The model participating in the 100 Mile Challenge this time should be an alternative model that has entangled many consumers - Volvo XC60. In the luxury brand mid-size SUV camp, in addition to GLC, X3, Q5L, the most discussed is how to choose volvo XC60 and Cadillac XT5. In the past, the driver has done the Cadillac XT5 100 Mile Challenge, so today we will take a look at the B5 version XC60, which is equipped with a new powertrain and has a 48V light hybrid system, how is it in terms of fuel consumption and other aspects?
After last year's rebranding, Volvo repeatedly emphasized that the power system of the B4 and B5 series has added a new 48V light mixing system compared with the T4 and T5, which mainly plays a role in improving fuel consumption, improving the starting and accelerating the smoothness of the initial stage.
From the parameter point of view, the B5 model has a maximum power of 250 Ps and a maximum torque of 350 Nm, which can be said to be easy and pleasant to drive the body of the XC60. In addition to the noise of the engine is still slightly rough, the power feeling of the new B5 will neither appear Buddhist nor make you feel too passionate.
The 48V mild hybrid system does bring better power response and start-up experience to the new XC60 – thanks to the addition of the motor, it can provide an additional 10kW of power and 40N·m of torque, and there is also a clear sense of premium in the driving texture.
In addition, the revised XC60 "quietly" canceled the "driving mode" option, which may make many consumers mark the question mark. In fact, Volvo has further optimized the response to the Aisin 8AT transmission and the throttle opening, and has also adjusted the transmission ECU, "just through the movement of the driver's right foot to achieve different driving modes." The AT transmission understands the driver's intentions at all times, without the lazy feeling of the old model's slow climb and slightly dragging. The upshift is very positive and the overall power output feels very light.
Previously, Volvo's start-stop system was not perfect, and the sense of experience was not satisfactory, especially many Volvo car owners have reflected that when the vehicle is not completely stopped, the start-stop system begins to work. This time, Volvo also repeatedly emphasized that the 48V light mix system optimizes the logic of the start-stop function.
After just driving for a while, I found that this set of 48V has little impact on the overall power, but the improvement of the start-stop effect is very obvious, the start of the vehicle is indeed smoother, and it also improves the turbo lag problem in the low-speed area, making the power system output more advanced.
We have just tried the response of the start-stop system over and over again, and the automatic parking and start-stop coordination are also quite in place. In addition to the sound of a little fire when starting, in the connection between vibration and release of parking, there is a feeling - smooth.
In addition, this 48V system has also added kinetic energy recovery functions, the official statement is that the XC 60 B5 four-wheel drive version can achieve up to 8% fuel savings, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology 100 km fuel consumption data reduced from 7.9L to 7.3L. Today's "100 Mile Challenge" is to see how the real energy consumption of the XC60 B5 model is in daily use.
Of course, the focus of the upgrade is also reflected in the safety performance, its main intelligent pilot assistance system and City Safety city intelligent safety system, mainly added emergency parking assistance, ready to leave notification and backward automatic braking functions. These other brands only have standard features in the top model, and the new XC60 has achieved the same treatment, and the owners of the low-end B4 version also have a more secure car experience.
It should be noted that today's B5 version for the Baili Challenge is equipped with a price of 425,900 yuan, and this car is also quite bright in terms of configuration. Driftwood trim panels and crystal electronic gears make these two most textured configurations, and are also the main reason why many consumers are willing to choose the luxury version instead of the sports version - for a Volvo, what can improve the interior texture than the crystal barrier operated by Sweden's top crystal brand.
In fact, many of these decorative parts are decentralized from the old top with T8 models, no matter which XC60 you buy, there will be a significant improvement in the interior texture. Users of low- and medium-sized models will never see the "dull" Nordic ascetic interior again, and there is no lack of textured taste in the low profile.
However, I am not very satisfied with the fact that the Borgward Health audio system with 15 speakers and 1100kW of power needs to be optional (the top model also needs to be optional), and today's Zhiyuan Deluxe Edition is not even equipped with an entry-level sound system such as Harman Kardon as a mid-range model. In fact, I have always felt that Volvo's sound system is competitive with other luxury brand models, but this most popular mid-version does not have a brand audio, which will indeed make consumers complain a little.
Of course, there are more praise parts, such as this model is also equipped with a 12.3-inch full LCD instrument + 9-inch central control touch screen, the improvement of the full LCD instrument display effect is very obvious, the resolution is more refined, and Volvo finally supports the full-screen map navigation of the instrument. However, the biggest change in the new XC60 is this 9-inch built-in native Android car machine system - this Android car machine version has been optimized, and it is more convenient for practical operation in the process of driving in terms of interface design and use logic, and there is basically no difference in user experience from Android mobile phones.
In addition, it is worth mentioning that the software used by XC60, such as AutoNavi Map, Huawei Application Market and iFLYTEK's voice function, are all tailored for Volvo. Whether it is the response speed after the software starts, or the design of the display interface and the operation logic, the cooperation with this set of 9-inch pressure-sensitive central control touch screen is still tacit. However, when running AutoNavi Maps in the background, there will occasionally be a stuttering of the interface.
Driver's Summary:
After using the 48V mixing system B series power system, Volvo finally brought the "power luxury" experience. The new XC60 power response is significantly faster, just enough to fill the power "gap" before the turbine is fully started, making up for a short board of the previous Volvo model. At the same time, the decentralization of the interior of the new Android car machine and high-end models also makes it difficult for consumers to provoke in all aspects. While the XC60's upgrade moves a little slower, it's not late.
Finally, about the actual fuel consumption of this XC60, we announced at the end of the video.
Written/Photographed | John 117
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