At present, many domestic independent brands have many sub-brands, some sub-brands have undertaken upward tasks, and some are mainly focused on the low-end market. As the big brother of domestic car companies, Geely has been very perfect in the layout of sub-brands, and the main task played by remote in it is to focus on the passenger car market.
Recently, the 2021 remote FX was officially launched, and the new model was launched with two configurations, with a price range of 119,900 to 129,900 yuan. Unlike the old models, which have a 4-seat layout in the car, the new car has added a 5-seat version to further enrich the choice of consumers, let's take a closer look at how it performs.
Exterior design
Many people will have a sense of déjà vu when they see this model for the first time, and it is true that the car has a similar design approach to the Geely Boyue PRO. Among them, the lower / both side air intakes and bumpers of the new car are almost the same as the Boyue PRO, in addition, the model is equipped with a straight waterfall concave intake grille, the interior is filled with black trim panels, and the left and right sides of the upward headlight group are internally matched with LED light sources, and the overall shape is more three-dimensional.
In terms of body size, the specific length, width and height of this model are 4905×1831× 1715 mm, the wheelbase is 2670 mm, and the length, width and height of the cargo compartment are 1125× 1230×460 mm, respectively. The design of the D-pillar position on the side of the new model is very similar to that of the Boyue PRO, and the open cargo box after the D-pillar is different from the traditional pickup truck, and the atmosphere of passengerization is very strong.
The tail design of the remote FX is more square, the tail lights on the left and right sides are vertically arranged, and the rear bumper is more solid, reflecting the stability and atmosphere of the whole vehicle. Compared with the traditional mainstream pickup truck models, the long box length of the remote FX is shorter, but there is no problem in storing some goods when traveling.
Interior design
Remote FX also has a strong passenger atmosphere in the interior design, the overall design draws on the idea of Geely Boyue PRO, in which the car center console and the inside of the door panel are wrapped with a large area of soft materials, the details are supplemented by stitching, silver trim and piano paint panel as embellishment, the overall texture and layering performance is quite outstanding. The central control display screen adopts an embedded design, and the air conditioning control area below the screen is a piano button knob, which looks very exquisite.
The seats in the new models are wrapped in imitation leather fabrics, and the functions support the two-way adjustment of the height of the main driver's seat, the electric adjustment of the main driver's seat, and the heating of the front seats. The front seat surface of this model is relatively wide, the internal padding is moderately soft and hard, the backrest is close to the human body, and the wings on both sides of the backrest are obviously prominent, with good comfort and wrapping.
The rear seats in the new model maintain the same level as the front row in terms of material application and workmanship, and the recline angle between the rear backrest and the seat cushion is larger, which is more suitable for Chinese people to ride, the length of the seat cushion is excellent, which can give passengers good leg support, and the two sides have a certain degree of invertedness, and the wrapping feeling is good.
dynamical system
The new model is still powered by a 1.8T turbocharged engine with a maximum output of 184 hp and a peak torque of 300 Nm. In terms of drivetrain, it is matched by a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission.
Model configuration and purchase recommendations
As a new model, the 2021 remote FX is mainly adjusted for the number of seats, the internal and external design, functional configuration and power of the vehicle have not changed, the 2021 model is exactly the same as the 2020 model, and the increase in the number of seats enriches the choice of consumers. The new model is still launched with two configurations, the guidance price is 119,900 yuan and 129,900 yuan, and then the uncle will analyze them one by one to see which model is more cost-effective.
2021 1.8T Smart Connect Edition 5-seater
Referral Index: ★★★
Configuration comments: The basic configuration is perfect and cost-effective
Guidance price of 119,900 yuan, the configuration in terms of function has a body stability control, rear parking radar, reversing image, cruise control, automatic parking, can open the panoramic sunroof, keyless start, keyless entry, steering wheel four-way adjustment, color driving computer display screen, imitation leather material seat, main driver's seat electric adjustment, 2nd row seat back adjustment, touch LCD screen, satellite navigation, Bluetooth car phone, USB interface, halogen far beam lights, LED daytime running lights, automatic headlights, headlights height adjustable, automatic air conditioning, rear seat air outlet, temperature partition control, etc., the basic configuration performance is relatively perfect, the overall cost performance is high.
2021 1.8T Smart Edition 5-seater
Referral Index: ★★
Configuration review: The configuration is further improved
The guidance price is 129,900 yuan, and the functional aspects are added with front side airbags, front parking radar, 360-degree panoramic image, full-speed adaptive cruise, front seat heating, road call rescue, LED near and far lights, etc., and the configuration is further improved.
Uncle Che summed up
As a new model, the main adjustment of the 2021 remote FX is reflected in the number of seats, in the two configurations launched by the new car, the entry-level 2021 1.8T Zhilian Edition 5-seater has a complete basic configuration, which is enough to meet the daily needs of the driver, and the overall cost performance is higher. In the view of the uncle of the car, the current mainland restriction policy on pickup truck models has been loosened, making the pickup truck model usher in the spring, but the pickup truck in the mainland automobile market is not considered the mainstream, and for a long time domestic car consumers have a low-end impression of pickup truck models, so that such products have become a niche type. Remote FX in the Geely Boyue PRO on the basis of the addition of boxes, taking into account the characteristics of urban SUVs and pickup models, but not well integrated in the design level, making it look a bit different, if you can endure its appearance shortcomings, usually use it to pull a cargo or something is still relatively good.