Although the rise of independent brands started relatively late, the growth rate is very fast. At present, in the list of monthly SUV sales, the top few are often models of independent brands. This also reflects a message from the side, and the SUVs with high domestic volume will basically be in the ** range of 100,000 levels.
Because this is the price that young people can afford at the moment, whether it is to consume this model home, or the cost of maintaining the car in the later stage, it needs to be in the economic range suitable for young people. Therefore, the 100,000-level model has undoubtedly become a choice for many young people to consider, and compared with the joint venture brand, the 100,000-level independent SUV will be more cost-effective.
So Changan Auchan X7 has a high selection significance, and among all its model versions, we got the 2021 model 15TGDI Automatic Premium, this version is the one that many groups will choose after much consideration. Changan Auchan X7 Automatic Premium is equipped with 1The 5T Blue Whale engine delivers 178 hp and 265 Nm of torque. This set of power data does not look very large, but in the actual test process, the power it can provide is relatively strong in the later stage, but the start of the model is not explosive.
In this test, half of the distance is in the city, and the general distance is a relatively empty suburban section, so the comprehensive fuel consumption of the vehicle per 100 kilometers is 93l。But when returning to the national highway, the fuel consumption has decreased, and the comprehensive fuel consumption per 100 kilometers is 86l, this process is not deliberately driven softly, and it can even be said to be somewhat violent. Therefore, the fuel consumption of this model is not high, and it can basically be maintained at about 8L under normal circumstances.
This model offers three driving modes, namely Comfort, Economy and Sport, but the power output of the model does not change with the switching of driving modes. Whether in Economy mode or Sport mode, the car has a lag of about 1 second at the start, and the vehicle will respond at the start at the second second, and the power of the car will not be increased until after the third second.
However, the power output of the model in the later stage is very strong, and the throttle response in sports mode is sensitive, especially the reacceleration ability in the later stage is obviously guaranteed. With a single tap of the accelerator, the sound of the turbine increases with the speed of the vehicle for a short period of time, and the faster the speed, the more pronounced the turbo sound becomes, and the acceleration linearity remains stable.
In economic mode, the power in the first half is slightly weaker, especially in the city area, you can't keep up the speed, you can only stop and go, and when you encounter traffic lights, the starting explosiveness of the vehicle is not very ideal. However, if you drive in an open area such as the suburbs, and step on the accelerator deeply in the later stage, the reacceleration ability in economy mode is still obvious.
The difference in driving mode is more often in the sensitivity of the transmission and throttle, with the transmission and throttle being sharper in Sport mode, but the Blue Whale 7-speed wet dual-clutch transmission in Comfort mode will also have some response period. In addition, the handling of this gearbox in the later driving process is relatively smooth, and there is basically no frustration.
However, when the vehicle is traveling at speeds below 30 km/h, the gearbox will be frustrated. It may be because of the principle of dual-clutch mechanical transmission structure, so it will have a sense of aggressiveness when transmitting power. This sense of movement is very noticeable in Sport mode, where a foot on the throttle is followed by a push back in shifting forward and backward.
The power output effect of this model is indeed very pleasing at this price, even if it is the first love of Haval, which is also a competing product, it cannot give such a late explosive force in terms of power, which is also one of the reasons why Changan Auchan X7 can outperform competing models of the same level and price in terms of product power, but the pricing limitations of Changan Auchan X7 are destined to have no comprehensive advantages in this model.
The model's brake pedal is not as responsive as expected, and it can even be said that its brake tuning is soft. Compared with models with high brake pedal sensitivity, the brakes of Changan Auchan X7 need to be stepped on more in advance, so as to grasp the safe braking distance from the vehicle in front, which is also a place where users need to adapt to a period of time.
The steering wheel is covered with leather material, which can fit in the palm of your hand** and is very comfortable to the touch. The steering wheel feels very light, and if you are used to Xi steering wheel on the heavy side, you need to get used to it. However, when turning left or right to the steering wheel, the display will automatically pop up the side image, which can go straight to the blind spot, which is not available on its competing models.
The whole center console looks neat, but it is not monotonous, the center console surface is made of slush plastic, slightly harder, but it has a rebound force when pressed. The material next to the display is of the engraved leather type, which is gentle to the touch. The trim on the lower layer of the center console and the trim on the IP platform are all brushed aluminum panels, which also have a sense of refinement in details.
This model is relatively large in terms of visual effect, after all, its length is 4705 mm, the width is 1860 mm, and the height is 1720 mm. The side roof has a black lacquered trim at the D-pillar junction to create the illusion of a floating roof. The Changan Auchan X7 Automatic Premium is equipped with 19-inch wheels, and 17-inch and 20-inch wheels are available on other models.
When facing the four eyes of the model, the grille is the visual center of gravity of the entire front face, the lines of the middle grille are distributed in an orderly manner, and the arc of the downward bend on both sides stretches outward. Hidden under the logo in the middle of the grille is a camera that allows you to see the scene in front of the front of the car. There are also hidden cameras under the exterior mirrors and next to the tailgate handles, all to collect real-time information about the surrounding area.
Summary:
The first feeling I get from this model is that the comfort is sufficient, and the power and space of Changan Auchan X7 are much better than those of its competing models in the same class and price. In this actual test, during the dynamic experience, the driving mode was switched along the road, and the accelerator pedal was pressed deeply and then the brake was applied many times. Although it is to fully experience the power limit of this model, it is already considered violent driving, but its comprehensive fuel consumption per 100 kilometers still does not exceed 10L, which is more gratifying. Because for young people, or even a family, fuel consumption often means the economic burden in the later stage, if you can have fuel economy, sufficient power output, and ample space in a model at the same time, then it will make more sense to choose this model.