A while ago, a friend left a message asking if the Pentium B70 could be bought and how safe it was. We have test-driven the Pentium B70 for two different power versions of 1.5T and 2.0T before, and the overall performance is still good, and I think it is still a very attractive model in the 100,000-150,000 price range.
The exterior design of the Pentium B70 is still very sporty, the shape of the hatchback has both a sense of sport and brings good practicality, and the advantage of the hatchback shape is to make the trunk opening larger and more convenient when taking large items. The 18-inch rims that come standard throughout the series also make it more sporty. The overall style is indeed quite good-looking, and I believe it is still very much in line with the tastes of young friends.
In terms of interior, the combination of LCD instruments and central touch screens is also a popular design. The 12.3-inch central touch screen shows sharpness and touch feels good. Premium models and above will also be equipped with functions such as online navigation, Internet of Vehicles and voice control, bringing more convenience to daily use.
The power performance of 1.5T is no problem for urban use, and the daily starting feeling is also quite relaxed, and it is completely fine to accelerate and overtake in the middle. The power of the 2.0T is more abundant, especially the acceleration of the middle and rear sections is better, and the power reserve is more sufficient. Matched to the 1.5T is a 7-speed wet dual-clutch transmission, and the 2.0T engine is mated to the Aisin 6AT. Its 7-speed wet dual-clutch transmission is well tuned for ride. The daily handling is quite flexible, and the toughness of the chassis is also good.
In this price range, if we choose some joint venture brands, we can only buy the low-end of the compact car, and the price of the Besturn B70 within 150,000 can already buy the 2.0T power version, which is very bright in design and power performance.
Let's talk about security. At the beginning of March, the Besturn B70 completed a crash test at the China Automobile Center, and the final composite score rate was 90.3%, which was an excellent level in the same level and higher than some higher-priced joint venture brands.
In the "Crew Protection" category, the frontal 100% crash test score was 19.04 out of 20 points, the front 40% bias crash test score was 16.259 out of 20 points, the side crash test score was 19.876 out of 20 points, and the whipping test score was 4.278 out of 5. In the frontal crash test, after the collision was completed at 64km/h, there was no obvious deformation of the A-pillar, and all four doors could be opened normally. We can also rest assured of the performance in terms of safety.
In the process of collision, in addition to the design of the body to absorb and disperse the impact force, the body structure also plays an important role in the protection of the crew compartment. The B70's body structure uses 22% of the hot-formed steel, and the proportion of high-strength steel is 76%, and the overall frame can greatly reduce the impact on the body during impact and reduce the degree of deformation. 6-azimuth airbags and crushing energy-absorbing steering tubes and columns allow occupants to be fully protected in the collision, and in the end, the Pentium B70 is so good in the crash test.
In addition to the passive safety test, the Pentium B70 also submitted a satisfactory answer in the active safety test. The Pentium B70 uses a fusion of camera and front radar to achieve automatic driving functions, and when the vehicle encounters unexpected situations in front of it, such as sudden braking in front of the car or a pedestrian crossing, the vehicle can react in time. In the end, in this C-NCAP test, its active safety part obtained a score rate of 97.34%, which is also quite excellent.
The Pentium B70 shows more youthfulness and sportiness in its design, and the hatchback shape does bring more practicality. Ride space performance do not worry, we have also tested before, after all, its positioning is a medium-sized car, the rear space is also very spacious for families. In terms of power, 1.5T is not a problem to meet the use of urban areas, if you want better power, you can also choose the power version of 2.0T, but also with Aisin's 6AT gearbox.
In terms of configuration, the power version of 1.5T is still quite recommended for the exclusive type, less than 120,000 prices, to meet the daily household is no problem. If you want a richer active safety configuration, you can consider adding 10,000 yuan to upgrade to the Zhixiang type, which will be equipped with active braking, parallel assist, lane keeping, adaptive cruise and so on. The 2.0T smart type is only 6,000 yuan more expensive than 1.5T, and the difference between this part of the price is exchanged for stronger power, which is also very cost-effective, so 100,000-150,000 Pentium B70 is also a good choice, worth a look.