Since buying this new generation of three-cylinder Focus, Brother Liang has been answering the question of whether the three-cylinder will work or not, which has become a frequent topic among friends. So I went to see Brother Liang and asked him seriously if he bought this equipment. 1.5T？ Three-cylinder engine +8AT? How does the new generation Focus drive the gearbox? Is it impulsive or true love?
Question 1: To be honest, is this three-cylinder machine really like what it said on the Internet? Do you feel trembling?
Referring to this engine, Brother Liang said, "What time is it? Do you think it's the same as before? The daily performance of the three-cylinder engine makes many conservative consumers feel suspicious, but have you really driven the Ford EcoBoost 1.5T three-cylinder engine? With a motive, this suspicion will definitely disappear. Actually, Ford's three-cylinder engine technology is absolutely excellent. My car doesn't shake at all. If you don't believe me, I'll show you around again and feel it. Let's find a place to eat. " Actually, Brother Liang has long been used to it, and he knows that I will ask him.
In fact, there are 654.38+0.6 million users in Europe using Ford's three-cylinder engine, but many people in China are very cautious. After all, cars are the second largest consumption besides houses, so we can't be careless. Later, I started talking to Brother Liang about technology and told him something he didn't know. For example, Ford's PASCAR test is the most famous among global automobile manufacturers and one of the most stringent automobile tests in the world.
In the durability and reliability test, Fox has to go through 90- 120 days of high-loop test, comprehensive road test, climbing test, 10 hours of continuous bumpy road and other "devil limit tests". Only the endurance test will be challenged 24 hours a day for more than ten days, and the harsh environment is like running in Le Mans for more than ten days.
That's not all. After the tossing, the engineer will take all the engines apart and carefully check the quality of each part one by one to ensure that the loss degree of the parts reaches the excellent standard. Fox has made many optimizations on NVH, such as the design of three-point hydraulic suspension, the addition of high-quality sound insulation foam to the engine shell, and the quiet idle speed of the vehicle is only 34 decibels, even quieter than the previous four-cylinder engine.
"According to you, the engine of this car is really good." Brother Liang is a very strict person, and he likes to ponder over anything at ordinary times. Brother Liang, the brand of Ford is still very trustworthy.
Question 2: After driving 50,000 kilometers, Brother Liang, how was your Fox? Did you control it well?
"The ultimate control of Fox has always been the biggest selling point. My car has run more than 50 thousand kilometers, and its dynamic performance can still maintain a high level. Now there is nothing wrong with the accelerator, brake and steering feedback of this car, "said Brother Liang.
"In addition, the full stroke output of the brakes is also well mastered. Unlike some sports cars that are too sensitive to adjustment, daily driving will have a feeling of' hitting the wall', so the comfort will be greatly reduced. " Brother Liang's eyes were really proud when he described the performance of Fox's manipulation. It seems that he really likes this car.
Although Ford is an American car, Fox was developed in Europe, with more emphasis on handling. The Fox chassis adopts the front McPherson rear multi-link suspension, and engineers focus on optimizing aerodynamics. Focus chassis and body center of gravity control is the most attractive place, not as "stupid and fast" as Civic.
Brother Liang also took me to his home in Fox for a ride. Liang Ge's home is a typical urban-rural fringe. Many roads are newly built and there are few cars on the road.
This new generation of Focus is matched with 8AT gearbox, which is superior to dual clutch in durability and comfort. After more than 50 thousand kilometers, its performance is still very bright. In addition, this car also has a TVC curve torque distribution system. When cornering, the computer can control the posture of the car body and brake the single wheel. Precise steering, when encountering a small corner, the rear of the car will shake slightly, which is very fun to drive.
Fox's chassis is very flexible, and the soft and hard suspension is balanced in daily driving. When driving through some potholes, there will be no feeling of softness and sudden impact. When driving, you can feel the depth of potholes. The chassis suspension mechanism of this car is of good quality, and this price is hard to come by. The chassis of "Small Steel Gun" Fox really deserves its reputation.
Question 3: the control is so dynamic, the fuel consumption is definitely not low, right?
What is the fuel consumption of this car in daily driving? Brother Liang said, "To tell the truth, it's not high at all. As the saying goes, "if you can afford a horse, you have to feed it." "If you want to drive fast, how to reduce fuel consumption? Many people say that it is unrealistic for me to buy a small steel gun with good performance, but it can't give consideration to economy and comfort. In fact, it is not. Many people have asked me about the fuel consumption of this car. The comprehensive fuel consumption of the new generation Focus can be as low as 6L/ 100km, the urban congestion is generally between 8 and 9, and the high-speed fuel consumption display will be around 5 liters. " Yes, it seems that the fuel consumption of this car is still quite low.
"That's right! Because the engine of this car has small displacement, light weight, and can intelligently close the cylinder, cities and high-speed engines can automatically find the most suitable and economical working mode. Fox's fuel consumption is not much different from that of Japanese cars of the same class, which is very rare for a steel gun with main performance. In fact, driving a hatchback always says that the fuel consumption is high, and others will think that you are too poor to add gas. Brother Liang said.
Question 4: Have you ever struggled with space? Are you worried that the car is not safe enough?
Brother Liang said: "This generation of Fox has lengthened the wheelbase and the space is obviously spacious. 175 is very suitable for sitting in the front and back row. The average height of Liang Ge's family is not high, and the space of this car is ok, but the bulge in the middle of the floor has a certain impact on the comfort of the middle passengers. There are air conditioning outlets and American power supplies in the back row, and charging in the back row is very convenient. "
"Fox has three head pillows in the back seat and a cup holder in the central armrest. These are all designs that I value very much. Moreover, the safety of focusing is also a place I am very satisfied with. Two days ago, I checked the crash test results of Fox in China Insurance Research Institute and got three excellent evaluations. It is one of the best models, and Fox is also very good in crashworthiness and maintenance economy. " Brother Liang said.
Question 5: How often does Brother Liang keep this concentration? Is it expensive to keep this car?
"Fox vehicle warranty for three years or 1 00000 km, the first 5000 km is free, and the maintenance cycle is10000 km, which is similar to that of Japanese cars. In 4S stores, accessories and working hours are not very expensive. Fox's gasoline filter replacement cycle is not long, 20,000 kilometers. "
"The replacement cycle of air filter and spark plug is 30,000 kilometers, and the interval after that is 40,000 kilometers. If the air pollution in the city is particularly serious, it is recommended to replace it in advance. Because of the long-term anti-freezing, it doesn't need to be replaced within 60,000 kilometers. 150 yuan's engine oil can be fixed. Everyone has different habits of maintaining cars. If you don't want to maintain by mileage, you can also carry out proper maintenance according to maintenance items, "said Brother Liang.
"At present, this car is not a big problem to raise. When it reaches 20,000 kilometers, after careful calculation, the monthly average is about 1300 yuan, excluding parking, crossing the road and violating regulations, which varies from person to person. " Brother Liang said.
Fox's highest maintenance cost is 55,000 kilometers, and it is necessary to replace the transmission oil and vehicle filter. The cost is about 2700 yuan, while the maintenance cost of the first 60 thousand kilometers of Fox is about 5300 yuan. Cheap maintenance is also a factor that makes Brother Liang satisfied with Fox.
Finally, Brother Liang once again wants to correct the name of the Ford Focus three-cylinder machine: "The power is very fierce, and 50,000 kilometers is no problem. Now my family is particularly fond of driving. Objectively speaking, there is not much difference between Ford's three-cylinder engine and four-cylinder engine. Ford's three-cylinder engine is much better than BMW's three-cylinder engine, whether it is noise or jitter. When the vehicle is idling, open the front cover and fill it with a glass of water, which will not overflow at all. Brother Liang said that his friend's BMW MINI three-cylinder 1.5T machine can't do this, and the three-cylinder machine is not as unreliable as online, "said Brother Liang.
Chatting with brother Liang, we can see that Ford's three cylinders are not mainly based on the research and development technology and quality control of car companies, as everyone suspects. Brother Liang's fox has driven 56,000 kilometers. Whether it is control and power consumption, jitter or noise, there is no problem. It can be said that there is no difference between the daily three-cylinder machine and the four-cylinder machine. Instead of being influenced by online public opinion, we might as well go to the 4S shop for a test drive and really feel its performance.
Text/Sun Weibo
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