In the past, we always said that only by opening a joint venture car can we understand how much domestic cars still have to go in the automotive industry, not to mention what luxury SUVs, it is an ordinary family car, and we can also feel the gap between domestic and joint ventures. However, in recent years, independent automakers have launched their own modular production platforms and self-developed core power brands, which have rapidly shrunk the core technology distance between them and joint venture factories while winning over intelligence.
To say that in recent years, in the independent core technology to achieve the leadership is Changan Automobile, its release of the Blue Whale power brand in 19 years for its main models to bring more powerful core competitiveness, including the third generation of Toyota Corolla can be single-handed Changan Yidong PLUS.
Changan Yidong PLUS is the third generation of the Yidong family, and it has just passed its 10th birthday, becoming one of the few evergreen players in the field of independent cars. In 2019, Yidong became the first model equipped with the Engine of the Blue Whale NE power platform, which also opened its anti-overtake of the corolla and other joint venture cars.
The 2021 Changan Yidong PLUS is equipped with a new generation of Blue Whale NE 1.4TGDI high-pressure direct injection engine, which can provide the vehicle with a maximum power of 118kW (160Ps) and a peak torque of 260N·m, and there is a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission developed on the transmission, the existence of liquid cooling technology ensures the smoothness of the wet dual-clutch shift and the durability of the clutch, and makes this powertrain have the two characteristics of strong power and low fuel consumption.
The 1.4TGDI engine of Changan Yidong PLUS can usher in the first outbreak when the speed reaches 1500rpm, and the characteristics of low rotation and high torque allow it to maintain full enthusiasm at the beginning, and the acceleration and sustainability can be directly hit by 200km/h. In contrast, the Toyota Corolla's 1.2T small displacement engine + S-CVT stepless transmission combination focuses more on the word "smooth" in the output, which makes it appear more linear in the starting expression, and the turbine intervention speed will be slightly slower, which also makes its maximum speed limited to 180km/h, and the dynamic output performance is indeed not as good as the Changan Yidong PLUS with the blue whale.
In addition, Changan Yidong PLUS also maintains a low NEDC comprehensive fuel consumption of 5.6L/100km, which is only 0.1L/100km higher than the Corolla 1.2T in the case of higher displacement and stronger performance, and it seems that this original AGILE combustion technology and 35Mpa high-pressure direct injection system are really not in vain.
Of course, in order to become a national car that is not only qualified but also excellent, it is not enough for Changan Yidong PLUS to have only one "blue whale". In the 10 years of iterative changes, the reason why it has won the trust of 1.25 million users is also due to the focus on intelligence and security.
In terms of intelligence, two 10.25-inch full LCD displays will undertake the task of instrumentation and touch, and the inCall 3.05 intelligent interaction system equipped with it is specially developed for the driving habits of Chinese consumers, compared with the Entone equipped with Toyota Corolla, which will be closer to the interface layout and menu logic of the smartphone. In addition, in addition to realizing real-time road navigation, mobile phone mapping interconnection, and support for air conditioning/sunroof voice interaction, the vehicle-machine system also realizes remote monitoring and control of vehicles through the vehicle networking system, which can control the vehicle condition in real time for 24 hours, and continue to evolve intelligently through OTA upgrades.
At the same time, the intelligence of Changan Yidong PLUS is also reflected in the driving assistance link. The lane departure warning and active braking system included in the active safety system will help the vehicle improve overall safety during cruising and driving, while adaptive cruise that can be adapted at full speed range can also help drivers alleviate drowsiness during long periods of driving.
In terms of safety, in addition to the active safety system mentioned above, Changan Yidong PLUS also obtained 6 airbags at the same time, which completed the full coverage of the cockpit front, cockpit side and the head position of the whole vehicle, according to survey statistics, the coordinated use of airbags and seat belts will reduce traffic accident mortality by more than 60%.
By the way, we almost forgot about the cabin ride feedback of Changan Yidong PLUS. As a compact sedan, Changan Yidong PLUS has a body length and height data of 4730/1820/1505mm, which has reached the A+ class that is leading in the same market. The 2700mm body wheelbase also extends its cabin seat space to the best, even if the 180cm long-legged player sits in it, it can also get flexible leg extension space, with all-leather seats, in the most critical link to achieve the core comfort that the national car should have, in front of the Corolla and other Japanese cars for China's independent cars to fight for a breath, the performance of the Yidong family in the past 10 years, but also practice the original intention of Changan Automobile "entrepreneur", providing a low fuel consumption, high configuration, for the consumer market to provide a low fuel consumption, high configuration, The epitome of comfort and safety.