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 Haval H6, which has been the top seller in the SUV market for many years, has evolved to the third generation, but it is the previous generation that really created the myth of more than 80,000 vehicles sold per month. In order to continue the essence of "Shenche" and expand its influence and product line, Great Wall Motors launched the Haval H6 National Tide Edition model based on the second-generation H6, which is mainly oriented to the mid-range home market, focusing on intelligent technology and high cost performance, and continues the advantages of the old H6 in terms of space and configuration, covering a wider range of consumer groups. According to the data of the car quality network, from January to December 2021, the cumulative number of complaints of the Haval H6 national tide version was 33, and the complaint sales ratio was lower than that of the annual complaint sales volume of domestic passenger cars in 2021 to 30.9 per 10,000, and the short-term quality word-of-mouth performance was worth affirming. So, can the Haval H6 National Tide Edition 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 Commercial Evaluation" will break through the fog for you, through the two dimensions of objective data and subjective feelings, restore a real Haval H6 national tide version.
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 gap data of most of the test points of the 2021 Haval H6 National Tide Edition vehicle is high. Wherein, the minimum gap value is located at the right front fender connection to the engine hatch, which is 3.3mm. The maximum gap value is located at the junction of the trunk and the left rear fender, which is 7.3mm. In addition, the average difference between the data of the trunk and the gap between the rear fenders on both sides reached 1.3mm, which had a certain impact on the test results.
In the paint film level test, through the test results, it can be found that the average thickness of the paint film of the 2021 Haval H6 National Tide Edition vehicle is about 135μm, reaching the standard value of the advanced car (120μm -150μm). Judging from the test data of each key part, the test results of the engine hatch and the trunk cover part are good, and the thickness of the paint film of each test point has reached the standard value of the high-end car, and the float is not large, and the spray uniformity is worthy of recognition. The difference in the thickness of the paint film on the left and right sides of the front fender, front door and rear fender is significantly larger, reflecting that there is a large room for improvement in the vehicle spraying process.
In the in-vehicle air quality testing link, the vehicle is placed in the internal ground parking lot with fewer vehicles, and formaldehyde is not detected in the car of the 2021 Haval H6 national tide version, 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 2021 Haval H6 National Tide Edition performed well in the quietness of the car in the static state, and the test score has dropped 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, the engine at 3000 rpm, the noise value in the incoming car is 58.2dB, and it is still in the range of weak impact on the human body from a numerical point of view, but compared with the same level of models tested, the noise value is significantly higher. Through the comparison with the noise values in the following different environments, the 2021 Haval H6 National Tide Edition has a good performance for engine noise suppression, and there is almost no interference to the drivers and occupants in the car under the working state.
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 2021 Haval H6 national tide version is divided into 7 gears, and the measured noise value when opening the highest grade is 64.6dB, which is still within the range that the human body can tolerate and will not cause too much interference to the driver and passengers. However, in the test, the expert jury found that at the starting gear of the air conditioner, the noise value reached 44.7dB, which was slightly higher than the previously tested model of the same class.
After actual measurement, in the idling state, the 2021 Haval H6 National Tide Edition has a good vibration suppression in the engine into the car, and the test data of the steering wheel is slightly lower than that of the front and rear seats. Under load, the test data at the steering wheel is significantly increased, the body feeling is more obvious, and the test data of the front and rear seats in the two states is always relatively close, which will not affect the comfort of the driver and passengers.
In addition, we tested parking radar, lights/vision, control systems, tire hubs, sunroofs, seats, and trunks. After testing, the overall performance of the 2021 Haval H6 National Tide Edition reached the normal level of the same class of models, of which the seat and vision performance was particularly outstanding. The length of the rear seat cushions of the test model is significantly better than the average of the same level, and the support for the legs is sufficient, even if it is a long ride, it is not easy to fatigue. The rear field of view is relatively small and is in the middle of the same class of models tested. However, there is still room for optimization in radar, mainly because the continuous beeping of the radar before and after the distance and the experience value are quite different, and daily use needs special 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 2021 Haval H6 National Tide Edition was in line with expectations, especially in terms of mechanical keys and engine compartment materials, which were unanimously affirmed by the expert jury. The mechanical key of the test model is easy to pick up, and the mechanical keyhole adopts an exposed design, which is more convenient to use. The components in the engine compartment are arranged in a regular manner, most of the component units are equipped with plastic plates for protection, and the rubber sleeve and tape are sufficient. However, the 2021 Haval H6 National Tide Edition is slightly inconvenient to use in the trunk, mainly because the trunk floor is higher from the ground and is not equipped with electric opening and closing functions, which is not very friendly to small users.
In the internal feeling evaluation, the 2021 Haval H6 National Tide Edition adopts a wrap-around interior design, the center console is slightly tilted to the driver's side, and a large number of physical buttons are retained for easy operation. In terms of materials, the upper part of the center console is covered with soft materials, equipped with piano paint trim plates and chrome metal trims, and the co-pilot is also designed with unique texture decorations, and the overall texture is excellent.
The 2021 Haval H6 National Tide Edition provides 3 charging interfaces, unified for USB Type-A specifications, and the layout is reasonable, which is more convenient for daily use. 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 seating space, thanks to the relatively straight roof line, the head space of the 2021 Haval H6 National Tide Edition is very generous, and the drivers and passengers will not feel depressed under normal sitting conditions. In addition, due to the thicker rear seat padding, coupled with the considerable length of the seat cushions, coupled with an independent rear air purifier, the rear comfort is significantly better than that of the same level of models. In terms of storage space, the 2021 Haval H6 National Tide Edition has a large number of storage compartments in the car, but the volume is decent, which can basically meet the needs of daily use.
The 12.3-inch multimedia display UI design is simple, while the functional area is clearly divided for easy operation. The screen is equipped with Tencent TAI 3.0 Internet wisdom ecosystem, integrates mainstream apps such as iQiyi, Douyin, National K Song, and Aiqu Listening, and provides highly practical car WeChat functions. In terms of human-computer interaction, the system supports Tencent TAI ecological voice, which can not only control multimedia, navigation, telephone and other functions, but also operate hardware facilities such as air conditioning and sunroof.
The 2021 Haval H6 National Tide Edition of this test is equipped with a 1.5T engine codenamed GW4B15A, and its peak torque parameters have exceeded most of the same displacement engines on the market, and the power response in the initial stage is very sensitive, with a relatively wide torque output platform, which can always ensure sufficient power output in the 0-80 km/h speed range often used in urban conditions.
2021 Haval H6 national tide version provides standard, economical, sports three driving modes, the actual experience, the first two modes pay more attention to fuel economy performance, engine speed climb is relatively slow, and sport mode engine speed will always be maintained at more than 2000 rpm, power can basically be on call.
In terms of braking, the overall performance of the 2021 Haval H6 National Tide Edition is in line with expectations, and although the brake pedal is slightly vacant at the beginning, the braking force release is relatively linear, and the stroke is not long, which is easy to control.
The steering setting is relatively conservative, and some of the dotted positions are reserved to balance comfort and handling, but fortunately the steering wheel is large enough, and the force is relatively light, and the feel is excellent, which makes up for the lack of control to some extent.
The chassis section uses a combination of front McPherson and rear double wishbone independent suspension, and the overall tuning style is biased towards comfort, which can filter out most of the vibration from the road surface, but when passing through the corners at a relatively high speed, there will still be a significant roll, and the driver and occupants will feel slightly uncomfortable.
The 2021 Haval H6 National Tide Edition high-end model is equipped with relatively perfect driving assistance functions, full speed adaptive cruise response speed performance, and acceleration and deceleration processes are more natural, comfort is worthy of recognition. The car distance supports four gear adjustments, the nearest gear and the distance in front of the car are nearly three body lengths, the setting is conservative, it is easy to be plugged.
summary
Based on the above test results, it was concluded that the overall performance of the 2021 Haval H6 National Tide Edition 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 large, and there is a situation of asymmetry between the left and right processes, and the uniformity of paint film spraying and radar spacing control also have great room for improvement. At the subjective level, the 2021 Haval H6 National Tide Edition is particularly outstanding in terms of space comfort and human-computer interaction experience, but it still needs to be optimized in terms of trunk convenience and driver assistance functions. On the whole, the commerciality of the 2021 Haval H6 National Tide Edition is in the middle of the tested model of the same level.