How is the driving experience of Xingyue?
The biggest change of the new generation DX7 is undoubtedly switching to a new power combination. Although the engine displacement of 1.8T has been "degraded" because of the national emission standards, the data of the brand-new 1.5TGDI engine has no degradation trend. The maximum output power 197 horsepower has obvious advantages compared with competing products.
Under this power configuration, after I test drive it, if I have to describe this DX7 Star Jump in two words, it will undoubtedly be-easy. Why do you see it? In fact, you can realize this when you run on the expressway. It is very important for SUV to have a stable body and smooth power, but it is not quite like an SUV because of its light stepping on the accelerator and fierce power output. Almost as soon as the fuel is given, it can easily reach 120- 130km/h, and I almost got a speeding ticket for this test drive.
The adjustment of the chassis is also in line with the positioning of its urban SUV. The initial suspension setting was hard, but it was much softer in the back part. When passing through some potholes or speed bumps on urban roads, the tough suspension is very clean. The only dissatisfaction is NVH. The sound insulation of DX7 is good at idle speed, but when the speed reaches 100km/h, obvious wind noise can be heard near the A-pillar, with a large drop.
Will the wet double clutch pit?
Gertrak's wet 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox sounds tall, but there are many pits in wet dual-clutch gearbox, so China consumers have the most say. Will DX7 be trapped by this gearbox? And my answer is-not bad.
Yes, it still has some inherent problems of dual-clutch gearbox. The most typical is the slight jitter caused by the incomplete combination of the engine and the clutch when going up a steep slope. Although passengers can't feel it, as a driver, if you want to drive it off-road, such jitter is more annoying.
But at least, when shifting gears, it is difficult for you to feel the common frustration problem of dual-clutch gearbox. In normal mode, the gearbox responds quite positively, which is completely different from the shift performance of the dual clutch gearbox. In addition, the DX7 is equipped with a shift paddle. Although in general, the shift paddles of SUV models are more like a decoration, DX7 is an obvious exception. Its setting is quite obedient. When downshifting, the gearbox immediately gives a downshift response. After I got used to the manual transmission model, this DX7 star made me feel a little unaccustomed at first, but after I got familiar with the operation, it was quite convenient and interesting to use this pick.
Any other highlights?
In addition to driving, the biggest highlight of this DX7 Star Jump should be its mid-net design. The new Southeast DX7 Star Leap abandoned the controversial "flying wing" mid-net design in the past and adopted a more refined grid design. In the shape of the net, it has become tougher than in the past. The radial grille design can attract more attention visually at the first time.
In terms of interior, the newly added black and white two-color interior is not only high-grade, but also has a wooden decorative board as a connection, which will not look too abrupt. The overall configuration is also unambiguous. 10 inch full LCD instrument panel, electronic shift lever, and two-color leather seats can be said to have everything. After optimization and upgrade, the in-vehicle system not only has a more concise UI design, but also supports online music, real-time navigation, mobile phone interconnection, Baidu CarLife and other functions, which further upgrades the convenience.
Write it at the end
Although the brand reputation is slightly lacking, this Southeast DX7 is still full of sincerity. The price range of11.99-139900 yuan is quite satisfactory for an SUV, but its driving experience and dynamic performance are by no means satisfactory. It can be seen that Southeast Auto has devoted a lot of efforts to DX7 Star Leap. Coupled with the comprehensive strength of the products, the future market performance cannot be underestimated.
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