There are two models for this test drive, which are the Mazda CX-50 Xingya 25-liter gasoline version and HEV hybrid version.
Self-priming power, thrown off by the times
At first, I drove the gasoline version of the Mazda CX-50, but since there was no condition to check the place where I borrowed the car, I just got in the car and drove away. As soon as I got in the car, I felt that the power output was really lazy, specifically when going uphill, the engine didn't go away, so I thought this car was equipped with 20L engine, and when I drove to a safe place and stopped to check, I realized that it was actually 2In the 5-liter version, the engine has a maximum power of 188 hp and a maximum torque of 250 Nm, mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission.
The experience of the petrol version in terms of power is really completely out of date. Of course, the traditional advantages are still retained, that is, the response speed and smoothness, although the power is weak, but after stepping on the accelerator, the engine speed will be pulled up, at least in the sound to tell you, the power system has entered the working state;In addition, the shift action of the 6AT gearbox is still very delicate, and there is no frustration throughout the whole drive.
The steering also gave me the feeling of a bit of a drag, and after the steering wheel was turned, the body always had to slow down by half a beat to keep up. This is mainly due to its large body and the lengthened wheelbase. If it is an overseas original model, the body will follow better.
The chassis experience is good, the suspension holds the body firmly in fast corners, and the body does not cause unnecessary wobble. However, the chassis structure became a slot, because the structure of the rear suspension was a torsion beam. Although this is Mazda's specially developed butterfly wing suspension, it is also more stable than traditional multi-link suspension at high speeds. But the parameters on paper say that this is non-independent suspension. It's a little psychologically uncomfortable.
The hybrid also only adds points to the start
Next, I switched to the hybrid version of the Mazda CX-50, which has a hybrid system from Toyota, so you'll notice that its power parameters are exactly the same as those of the Rongfang Shuangqing. It is equipped with a 2The 5-liter Atkinson-cycle engine has a maximum horsepower of 178 hp and a maximum torque of 221 Nm, and the front-wheel drive version is equipped with a front-mounted single motor with a maximum horsepower of 120 hpThe all-wheel drive version has the same front-mounted motor as the front-wheel drive version, with the addition of a 54 hp motor on the rear axle. The one I test-drove was a four-wheel drive version.
As soon as you get started, you will find that the motor is really helpful to the power. The power output at the initial stage suddenly became lighter, and even had the feeling of driving an electric car. However, this hybrid system is still engine-based, so after the brisk start, it enters the mid-speed and high-speed stages, and its power performance is not much different from the gasoline version. Stepping on the accelerator deeply, the first thing to usher in is still the roar of the engine, accompanied by no obvious push back feeling, only the slow rotation of the speedometer pointer. In terms of power, the hybrid version also failed to save the Mazda CX-50.
The hybrid version of the Mazda CX-50 behaves in the same way as the petrol version in the handling section. It can even be said that the hybrid version of the Mazda CX-50 is exactly the same as the gasoline version except that the powertrain is different from the gasoline version.
The space is qualified, and the intelligence needs to be refueled
Let's talk about other aspects of the experience. Space is undoubtedly the biggest improvement of the Mazda CX-50, after the wheelbase has been lengthened to 2815mm, its rear space is no longer inferior to Toyota Rongfang and Honda CR-V models that are good at space. Of particular note is the trunk, which is large in size and has a neat layout, and inside the trunk there are handles that fold down the rear seats. In terms of practicality, it performs very well.
The performance of the built-in smart car machine is very stretched, and the car machine navigation does not recognize the road at all. Fortunately, it still supports Apple's carplay, and it's still very easy to project the phone's navigation screen. And the floating central control screen finally supports touch control, which is a great improvement for Mazda. In addition, the very easy to use multi** control panel has also been retained, and I personally like this mouse-style remote operation.
Intelligent driving support has reached the L2 level, to be honest, it is quite easy to use. Both ACC and Lane Centering Hold have separate open buttons, and Lane Centering Hold recognizes lane markings quickly and accurately. When running at high speeds, it is still very effective to reduce fatigue.
Write at the end
In the overall experience, the Mazda CX-50 line is also the same as the fuel version and the hybrid version, which are still very old-school fuel vehicles. The biggest change is that after the wheelbase is lengthened, Mazda loyal fans who have had to abandon Mazda due to space problems can finally buy their favorite brands. But for the current era of new energy and intelligence, it still seems a little disjointed.
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