In July, SAIC-GM achieved sales data of 1 1.3 million vehicles, a year-on-year increase of 1. 1%, which is also the first positive year-on-year growth in 2020.
This year's test drive of Buick LaCrosse 552T is equipped with 1.5T? SIDI self-injection turbocharged engine, many people will question the weak power chicken. In fact, this power combination is not as weak as you think.
You should know that Buick LaCrosse is positioned as a medium-sized car, but it is higher, more luxurious and comfortable than Regal, which is what we often call a B+ class car. Buick LaCrosse 552T is an entry-level car with power 1.5T? SIDI direct injection turbocharged engine, but the comprehensive driving performance and vehicle quality are still very good.
# Entry-level position, but more experience than expected.
As usual, first report the power data of Buick LaCrosse 552T, 1.5T? SIDI direct injection turbocharged engine has a maximum horsepower 169Ps and a maximum torque of 250n·m, matching with 9-speed HYDRA-MATIC intelligent gearbox. Just looking at the data, it feels ordinary, but since Buick used this 9-speed HYDRA-MATIC intelligent gearbox, Buick's model seems to be completely transformed, and so does LaCrosse.
Buick LaCrosse 552T is an entry-level model of LaCrosse, which aims to attract consumers by reducing engine displacement to obtain lower prices. But as far as the experience is concerned, the comprehensive quality of Buick LaCrosse 552T is not introductory, and the reasons will be discussed later.
Although the power data is not very eye-catching, thanks to the adjustment of the low inertia turbocharger and the intelligent transmission, the Buick LaCrosse 552T is relatively easy to follow the car or overtake at medium and high speed.
In particular, the transmission and the engine are well matched. In the daily driving state with small throttle opening, the upshift is very active and the overall ride comfort is very good. At the same time, the upshift speed is basically maintained at around 2500 rpm. Power output and engine noise are well controlled.
As for the daily driving part, there is no noisy feeling because of the engine displacement, and the texture is still there.
Daily driving, this power system performs full marks. When the power needs to accelerate rapidly, the transmission will hesitate to downshift slightly, but after the downshift is completed, the power reserve of the engine is in a sufficient state, although it is not fierce, overtaking is enough.
# Chassis and sound insulation still belong to the mainstream level.
The performance of the power system is in line with the positioning of Buick LaCrosse 552T, which is more luxurious and comfortable. And the adjustment of the whole suspension system pays attention to comfort while retaining certain sports genes.
Buick LaCrosse 552T is equipped with reinforced front McPherson suspension and adopts decoupled three-way suspension design, which can provide faster and more comfortable shock absorption effect. The rear suspension is a multi-link independent rear suspension with seven sets of bushings and a central stabilizer bar, which not only ensures the lateral support, but also ensures the stability of the vehicle.
In the power part, this suspension system can filter out most of the subtle vibration of the road surface, and the chassis noise is also controlled quite well. After the ups and downs, the attitude of the occupants in the car is also quite calm.
For this kind of luxury and comfort-oriented vehicles, I prefer to drive them over the speed bump, because this is the longest "chronic disease" we encounter in our daily driving, and it is also the most direct test method to reflect the adjustment level of suspension. ? Buick LaCrosse 552T embodies the advantages of suspension system when passing through the speed bump. The vehicle passes smoothly and slightly, and the rear shock absorber pulls the body in time, without much shaking, which is very smooth.
Although it is really inappropriate for Buick LaCrosse to talk about control, it is inevitable to avoid danger in daily driving.
Because this is a road experience, we won't do too many dangerous actions. When passing through the ramp at high speed, the throttle reaches the legal speed limit at the fastest speed. The suspension system suppresses the vehicle roll well, and the rear section of the suspension is very elastic. The steering system still conveys this feeling to the driver easily and confidently.
For luxury medium-sized cars, there is another part that must be done well, and that is sound insulation.
Sound insulation has always been Buick's specialty. Because the LaCrosse 552T is an entry-level version, it has not shrunk in the sound insulation part. Buick LaCrosse 552T adopts QuietTuning patented mute technology, and the whole system is equipped with ANC active noise reduction technology as standard, which makes noise isolation more powerful. In the physical part, sealant is used in almost all the sheet metal joints of the vehicle, the door has three layers of sealant, and a special sandwich silencing material is set in the firewall, which can effectively improve the low-frequency noise.
In the software part, ANC active noise reduction technology can play sound waves opposite to noise through speakers to offset noise, so that passengers in the car can enjoy the road more comfortably.
# Home business will not fail.
Buick LaCrosse 552T didn't make me feel inferior in power, chassis and sound insulation. On the contrary, the materials used in the whole vehicle are very real where we can see them. It can be said that both price and practicality are well considered.
First of all, in the design part, it is difficult to find the difference between Buick LaCrosse 552T and 652t. The front face of Buick LaCrosse 552T is very delicate and dynamic, and the flying wing front air intake grille is surrounded by chrome trim strips, which is very unique.
At the same time, the convex design of the front and rear fenders on the side of the vehicle is very powerful, and this part of the element is very American muscle car. After the whole waistline extends to the rear of the car, it rises at the top of the trunk to form a tail wing, which plays a role in disturbing the flow. Let the sports atmosphere of the whole rear of the car be very rich. Compared with the cool style of other models in the same class, Buick LaCrosse 552T creates a sporty atmosphere in place.
The configuration we can see outside the car is very practical and sufficient. As mentioned above, the light sources of the front and rear light groups of the vehicle are all LEDs, which has made you avoid making a fool of yourself at night. In addition, all four doors of the vehicle are equipped with keyless entry buttons, and the exterior rearview mirror also has a parallel auxiliary system and heating function.
The whole appearance can only be distinguished by the size of the rim except the tail mark. Buick LaCrosse 552T with Michelin Primacy? 3ST tire, size 235/55? R 17, this size can not only make the vehicle have better shock absorption performance, but also make the cost of tire replacement not too high in the future.
On the bus, the overall design is basically the same as that of the 652T luxury model. A large area of soft materials still ensures a good feel, and the details lack the decoration of exquisite materials, but this is not important. As for the reason, we will elaborate later.
Buick LaCrosse 552T comes standard with Buick eConnect intelligent interconnection technology, and has the functions of personal ID account, intelligent voice control, OnStar full-time online assistance, OTA remote upgrade and so on. Moreover, this system also has built-in map functions of Apple CarPlay and Baidu CarLife phones, which is very friendly just by looking at the appearance of this function.
Personally, I feel that the use cost of these two configurations is a very appropriate way to deal with those enterprises that spend a lot of money to develop connected cars but "make products of the last century".
The cost of materials and technology of Buick LaCrosse 552T has not been reduced, and we can see that the 8-inch screen, leather steering wheel, panoramic sunroof, front seat heating/electric adjustment, ambient light, reversing image and cruise control are all equipped. No matter whether you are for your own home or for business reception, the state presented by Buick LaCrosse 552T will not feel shabby.
In the active and passive safety configuration, tire pressure monitoring, parallel assistance, uphill assistance, ESP, front side airbags, front and rear head air curtains are all equipped, which is very considerate for the safety of the members in the car.
There is basically no need to worry about the space. The length, width and height of Buick LaCrosse 552T are 5026/ 1866/ 1459mm respectively, and the wheelbase is 2905 mm. There is no need to worry about the body data at all, and the interior space is very abundant. Moreover, the padding in the front and rear seats is moderately soft, and it will not be too tired for a long-distance ride of more than 3 hours.
Buick LaCrosse 552T is also very attentive to the storage space in the car. Due to the use of electronic gear handle, Buick also took out a space for storing larger items under the gear handle. There is also room around the handle for placing water cups, car keys and mobile phones, and the details are full. The storage space at the door panel is also spacious, the bottom of the inner buckle is sealed, and it can also be used for placing mobile phones and other items, and the lower part can be used for placing bottled drinks and other sundries.
# Buying Suggestions and Benefits
Whether Buick LaCrosse 552T is worth buying, many people first question the motivation.
My personal advice is clear. If you want your car to have a luxurious and comfortable driving experience, you need enough power to meet daily use.
Then, Buick LaCrosse 552T is still worth considering. After all, the price of this model is only 265,438+0.98 million, and with the current discount of nearly 40,000 terminals, the car will land around 200,000.
You can buy a B+ class car with sufficient configuration and fine workmanship at this price. And there is a lot of space in the car. What else can I choose?
There is also a group of people, young and energetic. In addition to strong power, they also need rich configuration, and the adjustment of chassis suspension should be more sporty. Then, we can consider Regal. At present, there are nearly 35 thousand discounts in the whole department, and the creation of the whole sports atmosphere will be more in line with the car purchase needs of young people.
Buick's LaCrosse and Regal have the same advantage, that is, compared with the same class models, they have no small advantages in workmanship, materials, power and sound insulation, which is beyond doubt at this stage.
Viewpoint:
LaCrosse's position in SAIC-GM Buick is higher than Regal's, and the whole vehicle also has a stronger luxury and business atmosphere. But in many details, the official added a sense of exquisiteness and sportiness to the car.
Chassis adjustment and excellent mute performance have always been the specialty of Buick brand. Although Buick LaCrosse 552T is only an entry-level version of the sedan series, it has not weakened the quality of the vehicle because of price reduction.
This year, the whole automobile industry is under great pressure, and many brands can only exchange market share through low-price strategy. In contrast, the brand of vehicles has also decreased, especially in some invisible places, such as sound insulation materials, manufacturing technology, steel strength and so on. But what I want to say is that although this strategy can see short-term profit, it will inevitably affect the brand image in the long run, so I don't need to give an example.
The purpose of Buick LaCrosse 552T is clear, that is, to reduce the price of vehicles through smaller displacement engines. However, as far as the experience is concerned, although the engine displacement has decreased, the driving quality, vehicle configuration and workmanship have maintained their due standards.
Combined with the current terminal discount, Buick LaCrosse 552T is a very suitable choice for users who have insufficient budget and want to buy a luxurious B+ class car, or for some business enterprises to receive customers.
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