Most of Toyota's models in the past have been based on pragmatism, emphasizing safety and reliability, while the texture has always been general.
Until the arrival of GAC Toyota Wesa, its exquisite and luxurious decoration in the car really broke my stereotypical impression of Toyota's domestic cars in the past, and the places that can be touched in the Weisa car can be said to be in line with Lexus.
So what about the driving texture of Wei Sa? This time, I came to the beautiful coastal city of Xiamen to test drive Weisa to see if Weisa could surprise me when it opened.
In terms of power, WISA will adopt two sets of powertrains of 2.0L fuel version or 2.5L dual-engine hybrid, and both provide two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive two-drive forms.
Among them, the 2.0L fuel version is equipped with a 2.0L Dynamic Force engine, matching the simulated 10-speed Direct Shift-CVT transmission, and the four-wheel drive version will be equipped with DTC dynamic torque control four-wheel drive system.
The model we are test-driving this time is a 2.5L dual-engine four-wheel drive extreme version, using Toyota's fourth-generation THS II hybrid system.
The TNGA 2.5L Dynamic Force engine has a thermal efficiency of up to 41% and a WLTC combined fuel consumption of as low as 5.25L/100km.
Dual-engine four-wheel drive model is equipped with E-FOUR electronic four-wheel drive system, which is equipped with Willanda and Highlander, and adopts the front and rear axle dual drive motor design, which can realize the front and rear axle drive force 100:0-20:80 wide range adjustment.
The two permanent magnet synchronous motors of the E-FOUR electronic four-wheel drive adopt a parallel structure, the maximum power of the front axle drive motor is 88kW, the maximum torque is 202N·m, the maximum power of the rear axle drive motor is 40kW, the maximum torque is 121N·m, and the maximum output power of the system is 163kW.
In terms of the positioning of Weisa's medium-sized home SUV, performance is naturally not the first priority, and enough comfort and smoothness are the most important.
Toyota's hybrid system is known for its excellent smoothness, and with the blessing of the hybrid system, the overall riding texture of Wesa is even better.
When I test-drove in various road conditions in Xiamen City, Huandao Road and Expressway, the soft and smooth power performance of Weisa Shuangqing gave me a test drive feeling that was very similar to the feeling I felt when I tested the new Highlander.
At the initial stage, the Weisa dual engine adopts pure electric mode, and due to the two motors in front and rear to assist the start, the START is brisk enough.
Wesa's throttle is also very heeled, when I slowly press the accelerator pedal, the speed can respond instantly, the whole acceleration process is linear enough and smooth.
The E-CVT transmission of WISA also adopts an electric continuous adjustment speed ratio setting, making the gear change smoother and more efficient. Even with the violent driving of the foot floor oil, Wei Sa will not give us any frustration.
When driving on urban roads, with the blessing of the electronic four-wheel drive system, the acceleration of Weisa is still very aggressive.
Of course, this four-wheel drive system that focuses on road performance can not only improve acceleration performance, but also correct the abnormal trajectory of the vehicle and improve driving stability.
As for the performance of Weisa's E-FOUR electronic four-wheel drive on non-paved roads or mountain roads, it should be similar to the performance of Highlander E-FOUR electric four-wheel drive, and then we will take the test drive and we will conduct a deeper test on the pulley group.
However, the common problem of excessive engine noise during rapid acceleration has not been well solved in Wei Sa, and although the treatment of the engine's NVH has improved compared with Highlander and Xena, it still has not reached the ideal state, which has a certain impact on the driving texture of the whole vehicle.
The minimum turning radius of 5.7 meters is the same as that of highlander, mainly due to its high-precision rack parallel electric power steering system. The system has a better boost when the vehicle is cornering or making a U-turn, making the Wesa more agile.
The steering feel of the new car is also the Japanese car style that we are familiar with, which is relatively gentle, the steering direction is also more precise, and it is easy to get started.
In terms of chassis texture, Wesa continues the solid chassis level under the Toyota TNGA architecture, showing a strong sense of integrity and heaviness when driving, compared to Veranda and Highlander perform better, and the chassis sound insulation is also in place.
Weisa pays attention to the flexibility of the suspension for the small bumpy road surface to deal with clean and neat, even through the speed bump or large potholed road, the suspension can also control the body posture very well, there will be no excessive vibration transmitted to the car, to ensure the comfort of the car, there is a certain sense of high-grade.
In terms of noise control, weisa's whole vehicle is covered with double-layer sound insulation glass and large-area sound insulation materials, which further isolates external noise and further improves the quietness of the car.
The quiet performance of the vehicle at low and medium speeds is good enough, and the only sound we can hear is the external tone when the motor is working; even when driving at high speed, except for the occasional deep throttle to hear the more obvious engine noise, the isolation of wind noise and road noise is quite good.
In terms of personal sensation, it can be said that Weisa's sound insulation performance is better than that of Highlander, and there is a tendency to match Lexus.
GAC Toyota Vissa uses the same TNGA-K platform as Highlander, with body sizes between Willanda and Highlander, and is officially positioned as a mid-size SUV.
Weisa is based on Toyota's fourth-generation Harrier, and the design of the domesticAlly produced Weisa is more bold and avant-garde. Its design and the current domestic Toyota models are completely different, if you stick to the logo, you can not see the traces of Toyota at all.
In the front part of the face, Weisa canceled the through-type chrome decorative strip, the area above the middle net adopted a closed shape design, and the large intake grille below adopted a diamond-shaped honeycomb layout, and the overall visual perception was more spirited than Ling Fang.
In addition, Viagra also outlines a very rich visual effect of light and shadow by using a small number of lines and more face surfaces, making the entire front face very three-dimensional.
Of course, the biggest highlight of The front face of Wei Sa is the raised line on the bonnet, which shrinks inward and extends to the middle net, which has a bit of SUPRA charm.
The LED automatic headlights equipped with the standard of the whole series adopt the "double L-type" light strip design, and the slim and sharp shape looks very visually impactful.
Coming to the side of the body, Wesa adopts a horizontally penetrating waistline design, highlighting the sense of strength, while the slip-back style design is also more sporty.
With a length, width and height of 4780/1855/1660mm and a wheelbase of 2690mm, the wheelbase is consistent with the Veranda, and the body size is not dominant in the same class.
The test drive model is equipped with 19-inch multi-spoke silver-black two-tone aluminum alloy wheels, which are matched by to the Toyo PROXES SPORT series tires, which are 225/55 R19 and focus on comfort and silence.
The design of the tail of Wei Sa is the same as that of Ling Fang, and the multi-line outline makes its layering more distinct. The through-type LED taillight is also in line with the current trend of the design, and the recognition after lighting is higher.
The symmetrical interior design of Weissa is also familiar with the taste of the Toyota family, but the interior materials are wrapped in a large area of soft materials and leather, and the overall interior texture has a tendency to align with Lexus, creating a good sense of high-grade and luxurious.
The new car offers 3 interior colors, with black, black + gray and black + brown options available in medium and high-end models, while the entry-level model can only choose black interior.
The unique saddle-shaped central armrest is wrapped in a soft material with a good high-grade texture. However, the area is only equipped with two cup holders, and the storage function layout can be better.
The Extreme Edition model is equipped with a 12.3-inch full LCD dashboard + 12.3-inch central control large screen + HUD head-up display, which can display real-time navigation, driver assistance and other information, realize the three-screen linkage, and create a stronger cockpit technology atmosphere.
The car machine is still equipped with the Fengyun Joy System, which can support intelligent voice interaction, car home interconnection, intelligent navigation and other functions, which is enough to meet the needs of daily use, while the low-end models are equipped with CarPlay/CarLife/HiCar mobile phone interconnection functions.
The large size of the dimmable panoramic canopy is also one of the highlights of Weisa, which can switch between the two modes of light transmission and dimming in one second, bringing a good sense of opening in the car, and it is a little regrettable that the sunroof does not support opening.
In addition, the test drive model is equipped with high-end configurations such as steering wheel heating, streaming mirrors, a 9-speaker JBL sound system, wireless phone charging, and an electric tailgate. And the same system is equipped with toyota Safety Sense security system as standard, and the security configuration is still rich.
For a 300,000-class 5-seat medium-sized SUV, the ride space is also a very important hard indicator, can the space performance of Weisa be satisfactory?
First of all, Wesa adopts a relatively wide and thick one-piece leather seat, which is very good for the wrapping and support of the legs and waist, and the overall riding comfort is high.
In terms of seating space, the 172cm tall experiencer sat in the front row of Wei Sa, adjusted the seat to a suitable driving position, and measured that there was one punch left in the head space.
Coming to the second row, the same experiencer can get four fingers of head space and more than two fists of leg space while keeping the front seat unchanged, which can only be regarded as decent, and there is a certain gap with models such as Guandao and Tiguan L of the same level.
And the bulge of the central platform in the rear row is also higher, which will affect the riding comfort of the passengers in the middle of the rear row.
There are not many highlights in the storage space, and the fine tradition of having a lot of storage space like Highlander and Veranda is not reflected in it.
Fortunately, the trunk of the Wesa continues the practical style of the Toyota model, the trunk platform is flat enough, and the rear seats support 4/6 ratio to recline, which can further improve the loading capacity.
Written in the end: In my opinion, Weisa is currently the model with the highest appearance of GAC Toyota. The youthful and sporty styling is in line with the current aesthetic trends; in terms of interior texture, configuration and sound insulation and noise reduction, Wesa is on par with Lexus models.
At the driving level, Wei Sa is comfortable enough to drive and easy to drive. The solid chassis is very advanced, maintaining the tonality of the TNGA model, and the slight lack is its engine noise.
Overall, within a budget of around 250,000, Wesa is a good choice if you are pursuing a brand luxury atmosphere and a higher configuration; if you are a pragmatist, then the same price Wilanda and Highlander will be a more pragmatic choice.
In the future, we will also conduct in-depth tests on Wesa to see its acceleration performance, four-wheel drive performance and real fuel consumption level. Interested friends can pay more attention to my easy car number, you can also search for station B to pay attention to "drive brother".