When you think of Japanese family cars, what kind of impression do you have in your mind?In addition to fuel economy and durability, I am afraid that many friends will also think of thin materials and light configurations. Truth be told, this impression is not unfounded. However, recently, the third-generation Qashqai had a special experience of "breaking and crushing", which I believe will make many people "surprised". Why is this happening?Let's take it apart and talk about it.
Aluminum alloy under the skin with e-NCAP five-star safety.
The aluminum alloy body has always been the focus of high-end sports car publicity, because the specific strength of aluminum alloy material is close to that of high-alloy steel, the specific stiffness exceeds that of steel, and it has good casting performance, plastic processing performance and anti-corrosion characteristics. To sum it up simply, it is "good, good, good", and of course the disadvantage is "expensive, expensive, expensive".
When dismantling, the first "surprise" that the third-generation Qashqai gave us was its skin material. The bonnet, front fenders and four doors are made of aluminium, while the rear tailgate is made of PP plastic with glass fibre. Although it is not an all-aluminum body structure, this set of materials is still rare in this class, after all, the price is here. This completely subverts the perception that many people have the impression that "Japanese cars cut corners in invisible places".
In addition to the aluminium alloy on the bonnet, we can also see the soundproof cotton and two sealing strips.
The third-generation Qashqai uses a double-layer roll-pressed steel plate impact beam with a thickness of 172mm, which can cover the front of the car 7308%。It is also equipped with a secondary anti-collision beam to prevent pedestrians from getting involved. In terms of design, the third-generation Qashqai's sub-anti-collision beam energy-absorbing box is connected to the front subframe to ensure rigidity and the design of collapse and perforation can also bring a cushioning energy-absorbing effect.
At the same time, the thickness of the rear impact beam of the third-generation Qashqai reached 147 mm, able to cover the rear of the car 6484%。The rear energy-absorbing box pleats and perforations are very complete.
The protective steel plate of the rear seat backrest is also relatively rare in the same class of models.
You may not be particularly sensitive to these data, so let's compare the Fenglander, which sold more than 20,000 units last month, to see what are the differences between it and the third-generation Qashqai?
From the above table, we can see that at the level of materials, the third-generation Qashqai is more generous than the Fenglanda, of course, this does not mean that the performance of the Fenglanda is not good, and the results of the Fenglanda in various safety evaluations are also remarkable, but the third-generation Qashqai has achieved better than excellent.
The third-generation Qashqai achieved a five-star score in the e-NCAP test.
The design and selection of these safety structures, together with the enhanced ProPilot and Nissan i-Safety intelligent active safety systems, allowed the third-generation Qashqai to win a five-star score in the e-NCAP test.
The safety "hard power" of the third-generation Qashqai makes people feel that this kind of material does not seem to be a Japanese style, especially the "regardless of cost" at the material level seems too "European". What's more, this sense of dismay doesn't stop here.
Power control is also "out of Asia and into Europe", why is the third-generation Qashqai?
In the initial stage of dismantling, the third-generation Qashqai showed a new style of "leaving Asia and entering Europe". This can be seen in the background of the birth of the third-generation Qashqai - created by the European Design Center and born from the same Renault-Nissan CMF super modular platform as the X-Trail. In addition to safety, driving pleasure is also where this platform deserves to "knock on the blackboard".
Many people (keyboard warriors) see the 1. of the third generation QashqaiThe 3T engine began to mock the three-cylinder, but in fact it was a brand new 13T inline-four engine. Jointly developed by Daimler AG and the Renault-Nissan Alliance, this engine of European origin can be found in the Mercedes-Benz compact segment in addition to several Nissan and Renault models.
In addition, the engine, codenamed HR13, also uses the same technology as the GT-R, "Mirror Fusion", which reduces friction and improves the compression ratio, achieving a double balance of high performance and fuel economy. If the same Mercedes-Benz model is only a face value, then the same GT-R still shows its technical value.
The matching CVT gearbox is also very different from what we remembered. In the past few years, many models have begun to adopt and advertise steel chain CVT transmissions. The steel chain structure used in the third-generation Qashqai is more advanced than that of most models in the same price range on the market.
It adopts the steel chain drive of Schaeffler in Germany, and countless perforated steel sheets on the structure are connected by chains, which greatly improves the strength and durability. The friction between the pulley and the taper pulley can withstand more torque and reduce the power loss during hard acceleration. The disadvantages are still the same as those mentioned above – high cost.
The performance at the driving control level also depends on the chassis structure, and the third-generation Qashqai will also subvert some people's stereotypes in this regard. We can observe that the third-generation Qashqai chassis has relatively complete guard plates on both sides, and many pipelines, including the fuel tank, are protected. The flat chassis structure also means lower fuel consumption, and everything is done to save energy, which is in line with the Nissan character in our hearts.
MacPherson front independent suspension is common in this class of models, but there are also differences between MacPherson and MacPherson, from the design to the materials. For example, the third-generation Qashqai uses a stout full-frame subframe, which is stamped and welded with a single steel plate. Both the hem arm and the horn are made of lighter and more expensive aluminum. Even if there is no tuning ability, this set of hardware can improve the lower limit of the chassis a lot, let alone Nissan.
The third-generation Qashqai rear suspension is a four-link independent suspension, the upper control arm is also made of aluminum alloy, the rear subframe is a full-frame structure, and the rear brake disc is a ventilated disc with better heat dissipation. The use of aluminium in the chassis structure reduces unsprung mass compared to vehicle skinning, resulting in greater handling improvements and, of course, manufacturing costs.
Most friends don't know and don't need to know these details, whether it's good or not, whether it's worth it or not, you have to compare and see.
Here we still take the hot-selling Fenglander as an example, it can be seen from the ** that the third-generation Qashqai has invested more in structural design and material selection. The design concept of Fenglander is completely in line with the needs of households, otherwise there would not be so many consumers who pay with their cards. But if you have a higher demand for driving pleasure and driving quality, then the third-generation Qashqai is a more suitable choice for you.
Many young people who bought their first car may think, "I haven't driven much before, isn't it hard to notice?"In this regard, we still recommend that you try it in the store, and experience the front and back seats with your family and friends, and the comparison of the two models in a short period of time will make you feel the difference
From the point of view of feelings, the third-generation Qashqai is more like a European car, the chassis quality and driving texture are higher than the average Japanese car, and the power response, cornering stability, and shock absorption texture will make you feel that this is not just a "enough" scooter.
The ability of "implicit" and the advantage of "explicit".
Any part-time worker knows that it is difficult to get promoted and raise salary if he only does his work in practice, and does not have a glorious "butt kick". ** The same is true, the plain-looking and honest guys may only be found in the long river of history. In addition to the "hidden" design and materials, the third-generation Qashqai also has "explicit" advantages.
Judging from the configuration table, LED light group, automatic headlights, reversing image, active closed grille, keyless start, remote start, 123-inch central control screen, OTA upgrade, voice wake-up recognition, PM2 in the car5. Filter ......Even the pre-tensioned seat belts, which had only appeared on luxury models in previous years, were already available on the entry-level version of the third-generation Qashqai.
Compared with some independent brand stockpiling, the joint venture car company has more experience and technology in the assembly process, assembly accuracy and management of the first chain. This is also the fundamental reason why the third-generation Qashqai can give users more in a limited range.
We can see this in the body of the third-generation Qashqai, from the touch of the buttons to the shape and fit of the decorative panel, which can reflect the heritage of the "classical car factory", which is why there are still people who firmly choose them
Nissan's reliability and durability have been proven over and over again by history, and they remain the same today.
Write at the end. Many old manufacturers are criticized for being stubborn, and this stubbornness is actually reflected in the product concept level. For example, details such as chassis tuning, body structure, and first-class business quality are not easy for consumers to intuitively perceive. But this also happens to be the key to the long-term accumulation of reputation and trust of Japanese car companies. However, it is precisely because of the mastery of industrial chain control that the Japanese have also left people with the impression of being too frugal and "enough is enough".
In addition to the various "explicit" material configurations that we can see and touch, the excellent performance of the third-generation Qashqai is even more unexpected from the disassembly results, the new upgrade of the power system, the extensive use of aluminum alloy materials, the design and investment of the anti-collision beam and chassis structure will give people a sense of disbelief - this is not the same as the Japanese in our "stereotype".
If you've test-driven this model, this impression is even stronger. It can be said that in terms of design concept and driving experience, the third-generation Qashqai gives us a feeling of "getting out of Asia and entering Europe".
The fuel consumption and reliability of the Japanese car, the driving feeling of the European car, the rich and practical equipment and the design that attract the new generation make the third-generation Qashqai a non-negligible option in this class. Even if you don't swipe it for it, it's hard to deny its value.
At the same time, the same sales of the classic Qashqai and the third generation of Qashqai also give consumers more choice, as far as we know, the current discount of the classic Qashqai is 280,000 yuan, the third generation Qashqai also has 1Discount of about 30,000 yuan (for reference only). Friends who plan to buy a car can come to the store to talk at the end of the year when the manufacturer rushes the sales task, and maybe you can drive the new car home.
Wen Wang Manhua.
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