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1.5T with 8-speed CVT, wheelbase 2 meters 8, Wuling Capgemini full series which is more worth buying?

With the improvement of people's living standards, traditional cars have been difficult to meet the daily travel needs of families, consumers will turn their attention to the large space, strong comfort of the home MPV. To this end, many brands have also seen the opportunity and begun to launch some models that are mainly for home use and are affordable to the people.

Wuling Capgemini entered the market as the first model of the silver label series, and after listing, both word of mouth and sales continued to dominate the top of various lists. After achieving good results, Wuling Capgemini did not rest on its laurels, but recently launched a more powerful Capgemini 280T model, further improving the strong product matrix of the Wuling Capgemini family. At present, Wuling Capgemini has launched a total of 6 models, priced at 85,800 yuan to 125,800 yuan. So, what are the outstanding features of the "upgraded version" of Wuling Capgemini? Which configuration is more worth getting started. Let Master Horn take everyone to see it.

In terms of appearance, Wuling Capgemini adopts the design language of "wing movement aesthetics", the grille occupies a relatively large area, and the metal trim strips running through the interior surround the central Wuling silver label, which has a good sense of refinement as a whole. At the same time, The headlights of Wuling Capgemini also adopt the popular split design, which makes the front of the car more abundant.

The side of the body is smooth and stretched, the lines from the bonnet are integrated with the lower edge of the window, and the straight and powerful waist line extends all the way to the rear taillights, which looks quite coordinated, in order to enhance the fashion sense of the whole car, the B/C/D columns are also blackened, creating a suspended roof, and the addition of chrome decoration makes the elements of the side rich.

In terms of body size, Wuling Capgemini has a length, width and height of 4875x1880x1700mm, a wheelbase of 2800mm, and a compact MPV positioning.

In terms of interior, the overall style of Wuling Capgemini is simple, the symmetrical layout with the application of a large number of linear elements makes the visual perception more refreshing, the bright black panel in the middle of the center console and the outline of the chrome lines also highlight a certain sense of grade, and the two-frame flat-bottom steering wheel with a more colorful shape also brings a certain visual vitality.

In terms of space, as a 6-seat MPV model, the most comfortable mode of Wuling Capgemini is the large 4-seat mode, you can see that the second row is equipped with two independent seats, horizontal and vertical can be sliding, the horizontal sliding distance is 160 mm, the longitudinal sliding distance is 560 mm, in addition, the second row of Capgemini's second row backrest can also be flattened, when the third row of seats is hidden down, the second row can be switched to two mobile single beds, which is also the most comfortable state under the big four seats. Capgemini's third row also adopts a 2-seat layout, which will be more spacious than some models with a 3-seat layout, which can meet the needs of adults for short- and medium-distance rides.

As for the dual screen part, Wuling Capgemini adopts a combination of 7-inch LCD instrument + 10.25-inch central control screen, of which the display effect of the LCD instrument is clear and the content is relatively rich, and creates the effect of the full LCD instrument, and the 10.25-inch central control screen is the focus of the intelligent upgrade of the 280T model, which is equipped with the Ling OS intelligent system, which is independently developed by Wuling, supporting virtual IP image, intelligent voice interaction, exclusive voice package, Ling ID, profile mode, car game, Online navigation/music/radio, Bluetooth key, vehicle OTA upgrade, remote control and a series of functions.

With a more intelligent car-machine system, we can remotely control the vehicle on the APP before daily use; when driving, air conditioning, multimedia, sunroof, etc. can be controlled by voice, and the new voice control can set custom wake words and complete multilingual commands at the same time. The sense of intelligence is eye-catching. If you want to wait for friends, the WeChat location sharing is directly built into the car system link, and you can share it with friends with one click. It is very in line with the needs and habits of young consumer groups at present.

In the power part, the Wuling Capgemini 280T model is equipped with a new 1.5T turbocharged engine, with a maximum horsepower of 177 horses and a peak torque of 290 Nm. Strong power makes Capgemini more responsive to power at start-up and low speeds, and tighter power output at acceleration. The drivetrain is matched with a CVT transmission that can simulate 8 gears, the ride is very good, it is more comfortable as a home, in the driving mode, consumers who pursue economy can switch to ECO mode, like driving fun, and can be directly hung to S gear.

In addition to the upgrade of power, the new car has also undergone no small changes in configuration, adding automatic headlights and induction wipers on the basis of the original model, making daily use more convenient. At the same time, as an upgraded version of the Capgemini 280T model, its own configuration will not be bad. The 115,800 yuan premium model is equipped with LED matrix headlights, exterior mirrors with heated electric adjustment, 7-inch full LCD instrument, 10.25-inch display, one-key start, keyless entry, cruise control and other functions.

In contrast, the automatic flagship type as a top configuration is more perfect, although the price is 10,000 yuan higher than the premium type, but in exchange for many practical functions, including through-side air curtains, 360-degree panoramic image, adaptive cruise, emergency braking, anti-collision warning, safety distance alarm, collision mitigation, adaptive brake assist and other safety and auxiliary functions, passenger protection is more in place, so that driving more at ease. At the same time, the new panoramic sunroof, negative ion generator, 6-way electric adjustment of the main driver seat, and main driver heating have also enhanced the comfort of the new car.

Editor's summary: The exterior design of the Wuling Capgemini family is young and fashionable, suitable for people of all ages, and the groundbreaking four-seat space design inside not only improves comfort, allows consumers to have a first-class cabin-like riding experience, but also meets the needs of a variety of scenes.

The main thing is that the improvement of power and vehicle networking has brought more explosive power and a more intelligent car experience to the vehicle. For the purchase of models, Master Horn recommends the 280T flagship. Of course, if you just want to drive every day, then the Premium is perfectly enough. But if you want to have a safer and more comfortable driving experience, you may wish to increase the price by 10,000 yuan, and the new configuration will definitely make you value for money.

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