This year's National Day, take the family to Hongyuan, although the one-way is only more than 400 kilometers, but the national highway accounts for two-thirds, starting at 6 o'clock in the morning, stopping all the way, and arriving at the destination at four or five o'clock in the afternoon.
This kind of long-distance travel is the most test of the comfort of the car, every time a short stop for a break, the old man sitting in the back seat has to rub his waist and move out of the car step by step. At this time, I strongly came up with the idea of changing to an MPV. The destination of a man's car purchase must be an MPV, which is not false at all.
So this test drive of Weipai Alpine MPV stimulated my unprecedented interest. 45-year-old middle-aged and elderly men, maybe it's time to pursue the kind of MPV that is not alarming and stable, or leave the passion of galloping on the track to the 20-year-old young man.
The first feeling when you get into the car is that the soft and thick seats warmly wrap the whole person, which is really like falling into the clouds. Fasten your seatbelt, step on the brakes and pull the pocket gear to start, and there is no extra ignition action. That's good, to hell with the damn ritual. I especially reject new energy vehicles and set a "START/STOP" button to imitate gasoline vehicles, which is like taking off your pants and spanking a fart.
Sitting in the driver's seat of Weipai Mountain, there is really a feeling of sitting in a castle looking down on all beings, and it brings you not only a sense of security, but also a sense of alienation similar to contempt for the car next to you. In the crowded traffic, you can go at your own pace, unhurriedly, ignoring the small cars next to you, as the name suggests, this feeling of oppression of the mountains is enough to carve out a path of your own. It's a big deal, who's afraid of whom?
Although it is large, it is effortless to drive. The steering wheel was just right, there was no gnashing of teeth at all, and it was even a little softer than my Model 3. There is no need to be nervous when driving out of a narrow parking space, the 360-degree panoramic image and transparent chassis technology make the surrounding obstacles nowhere to hide, and the steering acceleration is smooth without the bulkiness of a large MPV.
Here I want to mention its power system, Gaoshan is equipped with a 1.5T (E15BD) DHT+P4 power system, the maximum power of the system is 358KW, the maximum torque is 762N·m, such a behemoth, it only takes 5.7 seconds to break 100, which is comparable to the power of Maybach.
Some people may want to say, MPV is suitable for stability, what is the use of accelerating so fast? That is he has not driven on the national highway, especially the section of Dujiangyan to the Hongyuan Prairie, two-way two-lane uphill, all the way is a truck struggling to creep, must look at a gap to overtake quickly, at this time the faster the acceleration ability, the more safety can be guaranteed. I believe that in this situation, Kaiwei Gaoshan is much more confident than the Kaiwen Toyota Alpha.
At present, a hundred flowers of domestic MPVs are blooming, and a large number of excellent products have emerged in the market, such as Denza D9, VOYAH Dreamer, etc. Compared with these competitors, what are the advantages of Weipai Gaoshan as a latecomer? In a short test drive, I found at least 3 advantages that were enough to impress me.
One is performance, for the reasons mentioned earlier.
The second is four-wheel drive, MPV carries poetry and distance, it is inevitable to go to those ice-covered roads, four-wheel drive is good, it is also a matter of safety. In the mountains, this set of electric four-wheel drive system that can intelligently adjust the power of the front and rear axles and accurately distribute it is much faster than the traditional mechanical four-wheel drive torque adjustment.
The third is the chassis, which is also the traditional advantage of the Great Wall. This Alpine uses a professional-grade MPV chassis with an all-aluminum suspension system that can effectively reduce the unsprung mass, which is why it is so cool to drive. Some people criticize it for not using air suspension, but in fact, I prefer the HRS hydraulic rebound shock absorption technology it uses, BMW's latest i series is also used, whether it is good or not, and most importantly, its later maintenance cost is much more cost-effective than air suspension.
In a word, the chassis of the Wei brand Gaoshan is very tight and solid, not as "scattered" as some models, when driving over speed bumps or bad roads, there is basically no sound and bumps in the car, and there is no extra rebound when encountering the big pit body, which shows its chassis tuning skills.
Especially when making a U-turn, the turning radius is much smaller than expected, much like a Mercedes with rear-wheel active steering. Finally, I also need to praise the foot feel of the brakes, which is very linear and smooth.
As an MPV for the whole family, everyone may be more concerned about how well it sits up, and this Alpine also lives up to expectations.
On the return trip from the test drive, I "lyrew" in the first class seat in the second row. The reason why "lying" is used is that it is really lying down and sitting. The second-row seats can be adjusted to an extremely comfortable "zero gravity" angle with just one button, with an angle of 127° between the torso and legs, and 132° between the thighs and calves, making people extremely relaxed. At this time, be sure to turn on the standard 10-point massage, even if you have a 1000-kilometer congested journey, you will not feel the pain of a long journey.
Gaoshan's products are positioned as "the first class for the whole family", and the manufacturer has painstakingly created many exciting use scenarios: a large flat for two people to watch the stars, a three-bedroom apartment for the whole family, a flat children's room with a rear row, a large refrigerator with double doors and double temperature control... The flexibility of space is one of its selling points. Through the unique design of the second and third rows of common rails, the designer has realized the adaptation to different life scenes.
For example, by moving all the seats to the end of the second and third rows of slides, a large and square central space can appear in the carriage, where children can play chess and cards, build Lego, and the carriage will be transformed into a parent-child playground.
If it is a long-distance self-driving, through the design of the second and third rows of common rail, it can achieve space equality, and every passenger has an extremely comfortable space.
Commuting to and from work, you can also take a break in the car in the morning, and you can enter the zero-gravity state with one click, and the privacy glass that comes with it ensures privacy.
It can also be used as a mobile office, with a separate small table in the second row and an in-car WiFi design, which is enough to cope with the needs of work.
Write at the end
Every squat is to jump better, and this sentence is perfect for Wei Pai. In a sense, the downturn in the first two years is also a kind of squatting, and today's Wei brand is jumping with all its might. The second success of WEY brand is due to the fact that it has found the right direction, and it is transforming into a high-end new power brand in the new energy track. "35-400,000 premium strength", "the biggest dark horse in the MPV market in 2023" has become the most appropriate label for Gaoshan.