With the SUV market continues to be hot, more and more manufacturers intend to take a piece of the pie, and while the number of new cars rises, driving safety has long become the most important point, compared to two-wheel drive SUV models, four-wheel drive vehicles have better driving stability, and the control of vehicles is also better, and in the four-wheel drive field, it includes three categories of timely four-wheel drive, full-time four-wheel drive and time-sharing four-wheel drive. Among them, the timely four-wheel drive with a central differential, although it can not climb the mountain and wade, but can make the vehicle have better driving stability, and if the central differential can be locked, so that the power output of the front and rear axles is 50:50, it has a lot of help for the handling of the vehicle. Below, we recommend several SUV models that can lock the central differential, although they are all urban SUVs, but the active locking effect is better than the passive power transmission effect.
Model 1: Mitsubishi Jinxuan ASX
Lockable mid-range models: 4WD version
Guidance price: from 194,800 yuan
Although Mitsubishi is currently facing various problems, it cannot be denied that Mitsubishi Motors has launched many familiar hard products. In the field of SUVs, there are not only evergreen models such as Outlander and Pajero, but also urban SUV models with beautiful appearance and high configurations such as the Jinxuan ASX. Compared with other models, the four-wheel drive model of Jinxuan ASX is also equipped with a central differential lock function, which not only has better stability, but also has a certain degree of passability.
In terms of appearance, the new Jinxuan ASX follows the design language of the Mitsubishi Concept-cX concept car, making the vehicle both agile and a certain sense of power. Thanks to the body size of only 4295 * 1770 * 1615mm, Jin Xuan gives people a feeling of a smaller Size 1 Outlander. The family-style inverted trapezoidal grille with irregular headlights is more fierce, making the vehicle have a high degree of recognition.
In terms of interior, Jinxuan also adopts Mitsubishi's family design language, the all-black interior design appears to be dynamic, and the silver decoration makes the color of the vehicle look less monotonous. In addition, the vehicle adopts a symmetrical center console design, each area is simple and clear, the function is regular, the center console from top to bottom are multimedia, multi-function area and air conditioning operation, there is no difficulty in getting started.
In terms of power chassis, the test drive is equipped with a naturally aspirated engine code-named 4B11 and matched with a CVT transmission, which can achieve a maximum power of 123 kW and a peak torque of 197 N·m. In terms of suspension, the Jinxuan ASX adopts the front McPherson rear multi-link independent suspension, and the car also adopts a four-wheel drive system with a multi-piece clutch as the central differential, and the central differential can also be locked, after locking, the power distribution between the front and rear axles is theoretically 50:50, which makes the vehicle have a good ability to get out of trouble and increase driving stability.
Model two: Hyundai's new Tucson
Lockable mid-range models: 1.6T all-wheel drive version
Guidance price: from 215,900 yuan
In the range of compact SUVs, hyundai cars can be described as unlimited scenery, from the initial Touring to ix35, and now the latest new Touring, all in the forefront of the configuration and high value, compared to the old models, the new Tucson configuration is a higher level, its four-wheel drive version of the model is also equipped with a central differential lock function, although it can not cross the mountains, but it has a great help for vehicle stability.
In terms of appearance, the new Tucson adopts the design language of the latest modern fluid sculpture 2.0, and the irregular hexagonal grille with three horizontal strip decorations appears to be shining, and the willow leaf-shaped eyebrow above the headlights makes the vehicle highly recognizable. In addition, the new Tucson still maintains the usual high configuration of modern models, such as LED low beam lights and 12 parking radars, which reflect both a sense of technology and improve the safety of the vehicle.
In terms of interior, the new Tucson also adopts the latest design language of modern cars, the center console is richly configured, and slightly biased to the driver's seat side, which is not only convenient for the driver to operate the vehicle functions, but also has a lot of help for safe driving. In addition, tucson's interior configuration can also be called against the sky, not only multimedia integration of the latest in-car interconnection system, but also including front seat heating ventilation and steering wheel heating are equipped, which is perfect for winter driving. The panoramic sunroof is equipped with a very good lighting effect.
In terms of power, the new Tucson is equipped with two engines, this recommended model is equipped with the new hyundai Gamma 1.6T cylinder direct injection turbocharged engine, which can burst out of 130kW maximum power at 5500rpm, while continuously having a peak torque of 265N·m in a wide rpm range of 1500-4500rpm, which is matched by a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. In addition, its four-wheel drive version is also equipped with a four-wheel drive system with a multi-plate clutch as the central differential, and can lock the central differential, which is helpful for the driving stability and passability of the vehicle.
Model Three: Jeep Guide
Lockable mid-range models: 2.4L 4WD version
Guidance price: from 245,900 yuan
Although the current Jeep free light model has been realized domestically, and the price has also dropped sharply, but Jeep still has a low price and good quality imported SUV models, compared with the old guide, the current model in the interior process and configuration has been different degrees of improvement, more tough, it has two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive version of the model to choose from, of which the four-wheel drive version of the central differential can be locked, bringing better stability.
In terms of appearance, the guide adopted Jeep's family design, the iconic 7-hole grille is highly recognizable, and the fog light with lens has become another feature of its front part. In addition, the rear door handle on the side of the vehicle is set on the C-pillar, which is full of creativity. The body size of the guide is 4448*1812*1663mm, and the wheelbase is 2635mm, which is enough space to meet most uses.
In terms of interior, the guide also reflects the manufacturing process of Jeep, the car adopts a round and square matching method, and the center console adopts a left and right symmetrical design, from top to bottom, respectively, the multimedia display and air conditioning operation, of which the multimedia system uses Jeep's latest UConnect system, which can display rich information.
In terms of power, the recommended guide is a 2.4-liter naturally aspirated engine, and with a 6-speed manual transmission, the engine can have a maximum power of 125 kW while boasting a peak torque of 220 N·m. In addition, the model is also equipped with a four-wheel drive system with a multi-plate clutch as the central differential, and can be manually locked, which has a good improvement in stability and handling.
Model four: Renault Coleao
Lockable central model: 2.5L all-wheel drive model
Guidance price: from 278,800 yuan
As a French brand after PSA, Renault's action has become larger and larger in recent years, and has successively launched a number of SUV models, including Koleo, Carbine and many SUVs with high quality, which have become one of the few imported SUVs that can be bought, and its 2.5L self-priming model can also lock the central differential, which is very helpful for the improvement of vehicle stability.
In terms of appearance, Renault Coleau does not have other French cars that are too futuristic and too sci-fi in design, everything seems so decent, such a design style is very flattering, basically can include the use of all ages. The body size of Koreo is 4522*1855*1707mm, while the wheelbase is 2690mm, the body size is not outstanding, but there is no problem in space. In addition, Koreo uses a rare top-down split tailgate design, which requires less space and is more convenient to pick up something in a small place.
In terms of interior, Koreo also adheres to the principle of practicality, the vehicle does not have a fanciful design, because it is an original imported model, and the vehicle is keen to control, a large number of configurations are based on the driver design. The center console adopts a left-right symmetrical design, from top to bottom, it is a multimedia display, air conditioning operation, multimedia operation and vehicle function area, each area has a clear function, which can be regarded as an easy type to get started.
In terms of power chassis, Renault equipped Koreo with two engines and all matched with a CVT transmission that can simulate 6 gears, including two naturally aspirated engines of 2.0 and 2.5 liters, of which the recommended model is equipped with a 2.5 liter engine, which can achieve a maximum power of 126 kW and a peak torque of 225 N·m. In addition, it is equipped with a four-wheel drive system with a multi-plate clutch as the central differential, and can lock the central differential, theoretically the vehicle's front and rear axles power ratio is 50:50.
Summary: In the urban SUV, many models are equipped with four-wheel drive systems, although it can not bring the ability to cross mountains, but for the vehicle handling and stability have been improved, can reduce the probability of accidents. At the same time, models with lockable central differentials are more "active", and human intervention vehicles can have better results, depending on your preferences.