For many young people, 100,000 yuan is their budget to buy their first car, and it is also a threshold that can be easily achieved. However, with the rapid rise of independent brands in recent years, traditional joint venture products such as Honda Fit and Volkswagen POLO are obviously unable to meet the huge market demand, so batches of domestic coupes focusing on handling and sports tuning have sprung up like mushrooms after a rain, and the new Fengshen Yixuan Mach version is one of them.
Based on CTCC, it integrates more "track-like" experience
In the eyes of many people, Fengshen Yixuan is nothing more than an ordinary family car, but in the eyes of fans, it is a legendary team that has won the CTCC (China Touring Car Championship) championship twice, but compared to the results in the paddock, in the field of civilian cars, Yixuan is a little low-key. In order to gain the favor of more young consumers, the new Yixuan Mach version adopted a track-based chassis tuning method at the beginning of research and development, with 1.5T Mach power, to further enhance the driving pleasure.
First of all, in terms of performance parameters, although like many family cars, the Yixuan Mach version is equipped with a 1.5T turbocharged engine, but the output horsepower has reached 190 horsepower, the peak torque is 300 Nm, and the output power is 145 kilowatts, which is comparable to the level of a 2.0T engine. In addition, it is mated to a 6-speed wet dual-clutch transmission, which improves performance while effectively reducing idle frustration, which is also a rare power combination among Volkswagen's joint venture competitors in the same class.
In terms of driving experience, although the Yixuan Mach version only has a displacement of 1.5, it is not boring to drive. In the early stages of acceleration, the 1.5T turbocharged engine can provide abundant power output at the start, giving people a light, soothing starting rhythm, and at this stage, the performance of the Yixuan Mach Edition is relatively calm.
When you step on the accelerator deeply, the gearbox will "know" to lower the gear, and the engine speed will rise to more than 2000 rpm, and the speed can even easily exceed 3000 rpm in road conditions such as climbing. At this time, with the roar of the engine, the Yixuan Mach version has gradually returned to the irritable and uninhibited nature of a sports coupe.
Of course, since the test drive route was chosen on Shantou Nanao Island, the curve has also become an essential challenge. In the actual experience, the attitude of the Yixuan Mach version when cornering is very stable, and the suspension toughness is also worth affirming, but the overall texture is a little hard, but the advantage is that the road feedback has become much clearer, and this characteristic is also derived from the tuning method of the CTCC car. At the same time, the steering feel of the car is relatively sensitive, and more refined operations can be achieved in high-speed corners, bringing enough driving pleasure to the driver.
This set of exterior design is very aggressive
In addition to performance, the new Yixuan Mach Edition has become more like a racing car, and in terms of overall appearance, it has also changed the image of the family car in the past, incorporating more sporty elements, which is a little more radical than the current model.
Among them, the model for this test drive adopts a two-tone body design, with a black roof and a lightning yellow body, which makes it look particularly conspicuous in the vast sea of cars. In addition, the Yixuan Mach version also provides a variety of exclusive car paints such as ceramic white, dazzling red, and starry gray to further meet the needs of customization.
The changes to the front of the car are noticeable, with the new Yixuan Mach Edition having a wider grille area and a blacked-out interior pattern inspired by the track's black and white checkered flag. The headlights on both sides use LED light sources, which is a big surprise for a car with a price of about 100,000 yuan. Of course, for added recognition, the new car is also equipped with a luminous lettering badge that runs through to highlight the unique identity of the Mach version.
It is worth mentioning that in order to highlight the sporty characteristics of the Yixuan Mach Edition, many parts of the car are equipped with a blacked-out sports package. These include a pneumatic rear wing, sports front scoop, blacked-out wheels and door handles, among other details, which make it look combative. It is worth noting that even the front and rear brake calipers of the test drive model have been sprayed in a conspicuous fluorescent yellow, which is very eye-catching just by looking at it.
In terms of body size, the length, width and height of the Yixuan Mach version are 4670*1818*1490 mm, and the wheelbase has reached 2680 mm, which is not much different from the current model. However, if compared horizontally with competing products of the same level such as Jetta VA3 and Geely Emgrand, the overall size of the Yixuan Mach version is still very advantageous.
The rear of the car also follows a sporty, aggressive styling, with exaggerated blacked-out trim extending from the taillights to the rear bumper. Of course, the lower "four-out" tailpipe is just concave, and the real exhaust pipe is hidden under the car, but it looks quite bluffing.
The materials are more sufficient, and the cost performance is the embodiment of strength
If you think that a 100,000-yuan car should be like the Honda Fit, the cockpit is full of strong plastic, then you are very wrong. Inside, the interior of the Mach Edition has been redesigned with minimalist lines.
The model for this test drive adopts a yellow and black cockpit layout, and the center console, seats, door panels and other positions are covered with a layer of conspicuous yellow leather material, and the soft texture is very pleasing. In addition, due to the low height of the center console, you can also get a good view experience while sitting in the front row.
In the air conditioning outlet and the central armrest box, there are even imitation carbon fiber patterns. Although the price of this car is there, the embellishment of the details can still show the more radical side of the Yixuan Mach version.
The steering wheel has a two-spoke design, and the wide multi-function buttons on both sides look like a large game console, making it very easy to use. In addition, the details are also matched with conspicuous yellow stitching, and the perforated process on both sides further enhances the handling feel, which can stimulate people's desire to drive.
Under the center console, there is a wireless charging device for mobile phones, with a non-slip mat inside, and there is also a 12V power supply and USB charging port next to it. It's just that the location of this wireless charging is a bit cramped, and it is a bit inconvenient to take the phone while driving, and it may be better if you put it near the center armrest box.
On the car machine system, the Yixuan Mach version is equipped with a 13-inch central control LCD screen, which integrates voice assistant, air conditioning, multimedia and other control of most systems, and the layout of the entire UI page is also very clear, and it is basically not difficult to get started. On the fly in the ointment, the screen is a little lower in height and the background is dim, which makes it look a bit cheap, but that's reasonable given the price of the vehicle.
In terms of comfort, the performance of the Yixuan Mach Edition is not ambiguous at all. The front seats are equipped with integrated sports seats, and more advanced suede materials have been added to key areas such as the waist, while the main and co-pilot support a number of electric adjustments. In addition, the seat belt also has a striking yellow design, which further emphasizes the fighting spirit.