There is no best option, only a path of pioneering that is more suitable for me

Contents? Requirements confirmation: clarify what you need? What's the budget? ?Comparison and selection: determine what is best for you? ?Real vehicle experience: Don’t just talk without practicing, you will know if it is a mule or a horse by running around? ?Experience: Is it Li Kui or Li Gui? ?1.?Appearance and interior?2.?Power and control?3.?Stability and safety?4.?Comfort and convenience?4.?Entertainment?5.?Economy?Summary of the past four months when I picked up the car Yes, I planned to make a comment after completing the first insurance. I just have some free time recently, so I made the comment in advance. I hope it can provide some useful reference for car friends. The decision to change the car started out of necessity, because after the family had a second child, the original Xiaobao (Bora) began to be unable to cope with it, because basically 6 people travel, and 5 seats no longer meet the needs, plus there are safety seats in the car. Even with 5 people in the same car, it seems a bit crowded. Therefore, the idea of ????changing to a 6-seater or 7-seater car with more space was naturally born, and I began to pay attention to related models, and thus embarked on the road of car selection. ? Act according to your ability. First, go through your piggy bank and determine the budget space. There are seniors and juniors, and the pressure of life is not small. Therefore, I drew a red line for myself. The budget should not exceed 30W (landing price). This blocks some frivolous delusions. ?The first question we face is whether it is domestically produced or a joint venture. This problem has indeed troubled us for a long time. In recent years, domestically produced cars have indeed made rapid progress, and the technology integration has also been very deep. The difference with joint ventures has been getting smaller year by year. I personally can accept domestically produced cars, and I also pay attention to many cars. In the end, my family's opinion prevailed. Let's go for a joint venture. It's safer. After all, it will be a 10-year-old car once it is opened. The second question is whether new energy or traditional energy. In view of the lack of major breakthroughs in battery technology and the consideration of the perfection of infrastructure, new energy has been abandoned. In addition, the national policy subsidies and dividends have gradually degraded, and the cost-effectiveness of new energy is no longer so high. To be conservative, let’s stick to traditional energy sources. Next is the brand. There are only a few familiar joint venture brands. Personally, I have no special requirements for brands, so I can basically accept them. The technology is basically that of car companies with a century of history. Who is better than the other? In fact, basically There is no difference, but the brand effect is slightly different. ?The next step in the selection process was to draw up a preliminary list: ?SUVs: Touron, Edge, Grand Commander, X-Trail, Highlander, Angke Qi, Trailblazer?MPV: Odyssey, Alison , Sharan decided on the car model in the first round of preliminary selection. After discussing with my family, I prefer the shape of SUV. In addition, my family has a hobby of self-driving, so good passability also needs to be considered, so it was finally decided to be an SUV. Narrow the scope further. ?I further started to do my homework, and started comparing various brands in my free time. However, the more I compared online, the more uncertain I became about paying attention, so I decided to go to see the real car on site. It coincided with the Chengdu International Auto Show in August, so It is convenient to bring the whole family to watch the car. Once you have made the preliminary selection, you will have a direction. You will get a copy of the exhibition layout, determine the booth, and attach two beautiful photos if you have a clear vision. You must have a dream, but what if it comes true? .

Unexpectedly, when I first entered Exhibition Hall 1, the first thing I saw was Darth Vader: Trailblazer. I was attracted immediately. To be honest, I didn’t have much hope for Trailblazer before (the domestic popularity and brand effect were not very good when it was first introduced). ), but I was really stunned when I saw the real car. The appearance is indeed domineering, and then I started to understand it. The salesperson was very careful and patient. I got in the car and experienced it statically. I was quite satisfied with all aspects. I will also learn about other products one by one according to the list later. I won’t go into details about the car model and the process (I was most dissatisfied with the sales attitude of the Highlander during the process. Maybe it was because I didn’t have to worry about selling it. It looked like you wanted to buy it or not, but you also had to increase the price and add decorations..., ***, I was really impressed. I got so spoiled that I just passed it off in the end). The final conclusion is that it is the Trailblazer. The main reason is that its price-performance ratio is the best in its class. There is no one (rich people look at brands, but if you don’t have money, the price-performance ratio is the best). Auto show discounts A strong direct cash discount of 5W plus maintenance and insurance, which is almost a 6W discount (completely within the budget), plus a 2-year interest-free financial loan, further reducing financial pressure, and it can also be seen that Chevrolet is full of sincerity , and maybe my preconceived impression gained some ground, so I immediately made an appointment for a test drive of the Trailblazer. The next day, I went for a test drive with my brother. The test drive was a 2.0T four-wheel drive version. I mainly experienced the acceleration and braking of the vehicle and the handling of the vehicle. It felt pretty good. It weighs 2 tons. It's very easy to drive, the start is agile, the acceleration is full of pushback, the 237 horsepower is surging, the 9-speed manual gearbox is smooth and stable, and GM's golden powertrain seems to be well-deserved, and it also dispelled my previous doubts. Some doubts (some people have commented that this car is relatively meaty. Maybe they haven’t really test driven it, maybe they are used to driving rockets. After all, there are no meat cars, only meat people; there is also criticism that it has 237 horsepower and 100 meters. The acceleration is only adjusted to 9.0. I personally feel that it is putting the cart before the horse. Are 8.0 and 9.0 important for a family car? I personally think that the comfort of a seven-seat SUV should be prioritized over its sportiness. This power Tuning naturally has a certain bias, so there's nothing wrong with that). The second step is to feel the suspension of the vehicle. Since the test drive was all on urban roads, there were no bumps and I didn’t feel anything special at all. The body was stable and there were no problems. Finally, after discussing it with my brother, we unanimously decided: passed! ! ! ?After the test drive, I went home and started to choose the configuration. First of all, four-wheel drive or two-wheel drive. Personally, I prefer four-wheel drive, which has better off-road performance and maneuverability, but my wife prefers two-wheel drive, which has lower maintenance costs and is more fuel-efficient. Also, the purpose of the vehicle is for home use, and most of it is on urban roads. Even if you drive yourself, you will not go to places that require four-wheel drive. Therefore, four-wheel drive is just a pseudo demand. Think carefully about the hundreds of thousands of people driving in the past nine years. In my experience, I have never walked a road that requires four-wheel drive, so I decided on two-wheel drive to save 20,000 yuan; secondly, configuration selection, mainly whether driving safety configurations are needed (merging assist, lane departure warning, lane keeping assist, etc.) Active braking/active safety), since the price difference is only 1W, after my lobbying, my wife reluctantly agreed to configure the driving safety system. The driving experience behind it shows that my choice was correct and saved a car and a family. After making the happy decision, I immediately went to the 4S store and placed an order. There were enough cars on hand. I took the Black Warrior home two days later, and started my journey with the Trail Blazers. Four months have passed in the blink of an eye. During this period, I basically spent commuting to and from get off work and picking up my children from school. During this period, I also took a self-driving trip and returned to my hometown several times. Therefore, urban roads, highways, rural trails, and dirt roads were also basically covered. I have all experienced driving, and the total distance traveled is less than 4,000 highways, but I am basically familiar with the functions of the car and have a basic grasp of the character of the car. Next, I will share my experience and experience of using the car to inspire others.

The appearance is nothing to mention, the smoked black tone, muscular lines, and 20-inch large wheels all look domineering, but it still maintains a low-key and calm temperament. Of course, everyone has different tastes in aesthetics. , represents only personal opinion.

The Camaro-like interior style, coupled with the 10-inch central control screen, looks grand and technological. The seats are wrapped in smooth leather with moderate softness and hardness. There is still a bit of leather smell at the beginning, but it is bearable. Almost no more after the month. There are a lot of hard plastics in the interior, but the areas that are often touched are basically covered with leather. The level of luxury is average, which is slightly inferior to its brother brand Angkeqi, but with the same configuration, I would have to spend 5~6W more to buy one. As for the interior, I still don't have the courage (the interior modification and upgrade only cost about 1W at most, which is definitely better than this). There is plenty of power, and it can be said to be on call when output is needed. There is no feeling of being sloppy at all. The turbine kicks in promptly and starts working at almost 1500. The power is strong, and it is easy to overtake other cars occasionally. The steering is easy to control and the steering is precise. Our female driver can also control it easily, so it is not an exaggeration to describe it as "big and flexible". Of course, everything has two sides. With a car length of nearly 5 meters and a width of almost 2 meters, parking is indeed a problem for female drivers. It is difficult to park in, and the door opening space is narrow. There is no way to get more space, so you have to sacrifice it. Some conveniences. I won’t talk about frame rigidity and airbags. I have no right to speak if I haven’t experienced them, and I hope I never have to experience them. Let’s just talk about what we can experience intuitively. The first is the collision warning, which is often triggered during driving. It is calculated based on the vehicle speed and the distance to the vehicle in front. If there is no braking operation, the system will actively prompt the alarm. This function must be praised, because this function really allows me to avoid A vicious accident (visibility was not very good while traveling in the evening. When I was on the overpass, a black off-road vehicle was parked stationary at the end of the overpass. There were no double flashes or any warning. At that time, I just lowered my head to get something. At this time, the alarm suddenly sounded. I suddenly looked up and found a car parked in front of me. Out of conditioned reflex, I lightly turned the steering wheel and wiped the butt of the car in front of me. I suddenly broke into a cold sweat. The speed of the car at that time was about 80. If I collided head-on with a prohibited vehicle, I would probably have died. It had to be scrapped. The most important thing was that the whole family was in the car. It was scary to think about it! It seemed that there was no room for sloppiness in driving. It happened in a split second, and I didn’t pay attention to whether the active braking was involved. It was just vague. It feels like slowing down); the lane merging assist function is very useful when driving in urban areas. It is clear at a glance when you can change lanes and when you cannot change lanes; the lane keeping and departure warning functions are more useful on highways. After testing it myself, you almost don’t need to control the steering wheel. , the car can automatically maintain a lane driving, cooperate with cruise control, active braking, close to L2 level autonomous driving, but you must not rely on this function and keep alert at all times, but this function may save your life one day. All in all, this 1W safety configuration is great value for money and the space is undeniable. It is definitely excellent in its class. A family of all ages can travel easily. The third row of seats is thick and textured. Experience it in person and there is no sense of oppression. It is suitable for short-distance travel. Sitting (for several hours) is no problem at all. The electrically lifted third-row seats are easy to operate and very convenient to use. After folding the third row, the space performance is also very good. After folding the second row, the entire space is flat and can be used as a van. It can almost be used as an RV for daily travel. The noise control of the entire vehicle is beyond my expectation. When I close the windows in a noisy urban environment, the whole world becomes quiet. This is due to the good sealing and active noise reduction technology (small slats on both sides of the roof). trumpet). The ride is smooth and stable, and the five-link suspension does an excellent job. ?I have to complain about the convenience. Even at this level, there is no automatic folding rearview mirror. It has a remote window lowering function but no remote window raising function. I really don’t understand what the design engineer thought. Do we have to leave some regrets? Of course, this was not a problem for me as a technician, so I installed a window lift myself, which was a perfect solution. Also, this AI voice control is a bit useless, not very sensitive, and the response is a bit slow. It is not as easy to use as the one using Carlife. I hope it can be improved in the future. All series are equipped with OnStar service as standard, so you can be on call when you need help, which feels good.

Through OnStar, you can remotely open and close the door locks and start the engine. I originally thought it was useless, but later I found out that it is quite practical. I personally like to take my family out for fun on weekends. In the summer, there is a problem that as soon as I get back to the car, I have entered the car. The sauna room, with remote start, can discharge the hot air in the car in advance and cool the car according to the last set temperature, which is a bit interesting. Since it is not a top-of-the-line configuration, it is a pity that it is not equipped with BOSE audio, but for personal needs, it is just an icing on the cake option. Even so, the 6 speakers can still create a three-dimensional sound effect in a quiet environment. You can listen to music while driving and watch occasionally. The movie is still good. The 10-inch central control display is relatively sensitive to touch and responds quickly. There are not many apps that come with the car, but they are basically enough for car use. There are only three that are frequently used: navigation, radio, and online music. , plus Bluetooth connection and CarLife/CarPlay can basically cover all your needs. The first is fuel economy, which everyone is more concerned about. Currently, the comprehensive road fuel consumption recorded on the instrument panel basically remains between 9.5 and 10.5. Most of the incidents are urban road conditions, and they are basically concentrated during the peak hours of commuting. This performance has exceeded my expectations. It may have something to do with the automatic start-stop technology (research shows that it can be reduced by 5~15), but many people choose to turn off this function because it will damage the engine. This is indeed a bit unfounded. Although I am not a professional, I believe that humans do not invent tools and new technologies just to make things worse. The Trailblazer's performance is still good in non-urban road conditions. The actual measured situation is that it reached 6.3 at the lowest time. It was the first self-driving after picking up the car. I took my children to climb mountains. Most of the time was on highways, provincial roads, and county roads. The road conditions are complex but relatively good. This performance can be said to be very, very good. This is probably related to the engine's unique cylinder-changing technology. When the engine outputs linear output, the engine will shut down two cylinders in a timely manner. Different people driving the same car have different fuel consumption. This has a lot to do with driving habits, so it is for reference only. Instrument data cannot explain everything. I looked through my fuel records and mileage and calculated it. It was about 0.54 yuan per kilometer. After calculation, the comprehensive fuel consumption was less than 10L per 100 kilometers, which was quite satisfactory. Since the first warranty has not yet been done, the maintenance cost is still unknown, but Chevrolet is famous for its low maintenance, so I believe there is nothing to worry about.

It’s still the same sentence at the beginning: There is no best, only more suitable. Choosing a car is like choosing a wife. Some people have a good face and can work in the living room. Some people have a good life and can work in the kitchen. Knowing what you need is the most important thing. Many people want a car that is both powerful and fuel-efficient, as well as a good face and money in their pockets. Isn’t it a joke that there are so many different types of cars? Since ancient times, you can't have your cake and eat it too, it's nothing more than a balance between needs and demands. ?The Trail Blazers are exactly what I want, Why?not?