Compared with SUV, the sales volume of cars owned by GAC Chuanqi has always been tepid, and the update frequency of car product lines is indeed not as frequent as SUV. However, Chuanqi ushered in the upgrading of GA6 this year, injecting brand-new blood into the car series and even the whole brand. Whether the new Chuanqi GA6 replacement product can become a breaker after five years, after the experience, our hearts changed from curiosity to affirmation.
Qiyun 3. system blessing, the combination of home and technology
This new Chuanqi GA6 is developed and designed based on G-CPMA cross-platform modular architecture, and Chuanqi has made an earth-shaking update from the inside out, which is vividly reflected from the moment we saw it.
The design concept of Guangzhou Automobile Light and Shadow Sculpture 3. is adopted in the front of the car. Lingyun Yizhi's front face has a larger mesh and thick chrome-plated strips, and the lower sides are more outward-looking air inlets. Dot-matrix LEDs and penetrating taillights with 184 LED luminous components have played the role of finishing touch. The shape of the whole new car is not exaggerated, and the design sense is just right, which is very in line with the current aesthetics. Compared with the old GA6, the recognition has improved a lot.
Chuanqi GA6 uses an integrated intelligent cockpit display system specially designed and developed by Ma Ruili for Guangzhou Automobile Chuanqi, which uses a lot of horizontal line stretching, among which two large-size screens are naturally the most eye-catching, with resolutions of 192×72. We have seen a lot of similar double horizontal screen designs. The larger display area, the full LCD instrument and the central control large screen have the same height, which all meet the interactive needs in the driving process. Coupled with the horizontally arranged air conditioning buttons below and the horizontally extending wooden decorative board, the visual effect of the whole car is also very prominent, creating an atmosphere of combining technology with luxury.
the two large screens are equipped with Qiyun system jointly developed by GAC and Tencent, and Chuanqi GA6 is also the most typical model after the two parties signed the advanced strategic cooperation agreement. The main interface adopts card UI design with different sizes, which makes full use of the screen display area and distinguishes the different primary and secondary functions.
Android-based systems have adopted many familiar usage habits, such as a row of small icons displayed in the function bar above, including home page, navigation, air conditioning, notification, sound and so on. These are not just displays. Just like computers, when clicked, they will enter the operation menu of corresponding functions. Icons of functions such as air conditioning, notification and wireless charging will also change with the usage, playing the role of quick entry for common functions and not occupying too much space in the main interface.
in addition, the function of car networking is its absolute strength. Besides having third-party applications such as QQ music, cool music, listening to headlines, illegal inquiry and supporting Carlife connection, there are many thoughtful details. For example, navigation can manually select the map of Gaode or Tencent, and the signal mode of GPS+ Beidou is rarely provided, which increases the accuracy of positioning.
the voice system is connected to Tencent's voice assistant, and with the help of Tencent's cloud data, besides having certain natural semantic recognition functions, some common functions such as navigation, map scale adjustment, music control, etc. can avoid waking up and giving instructions. Although instructions rely on fixed phrases, they also avoid false triggering to some extent.
The arrangement under the central control area is more concise, and the compact electronic gear handle with several buttons is more simple, which also provides more space for the wireless charging board in front and the side water cup holder. In the back, Chuanqi GA6 adopts an operation area consisting of a knob and four touch buttons, which we are also familiar with.
However, the knob can only adjust the volume and turn on/off the system, but it can't toggle the control panel to achieve linkage. Moreover, the four buttons around the knob are home screen, music mode, panoramic camera and automatic parking, which are not common functions of the system, and the touch mode still needs to be lowered without blind operation. Therefore, if you want to control the system, you still need to touch the screen, but the embedded screen makes the distance slightly far, which makes the usability of this part of the area slightly lower.
But generally speaking, let's look at Chuanqi GA6 from the present perspective. The interior and appearance of the newly upgraded GA6 are enough to attract consumers' attention at least on the first impression, and the previous generation products really can't meet the present aesthetics. Moreover, on the basis of taking home as the main orientation, Chuanqi GA6' s scientific and technological attributes let us see that it is advancing with the times or even ahead of the times, and also greatly broadens and enhances the product strength.
Comfort and practicality are often the last word
At present, all Chuanqi GA6 engines are equipped with a self-developed 1.5T turbine engine codenamed 4A15J1, which is an upgraded version of 4A15M1. It still inherits the advantages of the patented technology of GCCS combustion control and DCVVT dual continuous variable valve timing, with a higher maximum power of 169HP and a peak torque of 265Nm, and the tail mark has changed from the original 235T to the current 27T.
GA6 with fully upgraded power system is very easy to operate, and the foot feel of throttle and brake is relatively linear, especially the initial throttle is not too radical, and the 265Nm torque output at 17rpm makes its acceleration not inferior, and the refitted automatic gearbox is smoother than the previous generation. The steering feel is light and there are some just right virtual positions. Considering its measurements of 4891×185×155mm and wheelbase of 2815mm, it is still easy to drive in the city.
The chassis of the previous generation GA6 originated from Alfa Romeo 166, and the suspension combination of front double wishbone and rear multi-link can be described as luxurious. The new GA6 has been upgraded on the slightly old chassis before, and adopts the structure of pre-McPherson+post-E multi-link, which is the same as the current Toyota Camry and Honda Accord, simplifying the structure and greatly increasing the weight, which is also one of the reasons for making driving much lighter. More importantly, its feedback to the car body adds a lot of sense of stability while being very comfortable as a whole. The moderate softness and support are very consistent with the positioning of this intermediate family car.
in addition to self-driving, the brand-new Chuanqi GA6 also has L2-level automatic driving capability, which is equipped with mainstream functions such as adaptive cruise, pre-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning, blind area monitoring, and automatic parking. In the actual experience, its performance is basically stable, which can basically help us to be tired and distracted during driving. What needs to be emphasized is its integrated cruise assist system. When it is selected in the lane assist mode, with the lane departure assist system, this Chuanqi GA6 has the function of autonomous steering.
as we can see from the dashboard, the two lane lines and the steering wheel logo in the middle turn blue. At this time, the vehicle will automatically adjust its direction according to the lane lines and support Stop? & ? Go function can also work in traffic jams. In the process, the steering motion of the steering wheel is not large, soft and smooth, and it can basically cope with the curve of the city loop. However, sometimes, because the lane route is unclear or the sunlight reflection is strong, the vehicle will deviate from the route in the corner, and then one side of the lane line in the dashboard will turn red, and the system will also prompt the integrated cruise lateral assist to exit, and we need to take over the direction ourselves.
this brand-new GA6 has improved the overall texture in driving, which is also due to the long-term strategic cooperation between GAC Chuanqi and the world's top suppliers, including eight of the top ten parts suppliers in the world. For example, Bosch's most advanced ESP9.3 body stabilization system, the latest generation of vacuum booster and brake master cylinder in mainland China, Michelin Grand Hyatt 4 tires, Harman Audio, etc., have all improved the product strength of Chuanqi GA6 to a higher level.
Che Yun Summary
As the main car owned by Guangzhou Automobile Chuanqi, the brand-new GA6 has brought a comprehensive upgrade and change to the product image. Since it was listed in August this year at a price of 18,8-168,8 yuan, the sales volume has been steadily increasing to around 3, yuan. Looking at the independent brands, the market segment of medium-sized cars is far from saturated, and there are even few truly competitive products. The market leaves a lot of room for more mature Chuanqi GA6. We also expect Chuanqi GA6 to win steadily and even challenge the joint venture brand.
This article comes from the author of Chejia, car home, and does not represent car home's standpoint.