[Aika Car Test Drive Original]
In your and my lives, there is always the figure of "wind-chasing teenager". They are rebellious and rebellious, happy and vengeful, chasing what they love. When I was a child, I wanted to be as free as they were, buy a vibrant car, and live a free life. As we get older, leisure replaces blood and allows dreams to find a new direction. The same is true of today's protagonist, which is called "Chasing the Wind" but has a clear warm male core.
Where is the star chasing the wind sacred? Don't worry, you've probably heard of the Starway lx (the first compact SUV of the Starway). Not long ago, Xingtu lx officially changed its name to Xingtu Chasing Wind, and the product level has also been upgraded synchronously. Just yesterday, my colleague just conducted a real-time analysis of the star chasing wind, and netizens who pay attention to static performance can click on the following figure for details.
The 2022 Starway Chaser has two series, the Wind and Waves Edition and the Versailles Edition, which are equipped with 1.5t+cvt and 1.6t+7dct power systems respectively. The 1.5t cvt version of the test drive is a high-end model of the wind and waves series, with a pre-price of 118,900 yuan. Officials said the new car will be officially launched on September 27.
Starway Starway Chasing Wind (INQUIRy module, please do not edit manually, if you need to delete, please right-click on the picture to delete the RFQ)
The 1.5tci engine technology is mature, using traditional manifold injection, and the maintenance cost has certain advantages. The maximum power of the 1.5t engine is 115 kW (156 hp), the maximum torque is 230 nm, and the book parameters have reached the mainstream level of the same level. Manufacturers' information shows that the maximum thermal efficiency of this 1.5t engine is 37.1%, which theoretically has a good fuel saving potential.
To create a good powertrain, the gearbox is just as important as the engine. The Xingtu Wind Chaser 1.5t model is equipped with a cvt stepless transmission, and its supplier is Wanliyang. The transmission, code-named cvt25, simulates 9 gears, but does not offer manual mode. The cvt has the ability to adjust the speed ratio steplessly, which locks the engine speed near the optimal operating point, which is conducive to smoothness and economy.
The test drive curb weight is 1470kg, which is the normal value of the compact SUV. In the face of nearly 1.5 tons of weight, the 1.5t + cvt power combination is of course not strong, the absolute power can only be considered enough, and the high-speed overtaking needs to play an advance amount. In daily driving, The Star Trail wind chase is quite brisk, and the tuning style is similar to the Japanese CVT model. The accelerator pedal is very light, the first leg of the trip is not stingy, and even a little "jump" feeling. In the face of stop-and-go scenarios, the above settings can help you keep up with the car in front of you, and the throttle is completely free of lazy feelings.
The CVT gearbox was conscientious and smooth overall. Under the condition of slow acceleration, the transmission has a weak sense of presence, and the gear ratio change is done quietly. When accelerating at full strength, the gearbox aggressively increases the rpm to provide the driver with more power. The starting quality is not perfect, even if the right foot movement is very soothing, the power system will still have a short setback, and the torque climb process is slightly abrupt.
The entire series of Starway Wind Chaser adopts front McPherson independent suspension and rear multi-link independent suspension, which shows a certain sincerity at the hardware level. The test drive comes with GitiGitti Comfort F50 tires, a comfort tire built specifically for SUVs. The 1.5t model has a tire size of 225/60 r18, and the flat ratio is high, which takes care of comfort and tranquility.
Don't look at the name "chasing the wind", the star chasing the wind is not a frizzy wind chasing teenager. In fact, the chassis tuning of this car is completely inverted to comfort, and the vibration damping comfort is basically satisfactory. The contact between the tire and the road surface can be described as supple, and the fine vibration is filtered layer by layer, and it is no longer disturbing when it is transmitted to the car. In the face of the bridge deck seams and asphalt block bulges, the suspension suction feeling is pleasant, and there is no "hard to hard" feeling.
As an SUV model, the StarWay Wind Chaser has plenty of suspension travel. In the face of speed bumps or trap covers, the chassis action is relatively calm, and there is no rapid jacking or pulling down. The damping of the shock absorber is weak, and the rapid passage through the bad road can easily lead to the impact of the suspension limit, there is still excess flutter under the spring, and the thickness of the chassis can only be regarded as average. The undulating road comfort is in line with expectations, the body movement is slow and long, and the pitch control is acceptable.
The tire wall is thick, the suspension is soft, and the star chasing wind almost bids farewell to the so-called "extreme control". By SUV standards, the roll amplitude is moderate, but the roll rate is faster. After completing the steering input, the body "collapses" towards the outside of the corner at a faster speed, which has a slight impact on driving confidence. The grip of the tires is a small surprise, and driving on wet and slippery roads also makes people feel solid.
The steering feel has a strong "electronic flavor". With the increase of the steering wheel angle, the steering torque climb is not obvious enough, which is a typical "one light to the end" style. Perhaps in order to ensure the convenience of low speed, the positive torque is set to be stronger, and the steering wheel is faster. When giving oil out of the bend, you need to deliberately tighten the hand force to prevent the steering wheel from returning to the middle position in advance.
Driving | 1.5t is enough to chase the wind?
Taking the opportunity of the test drive, let's review the static highlights of the star chasing the wind. In the appearance part, the star chasing wind is not much different from the star way lx, and the main upgrade point is the detailed design of the grille and wheel rim. In the interior part, the dual screen value is online, the car machine function is more abundant, and ar real-life navigation is also provided. It is worth mentioning that the new car has added a "flower and wood blue" body color, which looks bright enough.
Editor's comments: This place of peace of mind is my hometown. Everyone has their own comfort zone and is a unique "wind chaser". This is true of people, and it is also true of cars. The star chases the wind, chasing the wind that is easy to open, the wind that is comfortable, and the wind of science and technology. From the perspective of product strength, Xingtu Chasing Wind has achieved self-breakthrough, and the next suspense is only the price. Don't worry, the answer is coming soon at the end of the month.
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