"Three cylinders" is a compromise, and "four cylinders" is justice!
In 2015, Buick's new compact sedan Veyron was officially launched. Due to its extremely high cost performance and reliable and stable three major pieces, Veyron has won the excellent result of only 200,000 annual sales and 21,000 vehicles in a single month. However, Buick's layout on the three-cylinder engine seems to be a bit hasty, and Weilang, which is equipped with a small three-cylinder engine, has taken the lead in becoming a "guinea pig", and sales have gradually declined.
In September last year, Buick's new generation of Veyron Pro/Veyron Pro GS was officially listed, priced at 129,900-15.89 million yuan. In addition to the blessing of the GS sports kit, the highly anticipated 1.5T four-cylinder machine has also been able to return smoothly. So, how does it perform when it opens?
01 Lightning blue
Looking at the appearance alone, the Veyron Pro GS is indeed very exciting for young people. The exclusive light-year blue color scheme with a slightly swooping body posture looks heroic and dynamic. The delicate front face is still a family design, with a winged grille with a blackened honeycomb-shaped middle mesh, and a red "GS" exclusive logo on one side, which has the atmosphere of a small steel cannon. Details such as the rearview mirrors and roof have also been blackened to create a very good sense of movement.
In terms of size, the Veyron Pro GS has a length, width and height of 4688/1786/1472mm and a wheelbase of 2700mm. The design of the double waistline comes from the previous generation model, and the body posture is quite smooth.
It's worth talking about this hub. The 17-inch gray five-panel wheels have a sporty look and hide red-sprayed brake calipers.
The design of the rear of the body is also intimidating, and it is much more radical than the previous generation of models. The black tail fin on the trunk and the fangs on the rear bumper create a strong sporty temperament. However, it is a little pity that the Veyron Pro GS still uses a hidden exhaust layout, if replaced by exposed exhaust, I believe it is more domineering.
02 The perfect blend of technology and sports
When you come to the car, the first thing that catches your eye is the huge double screen. The resolution of the full LCD dashboard and the central control screen are 1920*720, and the display effect is clear and delicate. The inside of the dashboard can also display quite a wealth of content, such as driving computer, fuel consumption, maps, etc.; the central control screen is equally rich in functions, which has built-in Buick's new eConnect intelligent interconnection system, which supports Apple CarPlay, Baidu CarLife and other car-machine interconnection, and can also realize the natural input of voice, which is very convenient to use.
The three-frame steering wheel also uses Buick's latest design and is wrapped in leather. The red stitching and chrome accents also give the steering wheel a texture and premium feel. However, as a model that focuses on sports attributes, Brother Reel still feels that if you can add paddles behind the steering wheel, the fighting atmosphere will be stronger.
In terms of materials, veyron Pro GS showed a performance that surpassed its peers. The seats are made of leather + Alcantara mix and match material, and a large number of red stitching, which further enhances the sense of sportiness and makes a more obvious difference from the Veyron Pro. The interior of the car is also decorated with a large area of brushed panels and piano paint panels, and the sense of quality is very obvious.
03 The four cylinders are finally back!
After the market hit a wall, Buick finally listened to the opinions of consumers and replaced the original 1.3T three-cylinder engine with the popular 1.5T four-cylinder engine, which is also the focus of the upgrade of the new generation of Veyron Pro.
First, let's look at the parameters, the 1.5T four-cylinder engine, the maximum power of 135 kW (184Ps), the peak torque of 250N·m, matched with the simulated 10-speed CVT transmission, the official said that its 100 km/h acceleration time is only 7.7 seconds. The power parameters on the book are much higher than those of the previous generation of 1.3T engines, so what about the actual performance of the drive?
Stepping on the throttle, the response of the power is very positive, and the reserves are quite sufficient. CVT gearbox effectively reduces the loss of power transmission, so that the output of the engine is very smooth, in the process of continuous acceleration without any power interruption phenomenon occurs, the whole process can feel the continuous flow of power, very suitable for home use. Although the Veyron Pro GS does not have a sport mode switch button, after hanging the gearbox into L gear, the driving pleasure obtained by using the buttons on the gear lever to manually control the speed is still quite high.
However, it is ultimately a small-displacement turbocharged engine. After reaching a speed of 120km/h, the accelerator pedal is pressed deeply again, although the vehicle will continue to accelerate, but the physical sensation is not as strong as the low and medium speed, a bit "more than enough and insufficient strength". Moreover, when this engine is low torsion below 2000 rpm, the output is slightly insufficient, and it needs to drive passionate friends and need to step on the accelerator pedal a little deeper.
Like its predecessor, the Veyron Pro GS uses the same front McPherson independent suspension + rear Watt connecting rod non-independent suspension configuration, and the tuning style will be a little tougher than the previous generation model, but it still adopts a more comfortable orientation. When the vehicle passes through fine bumps, the suspension can directly and simply filter the vibration to ensure vehicle comfort, and when passing through the larger speed reduction belt, the rear suspension can also tightly hold the body to avoid excess jumping.
In addition, the steering wheel and the throttle/brake feel are also quite lightweight, and women can easily ride it. However, this does not affect the agility of the vehicle dynamics, although the sense of feedback is not too much, but the direction is still quite accurate.
Brother Reel has something to say:
The four-cylinder engine returns, the power parameters rise, and the acceptance of domestic consumers is higher, and Buick's move can be regarded as the right move. Although the Veyron Pro GS has a wild and uninhibited design, its interior is a "big warm man", whether it is a power feeling or a suspension experience, it is still more inclined to home comfort. At present, the terminal market has a discount of nearly 10,000 yuan or so, and friends who like sports but do not want to let their families "suffer", Veyron Pro GS is definitely your favorite choice. (Text/ZiJie)