It seems that most consumers are accustomed to the car market dominated by German cars, especially in the luxury brand compact SUV market, BMW X1, Mercedes-Benz gla and Audi Q3 have become the alternative models for all consumers at this level, and Lincoln, as a century-old American luxury brand, at this time also with its aristocratic pedigree, officially joined the battlefield that has been white-hot, and the first to fight is the Lincoln adventurer.
Lincoln's new adventurer was officially listed in February this year, the official guidance price of 246,800-34.58 million yuan, as Lincoln's next important strategic model in the Chinese market, the author is also very interested in it, and after getting the test drive for the first time to test drive and professional test.
Driving experience: the comfort of "three days around the beam"
Lincoln Adventurer series of a total of 5 configurations to choose from, we got the test drive for the top of the 2020 2.0t four-wheel drive premium version, equipped with a 2.0t engine, the maximum power of 180kw (245ps), peak torque of 390n·m, and the engine matching an 8-speed manual transmission.
The length of the body of 4615mm means that this car will not have a high weight, and with a high-power 2.0t engine, it can give you a steady stream of power output when driving, a foot of floor oil, the turbine will intervene, followed by a satisfactory feeling of pushing back and acceleration, which is the charm of the American luxury car, and there is no compromise in terms of power.
This 8at gearbox has experienced many years of experience in the market, with a 2.0t engine can give the driver and passengers a very smooth power output, low-speed shift logic is clear and not blurred, not to break through the gear, and the shift action is also very small, the dense scale will make the driver often forget its existence.
Lincoln Adventurer has a total of five driving modes to choose from, namely energy saving, standard, sports, slippery and sand; in different driving modes, this 8at gearbox also has different shift logic and performance, sports mode, each shift will be pulled to the end, with a high-power engine, so that this original comfort-based American luxury SUV can also become passionate; and in the energy-saving mode, the gearbox will also become gentle, the gear shift will be earlier than imagined, but still can not feel the setback, In either mode, this gearbox performs very well.
The brake foot feel is very heavy, the wide and comfortable brake pedal allows you to get used to this feeling the first time you touch the car, linear and sensitive tuning also makes every brake very confident, there will be no other SUV models because of the large weight of the car leading to the feeling of "braking the car", slowly stepping on the brakes in front of the traffic lights, the car slowly stops, the passengers on the car will not have any feeling, this is what an American luxury SUV should do.
As a model positioned to compete with Audi q3, BMW x1 and so on, the control is also a point that Lincoln adventurers value, and how to coordinate between sensitive sports control tuning and extremely high comfort is a very difficult thing, most manufacturers are for comfort and turn to the feel of the adjustment is virtual and light, there is no doubt that this is not a luxury car should do, and like Lotus, the steering wheel puts the front axle directly on the driver's hand, and there is no "Lincoln Way".
Lincoln's approach is very much like the representative brand of luxury cars - Mercedes-Benz, delicate and thick steering must be retained, which is like a luxury brand car, and in order to ensure that this Lincoln adventurer will not be so "thief", the appropriate little bit of the virtual position is the smartest approach, in short, the Lincoln adventurer's steering feel not only maintains the flexibility that a well-controlled model should have, but also has a luxurious, comfortable SUV should be gentle and delicate.
Front McPherson rear multi-link independent suspension with four-wheel drive system, to the adventurer driver at any time can be calmly driving confidence, and our top test drive is also equipped with variable suspension, through 500 times per second of road detection, anytime and anywhere to give the most comfortable driving experience for passengers in the car, straight driving every time for the pothole road filtration is very satisfactory, and there is quite good support when cornering, every second of experience is lincoln adventurer can give you the best.
As a representative of the American luxury brand, Lincoln Adventurer is also excellent in terms of sound insulation and noise reduction, Harman Kardon's most high-end Ruiwei brand audio, 14 in-car speakers, and also equipped with an active noise reduction system, driving often gives people forget whether to ignite the "embarrassment", and the author's favorite is the music with a thick texture released by this set of audio, when happy, put a DJ to swing with it, and when you are upset, you will come to a folk song to relieve your heart.
BMW x1 lost the soul of BMW control, Mercedes-Benz gla thin chassis texture makes it not like a Mercedes-Benz, Audi q3 just changed the shell to increase the Volkswagen Golf; and Lincoln adventurer, is this level of extremely rare worthy of the "luxury brand" of the four words of the model, thick and comfortable chassis texture, satisfactory power level and delicate advanced control performance, these prove that Lincoln did not cut corners on the entry-level model, but gave all the best to consumers, This sincere combination with the excellent performance of lincoln adventurers also corresponds to the so-called "Lincoln Way".
Lincoln Adventurer performance test
0-100km/h acceleration test
Acceleration using off esp and air conditioning, driving mode for sport mode, ejection start method for testing; the speed of the rpm to about 2700 rpm when the brakes are lifted, with the help of the four-wheel drive system, the four wheels without any slippage is forward, at 100km / h the gearbox is 3 gears, the acceleration process shift is crisp and clean, without dragging mud and water.
Lincoln did not give the Lincoln Adventurer's official 0-100km/h acceleration time, the Pacific Auto Network measured lincoln Adventurer's 0-100km/h acceleration time of 7.05 seconds, because the road surface is slightly wet, so we speculate that the acceleration time has a large room for improvement, combined with the maximum power of 180kw, the Lincoln Adventurer's acceleration performance has reached a satisfactory level, compared to the same level of models are very competitive.
Lincoln Adventurer vs. Competitor Accelerated Performance Comparison
100-0km/h braking distance test
The Lincoln Adventurer front brake system is a dual-piston caliper, the rear braking system is a single-piston caliper, the front brake disc is ventilated, the brake foot feel is thick and stable, the front of the front of the brake is nodded, the abs system is triggered in time, and the braking force output is extremely linear.
Lincoln did not give the Lincoln Adventurer's official 100-0km/h braking performance, Pacific Auto Network measured lincoln adventurer's 100-0km/h braking distance of 42.49 meters, because the result is a wet and slippery road brake performance, combined with the wet sliding braking performance of the competitor models of the same level, the score is also relatively outstanding, if it is a dry test should get a better braking performance.
Comparison of brake performance of Lincoln Adventurer and competitor models
Lincoln Adventurer around the pile test
In the pile winding test, the vehicle state using esp off + sport mode, the Lincoln adventurer's top speed of the pile winding can reach 50km/h, thanks to the help of the four-wheel drive system, with the linear power output, coupled with good handling performance, these make the Lincoln adventurer have a fairly good performance in the pile winding test.
The four-wheel drive system adds a lot of color to the Lincoln adventurer in the pile winding test, and the cdd variable suspension system can also give the Lincoln adventurer a higher control limit, it can be said that as a representative of the American luxury brand, the Lincoln adventurer broke through the new height of SUV control, in order to ensure the continuous and stable throttle opening, the Lincoln adventurer's posture in the process of winding the pile can be described as flowing water.
Lincoln Adventurer Noise Test
In the noise test, we use a professional noise tester to deal with the Lincoln Adventurer's in-car noise at speeds of 0km/h, 60km/h, 90km/h and 120km/h.
After professional testing of lincoln adventurers, we further understand the real performance of the car, the powerful power output brought by the 2.0t+8at gold powertrain is the author's favorite, the linear braking power output is excellent, and the solid and stable handling performance makes the Lincoln adventurer shine in the pile winding test, which makes the Lincoln adventurer a model with high mechanical attainment at this level, and the extremely high comfort in the combined driving, it can be said that the strength of the Lincoln adventurer should not be underestimated.
Design: how can you learn to "fly" without "taking risks"
If I had to imagine the owner image of the Lincoln Adventurer only by the appearance of its owner, then the first thing I imagined must be the image of a young and promising young lawyer; from the same design language as Lincoln's high-end medium and large SUV aviators, so that the Lincoln Adventurer was born with a flagship temperament and posture.
The grille uses a large area of chrome material, which is a feature of the traditional American luxury model, and the interior of the Lincoln Adventurer's network also adopts a large number of Lincoln logo contour details, in addition to making the intake grille more stylish, more, it is to show you the historical and cultural heritage of Lincoln's century-old car.
Lincoln Adventurer series of standard LED headlights, the top model is equipped with matrix LED headlights, as a traditional German luxury brand to c-class or D-class car will use the configuration, Lincoln adventurer once again showed the dimensionality reduction blow, even if the top model price is only 345,800 yuan, but in terms of lighting configuration, but there is a cross-level performance.
The smooth and elegant side lines are the most prominent part of the Lincoln Adventurer's exterior design, the 4615mm body length is also one of the best in the same class, beyond the rear door but did not reach the rear waist line is a little finishing touch, not only to ensure the advantage of body length, but also to make the Lincoln Adventurer's visual effect more in line with its positioning.
The Lincoln Adventurer entry-level model is equipped with 18-inch wheels, the top model is equipped with 19-inch wheels, and the tire brand is both the Michelin Haoyue series and features comfortable silence.
On the b-pillar we found the lincoln high-end model are equipped with the password unlock function, when the owner does not have a key, you can use the password to unlock the door, in addition to the Lincoln adventurer is also equipped with air purification function, can achieve air ventilation in the car when the vehicle is stationary, at any time to ensure that the air in the car is fresh and healthy.
The rear design is very wide, the most eye-catching is a long through taillight, in addition to the design ideas corresponding to Lincoln's high-end models, but also make the Lincoln Adventurer's tail more recognizable.
As the saying goes, "those with letters are not easy to mess with", and above the Lincoln Adventurer taillights, we also found the Lincoln English "lincoln" logo; and as a luxury brand SUV, this grounded Lincoln Adventurer only needs to fill No. 92 gasoline, although for luxury brand consumers Fuel consumption is not the focus, but also reflects Lincoln's intentions for consumers and lincoln adventurer's 2.0t durability.
The two large-caliber oval exhaust ports on both sides are very pleasing, and in this era when German competitors are using "pseudo-environmental" fake exhaust, Lincoln has ensured a high degree of fuel economy while showing his most sincere side to consumers in a very beautiful form.
Large area of chrome, slender body, large size wheels and large caliber exhaust layout, these all give lincoln adventurers with the characteristics of a luxury brand SUV, and in the face of competitors, Lincoln adventurers have the advantage of price and body size, so in general, Lincoln adventurers are very competitive at the same level, which is definitely a positive thing for Lincoln, which is definitely a positive thing for Lincoln who is ready to aggressively attack the luxury brand entry-level SUV market.
Interior design: "spacious", "refined", "skipping enjoyment"
Interiors with American luxury style have always been my favorite design, and Lincoln has always maintained a very high standard in this regard, Lincoln adventurer's multi-level interior design ideas, with beige leather materials, no matter when you sit in the car, the impetuous heart will quiet down.
Air conditioning setting area we can see that this top-of-the-line Lincoln Adventurer is equipped with seat heating seat ventilation and dual-zone automatic air conditioning, as an entry-level American luxury SUV positioned, Lincoln Adventurer can be said to have done the ultimate in terms of comfort configuration.
The piano button shift mechanism will be a little unaccustomed to use at first, but when used a few times, this relaxed and elegant way of shifting will make you fall in love with it, which is the characteristic of "Lincoln Way", even a small shift action can increase the temperament of the owner.
The steering wheel design is consistent with the Lincoln Aviator, the most distinctive is the cruise control button located in the lower left and right corners of the steering wheel, which is black in daily life, and when the cruise function is activated, the English expression will be revealed, these small details reflect the enjoyment that a luxury car should give consumers in daily use. The voice control button was transferred to the upper left corner of the steering wheel, and only one finger was needed to press it to trigger the voice control system while driving.
The 12.8-inch sync+ system car screen is the most eye-catching feature in the entire interior, smooth as a smartphone, support for mobile phone interconnection and 4G network, and control of the vehicle's security system, and the car system also has a variety of themes to choose from.
The 12.3-inch LCD instrument cluster is also quite a leader in its class, running smoothly and with high resolution; the drive mode knob is located in front of the armrest box, and there are 5 driving modes to choose from.
Harman Kardon's most high-end Ruiwei brand audio is equipped with lincoln adventurers' high-end models, the whole car has a total of 14 speakers, black speaker cover with Ruiwei logo, deep and high-end image immediately appeared, and in terms of sound quality is also excellent.
Lincoln Adventurer Space Test
Lincoln Adventurer front seat supports 24 adjustments, the leg rest is divided into left and right parts, can adjust different heights according to the position of the left and right legs, and support seat massage, the seat leather feel is excellent, the padding is very full, it can be said that it is the best choice for long-distance travel.
Our model is 190cm tall, sits in the front row with a head space of one punch and four fingers, has a good front view, and the ergonomics between the seat and the steering wheel are in place.
One punch in the rear legroom, four fingers in the head space, and the rear seat backrest support angle adjustment, the riding experience is as good as the front row, and the theater-style seats also ensure a good view.
The Lincoln Adventurer's trunk has a volume of 594 liters, and the rear seat back supports four or six proportional reclining, with a maximum volume of 1373 liters when all receded.
Edit the summary
Elegant body, exquisite interior, super high configuration, comfortable riding experience and high level of driving experience, these have greatly enhanced the competitiveness of Lincoln adventurers, and the price is also a heavy blow to the Lincoln adventurers, hitting the face of competitor models, those who are hesitating whether to choose a boring traditional luxury brand SUV, this time also finally waited for a better personality choice.