The car sports car is a basic trend, in addition to improving the image of the car itself, it can also make the driver feel an extraordinary experience, directly increasing the driving feeling. But it is important to understand that the car is always a car, and there is a fundamental difference from the sports car.
Taste is an attitude towards life
When a lot of people are investing in SUVs or MPV cars, have you ever wondered if the advantages of a basic model like a sedan are more suitable for you? Especially the Cantonese people who are meticulous everywhere, there is no reason not to understand that they should buy things "large pieces of food"!
Therefore, cars that can carry more people and have more space are very popular in this market, which is also quite reasonable. I remember that someone said that when Chinese people go to a restaurant to eat, the food delivered is a large full plate, if a dish is only half a plate when it is delivered to the table, it will definitely complain to the guests. However, the food served to the table in Western restaurants can be large, but only a little food is placed in the middle of the dish, which is called "taste". I think that these are probably things that we have not yet learned.
And the attitude of life expressed by the car, although it may not be understood as a nobler taste, is certainly not appreciated by most people. In the Mercedes-Benz car series, to choose a family luxury car, only the C class is the choice, and the recently replaced long wheelbase C-class car, there are many changes, but also let everyone see the evolution trend of the car!
In terms of appearance, the new long-wheelbase C-class car adopts the latest family design, and the design language of the big brother S-class is more coordinated and natural on the C-class. The central network has changed from a positive trapezoid to an inverted trapezoidal shape, and the dot matrix decoration inside the grille has been changed from the previous dot to the Mercedes-Benz three-pronged star LOGO, the ambient lighting system with the brand logo projection, and the newly upgraded wheel hub style, making travel not only comfortable, but also more faceted.
At the same time, the new car is also equipped with LED headlights with ULTRA RANGE, which can be accurately turned on when needed through 84 individually controlled LED bulbs, and if the system does not detect other vehicles in the straight direction, the lighting distance of the high beam lamps can be extended to a greater extent, making the field of view clearer and wider.
At the same time, the on-board comfort system such as climate control, fragrance spray, 64-color ambient mood lighting, and music can be connected through the "Refreshment" function to improve the comfort texture of the ride.
The new C-class was domestically produced with "L", the length of the car reached 4882 mm, and the wheelbase was directly to 2954 mm, which made the leg space in the rear row very wide. In addition, the rear seat cushions are longer than the previous generation, especially the velvet headrests derived from Maybach.
The concept of a small engine
One of the mainstream trends in the development of automobiles in recent years is the concept of small displacement, which of course does not refer to the volume of the carriage, but is understood from the engine volume. For today's new long-wheelbase C-class car, the engine is based on the original 1.5T+48V engine, and the new M254 engine has changed a lot compared to this previous generation model upgrade. The new engine adopts a modular production concept, equipped with a series of electronic auxiliary systems such as the second generation of ISG integrated start-up generator technology, electronic water pump, electronic compressor and so on, to achieve the engine without belt, more energy-saving and environmentally friendly.
The new long-wheelbase C-class models currently on the market are equipped with the new M254 in-line four-cylinder turbocharged engine, of which the C200 L model has a maximum power of 170 hp and a peak torque of 250 Nm, and the C260 L model has a maximum power of 204 hp and a peak torque of 300 Nm.
Especially in the case of everyday driving, this new long wheelbase C-Class still gives me a lot of power performance. Whether in the straight or oblique acceleration, there is a refreshing response, the throttle reaction is very direct, the gearbox and the engine are also very cooperative, there is no sense of lack of torque of the fine volume engine, I believe it is the help of the 48V power system.
The ISG motor of the new long-wheelbase C-class car is not at all the same thing as the BSG motor of the previous model. It should be known that the BSG motor is connected to the engine by the belt, and today's ISG motor is directly embedded in the gearbox, and this ISG motor can directly drive the vehicle, better compensating for the engine's response at low speed.
Isg system using flywheel motor, gearbox, chain drive and other structures to selectively connect the power of the integrated motor to the rear end of the crankshaft of the internal combustion engine, the integrated motor can work independently of the internal combustion engine, in addition to the functions that BSG can achieve, it can also achieve acceleration assistance, energy recovery when decelerating and sliding, etc.
Sports car-like feeling
In order to experience the comfort of the new car, the event also arranged for us to explore the "most comfortable" national treasure giant panda. Due to the long distance, you can fully experience the dynamic quality of the car along the way.
In terms of driving, the new long-wheelbase C-Class performed ideally. In the driver's seat, the first impression is that it has a lot of sports car feeling, such as a small diameter and particularly thick multi-function steering wheel, coupled with a particularly large sports seat with a particularly large waist pad on both sides, can visually tell you how much sports personality it has.
But in fact, too thick a steering wheel for many drivers with thinner palms need more time to adapt, and the wide side cushions are also a bit of a hindrance to steering. In terms of my 1.7m figure, I have the problem of top-handedness when turning, and it takes more time to adapt.
The driving setting, which emphasizes comfort in operation, is a positive help for everyday driving. The suspension shock absorption effect is ideal, there is a good filter for the ups and downs of the road surface, and to a certain extent, it can effectively control the weight transfer of the car, so it has a very stable feeling when driving. In the case of a family limousine of this class, the new long-wheelbase C-Class does have a good driving experience.
Perhaps by coincidence, when we came to the Dujiangyan Giant Panda Base, we encountered the most comfortable sunshine in Chengdu in autumn. The group walked through the verdant mountains and forests, watching the pandas eating bamboo in the most comfortable posture, and the experience of "Bashi" life reached its peak.
The Star Wish Fund has been in partnership with the China Research Center for the Conservation of Giant Pandas to support giant pandas and ecological conservation. Previously, the Star Wish Fund has adopted the third pair of giant panda siblings "Xingyi" and "Xingqiu".
Behind a red street sign, the bamboo planted many years ago is growing happily. This is a loving bamboo forest planted by the Messenger of the Star Wish for the national treasure "Xing'an" after the 2015 Ya'an earthquake. Standing at the starting point of the second decade of the Mercedes-Benz Wish fund, Mercedes-Benz will adhere to the harmony with the times, link wider social forces, and create a sustainable future.
R&D engineers have also worked hard for the performance of the new C-class vehicle NVH. It's very quiet, both at idle speed and on the go. This is due to the manufacturer's multi-faceted control of noise transmission.
Outstanding equipment and practicality
As a family limousine class, the new long-wheelbase C-class car has a good cabin space, and it is still easy to load four adults on the car. There is plenty of overhead and legroom in the rear seat. For the equipment of the carriage, it is also quite complete. And there's a long list of optional accessories that you can basically get what you want.
The Haoye Edition we tried already features comfortable suspension, and the driver can choose eco, Comfort, Sport and Individual driving mode settings to enhance the driving experience.
The car is equipped with 18-inch 5-spoke light alloy wheels as standard, which makes me feel at ease all the way to the mid-speed and turn Qingcheng Mountain. The active safety equipment on board the vehicle includes intelligent parking, blind spot assist system, lane tracking kit, active brake assist system, pedestrian protection system, emergency call system, preventive safety system (PRE-SAFE), and LED high-performance headlights. As a family limousine, the new long wheelbase C-Class deserves it!
Urbanites who can't breathe under heavy pressure need a comfortable space that allows them to temporarily "breathe a sigh of relief", which is exactly what the new Mercedes-Benz long-wheelbase C-Class is good at. Even if you are idle for half a day, take a sip of tea, and taste a rare comfort in the rush of life!