New choice丨Jetta VS7 test drive experience

When I first got this car, the contact staff stated to me a lot of precautions. It had nothing to do with how to use the car, but how to promote the car and avoid some things that were too straightforward. Bai's blood relationship - in fact, I don't need to explain this at all. Just look at the keywords of medium-sized SUV and MQB platform, and you can roughly guess where the Jetta VS7 is positioned in the entire mass brand sequence and where it comes from. Segment the platform, what sibling models it has, and which partners it shares production lines with, etc. However, compared with the latter, the price of VS7 is indeed cheap enough. For only 136,800 yuan at most, you can buy a "full of virtue" household treasure. So how does it perform? Read on.

Dynamic Driving

Let me talk about the point of view first. The mechanical quality of VS7 is indeed good, and the "popular flavor" is quite strong.

Like many Volkswagen models I have tested, the VS7 is also characterized by focusing on lightness and neglecting the driving texture. It can be said that turning the wheels in place is effortless, and when driving, you can even You can clearly feel the changes in road feel and tire tread from the steering wheel, which is rare in a family SUV; of course, bright spots are a good thing, and we can't expect too much from it. After all, the positioning and pricing are there. In my opinion, the speed-dependent gain of the VS7's steering force is not linear enough. At the same time, there is also a small amount of delay and ambiguity in the response of the front of the car to the steering command. However, these points do not affect home use, so let's get over it. .

The chassis tuning of VS7 is also very popular, but it is more tough and has better dynamic response at the rear of the car. When driving on a relatively straight road, the body of the VS7 will experience some slight lateral shaking along with the ups and downs and potholes in the road. Although it is only a small taste, it will inevitably cause some "this car is very special" to drivers who are just getting started. "comfortable" illusion; and when you cut into a corner, the suspension will immediately enter the state, maintaining the body in a fairly balanced posture, completely unlike a family SUV that focuses on cost-effectiveness; at the same time, the rear of the car is in the corner. The tracking performance of Tao Zhong can definitely be described as "obedient". No matter how much I raised the weight, I didn't have the slightest thought of getting out of control. Seeing this, you may ask what is used on this VS7. Tires, the answer is Linglong. Are you surprised or surprised?

Opening the engine compartment, the identity of the VS7 was immediately exposed - it is equipped with Volkswagen's EA211? 1.4L turbocharged engine, matched with an Aisin 6-speed automatic manual gearbox. It can be seen from the DQ200 dry dual-clutch gearbox that Jetta is really determined to compete in the household market. From a household perspective, there is basically nothing to fault about this powertrain. The power output in the front section is very sufficient and brisk. In the middle section, it depends on the driver's wishes, because this gearbox is not willing to downshift, and it wants to stop you from stepping on the accelerator. The strength and depth of the pedal test your determination to accelerate. If you are decisive, you will have a second period of abundant acceleration that can last for a long time. If it is the opposite, VS7 will continue to use extreme speed. The Buddhist method slowly increases the speed. This is in line with the driving style of most home car owners.

The above are basically the advantages of VS7, but again, after all, where is the positioning and pricing, why should a medium-sized SUV on the Volkswagen MQB platform be sold at the same price as the Haval H6? There are some reasons. VS7 does a very average job of isolating noise from the engine compartment. It can even be said that it does very little. From the moment you start the engine coldly, you can hear the annoying sound coming from the front end, and when you accelerate, this sound The sound of the engine is even more disturbing; the VS7's chassis has a strong overall feel, but it also lacks the "tough yet soft" suspension filter feel of the Volkswagen model, which makes it difficult to handle some speed bumps. In case of lateral bumps/impacts, the entire body will have a strong beating feeling, which will affect the ride comfort; finally, its fuel consumption. The total mileage of this VS7 is just over 1,000km, so it is not very useful for reference. Normal driving may be maintained at 7.5 L/100km or so, while intense driving can reach 8L/100km.

Static riding

The inside of the car is where the Jetta VS7 gets the most criticism. In the past, many readers would complain that car reviewers like to knock left and right on the interior to see where hard plastics are used. But with VS7, it is much simpler. No need to look too much, it is basically all hard plastics.

Before this, I have thought about a problem, that is, even if a car is equipped with soft plastic interior, or even solid wood and leather, its owners and passengers will touch it every day Feel it? It seems that except for the places that are often physically touched, the materials used in other parts of the interior will only have a positive impact on the driver and passengers in terms of visual effects and psychological implications. In fact, they are "not practical", and VS7 Soft-filled leather trim panels are only used where the front and rear door panels touch the forearms. Whether it is good or bad depends on its buyer.

The configuration of VS7 is very rich. Although it is not as rich as that of independent brands at the same price, it really surprised me. I wonder if this can offset its shortcomings in interior materials in your eyes. The 10-inch central touch screen supports 360° panoramic images, voice control, Internet of Vehicles, and mobile phone interconnection. Except for the boot time, which is a bit long, the operation feels very smooth; the official guide price of this VS7 is 136,800 yuan, and it has a full LED automatic large screen. Lights, adaptive cruise, six airbags, automatic air conditioning, heated front seats, six-way electric adjustment of the main driver's seat, panoramic sunroof, automatic parking, keyless entry & start, leather seats & multi-function steering wheel, entire vehicle One-touch window lift, wireless charging for mobile phones, induction wipers, automatic anti-glare interior rearview mirror, automatic folding exterior rearview mirror when locking the car... The back configuration is a bit excessive, but it can be seen that it should be there It shouldn't be there, VS7 basically has it.

Because it is a medium-sized SUV, the seating and luggage space are naturally sufficient. When you open the door of the VS7 and look down, you will subjectively feel that the floor sag of the VS7 is exaggerated, because the bulge in the center of the rear row is in contrast. It's even more obvious.

Written at the end

As early as when the VS5 was launched, some people compared buying a Jetta to "buying three major items and getting a car as a gift". This joke is not even true by the standards of the VS7. Too much. If the main purpose is daily commuting, the VS7's powertrain can indeed provide more stable driving quality and durability in theory. At the same time, combined with good chassis tuning and actual driving performance, the VS7 does not suffer from low-cost positioning and durability. Lower pricing standards - Of course, the shortcomings are all listed above. After all, positioning and pricing are here. How to have both your cake and eat it too? Don’t be embarrassed about VS7. If you want to understand your own car needs, in 10 - Today, when SUVs priced at 150,000 yuan are fully occupied by independent brands, it is good to have a new and distinctive choice.

This article comes from the author of Autohome Chejiahao and does not represent the views and positions of Autohome.