On April 27, Trumpchi's compact performance car Shadow Leopard R was officially launched, with a guidance price of 13.8-158,000 yuan, and it was launched with the joint version of Shadow Leopard R ABT, which is expected to be priced at 200,000-400,000 yuan. The new car is equipped with a 2.0T+8AT power combination, the maximum engine power is 265Ps, the peak torque is 400Nm, and it can break 100 in 5.7 seconds.
Speed is justice. If the 6.95-second Shadow Leopard is not worthy of the title of a performance car, then the 5.7-second Shadow Leopard R must not be underestimated. The price of less than 200,000 yuan entered the 5-second club, and the acceleration can even beat some of the more expensive joint venture models on the market. In this 3-second new energy era full of streets, you can also dive into the research and development of internal combustion engines and launch a pure fuel performance car, I have to say that Trumpchi has feelings.
In terms of appearance, the Shadow Leopard R is available in four body colors: elegant black, ivory white, matte moon gray, and super star silver, and the actual model is ivory white.
The front face is split in two, the front lip is very aerodynamically designed, the two sides of the deflector are also very square, the interior of the center net is a blackened grid style, and the red "R" logo is also printed to highlight the performance car identity.
In terms of body dimensions, the vehicle has a length, width and height of 4700mm*1850mm*1432mm, and a wheelbase of 2736mm. The side of the car has a running waistline, a straight and smooth line that extends from the headlights to the taillights, the side skirt line is also very combative, and there is a red "R" logo on the front fender.
The wheels feature 19-inch blackened wheels and orange four-piston continental high-performance calipers, mated to Michelin PS5 245/35 R19 tires, and have a braking distance of 34 meters per 100 km.
At the rear, a very exaggerated aerodynamic package has been added to the original Shadow Leopard, and a large blackened spoiler with a large diffuser provides 37kg of downforce at 210km/h. The exhaust port adopts a bilateral four-way layout, built-in sound valve, and can be manually adjusted to open and close.
The interior layout is basically consistent with the original model, using a through-type air conditioning outlet with a double 10.25-inch joint screen design, after switching to track mode, in addition to displaying speed, speed, gear and other information, the instrument is also equipped with a shift prompt function, at the same time, the central control screen will display oil temperature, water temperature, turbine pressure, oil pressure, intake temperature and other professional power parameters, the sports atmosphere is instantly full.
The interior material is wrapped with imitation carbon fiber decorative panels and spunlace non-woven lintel fabric, which has a more sporty atmosphere. The vehicle air conditioner has physical buttons and knob control, and the texture and response are very agile.
The center console is divided into two layers, the upper layer is the mobile phone wireless charging pad, driving mode switching knob, electronic gear handle, electronic handbrake, cup holder, etc., and the lower layer is a hollow storage compartment.
The car is equipped with integrated sports seats that enhance support on the leg sides and shoulders, providing a stronger feeling of coverage for intense driving. The seat is designed with Dinamica fabric on both sides of diamond-shaped perforated leather to keep areas with higher body temperatures ventilated. In terms of details, the seats are decorated with cold black plating materials and cold gray stitching, and the headrest embossed "R" logo echoes the exterior to create a sporty atmosphere.
In terms of power, the Leopard R is a front-wheel drive car equipped with a 2.0T turbocharged four-cylinder engine with a maximum power of 195kW and a peak torque of 400Nm, and the transmission system is matched to an 8AT gearbox, with a 0-100km/h acceleration time of only 5.7 seconds and an acceleration time of 4.1 seconds of 80-120km/h.
Dynamic Experience:
In track mode, the sound of the car and the pentatometer will make you want to drive fast. Although it is a front-wheel drive car, the tight suspension is paired with PS5 tires, only occasionally ringing tires when ejecting starts, and the rest of the time the car is firmly sucked on the ground, even at medium and high speeds, the car is very calm. The gearbox responds relatively quickly and downshifts more positively, but the frustration is also particularly obvious, but for performance cars, the frustration is not necessarily a minus. The car's steering feels non-dead, tight and slightly tough, and the seats provide good support when encountering tight corners. As for the quiet performance, this car can be said to have no quietness, its own positioning does not need to be quiet, and there will be a good rate of turning back when driving on the street.
Combined with the price of 138,000 yuan, Shadow Leopard R really came with sincerity and feelings. Under the wave of new energy, GAC Trumpchi launched such a very topical small steel cannon, which may be trying to prove something... Just like the 2002 World Cup group stage match between the national football team and Brazil, although the loss is 0:4, although we are proud to lose, we acknowledge the gap between the world's century-old automobile industry powers, but we are not humble to try to approach or even dare to surpass it, this spirit of daring to show the sword may be far more worthy of attention and thought than sales and profits.
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