.25 inches, and provides a key lift of the window of the whole car, external rearview mirror heating, in-car makeup mirrors, automatic air conditioning and other functions.
Further up the automatic gear is the 1.5T automatic Blue Whale Edition Premium version with a guidance price of 113,900, adding lane departure warning, 360° panoramic image, openable panoramic sunroof, leather steering wheel, color driving computer screen, 7in full LCD dashboard, remote start, built-in driving recorder, main driver's seat power adjustment, 12.3-inch central control screen, GPS navigation system, navigation road information display, OTA upgrade, voice recognition control system, 6 speakers, exterior mirror electric folding, Front row multi-layer sound insulation glass and other configurations.
The 1.5T automatic blue whale version of the Zhizun model, which has a guidance price of 118,900, adds functions such as front parking radar, full-speed adaptive cruise, heating of the main driver's seat, ventilation, and lighting of the makeup mirror in the main passenger car.
The automatic blue whale version of the Zhizun model also provides two Geeker models, namely the 1.5T automatic blue whale version geeker flagship with a guide price of 127,900 and the geeker pilot version with a top-of-the-line 133,900 automatic blue whale version.
The 1.5T automatic Blue Whale edition of Geeker's flagship instrument cluster size has been further increased to a 10.25in full LCD instrument cluster. In terms of active safety configuration, it has added functions such as reversing side warning, parallel assist, fatigue driving prompt, etc., and is also equipped with an electric rear tailgate with position memory, mobile phone Bluetooth key, mobile phone wireless charging, facial recognition, gesture control, rear privacy glass and other configurations.
The top is equipped with automatic Blue Whale version geeker pilot type auxiliary driving and intelligent configuration is higher, with 540 ° panoramic image, automatic parking, remote control of moving vehicles, exterior mirror function reversing automatic downward flip and other functions, and the passenger seat supports electric adjustment, main driver's seat memory.
It is not difficult to see that the 2022 Auchan X7 PLUS, its configuration richness from low to high, a wide range of options, a variety of practical, luxurious, intelligent configuration is complete, especially high-end models, in the 130,000 or so pricing level models in the safety configuration and intelligent configuration degree is higher, can fit different use scenarios and price requirements of the owner, plus sufficient power, as a positioning compact SUV model, the space advantage is also more obvious, if the owner pursues cost-effective, the space power requirements are also higher, The 2022 Auchan X7 PLUS is indeed a good candidate.