Test drive 1.5T Fengshen Yixuan Mach Edition: A front-wheel drive car can actually drive like a rear-wheel drive car

Author | Lei Lei

Editor-in-Chief | Zhao Wenhua

Sports, control, configurations are rich, and the price is less than 100,000. When you see these keywords, you will What car comes to mind? Is it hard to believe that 100,000 yuan can buy a car that focuses on sports handling and has rich configurations? I didn’t believe it at first, until I test-drove the Dongfeng Fengshen Yixuan Mach Edition and discovered that I had underestimated it.

It should be noted that the Mach version has previously launched three 1.5L models (64,900-98,900 yuan). This time we tested the new 1.5T version. According to the manufacturer, the 1.5 The official price of the T model will not exceed 100,000. So we use 100,000 yuan as the standard to see what surprises this A-class car equipped with a 1.5T engine can bring us?

The appearance design can be bolder

Before talking about dynamics, let’s first take a look at how it understands movement.

The 1.5T version and the 1.5L version of Fengshen Yixuan Mach Edition have almost the same appearance, both adopt a sporty design. The center grid adopts a design similar to a racing checkered flag, similar to a borderless design, which is attractive and not outdated. All parts of the car body that can be blackened are blackened, including the grille, wheels, door handles, rearview mirrors, etc.

In addition to the original rear spoiler, the rear of the car is also equipped with four exhausts on both sides. However, this design only serves a decorative purpose. The real exhaust pipe is hidden in the rear bumper, just to increase the sporty feel.

Overall, although the appearance of Fengshen Yixuan Mach Edition has some sporty and youthful elements, it still looks a bit conservative. If it were bolder, for example, if the front grille size was larger, The rear is equipped with true four-outlet exhaust, which may be more attractive to young people who pursue individuality.

E-sports style interior, equipped with sincerity

The Yixuan Mach Edition cockpit is called the "e-sports cockpit". Just hearing this name is very down-to-earth. The interior adopts a contrasting color design of yellow + black as the main color. Through the central air-conditioning outlet, steering wheel shape, central control vertical screen and other designs, it creates a sense of technology and sport that young people like.

Since we mention the vertical screen of the central control, we have to mention the configuration of the Mach version, which comes standard with a 13-inch central control screen. Yes, you read that right, it is standard for the entire series (including the 1.5L model) ). The screen integrates the windlink X 2.0 system, which supports intelligent interaction, vehicle control (optional) and applications. Common functions are basically available, and it also supports later OTA upgrades. It is also standard on all series.

There are two shortcomings. One is that the screen position is a bit lower. Second, if the screen frame can be narrower, the sense of quality will be better.

In terms of other configurations, the new car comes standard with a reversing image, keyless entry/start, a multi-function steering wheel with up and down, front and rear adjustments, a 7-inch LCD instrument, imitation leather sports seats, automatic air conditioning and other configurations. Although these configurations are not considered high-end configurations now, you have to know that the starting price of the Yixuan Mach version is less than 70,000, and the price of this top-end 1.5T model will not exceed 100,000, which is really good. It is worth mentioning that the reversing image of the Yixuan Mach version is very clear, much better than some joint venture brand models.

1.5T has strong power and good chassis tuning skills

As a new model of the Mach version, the new car is equipped with a 1.5T engine. The maximum power of this 1.5T engine reaches 145kW. 197 horsepower. What do you think of when you see the data? The power parameters of this engine are similar to those of many 2.0T engines: the Volkswagen EA888 low-power 2.0T engine has a maximum horsepower of 186 horsepower, and the BMW 3 Series 2.0T medium-power engine has a maximum horsepower of 184 horsepower, which is quite impressive. The traditional system is matched with a Getrag 6-speed wet dual-clutch transmission. Since the power parameters of this engine are so strong, let’s talk about power directly.

The overall feeling of the 1.5T engine is relatively light, the power burst is towards the front, and the initial acceleration power is very strong, which is similar to Trumpchi Shadow Leopard and MG MG5 Scorpio. Secondly, the power response is good, especially when braking hard to enter a corner and when applying fuel when exiting a corner, there will be no obvious power interruption. This is attributed to the mechanical quality between the engine and gearbox. Therefore, in addition to meeting the functions of daily transportation, it can also provide you with a certain sense of speed.

The overall smoothness of the gearbox is good in daily driving, and it is willing to actively upshift to maintain the optimal speed to ensure fuel economy.

Whether a car is sporty enough depends not only on power and mechanical quality, but also on chassis tuning. As we all know, there are currently many models in the 150,000 yuan market that are labeled as sports, and many of them look sporty but are actually home-like. How is the Fengshen Yixuan Mach Edition made? It uses a front MacPherson and rear torsion beam suspension combination, which is similar to other models of the same level. It looks very homey, but when you drive it intensely, you can feel its shock absorbers when cornering or There is support when changing lanes, and the chassis is relatively solid, giving the driver a certain degree of confidence.

Since the rear wheel is a non-independent suspension, the inclination angle is very small (almost 0°), and the front toe is basically unadjustable. When cornering, it will overwhelm the road bumps or seams, and the rear wheel will feel unconscious. Throw it out and it will feel like a rear-wheel drive car. For experienced drivers, there may be a passion for driving. After all, they can experience the fun of slightly losing control. But for newbies, it may take some getting used to.

The steering is a bit off, but it is acceptable. After all, the daily use of most customers must be taken into consideration. As for NVH, I can only say that it is quite satisfactory and worthy of its price.

Final remarks

Judging from this test drive, Fengshen Yixuan Mach Edition has added a 1.5T model, which has enhanced power and improved performance based on the rich configuration of the original model. product strength. It's very sincere to consumers. As for the price of this car after it is launched, I can only tell you that it will be within 100,000, but maybe it will give us a surprise when it is about to be launched?

Finally, everyone is welcome to discuss. If you have a car purchase budget of less than 100,000 yuan and want to buy an A-class family car with rich configurations, sufficient power, and a sporty chassis, you will choose this 1.5T Fengshen. Yixuan Mach version? Welcome to leave a message to interact with us.

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