Although the automobile was born as a means of transportation, its meaning has been constantly changing for more than 100 years. It may be a "badge" for your status, it may also be a "partner" that you spend day and night together, and it may be a career that you love all your life. Today, the car and our lives have long been inseparable, for many car lovers, every time a new car is released or replaced, it is like welcoming a new friend, or gathering with an old friend.
This year, there are many "old friends" in the car circle to meet with everyone again. For example, Beijing Hyundai launched the tenth generation at the end of July. After years of ups and downs, after ten generations of change, Sonata, which was once very popular, has once again become the focus of the eyes of the Chinese people. So what kind of "new story" does it bring to everyone this time? In order to answer the doubts in his heart, Xiaobian conducted a one-month in-depth test drive of the tenth generation of Sonata. Let's share with your friends the experience of using this car!
The appearance is full of points, but it is difficult to meet all
The first time I saw the tenth generation of Sonata, I was surprised but not surprised. The reason for the accident is that this generation of Sonata has completely subverted its original impression of "uncle" class car in the minds of many people. The combination of a sleek, youthful look, a strong visual impact and a sporty feel like they're tickling your driving desires all the time.
I am not surprised because Beijing Hyundai's models are always the peak of their appearance in the same class, and it is natural to have such an outstanding design. It is reported that the replacement of the tenth generation sonata adopts the design concept of "Sensuous Sportiness" of modern automobiles, which is compatible with aerodynamic and aesthetics, emphasizing the coordination between the sense of proportion and the sense of structure. What about the actual senses? I personally think that the tenth generation of Sonata is indeed very attractive, with a large mouth of black high-gloss arrow feather type mid-net to enhance the style; the hidden LED light is connected with the silver trim and extends to the side, highlighting the avant-garde personality.
The slender waistline of the body, the back-sliding arc and the ducktail design, the racing style is full; as for the rear double C through the mosaic LED taillights, while highlighting the sense of technology, the spoiler design also brings a touch of exquisite taste. The sporty rear diffuser at the bottom expresses the pursuit of powerful performance in appearance. From the perspective of appearance, the tenth generation sonata can be said to have received full marks. However, some people may not be accustomed to the "catfish mouth" on the front face and complain that it is ugly. After all, the appearance of this kind of thing has always been a matter of separate flowers, and it is difficult to fit everyone's aesthetics.
The interior intelligent cockpit is slightly monotonous
Entering the car, a set of double 12.3-inch large screens is very eye-catching and full of technology. However, after the physical button was canceled, there was not much trim on the center console, and the color matching was single, giving people a slightly monotonous feeling of being bare. As a result, even the 10th Generation Sonata wraps the seats, door trims, center-control trims and central armrests in a combination of lightweight fabric and leather, further enhancing the texture of the interior. But the luxurious atmosphere is still not strong, but it is quite a bit of the sporty sense of American cars.
In terms of configuration, the tenth generation of Sonata is very cost-effective, equipped with many intelligent functions of the same level, such as DueerOS intelligent voice interaction, super ID function + BLE mobile phone Bluetooth key, car home mutual control, SEA safe car rental assistance, HBA remote and near light automatic switching, etc. It looks like a whole bunch, and it can feel a little dizzy. But in actual use, everyone will find out how practical these functions are. For example, DuerOS intelligent voice interaction is not only accurate to speech recognition, even if the editor speaks dialect, it can immediately identify the meaning and control the linkage of multiple devices in the car. Like just saying "I'm a little cold", the vehicle will automatically turn up the air conditioning temperature and close the windows at the same time.
The "smart" thing about the tenth generation of Sonata is not only that, its SEA safe car riding assistance and HBA remote and near light automatic switching function are also very convenient and easy to use. SEA Safe Rider Assist detects pedestrians or vehicles behind the user before getting off the bus. If there is a sound and light alarm, the door will be locked when there is a danger; and the HBA far and near light will automatically switch, and when the external light changes, it will intelligently switch the far and near light, without the driver to worry about it. Every time I drive over an underground bridge or tunnel, I feel that this feature is particularly great.
Plenty of space, the rear bulge is the groove point
At the level of a medium-sized sedan, the space is enough for daily family use, and the spacious and comfortable rear seat can even allow people to experience a "boss-level" enjoyment. The tenth generation of Sonata has upgraded this feature to a higher level. Thanks to Hyundai's latest i-GMP platform, it has been greatly optimized in terms of body length and internal structure. From the data point of view, the wheelbase of the tenth generation Sonata reached the largest in its class, up to 2890mm. At the same time, due to the change of its suspension geometry, the longitudinal space inside the body has also been greatly increased.
The 183mm tall editor sits in the car and does not feel the slightest sense of cramping. The distance between the head and the roof is 3 and a half fingers, the rear leg is more than 2 punches, and the legs of the erlang are completely fine. The only thing that makes people complain is that the bulge in the center of the rear row of the tenth generation Sonata is a little high, which clearly divides the rear row and affects the riding experience in the central position.
In terms of storage space, the tenth generation Sonata performed well. The trunk space is sufficient, and the utilization of the internal straight space is very high, so some large items can be placed calmly. The design of the storage compartment in other cars, the central armrest box in the front and rear rows, and the dark compartment are also very reasonable, which can be convenient for putting some small things or mobile phones.
In addition to power, chassis feedback is very advanced
In terms of power, sonata offers two options, one is a 1.5T+7DCT powertrain, this 1.5T engine has a maximum power of 125 kW, a maximum torque of 253 N·m, and is equipped with advanced CVVD technology. It is reported that this technology can realize the vehicle according to the driving conditions such as fixed speed driving, acceleration and other driving conditions, reasonably control the valve opening duration, thereby greatly improving fuel efficiency, so that the engine can increase performance by 4% and exhaust emissions by 12%. After testing, the fuel consumption of the 100-kilometer 100-kilometer model of the tenth-generation Sonata model is actually about 7L.
Another option is the combination of 2.0T+8AT, which has nothing to say about the 2.0T engine, but the matching 8AT gearbox is the latest upgrade of Beijing Hyundai. Its high gear ratio range is 7.42, the valve construction process is precise, and the transfer efficiency is as high as 90.6%. The powertrain has a maximum power of 176.5kw and a maximum torque of 353N·m, which is ahead of the same level in the book data, and the actual fuel consumption of 100 kilometers is only more than 8L.
Statistically, the tenth generation of Sonata's momentum should be violent, but after driving for a while, you will find that it is far less aggressive than it looks. The driving quality of this car is not bad, whether it is accelerating overtaking, or decelerating over the corner, the power output is very linear, and the gear shift is also quite smooth. But the power response is slightly slower, sometimes the throttle is pressed down, but the power is delayed, it takes a few seconds to speed up, giving people the illusion of "meat". In terms of chassis, the tenth generation sonata in the driving process gives people the feeling that the adjustment is soft, the comfort and tranquility are excellent, and there is not much road noise and wind noise. Moreover, the feedback on the road surface is very advanced, filtering out most of the vibrations, which is very suitable for continuous urban road conditions.
Write at the end:
Some surprises, some deficiencies, is a summary of the experience of the tenth generation of Sonata in the past month. Surprisingly, after 5 years of silence, it bid farewell to the slump of nine generations and brought people a completely different feeling with a new look. The youthful appearance, smart and convenient technology configuration, comfortable and spacious space and the power of upgrading all show that Sonata is looking for changes and wants to recreate the glory of that year. Of course, it also has some shortcomings of its own, such as slow power response, poor sense of central riding in the rear row, etc. Compared with sonata's overall performance, these are still acceptable. It is foreseeable that although the sales of the tenth generation of Sonata have not yet exploded, it is only a matter of time before the sales of the tenth generation of Sonata have passed the new car price period and the discounts have been continuously enlarged!