What's it like to drive a convertible to the 4000-meter snow-capped mountain in winter?

The last time I got the A5 convertible, I couldn't ignite it because of the vehicle failure, and finally I got a V8 Cayenne hastily. Even with 400 horsepower? The experience of SUV climbing mountains and mountains, but the lack of convertible has always been a regret in the author's heart. After more than a year, I finally seized the opportunity and drove the convertible to the Snow Mountain again.

This time the author got one? BMW 225i convertible. The destination of this open-top trip is different from last time. Last time I planned to go to Lake Cuoka in Xinlong County. This time, the purpose is simple. After hearing that there was heavy snow in Zheduo Mountain, we rushed to the top of the mountain to prepare for a limited open-top trip in winter.

First of all, introduce the vehicle. The 225i is a 4-cylinder 2.0T model after the mid-term modification of the 2 Series. Prior to this, the 2 series of 4 cylinders with 2.0T was also called 220i, and the 1.5T of 3 cylinders was 2 18i. We are already familiar with this routine. The number of cylinders in the new engine displacement is basically the same, and the tail mark is several times larger. The modified semi-LCD instrument is one of my favorite instruments, with MP thong, which is durable and classic.

Let me first introduce the tourist route, which is a classic "weekend snow mountain tour" route in Chengdu.

Chengdu-Kangding-Kangding Airport-Tagong-xinduqiao-Kangding-Chengdu.

Along the way, you can climb the Zheduo Pass at an altitude of 4,200+meters and feel the vital capacity test of the first level of Kangba:

You can also walk to the big platform of Kangding airport to enjoy the rolling mountains:

You can also see the temples and snow-capped mountains in Tagong:

Finally, xinduqiao enjoyed a wave of bridges and flowing water on the plateau. I have walked this route countless times. Although you may feel bored in front of the screen, I can find surprises brought by the subtle changes in these places every time I pass by. There are large and small parking lots in Zheduo Mountain. A resurfaced road surface; Every time the upgraded Kang Airport Expressway is widened, there are surprises, and every change has greatly improved the travel experience.

Kangding Airport Road, after crossing the Zheduo Mountain Pass from the east, is very suitable for driving a convertible. There is a wide view, the upgrade road is flat and comfortable, there are few bends, and there is no big car to disturb. 225i is also quite brisk to drive on this road, and B48+8AT does not show any laziness on this high-altitude platform. Under the requirement of medium power, the gearbox responds quickly and downshifts quickly, and the horsepower of 184p can be well exerted even in the plateau of 4000+ meters. The slight sound of the original car is just right, and the weak shooting sound after high turn is too high to disturb the peace in the mountains. Everything is so harmonious and natural.

The convertible in my eyes has always been used to feel the wind and freedom. Different from the cement depression after opening the canopy in the city, the "openness" of opening the canopy on the platform of Kangding Airport is incomparable to all other scenes.

Turn on the air conditioner and blow your face.

The air volume temperature is adjusted to the highest.

The switchable mechanism slowly retracts into the tailgate cover.

Cold and heat meet harmoniously in the brain.

Cloud lowering

The mountains gather together.

open eyes wide

You are in harmony with the snow-capped mountains.

Series 2 is open from the foot of the mountain to the top of the mountain. Because the author insisted on washing the car before going up the mountain, and my fellow friends chose another jaguar XE to go up the mountain first, so I drove all the way up the mountain for 30 kilometers. On the road, I can feel the drivers and passengers of other cars watching the author's jokes. "Is this person's skull okay?" "This must not be blown into a melon?" Even Chuan V pointed to the car and said SB.

For a moment, you can't tell whether passers-by really think you have something wrong with your brain or envy it. If the author's own ideas are the same as theirs, then there will be no top-level convertible enjoyment and rare pictures in the article.

"Well, I still think they say this because of envy."

(Just like the expression of the first guy, hahaha)

Finally, I will tell you about the driving performance of this 2 Series during the whole trip.

The change of hair is both good and defective.

As long as it is not a high-power request gearbox, it can respond well to gear shifting, but in the cruising state, the sudden downshift response of the high-power request gearbox will be much slower; The dynamic response of the engine in daily driving is good, and the smoothness of the gearbox is acceptable, but there is often a pulling feeling when sliding 3 down 2; The tiny voice is just right, satisfying the author's needs of self-stepping, self-listening and self-satisfaction (occasionally wanting to explode).

The space is ok, but there is a big gap with the hardtop 2 series.

This is where you miscalculated when you got the car. The author simply thinks that the convertible mechanism mainly occupies the trunk area, so he arranges two other people to take the 2-series convertible. Unexpectedly, the side and back of the back row were affected, and the back row became steeper. The lateral occupation makes the rear seat unable to align with the front seat, which is quite different from the ordinary 2-series hardtop ride. Fortunately, there is an empty XE in the back of this trip. Travel in a convertible, see snow-capped mountains, etc. It is recommended to take another car to take photos. Haha)

What does the other jaguar XE have to say?

It seems that the gearbox calibration has not been completed, and there is no corresponding calibration for intense driving. After loosening oil at high speed, the horse will always shift up; The response of the gearbox was too slow, and suddenly it clicked. Cruise at a speed of 60km/h and let go of the accelerator with one foot of floor oil. Wait a minute, then let go of one gear, then let go of one gear. Seeing that the throttle has been released long ago, let go of the first gear. The gearbox doesn't respond in any mode. I'm worried sick. The absolute power is much greater than 225i, but no one in the team wants to drive.

About chasing snow?

Friends who usually travel will definitely not choose to go recently when they see the heavy snow in Zheduo Mountain, but this year the author deliberately went to Zheduo Mountain twice to enjoy the snow. Objectively speaking, the risk of snow will increase, but people are subjective. It is impossible to see the snow scene and not want to travel. Besides, the scenery of the snow-capped mountains is unique. It is not difficult to drive in the plateau snow. It is important to control the vehicle speed and avoid all kinds of big operations (including forced movement, unreasonable downshift, large angle steering, high speed, etc.). ), as long as your movements are gentle, it is not difficult.

Finally, the sharing of snow-capped mountains is over. If you like this kind of travel, get in your car and let's travel together (provided that you let me drive in Bai Piao).

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