With the growth of income and the increase of second-child families, large and medium-sized luxury MPVs have gradually become a new car purchase choice for families in first-tier cities. After all, compared with 7-seat SUVs, medium- and large-sized luxury MPVs have better interior space and comfort. Take it up a notch.
However, many users who buy MPVs also have small concerns. They are worried about the damage after a rear-end collision of the MPV and do not dare to let their children sit in the third row. From the perspective of body structure, users' concerns are justified. In order to pursue greater internal space, MPVs will design the engine compartment and luggage compartment shorter, resulting in a relatively small collapse space after impact.
Based on this, if MPV meets five-star safety standards, it will cost more than cars and SUVs, and the technical threshold will be higher. For example, in 2018, the Buick GL8 received a "poor" (P) rating in the 25% frontal offset collision of China Insurance Research Institute. Even the significantly improved Buick GL8 Lu Zun only received an A-level rating in the test four years later. (good).
In a word, MPV safety depends very much on the technical level of car companies!
▋ "Beat-resistant" test
Is there a five-star safety standard MPV that is particularly resistant to "beating"?
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On January 9, GAC Trumpchi M8 Grandmaster carried out the first extreme series of MPV being "cracked front and rear" by a truck based on the serial impact scenario. Crash test: An 8.6-ton heavy truck rear-ended at a speed of 45 kilometers per hour (the collision energy reached 2 times the American standard). After being rear-ended, the Trumpchi M8 Grandmaster hit the heavy truck in front again.
As can be seen from the on-site pictures, the structure of the Trumpchi M8 Grandmaster's passenger compartment is complete. The main load-bearing structures such as AB pillars and door sills have not failed due to crushing or bending. There is sufficient living space for the occupants. There are 6 passengers on board. The dummy is in good condition and has excellent damage performance.
In terms of functions, all airbags deployed. It is worth mentioning that the world's first MPV rear windshield airbag performed well and protected the rear passengers very well. After a violent collision, the front and rear doors could be opened without locking. The E-CALL function of the emergency rescue service system was normally connected, and the lighting system including double flashes could still operate normally.
▋ Collision Comments
Let’s first look at a data. According to the 2020 "Road Traffic Accident Statistical Annual Report" data, highway sections account for 53% of all rear-end collisions, which also means that collisions The energy level of the experiment must reach high-speed scenarios to have practical significance.
The impact energy generated when the Trumpchi M8 Grandmaster was rear-ended by a truck this time (an 8.6-ton heavy truck rear-ended it at a speed of 45 kilometers per hour) was equivalent to being rear-ended by a 1.36-ton family car at a speed of 113 kilometers per hour. In reality, Even in high-speed rear-end collisions, it is rarely so "tragic". In terms of test conditions, it has reached twice the American standard, which can be said to be extremely stressful.
With reference to the Buick GL8’s test results from China Insurance Research Institute and the performance of the Lexus LM hitting a guardrail on the Guangxi Expressway in July last year, is the Trumpchi M8 Grandmaster more reassuring?
Then another question comes, how can the Trumpchi M8 Grandmaster be so "beatable"?
First of all, from the initial development goal, the M8 Grandmaster design team aims to create an MPV with the highest safety crash level in the country, striving to achieve the C-NCAP five-star standard and the C-IASI full-quality dual-tier authoritative certification.
In terms of body protection, the M8 Grandmaster adopts a new GPMA body architecture, a high-rigidity cage structure design, high-strength steel accounts for up to 80.5%, and CBS composite materials are added to the A-pillars to effectively protect occupants in 25% offset collisions. cabin survival space; even if a rollover accident occurs, the body will not deform, greatly improving the safety of the passenger cabin and meeting the "Excellent" (G) evaluation standard of China Insurance Research Institute.
In terms of safety equipment, in order to prevent third-row passengers from having hard contact with their heads in a rear-end collision, the M8 Grandmaster is the world's first MPV rear window airbag; in addition, the longest side curtain airbag of 3.2 meters can even In the event of vehicle rollover, it can also provide continuous protection for passengers. The front, side and rear airbags/air curtains of the M8 Grandmaster provide passengers with 360° protection without blind spots, completely solving the safety concerns of passengers in the third row of the MPV.
In addition, the active safety equipment of the M8 Grandmaster is also ahead of the MPV of its class. The entire series comes standard with L2 intelligent assisted driving functions, such as rear collision warning, active braking assist and other highly practical functions.
In terms of safety, if the safety of Trumpchi M8 Grandmaster is ranked second, I am afraid that no MPV dares to be ranked first.
▋ More than safety
In terms of product strength, the Trumpchi M8 Grandmaster surpasses the Toyota Alphard and is comparable to the Lexus LM. It is a genuine mid-to-large luxury MPV, and safety is only the bottom line. , luxury is its true nature.
The exterior design of the M8 Grandmaster is full of Chinese cultural characteristics. The front face is inspired by the image of the oriental lion, which embodies the Chinese people’s spirit of self-reliance and endless life. It also means that a new generation of Chinese-style luxury MPVs has begun to appear. and lead consumer trends.
The interior design of M8 Grandmaster creatively integrates the elegance of Lingnan mountains and rivers, creating a million-level private space with unique Chinese charm. For example, the passenger trim panel of North American black walnut is supplemented by the "real wood inlaid copper" process and the "Heming" casual seal design; the second-row luxury first-class seats are made of semi-aniline high-grade leather (exclusively used for luxury cars such as Rolls-Royce). On the car, embroidery, quilting and other techniques are used to draw a scene of clouds and mountains; in addition, one-click SPA can realize specific linkage of seat reclining, stretching, massage and other functions, achieving a soothing experience like a high-end club.
M8 Grandmaster is also equipped with a sterilization fragrance system jointly developed by the team of academician Zhong Nanshan, which has a sterilization and virus removal effect of more than 99.9%; the industry's first windless healthy air conditioner can take care of sensitive people such as the elderly and children. crowd; and an independent audio-visual entertainment system is designed for rear passengers, with a 15.6-inch rear ceiling-mounted smart screen that supports mobile phone mapping, USB and other multi-mode inputs.
If the interior is luxurious, it can only be regarded as a reflection of sincerity, but it is not technologically hard-core enough. Let’s look at the control and power.
The M8 Grandmaster is built on GAC’s latest GPMA-L platform. The AVDC adaptive vehicle dynamic control system + SDC intelligent variable damping electronically controlled suspension system improves the vehicle’s handling, comfort and sense of technology. Provide users with a riding experience that goes beyond luxury cars.
The power of the M8 Grandmaster is available in both fuel and hybrid versions. The fuel version is 2.0TGDI+Aisin 8AT, with a rated power of 185kW and a maximum torque of 400N·m. It can be called the "torque king" in its class. . The hybrid version is equipped with the 2.0TM+ new fourth-generation enhanced THS II Toyota hybrid system, which is powerful and fuel-efficient, with a range of over 1,000 kilometers.
▋ Domestic products should strengthen themselves
If we say that the Trumpchi M8 has pioneered the domestic high-end MPV; The pinnacle of luxury MPV products.
Since the launch of Trumpchi M8, it has led the Chinese brand luxury MPV market for 42 consecutive months. The M8 Grandmaster series has exceeded the price range of 300,000, and has penetrated into the core hinterland of joint venture brands. In the "China Automobile Value Preservation Rate Report for the First Half of 2022" jointly released by the China Automobile Dealers Association and Jingzhen Appraisal, the three-year value retention rate of Trumpchi M8 is as high as 80.01%, ranking first in the self-owned brand MPV list and the only one to enter the overall MPV list. China's luxury MPV!
According to data from the Passenger Car Association, in the first quarter of 2023, the cumulative share of independent brands will be 50%. 2023 may be the watershed when the sales of independent brands exceed that of joint ventures. Chinese cars, represented by Trumpchi M8, are continuing to lead Chinese car brands to breakthroughs!
Finally, let’s review the impact scene again. Chinese cars have a promising future!
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