When I received the shooting task of BAIC Zhida X3, I was biased in my heart, because the starting price of 49,900 yuan and the positioning of the small SUV let me link it with a series of inherent impressions such as "no sense of control", "low price for the market", "cheaper quality" and so on, and perhaps the only thing that attracted me was its 1.5t turbocharged four-cylinder engine.
Although the maximum power of 110kw and the peak torque of 210nm are decent, don't forget that for a small SUV weighing 1.3 tons, it can be called a big horse-drawn car, not to mention, this is a four-cylinder machine, which is also a rarity today when 1.5t is occupied by three cylinders.
And the cvt gearbox may be the best choice for the Zhida x3, in the face of cost control, but also to maintain gear shifting smoothness and fuel economy, as for the sense of driving and handling, not at this price, this positioning of the car is considered...
Of course, the above is all my speculation before meeting with the Zhida x3, or prejudice, with these prejudices, without even taking a closer look at it, I went straight into the car, trying to meet my expectations of its power as soon as possible.
However, it did not give me a strong sense of push back, even the sense of intervention of the turbine is not obvious, its power is like a long stream of fine water, the explosive force is not strong but continuous, obviously, this is the "masterpiece" of the cvt gearbox, but the shift ride and fuel economy are also its credit, and from its abundant power reserve, you can feel that the turbine has been exerting power, as long as it is willing to step on the accelerator, even if it is high-speed overtaking, it is unambiguous.
What really surprised me was its driving experience, the overall sense of the chassis was strong, the steering wheel was moderately open, the pointing accuracy was high, and the steering damping was light, which slightly affected the driving texture, but it was more brisk and easy to open.
Rear wheel semi-independent suspension is the conventional configuration of this level, Zhida x3 slightly hard tuning in the clear sense of the road at the same time, but also to maintain a good toughness, even when there is no excess rebound when passing the pothole, if not the short suspension stroke is easy to "bottom", I even feel that it has achieved the same price impeccable point in mechanical quality.
Of course, the slight noise in the car is also one of the factors that lower its driving experience score, but if the driving experience is 10 points, and the Zhida x3 can score 6 points, I prefer to give it an 8 point, because it is really too unexpected.
Therefore, I had to re-examine the Zhida x3, as the third model of BAIC's "Zhi" generation, Zhida X3 replaced the "Bei" character style with the "beijing" English standard, which was more simple and fashionable.
The front face is also the latest family-style design, with an inverted trapezoidal mouth and fang-style LED daytime running lights, which greatly stretches the visual width and creates a domineering atmosphere.
In addition, the whole series of standard with full LED near and far light source, LED daytime running lights, is definitely worth learning from all manufacturers, after all, 49,900 yuan can buy a full LED light source model is not a few.
The compact, tough side shape forms a little gap with the atmospheric front face, and even a little stretched feeling, but the wide and raised wheel eyebrows create a tough muscle feeling, which also fits the theme of Zhida x3 very well.
The tail design also closely revolves around the design language of the whole vehicle, the tough lines create a good three-dimensional feeling, and the chrome trim that connects the taillights does not forget to broaden the horizontal visual effect.
The design of the LED tail light is also impressive, and it has a good recognition after lighting.
The interior also surprised me enough, the simple asymmetrical shape design is outstanding, and the all-black mix is decorated with silver to create a youthful, sporty atmosphere.
Coincidentally, the fabric decoration with black piano paint decoration and imitation stitching design has a good touch and texture.
The flat-bottom steering wheel wrapped in three-spoke perforated leather is of moderate size and not very comfortable to hold, but has a distinct "combat" atmosphere, and the multi-function buttons of the steering wheel that are standard throughout the series undoubtedly further enhance its cost performance.
Even this 8-inch suspension central control large screen is also the standard of the whole series, the large screen resolution is acceptable, the response is sensitive, the interface is simple and easy to understand, in addition to audio and video entertainment, Bluetooth, navigation, reversing image, air conditioning control and other functions, but also support mobile phone Interconnection, Car Networking and other rich functions, the top model is equipped with 9-inch large screen and panoramic image and other functions.
The large-screen control area below the screen uses touch buttons, and even the air conditioning control area also adopts a touch-type visual design, but they are all physical buttons, taking into account the sense of technology, fashion expression and practical needs, but the damping and texture of the air conditioning control buttons have room for improvement.
The panoramic sunroof of the medium and high-end models is also a favorite configuration, and the openable design takes into account the ventilation and lighting needs.
But compared to these eye-catching configurations, ordinary dashboards, sun visors without makeup mirrors, etc., seem to be a little lower grade, but think about its price, and then think about its standard configuration, you have nothing to complain about.
And Zhida x3 takes into account the dependence of young people on electronic devices, the storage space in the car is equipped with multiple USB charging interfaces, and the volume of the storage space is also very considerable and practical.
The wheelbase of 2570mm is not outstanding, but the actual performance of the driving space is satisfactory, and the 178cm tall test ride brother adjusts the front seat, and the remaining space in the head is one punch and three fingers.
The front seats are not moving, the remaining space in the rear head is four fingers, and the remaining space in the legs can reach two punches, which is excellent for a small SUV, and the practicality of the space is self-evident.
Limited by cost control, BAIC Zhida x3 is not a perfect car, but from the configuration, design, texture, etc., you can't deny that it is a thoughtful, and cost-effective product, but what really impresses me is its excellent driving experience, and what supports these is the quality of the hardware, the adjustment skills, and the symbol of strength, Zhida x3 uses its strength to crush my prejudice.