Text丨Dong Shutong?C
Around 200,000, if you want to choose a satisfactory joint venture pure electric SUV, it seems that the requirements are not high, but it is indeed a lot of trouble. Consumers, there are two main reasons:
First: the pure electric models launched by most joint venture brands have a shorter range. Compared with many independent brands, which can generally reach 400 or 500km, some joint ventures The 300km range of the model is really a bit "short-legged"; secondly: Most of the joint venture brands that launch pure electric vehicles on the market also focus on "replacing oil with electricity". Building pure electric vehicles on the chassis of a fuel vehicle is like using a spoon. Compared with professional pure electric platforms, eating noodles has obvious shortcomings in all aspects.
But it’s not that you can’t buy a satisfactory pure electric SUV with a budget of 200,000. The Buick Weilan 7 that I went to Chengdu to test drive a few days ago is very good.
Weilan 7 is a new pure electric model launched by Buick in July this year. It is the first two models in the series. The price after subsidies is 179,800 yuan and 199,800 yuan. In terms of price and price, Weilan 7 has attracted many people. To put it bluntly, Weilan 7 is obviously targeting the vacancies in the product strength of around 200,000 joint venture brands and meeting the needs of many consumers through high-value entry.
In the author’s opinion, the 500km range and the starting price of 179,800 yuan are just superficial product capabilities. What is really surprising is the quality of its three electric vehicles. For example, in terms of batteries, Weilan 7 high-energy ratio long-life batteries are provided by the world's top brand LG Chem. The battery pack composed of 288 cells has a power of 55.6kWh, and the power consumption per 100 kilometers is as low as 13.1kWh. It is an advanced and mature three-battery battery. The system works together to bring 500km of endurance. In addition, General Motors’ unique cell-level intelligent temperature management system is also used on Weilan 7, ensuring that the battery pack can output stably in a wide range of ambient temperatures from -35 to 55°C.
In terms of electric drive, Weilan 7 is equipped with the latest generation of eMotion? intelligent electric drive technology. The front permanent magnet synchronous motor has a maximum power of 130kw and a peak torque of 360Nm. The measured acceleration from 100 kilometers to 100 kilometers is only a little over 7 seconds.
Weilan 7 has two driving modes: standard and sport. Taking the standard mode we commonly use as an example, Weilan 7 understands the pain points of consumers very well. The biggest advantage of pure electric vehicles is that it starts quickly, It accelerates quickly, but this is also its disadvantage. Instantaneous acceleration can easily make drivers and passengers feel dizzy.
The linear acceleration of Weilan 7 not only ensures speed but also ensures driving comfort, and even at the high-speed stage, the power does not decrease. The maximum speed of the author's test drive is close to 100km/ h, the power can come as soon as you step on it. Of course, in sport mode, the accelerator pedal is more sensitive and responds faster.
As for the chassis, Weilan 7’s front MacPherson suspension and rear torsion beam suspension are adjusted and matched according to the characteristics of new energy products. When passing through continuous bumpy roads, the suspension rebounds quickly and crisply, like Even when passing through bumpy road conditions such as manhole covers and speed bumps, the filtering is in place. When continuously cornering, the lowered center of gravity brought by the chassis battery pack also provides very good lateral support. Perhaps this is why many people prefer joint venture brands. , the mature adjustment advantages of major manufacturers are fully demonstrated.
It is worth noting that Weilan 7 has a very rich energy recovery mode, including "standard mode", "OPD single pedal mode", "ROD one-button enhanced kinetic energy recovery" and "OPD single-pedal mode ROD one-button mode". Key to enhance kinetic energy recovery" four mode combinations. Among them, the OPD single-pedal mode is the most user-friendly. When you release the "throttle", you will feel a certain drag force, which is equivalent to the "braking" feeling when you release the accelerator. With the ROD one-button enhanced kinetic energy recovery, you can achieve the most Strong kinetic energy recovery efficiency.
Different from Buick fuel models, the Micro Blue series has its own design DNA. There is no traditional air intake grille on the front face, which is replaced by a 3D geometric cross-section pattern. It looks avant-garde and fashionable, with light-guided LED flying wings. The decorative strip is integrated with the roundabout-style front LED light guide daytime running lights, echoing the through-type LED taillights at the rear. The eye-catching black airflow curtains on both sides of the front bumper not only reinforce the wing-like design elements of the Buick family, but also take into account the practicality of reducing wind resistance.
On the side of the car body, the upper and lower waist lines outline a very dynamic curved outline. The C-pillar also adopts the boomerang style, and the black decoration creates an elegant and dynamic suspended roof. Moving to the rear, the narrow top and wide bottom shape and the large black bottom surround give the vehicle a solid sense of security.
In terms of interior, the interior design language of Weilan 7 is also derived from Buick’s 360-degree surrounding integrated cockpit concept, supplemented by golden chrome trim strips running through it, as well as exquisitely crafted golden patterns, scattered throughout The 3D three-dimensional pattern is quite luxurious. The central control panel, roof lining, door interior panels and other areas that are easily accessible in the car are all covered with soft materials, making them comfortable and appropriate.
In addition, various configurations including seats with ventilation and heating functions, an extra-large panoramic sunroof, BOSE audio, and Buick’s QuietTuningTM patented silent technology are available. In terms of comfort, models at the same price level are almost unparalleled. Picky.
In terms of space performance, the length, width and height of Weilan 7 are 4264/1767/1618mm respectively, and the wheelbase is 2675mm. Thanks to the exclusive pure electric platform, the batteries of Weilan 7 are evenly distributed on the chassis. At the bottom, it does not occupy the internal space like the gasoline-electric model, maximizing the so-called space. The trunk space is 363 liters, and the rear seats can be divided into 6/4 and completely folded flat, realizing a large expansion of the cargo space to 1331 liters. .
In terms of intelligent configuration, Weilan 7 is equipped with Buick eConnect intelligent interconnection technology, the deeply integrated Baidu artificial intelligence Internet of Vehicles is very powerful, and the voice assistant recognition rate is also very accurate. It is worth noting that the navigation system of Weilan 7 will continue to draw the estimated vehicle range. When it is less than 75km, the system will automatically remind and recommend surrounding charging piles. This function is not to mention how important it is for pure electric vehicles.
In addition to practical smart car connectivity technology, Weilan 7 also has 12 smart driving assistance functions that are safer and more worry-free when traveling in the streets, especially the ACC full-speed adaptive cruise system, FCA Forward collision warning system, LDW lane departure warning system, SBZA side blind zone warning system, etc. In terms of smart car and smart driving, Buick Weilan 7 does not have the same configuration as other joint venture models, everything is neat and clear. In vain, very sincerely.
With a battery life of 500km and a price of less than RMB 180,000, Weilan 7 has already won at the starting line compared to a number of joint venture models with a battery life of 300km but a price of RMB 200,000. Putting aside the book parameters and talking about the actual driving experience, Weilan 7 also has many remarkable features, such as rich intelligent configurations that bring more convenient operation, unique tuning that brings a more comfortable driving experience, Being built on a new electric vehicle platform also brings more spacious available space in the vehicle and so on.
Whether it is design or configuration, Weilan 7 fully demonstrates the standards and qualities that an excellent pure electric SUV should have. This is the best choice for high-value joint venture pure electric SUVs.
This article comes from the author of Autohome Chejiahao and does not represent the views and positions of Autohome.