Soon after, it will be the annual "May Day holiday", friends with cars are already making trip planning, friends without cars, at this time are also choosing a model suitable for self-driving travel. So speaking of which, which models are suitable for self-driving travel?
If you travel alone, or with friends, an ordinary car can be satisfied, but if you are traveling as a family, you may wish to take a look at the 7-seater MPV, because in addition to more seats, comfort and practicality are also better. Below, the Travel Bureau has also selected two models for you, let's take a look together.
The first one: Trumpchi M8
2023 Grandmaster Series 400T automatic flagship
Guide price: 289,800 yuan
Trumpchi M8 is a medium and large MPV, the front of the car uses a more exaggerated large-size spindle front grille, the left and right sides are more domineering matrix LED headlights, the front bar is decorated with silver metal, the overall gives a more atmospheric, high-grade look.
The side of the body is a more conventional MPV shape, but design elements such as a suspended roof, a straight waistline and multi-panel wheels also make it not bloated and at the same time more capable.
The boxy rear of the car uses a light group shape similar to the front face, and the center is also processed through, and the bottom is also wrapped with silver decorative parts, which has a better overall feel. It is worth mentioning that on the left and right sides of the encirclement, the Trumpchi M8 also adds two exhaust decorations, which perform better visually and visually.
In the front part, the Trumpchi M8 implements the simple style design of the current main promotion, equipped with a 12.3-inch full LCD instrument cluster and a 14.6-inch center control screen. It is worth mentioning that this screen also supports gesture control, which allows users to have a new choice in addition to voice control during driving.
The length, width and height of this Trumpchi M8 are: 5212/1893/1823mm, the wheelbase is 3070mm, and the interior adopts a "2+2+3" seven-seat layout. Experiencers with a height of 175cm sit in the car, the first two rows of headroom and legroom are more generous, the third row of headroom is better, legroom depends on the position of the second row of seats.
The seat surface in the car is wrapped with imitation leather + genuine leather, which feels good to the touch, and the interior is padded relatively thick and has better support. In addition, in terms of configuration, the front seats are heated and ventilated, and the second row of seats has more leg rest adjustment and massage functions, and the small table can be called "aviation first-class seats".
Under normal conditions, the trunk has a volume of 516 liters, but when the third row of seats is folded down, the volume can be expanded to 1586 liters. It is worth mentioning that its third-row seat backs can also be folded forward after being folded down, so that it is no problem to load large items.
In terms of power, it is equipped with a 2.0T turbocharged engine with a maximum power of 252 horsepower and a maximum torque of 400 Nm, which is matched with an 8AT gearbox. This set of power system, whether it is the initial stage of acceleration, or the middle and rear section is very explosive, and the steering is relatively precise. The existence of electromagnetic induction suspension also makes it have a more stable posture on bumpy roads, making the occupants in the car more comfortable riding experience.
In terms of configuration, this Trumpchi M8 is not only equipped with a number of driving assistance functions such as parallel assist, active braking, and forward collision warning, but also high-end features such as an electric induction trunk, wireless charging of front mobile phones, heating/cooling cup holders, Yamaha audio, and multi-color ambient lights.
The second model: Denza D9
2022 DM-i 1040 Premium
Guide price: 375,800 yuan
The Denza D9 is also a medium and large MPV, but unlike the Trumpchi M8, it is a new energy vehicle. In terms of appearance, the Denza D9 also uses a large-sized front grille to modify the front face, and the interior is supplemented by a dot matrix design, which has a strong visual impact.
Like the Trumpchi M8, the side of the Denza D9 also uses a floating roof design and multi-frame wheels, which effectively enhances the sense of grade of the whole car.
The boxy rear of the car uses a through-type taillight shape, and the internal structure is relatively delicate, and it is highly recognizable after being lit. At the same time, design elements such as the spoiler above the taillights and the through-through silver trim below further enhance the eye-catching effect of the whole car.
In the front part, the Denza D9, as a model produced by BYD, did not accidentally use an adaptive rotating pad, and the entire center console is relatively simple. In addition, most of the areas within reach of the car are wrapped in softer fabrics, plus a large number of solid wood decorative parts, which looks very classy. The HUD head-up display and the Denza Link intelligent network connection system can also provide good convenience and entertainment when users travel.
The Denza D9 has a length, width and height of 5250/1960/1920mm respectively, a wheelbase of 3110mm, and a "2+2+3" seat layout. In terms of space performance, the experiencer with a height of 175cm sits in the car, the first two rows are very spacious, and the third excludes the general headroom, and the legroom performance is good.
In terms of seat material, this Denza D9 is covered with full leather, which is very delicate to the touch. At the same time, the seat is wider and more comfortable to sit on. Of course, the most comfortable is its second row, in addition to heating and ventilation massage, there are lumbar support, leg rest adjustment, which can bring more enjoyable riding experience to the family in the car.
In terms of load, the trunk volume of the Denza D9 under normal conditions is only 410 liters, but if the third row of seats is reclined, the volume can be expanded to 2310 liters, and the loading capacity is still good. However, it should be noted that the third row of seat backrests is still slightly different from the floor after being folded down.
In terms of power, this Denza D9 is equipped with a plug-in hybrid system composed of a 1.5T turbocharged engine + motor, the comprehensive power of the system can reach 301 horsepower, the comprehensive torque can reach 571 Nm, the zero hundred acceleration takes only 9.5 seconds, and the minimum charge fuel consumption per 100 kilometers is 6.2 liters. In terms of range, the comprehensive cruising range of the Denza D9 can reach up to 1040 kilometers, including a pure electric cruising range of 155 kilometers. In addition, it also provides a fast charging function, which can charge up to 80% in 0.42 hours.
In terms of configuration, this Denza D9, as the second lowest configuration in the car series, the configuration is actually not bad, in addition to the L2 level assistant driving system, it also gives practical functions such as transparent chassis, suspension soft and hard adjustment, and external discharge. At the same time, high-end features such as wireless charging for mobile phones, Dynaudio brand audio, 128-color ambient lights, in-car fragrance devices and car refrigerators further consolidate the product strength of the whole vehicle.
Well, the above two models are medium and large 7-seat MPVs, and both include "first-class aviation seats". At the same time, they all have intelligent driving assistance systems that provide good safety when traveling.
As for how to choose the two models? If you use it in the city for a long time and occasionally go out for self-driving trips, you can choose the Denza D9, which is cheaper to use a car. But if you often go out and run long distances, the Trumpchi M8 with a better chassis driving texture is worth considering.