Is the BRABUS version of the VV7 GT, limited to 300 units, a genuine product?

The car I borrowed this time is amazing. It is not only a VV7, but also a coupe version of the VV7 GT. It is also a VV7 GT brabus automotive that is limited to 300 units in Taiwan. (In popular terms, it’s the VV7 GT Brabus Limited Edition). Not only does it have a great reputation, it has directly attracted Mercedes-Benz’s official tuning factory for image endorsement, and the price has also reached 258,800 yuan. It is currently the most expensive car except Haval H9. Expensive Great Wall mass-produced models. ●?Standard configuration○?Optional equipment—?Okay, Niu Bip is here first. I know there are many people on the Internet who intend to see the joke of this car. Although Brabus’ contribution to this limited edition VV7?GT It is indeed limited to the styling design, but if you conclude that it is just an embroidered pillow with no appearance, it would be too imprecise.

Let’s first talk about the good performance of this VV7 GT brabus autobus in dynamic driving. For daily driving, the entire chassis is very maturely tuned. The suspension is very tough, although this will make it difficult for it to fully and effectively absorb when going over some more sudden road bumps and transmit the impact feeling more directly to the driver and passengers, but this does not affect it It provides a delicate and textured vibration filtering experience when dealing with most bumpy roads. The suspension is very consistent throughout the entire working stroke. The movements are crisp and clear, and there is no vibration caused by the body. You must know this at present. Many first-tier self-owned brand SUVs are not very good (I won’t mention the specific ones). In addition, the entire chassis is also very insulated from the road. Even when driving at a constant speed on a flat paved road, this Taiwan's VV7 GT Brabus Automotive also gave me a sense of trance similar to that of a big ship. Although the power is very weak, I have to say that its "sensation of high-end" is in place.

Just now it was for daily driving, but what about intense driving? The good news is that the steady-state performance of this VV7 GT Brabus Automotive when cornering is very good, and the body roll is suppressed just right, giving the driver more confidence to advance the accelerator point when exiting the corner; The transient performance of the car when entering a corner is slightly staggering, which may be related to its excessive weight, but the front suspension can quickly return to its normal state, allowing the driver to re-establish a sense of communication with the front axle - the above These are based on the fact that the vehicle speed is not "absolutely fast" enough, because I have been reflecting on what kind of driving method is the fastest and most stable recently, especially after participating in several luxury performance cars. After a track test drive organized by the brand and being refreshed by many experienced driving media colleagues, I decided to give up my previous "silly and fast" driving style and try to imitate a more scientific driving method. In fact, the limit of the front axle of this VV7 GT Brabus Automotive is not high. As long as the vehicle speed is faster, it will push the front axle, and this limit point is often vague and difficult to control - —Before, I thought this was just the tire's grip reaching its limit, but in fact, the front and rear tire width of this VV7 GT has reached 265, and it is equipped with a 21-inch Continental that focuses on control experience. MC6 tires, this is very embarrassing.

Maybe my requirements for VV7 GT brabus automotive are too high, but I can’t help it. Who made its shape look so sporty? In addition to the suspension, the steering of this VV7 GT brabus automotive is not sporty enough. Although it provides three-speed steering force adjustment, it is limited to the word "strength". It is difficult to control the accuracy of steering input and front response. , there is no improvement in the communication between the driver and the road surface and the information on the front of the car. To put it simply, it is too electronic. Not only does it have no steering feel, but there is also a small steering delay. However, looking at the good direction, this VV7 GT Brabus Automotive's speed-dependent torque gain and righting torque are quite linear and comfortable, and are very qualified for daily driving.

The last is its powertrain.

This VV7 GT brabus automotive *** provides three driving modes, namely ECO economic mode, NORMAL standard mode and SPORT sports mode. Each driving mode has a relatively distinctive personality, but in terms of maturity, , ECO mode and SPORT mode are significantly better than NORMAL mode. In my opinion, the problem with NORMAL mode lies in the suppression of engine noise and the linearity of acceleration. First, when accelerating, you can clearly feel the presence of its turbine. Until the engine speed exceeds 2000rpm, this 2.0L turbocharged engine Only then can the real power start to be exerted on a subjective level. Before that, you can hear a very obvious starting sound from the turbine in the engine compartment. The turbine starts to make sound at about 1500rpm, and then continues until after 2000rpm, and here During the process, the sense of power steps will be more obvious; correspondingly, the ECO mode is very linear, and the presence of the turbine in sound will also be greatly reduced. As for the SPORT mode, the turbine is almost all the way In the standby state, although the throttle response is still a little slow, the power is enough and enjoyable.

A good gearbox can make the driver unaware of its existence. I think the 7-speed wet dual-clutch gearbox independently developed by Great Wall on the VV7 GT brabus automotive is like this. type. Unlike other Great Wall models I have test-driven before, this gearbox does not deliberately suppress the desire to downshift in pursuit of smoothness and fuel economy in daily driving. The power is not disjointed, and it will try its best to reduce the pulling feeling when creeping in low gears during daily driving. Overall, it is very good. As for fuel consumption, don’t ask me, because my driving habits determine that my fuel consumption is not a reference at all. Sex, if you are really interested, check it out yourself on vertical websites or car owner platforms. Those data are much more reliable than mine.

After all, it is the second most expensive model of Great Wall Motors. The static performance of this VV7 GT Brabus Automotive is completely worthy of its price. First of all, the design of the entire interior is very three-dimensional, and the fabrics and workmanship are also very particular. There is nothing to be picky about.

In terms of configuration, this VV7 GT brabus automotive basically has all the known configurations of Great Wall, including a full LCD instrument panel, a 12.3-inch central control high-definition touch screen (supports car Internet, OTA upgrade, facial recognition, voice control, GPS navigation, etc.), full-speed adaptive cruise that supports L2 driver assistance functions, front matrix LED & laser headlights, Infinity high-fidelity sound system, supports air purification and PM2.5 Dual-zone automatic air conditioning with filtration and more. There is a continuous hollowed-out area under the electronic gear lever on the center console, which contains 2 USB interfaces and a 12V power interface (there are also 2 USB interfaces under the rear air-conditioning outlet). Unfortunately, the volume of this hollowed-out area is not very large. It's not big and can hardly be used as a qualified storage space.

VV7 is one of the very few Great Wall models that I have tested that has excellent main driver’s seat ergonomics. This is also inherited by VV7 GT Brabus Automotive, and its steering wheel The front and rear telescopic range is very large, which makes it easier for drivers with tall height or long legs or short hands to find a comfortable and scientific driving posture; in addition, the design of the front and rear seats is also very particular, among which the front seats The seats support electric heating, ventilation, and folding. The backrests of the rear seats have a concave shape that mimics the design of the back and waist. With thick and soft internal padding and genuine leather fabrics, the riding experience is very good.

The last thing is its luggage compartment space. As a coupe SUV, please don't expect the VV7 GT brabus automotive to give you a good storage experience. After all, it is thankful that it does not affect the seating space of the front and rear passengers.

Through the pull rods set on both sides of the rear of the car, the operator can directly fold down the rear seats. This function is very considerate and can be regarded as a small compensation for its excessively high platform. But before that, if you want to open this VV7? As for the rear tailgate of GT Brabus Automotive, I'm sorry that there is no opening button on the rear tailgate. It can only be opened through the car key, center console button, or kick sensor. After opening, if you If you just stand under the rear tailgate to pack things in the luggage compartment, there is a certain probability that the induction electric tailgate will automatically close and do something stupid like trap you inside - I hope this is just an example, because this The design/flaws are just stupid.

To be honest, before I borrowed this VV7 GT brabus automotive, I had never driven a VV7 GT, not even the most common VV7. If you want it If it's as sporty as its appearance, I'm sorry you're overthinking it. Although VV7 GT Brabus Automotive also gave me some good feedback during the entire intense driving process, that's not enough to support it as sporty. The two words are related, but looking at the bright side, this VV7 GT brabus automotive is indeed comfortable enough, luxurious enough, and handsome enough. Just when I was filling up at the gas station, no less than 5 people came over to watch. Even though the quantity of 300 units and the price of 258,800 yuan determine that it can only exist as a mascot, I still think that this VV7 GT Brabus Automotive is by no means a fake.

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