SAIC Maxus G50 PLUS is positioned as a compact MPV, which may be in this segment, compared to some joint venture brand MPV is not particularly outstanding in terms of product strength. But its advantage lies in the price, and the space is large enough, the configuration is also very rich, and the comprehensive price-performance ratio is still quite high. So how does it perform in everyday use? Can it be a qualified home MPV? This issue of the "Daily Practicality Test Report" will answer you in detail.
Test vehicle: 2021 SAIC Maxus G50 PLUS 1.5T Auto Smart Share Full Edition
Official guidance price: 165,800 yuan
First, the functional configuration test link
The 2021 SAIC Maxus G50 PLUS offers keyless entry for the front. Carry the smart key to press the button on the door handle to unlock, and when locking the car, you also need to press the button on the door handle, the daily unlocking and unlocking process is very smooth, and the actual measurement does not fail or stutter.
The exterior mirror adjustment is located at the bottom left of the steering wheel and is adjusted by means of a lever. When using it, select the side exterior mirror that needs to be adjusted by the knob, and then adjust it by turning the knob. The measured knob responds more sensitively, there is no delay or stuttering, and the outer rearview mirror has a wide adjustment range, which can fully meet the needs of drivers of different heights. Functionally, the exterior mirrors of the test model are equipped with electric adjustment, heating and electric folding functions, and automatic folding functions for locking the car.
The switch of the bonnet is located in the lower left of the front of the cockpit, and when opening, you need to first pull the switch, and then lift the lock pin at the front of the bonnet from the outside of the car, which is slightly laborious to open. Actual measurements have found that the engine hatch of the 2021 SAIC Maxus G50 PLUS adopts one-sided manual tappet support, which is slightly less stable.
Second, the comfort configuration test link
The 2021 SAIC Maxus G50 PLUS main seat supports 8-way electric adjustment, and the co-driver also supports 8-way electric adjustment, and the front row has a 2-seat heating function.
In the main driver's seat test, the distance between the front and end of the driver's seat of the vehicle is 14 cm, and the travel is at the lower middle level in the test vehicle, but it can also meet the needs of most drivers.
The multi-function steering wheel only supports manual up and down adjustment, and measured it found that the upper and lower adjustable angle is 7.5°, which is lower than the average level of the same level.
The third row of seats is equipped with three headrests, all of which can be adjusted up and down. The interior padding of the three headrests is relatively soft, but the area of the three headrests is relatively small, and the passenger's headrest is generally comfortable on it.
The test drive model adopts a 2+2+3 layout, the second row is a separate seat, which can support up and down adjustment, and the interior of the headrest is softer, and the passenger's headrest is more comfortable to lean on.
The front central armrest is not large in size and does not support adjustment, and the normal grip steering wheel cannot play a supporting role. The surface of the armrest is wrapped in leather fabric for comfort.
Third, the multimedia configuration test link
The 2021 SAIC Maxus G50 PLUS is equipped with a 12.3-inch suspension touch screen with a Spider Zhilian 2.0 system inside. In fact, after hand operation, the fluency of the system is good, and the voice system can control a wealth of functions, such as adjusting air conditioning, car windows, playing music and FM radio.
Radio through the screen in the broadcast option to enter, the radio interface is simple and easy to understand, you can automatically search for stations to form a list, and you can replace the favorite stations by long pressing the collection bit, the system supports a total of 10 station collections. In addition, the system also supports automatic storage of radio stations, the system will store 10 stations in turn according to the search station.
The vehicle provides 5 USB ports and 2 12V power supplies. Among them, there is a USB data interface and a 5V charging dedicated interface under the front center console, and 3 USB charging dedicated interfaces are also provided below the rear air conditioning outlet. The whole car provides two 12V power connectors, one storage compartment in the front row, and one under the air outlet of the second row of air conditioners.
The 2021 SAIC Maxus G50 PLUS car-machine system adopts Tencent map navigation, and the overall operation is basically the same as that of the mobile phone. The navigation function is located below the main interface, entering the navigation search destination, which provides the association function and improves the search convenience. After confirming the destination, the navigation will provide you with three paths, and the driver can choose according to his or her needs. In addition, there are route preferences on the top, which contain options such as avoiding congestion, avoiding tolls, not taking the high speed, and prioritizing the high speed. Once you start navigating, the navigation information can be mapped to the HUD head-up display, and although no map model is provided, it is more convenient.
Fourth, the space configuration test link
As a space test that is closely related to consumers, in the previous test drive article "Plain and Beautiful Test Drive SAIC MAXUS G50 PLUS", we have already experienced its riding space, and this time we will evaluate the same storage space and its convenience from the aspects of daily life.
The 2021 SAIC Maxus G50 PLUS vehicle provides 20 storage spaces (in addition to the cup holder), and the storage space is quite rich. There are more storage spaces in the front row, and they are all more reasonable. In addition to the conventional storage, the front door panel also has a handle storage compartment that can place the mobile phone; the long storage compartment in front of the co-driver has a non-slip design at the bottom and can place the mobile phone; the front of the armrest box also provides storage space, which can put down a bottle of water or some other debris; the armrest box has a relatively large internal space, which can put down almost two bottles of 500ml mineral water; the front row cup holder with a limited bit design can fix common water bottles.
The second row of storage space is good, and the rear side of the front seat is not only equipped with a net pocket for storage, but also equipped with a small table that can be folded, but also with a groove for water cups. It is very convenient to use. The rear door panel storage compartment can hold two bottles of mineral water, which is more conventional.
The third row of seats is also equipped with storage compartments on both sides to hold a bottle of mineral water, while the back of the second row of seats is also equipped with storage bags for some sundries.
The trunk of the vehicle is relatively regular, and the right side is divided into separate storage spaces by the net pocket. The rear seats support a 6/4 ratio of reclining, and when receded, they can form an almost flat floor with the trunk, and the practical performance is remarkable.
For the basic value of the trunk of the vehicle, we also measured the length of the opening of 92cm, the width of the opening was 115cm, the depth of the trunk was 40cm, and the vertical height of the trunk platform and the internal roof was 89cm.
Fifth, the safety configuration test link
In the vehicle front and rear vision test, all seats in the car have been adjusted to the lowest state, and the measured data has some deviations from the normal use of the driver, for reference only.
In the test forward vision phase, we used a 70 cm high pile bucket as a reference and then adjusted the distance until the upper edge of the pile bucket was visible in the main driver's seat. After testing, the final measured data of the pile barrel and the front of the car was 330cm, which was in the lower middle level of the same class of models tested.
In the rear vision test, the pile bucket is still fixed and placed, and then the vehicle is moved until the upper edge of the pile bucket can be observed, and the measured distance is 1410cm, which is better than the average level of the same level.
When testing the field of view of the exterior mirror, the tester first asks the tester to stand at a vertical distance of 10m of the left and right rearview mirrors, and then begins to move to the left and right sides until it appears at the outermost edge of the rearview mirror on both sides, and the lateral distance is measured. Then, calculated by a formula, the angle angle of the mirror's field of view can be derived. The larger the angle, the smaller the blind area of the mirror field, and conversely, the larger the blind spot of the mirror field.
Although the rearview mirrors on both sides of the 2021 SAIC Maxus G50 PLUS are single curvature lenses, the mirror area is large. The final test result was 25.8° on the left and 24.2° on the right, and among the models of the same class tested, the field of view of the left rearview mirror was at an average level, and the field of view of the right rearview mirror was higher than the average.
During the test, the 2021 SAIC Maxus G50 PLUS reversing radar was divided into two beeps, which could sense the rear object at 90cm, and the radar power performance was poor. Referring to the previous test experience, the closer to 25cm in the continuous beeping stage, the closer it is to daily use habits. Judging from the measured data, the maximum distance of the 2021 SAIC Maxus G50 PLUS continuous beep is 25cm, which is the same as the experience value, and the driver can use it with confidence in actual operation.
The front parking radar is divided into three stages of beeping, the farthest can sense the object in front of it at 60cm, and the maximum distance of the continuous beep stage is 40cm, which is lower than the average level of the same level, and more attention should be paid when parking.
The 2021 SAIC Maxus G50 PLUS provides a 360° panoramic image, but the imaging effect is not particularly clear, and the night effect may be even less ideal, but the auxiliary line and distance marking line of the follow-up steering are equipped, which can provide a reference for the driver when parking. However, the reverse image of the test vehicle cannot be used normally, and can only refer to the front parking image.
In daily use, vehicles often encounter the situation of turning or turning around in narrow roads, and the minimum turning radius of the vehicle is very important at this time. The minimum turning radius refers to the circular radius of the trajectory that rolls over the support plane in the center of the outer steering wheel when the steering wheel is turned to the limit position and the car is steering at the lowest stable speed. The smaller the turning radius, the better the maneuverability of the car. Know the minimum turning radius of your car, and know what to expect when the vehicle turns or makes a U-turn to avoid scratching and other situations. After actual measurement, the minimum turning radius of the vehicle is 5.1 meters, which is lower than the average level of the same level, and more excess should be left in actual operation.
In addition to the driver's seat, the vehicle is equipped with an in-car handle above the door. The in-car handle is necessary for people with limited mobility, and it can also play a certain auxiliary role for passenger safety on bumpy roads.
On the whole, the overall performance of the 2021 SAIC Maxus G50 PLUS is basically in line with our expectations, especially in terms of storage space and seating space, and the field of view of the outer mirrors on both sides is also at the upper middle level. However, some aspects also need to be strengthened, such as poor performance of front and rear parking radar, 360 ° panoramic image display is not clear enough and the blind area of the front field of vision is large, etc. Overall, as a household MPV, SAIC Maxus G50 PLUS is still qualified, although the brand influence is weak, but the cost performance is still very high. If you're looking for a cheap and practical home MPV, the SAIC Maxus G50 PLUS is a good choice.