As a leading third-party automobile quality evaluation platform in China, Car Quality Network launched the "New Car Commercial Evaluation" column based on a large number of automotive product test samples and scientific data models. Every month, for several models on sale that have been listed in China for less than two years and have a mileage of no more than 5,000 kilometers, through the two dimensions of objective data and subjective feelings, senior evaluators use professional equipment to systematically test and evaluate to comprehensively display and analyze the overall commercial level of new cars in the domestic automobile market, and provide consumers with objective and true opinions and references when purchasing vehicles.
The luxury mid-size SUV market has always been the world of BBA, of which bmw X3 has been playing a supporting role in the market segment due to its conservative design and sporty characteristics. In order to enhance product competitiveness and adapt to a wider range of consumer groups, bmw X3 launched a mid-term remodeled model in the middle of last year, focusing on optimizing and upgrading the design, using a more stylish black sports kit and a more technologically colored central control layout, and adding seat punching and diamond stitching technology, and the luxurious texture has been significantly improved. According to the data of the car quality network, as of March 2022, the cumulative number of complaints of the 2022 BMW X3 since its listing is only 9, and the quality word-of-mouth performance in the short term is worth affirming. So, can the 2022 BMW X3 continue the existing quality word-of-mouth performance? Will there be some new problems that are difficult for ordinary consumers to discover? This issue of "New Car Commodity Evaluation" will break through the fog for you, through objective data and subjective feelings, restore a real 2022 BMW X3.
1. Objective data
This project mainly shows the performance of the new car in terms of commerciality in the form of objective data through field tests of 12 items such as body technology, paint film level, interior air quality, noise from the car, static vibration in the car, parking radar and lighting/vision.
In the body process testing session, a total of 10 key parts of the vehicle are selected, and 3 key points are selected for measurement in each key part to evaluate the uniformity of the gaps in each key part. Judging from the test results, the average value of the gap data in most parts of the 2022 BMW X3 car is at a relatively low level, and the gap values on both sides are not much different, reflecting a high level of process. Among them, the engine hatch and the two sides of the front fender connection is particularly good performance, in contrast, the trunk and the two sides of the rear fender connection gap data average is high, but still in the same level of average.
In the paint film level test, through the test results, it can be found that the average thickness of the paint film of the 2022 BMW X3 vehicle is about 138.9 μm, which reaches the standard value of the advanced car (120 μm -150 μm). Judging from the test data of each key part, the average thickness of the paint film of the whole vehicle basically shows a trend of small before and after, and the thickness value of the paint film in most parts is quite different, only the test results of the trunk cover and the top of the car are good, reflecting that there is a large room for improvement in the spraying process of the whole vehicle.
In the in-vehicle air quality testing link, the vehicle is placed in the internal ground parking lot with fewer vehicles, and the formaldehyde is not detected in the car of the 2022 BMW X3, and the content of inhalable particulate matter such as PM2.5 is relatively low, which is in line with the relevant standards in the "Guidelines for Air Quality Evaluation in Passenger Vehicles" (National Standard of the People's Republic of China GB/T 27630-2011) jointly issued by the former Ministry of Environmental Protection and the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine of the People's Republic of China since March 1, 2012.
In the static noise test link, the 2022 BMW X3 performed well in the quietness of the car in the static state, and the test score has been reduced to the minimum value of the test instrument 30dB, which can almost be isolated from the external environment. With the start of the engine, the noise value in the incoming car shows a gradual increase trend, from the test data can also be seen that the engine in the idle, 2000 rpm and 3000 rpm, the incoming car noise value is 32.5 dB, 42.3 dB and 49.5dB, through the comparison with several different environment noise values, the 2022 BMW X3 for the engine noise and the suppression of the ambient sound outside the car performance is outstanding, the working state will not cause interference to the occupants of the car.
In the air conditioning noise test, the test instrument is placed at a position of about 10cm from the air conditioner outlet, and then the air conditioning air volume is adjusted from small to large, and the noise value of the driver's position in different gears is measured. After actual measurement, the air conditioning adjustment of the 2022 BMW X3 is divided into 9 gears, and the measured noise value when opening the highest grade is 63.8dB, which is still within the range that the human body can tolerate and will not cause too much interference to the driver and passengers.
After actual measurement, the 2022 BMW X3 has performed well on the suppression of vibration in the car, regardless of idle speed or load state, the test data of the steering wheel and front and rear seats has always been maintained at a low level, and the test results are significantly better than those of the same level.
In addition, we tested parking radar, lights/vision, control systems, tire hubs, sunroofs, seats, and trunks. After testing, the overall performance of the 2022 BMW X3 has reached the level that a luxury brand should have, the steering wheel and driver's seat adjustment range is large, which can adapt to drivers of different heights, and the front seats are also equipped with adjustable leg rests, and the riding comfort is worthy of recognition. However, there is room for optimization in some details. If the length of the rear seat cushion is short, the support force for the legs is insufficient; in addition, the distance between the front and rear radar continuous beeping and the experience value is quite different, and daily use needs to pay more attention.
Second, subjective feelings
The project was subjectively evaluated by a number of reviewers on the actual performance of the new car in terms of static and dynamics. Among them, the static aspect includes four parts: exterior, interior, space and human-computer interaction; the dynamic aspect includes acceleration, braking, steering, driving experience and driving safety. Finally, the total score is given with reference to the subjective evaluation opinions given by the judges, so as to reflect the actual performance of the new car in terms of commerciality from the perspective of subjective feelings.
In the external perception evaluation, the overall performance of the 2022 BMW X3 was in line with expectations, and it was affirmed by the expert jury in terms of lighting system, engine compartment materials and smart keys. The headlights use a full LED light source and support a wide range of functions such as automatic headlights, adaptive near and far lights, and steering headlights. The engine compartment is convenient to open, with a dual hydraulic support rod design, and is equipped with stabilizer bars and guard plates, which is very solid. Keyless entry supports full car induction opening, the driver only needs to carry the smart key close to the vehicle to automatically unlock, but also provides automatic locking function, daily use is very convenient. However, the 2022 BMW X3 is slightly inconvenient in the use of mechanical keys, mainly because the keyhole is hidden design, which is more troublesome to open, but for aesthetic considerations, it is understandable.
In the internal experience evaluation, the 2022 BMW X3 adopts a more concise design style, the center console is equipped with a larger floating LCD screen, and a more exquisite electronic gear lever is replaced, with a strong sense of technology. In terms of materials, it has reached the level that luxury brands should have, the center console and door panel area are covered with large areas of soft materials, and the seats have been added with punching holes and diamond-shaped stitching processes, and the visual texture is excellent.
The 2022 BMW X3 vehicle provides 4 charging interfaces, of which 2 interfaces in the front row are USB+Type-C combinations, and 2 in the rear row are Type-C interfaces, which can meet the charging needs of different devices. The front center armrest cannot be moved, but due to its considerable length, it can provide sufficient support for the driver's elbow.
In terms of riding space, the overall performance of the 2022 BMW X3 is worthy of recognition, and the legroom of the front and rear passengers is relatively sufficient, compared with the rear head space is slightly inferior to the front row. In terms of storage space, the storage space of the front and rear door panels of the 2022 BMW X3 is larger, the front and rear cup holders are equipped with limiters, which can effectively fix the water bottle, and most of the storage compartments are equipped with flocked materials, which can play a role in anti-slip and mute, and the details are very thoughtful.
The 2022 BMW X3 tested this time is equipped with a 2.0T high-power engine codenamed B48B20D, although it does not have much advantage in absolute parameters, but thanks to the relatively low peak torque speed, the engine can quickly enter the state, with the perfect performance of ZF 8AT gearbox, the power response is more positive.
The 2022 BMW X3 still offers three driving modes of standard, economic and sport, of which the power output of the engine in standard and economic mode is relatively gentle, suitable for high-speed cruise driving; the sport mode engine will actively pull up the speed, thus providing more sensitive throttle response and more abundant power output.
In terms of braking, the 2022 BMW X3 is also in line with the performance of luxury brand models, although the brake pedal is the foot, but the overall braking force release is relatively linear, easy to control, and there will be no obvious nod when braking at full strength, and the stability is good.
In terms of steering, the 2022 BMW X3 steering wheel has excellent precision control and the strength will also change according to the speed, which is relatively light at low speed, easy to stop and operate, and the high speed will become more calm and improve the driving safety factor.
The chassis part adopts the combination of double ball spring damping pillar front axle and multi-link independent rear suspension, the suspension is clear for the transmission of road information, and the vibration filter performance is excellent, which can resolve bumps and aftershocks at the fastest speed to ensure the comfort of the occupants in the car.
The 2022 BMW X3 is equipped with a full range of driver assistance features. Full-speed adaptive cruise support 4 gear distance adjustable, the nearest gear and the distance in front of the car to maintain a moderate, not easy to be plugged, with the car process, the system response in time, and there will be no sharp acceleration and sharp braking, the experience is more comfortable. Lane keeping assist activates when the vehicle deviates from the driving lane, but with a high degree of intervention, there will be a situation where the driver "grabs" the steering wheel.
summary
Based on the above test results, the overall performance of the 2022 BMW X3 in terms of objective data and subjective feelings met the expectations of the expert jury. At the objective data level, the body gap is generally small and the workmanship is fine, but the uniformity of the paint film spray is inconsistent before and after. In addition, there is room for improvement in terms of the length of the rear seat cushions and radar spacing control. At the subjective level, the 2022 BMW X3 is fully functionally equipped and the driving comfort performance is remarkable, but it still needs to be optimized in terms of voice control and driver assistance systems.