Interpret the MPV innovative driving experience and test drive Lantu Dreamer

Large space and good riding comfort have always been the advantages of MPV models, and power is often not the main indicator of an MPV, but with the advent of the era of electrification, MPV can also make a fuss about power. Today's test drive of the Lantu Dreamer is the first MPV model with a dual-power layout, whether it is a pure electric version or a range extender hybrid version, which has a strong power reserve. At the same time, as the second product of the Lantu brand, this so-called "world's first large-scale luxury electric MPV" is not inferior in the comfort experience created around the occupants.

Positioning the flagship Lantu Dreamer, the appearance of naturally has enough aura. The front face is occupied by a large area of central mesh, and the straight waterfall chrome decoration inside raises the sense of luxury, which is very majestic with the same area of vents on both sides.

The full LED headlight group is a through-channel design, and the internal arrangement of the main body of the light group is like a feather, which is very delicate. And its size is not small brand LOGO also has a luminous function, leaving a deep impression.

The shape of the body side is relatively conservative, but its size is really eye-catching, and the Buick GL8 and Toyota Xena are somewhat dwarfed. The vehicles are 5315/1985/1820mm in length, width and height, and have a wheelbase of 3200mm.

The double-sided electric sliding door will naturally not be absent, as the soul of a pure MPV, the Dreamer's car door will have some rhythmic changes when opening and closing, ensuring safety and efficiency. At the same time, the body height will be lowered through the suspension to facilitate getting on and off the car. The fly in the ointment is that the passage up and down the lower rail is bare, and if a dust-proof brush is set, it is not only more hygienic, but also more grade.

The 20-inch wheel hub adopts a multi-banner design, and the shape is decent, which is very compatible with the style of the whole vehicle. The tires are made from the UltraContact UC6 series, which combines comfort and handling, with a specification of 255/50 R20.

The rear shape of the car is also square and horizontal and vertical, which belongs to the simple and atmospheric style. The broken diamond treatment inside the taillights is a major highlight, after being lit at night, the light is refracted irregularly to emit a very unique effect, so that the slightly monotonous tail shape during the day completes the counterattack.

If the appearance is prominent is the powerful aura of The Lantu Dreamer, then the main highlight of the interior is the luxurious atmosphere and the impact of the sense of technology. Compared with the current mainstream MPV, they are all products of traditional car companies and are not prominent enough in the intelligent cockpit. The Lantu Dreamer has put a lot of ink on the interior, which has further improved our understanding of MPV.

Although the dreamer canceled the lifting screen function on the Landu FREE, the sense of luxury was stronger with the stacking of luxurious materials and the color matching. The three display screens embedded in the center console give the vehicle a higher sense of technology, and the car is equipped with a Qualcomm 8155 chip that is quite advanced at this stage, and the overall display clarity and touch response are the mainstream level. Whether it is an instrument, or an entertainment screen in the middle or co-pilot, the overall UI design is simple and has been operated, and reading information is also extremely easy.

The central passage does not adopt the more popular open design of MPV, but adopts the current more mainstream upper and lower structure, which has the advantage of enriching the storage space, while the distinction between each functional area is more obvious, which also helps to enhance the sense of luxury. The disadvantage is that it will visually create the illusion that the space is occupied.

The Lantu Dreamer adopts a 2+2+3 seat layout, and has the best performance of its class on its seat fabric and the padding inside. The seat is filled just right, soft but not too collapsed, providing enough support so that you don't feel particularly tired during a long ride.

In terms of the second row of seat functions, the test drive is equipped with seat ventilation, seat heating and massage functions, and the back of the first row of seats is also equipped with a small table board, which brings great convenience to business travelers or families with small children. With no occupants in the third row, the second row of seats is more comfortable than the big couch at home.

As an MPV, the comfort of the third row is equally important, and the Rantu Dreamer did not disappoint. First of all, the height of the seat is very satisfactory, there is no feeling of curling up in the rear of the car, and the length and angle of the seat cushion are not opportunistic, deliberately shortening the elevation to steal space, but taking into account the normal riding posture of the occupants. At the same time, the head space is also quite surprising, unlike most 7-seat SUVs and a few MPV models in the third row of head space "prostration" dilemma, the author of 175cm tall in the third row sits straight, the head still has more than one punch space, completely will not feel depressed.

Thanks to the larger space size, the storage performance of the trunk is also satisfactory, and the storage space will be further enlarged after the third row of seats is receded, but the fly in the ointment is that after the seat is receded, there will still be a certain bulge inside the trunk. This is also the reason why the third row of seats is higher. The reason why it can't "steal" some space like some Japanese cars is because the lower part is the rear axle motor system.

In terms of power, Lantu Dreamer offers pure electricity and extended range two power modes. Among them, the extended range version of the test drive adopts the front and rear dual motors, the maximum power is 290 kilowatts, the peak torque is 610 Nm, and the zero hundred acceleration reaches 6.9 seconds. In terms of suspension, the new car uses a combination of front double wishbone independent suspension and rear five-link suspension, in addition, the Dreamer is also equipped with CDC shock control system. The pure electric version is also equipped with dual motors, with a maximum power of 320 kW, a peak torque of 620 Nm, and zero hundred acceleration of 5.9 seconds.

The Dreamer's driving experience is impressive, and with its strong power reserve, either driving mode can provide an acceleration experience that exceeds expectations. In the mildest economic mode, the engine basically does not intervene in the work, but is driven by a more accumulated front and rear dual motors, but the feedback of the acceleration pedal will be relatively mild, and if you do not step on the end, it will not produce a strong feeling of pushing back.

Comfort Mode is the best option for everyday driving, and it's easy to move. The acceleration performance of the initial stage and terminal is better than that of most MPV models that are currently mainstream in the market. The acceleration at the upper end of the high-speed is even more remarkable, stuck in the speed limit of 120km/h acceleration overtaking, the power is about to come out, completely do not consider the time and distance reserved for acceleration.

The high-energy mode can be understood as showing the upper limit of the car's athletic ability, the relative accumulation of acceleration pedal tuning, and the energy consumption will also increase, but the athletic ability displayed is impressive. At the same time, the drag of kinetic energy recovery will become more and more obvious, but it will not affect the experience of the occupants of the car.

In addition, according to the different driving modes, the feedback of the suspension is also different, the overall or maintain the adjustment of the comfort direction, thanks to the comfort of the rear seats, it is basically difficult to detect the fine bumps of the road surface, even if it is a ditch and a ridge, it will be handled very gently by the suspension.

The front double wishbone independent suspension used by the Lantu Dreamer is still relatively rare in the MPV model, because the most widely used McPherson independent suspension is the lower cost of many models in the same class. The combination of the independent suspension of the front double wishbone and the suspension of the rear five links and the CDC shock absorption control system not only gives the vehicle a more comfortable dynamic driving performance, but also makes the driving attitude of this MPV eye-catching.

As an MPV, NVH's performance is more interesting, and the overall performance of the Lantu Dreamer is commendable, especially after the engine intervenes in the work, in addition to the start of the parking there will be a little abrupt feeling, it is difficult to detect that the engine has been involved in the work when driving. Tire noise and wind noise can be well isolated when driving at high speeds.

Lantu Dreamer brought a new experience of MPV models, dynamic and static experience are epoch-making, which is probably why Dongfeng attaches so much importance to this product. In today's increasingly popular MPV models, this car product is not only to enrich the choice of consumers, but also to bring a new understanding of this category.