Everything you want to know about the "Ice and Snow Dog Walking" 2.0T Haval Dog at minus 30 degrees Celsius is here

Looking at the mainstream models currently on the market, after opening it, you will find that the three sentences in the promotional page are focused on young people, as if the models you launched are specially built for young people. In the early days, I was full of enthusiasm to test drive these models, but after the actual experience, I felt like a deflated ball. From then on, I truly realized what "pictures are for reference only" means. ?

However, the appearance of the Haval Big Dog seems to have brought people a bright surprise. From the initial nationwide naming craze to the "3/4 scale car" concept, it seems that they are doing their best to cater to today's young people. However, doing so will inevitably make people worry about whether it will produce the effect of "everything must be reversed". This time I came to Harbin, where the temperature is minus 30 degrees Celsius, to experience the 2.0T Haval Big Dog, which is about to be officially launched, and see if it can bring unexpected surprises to people.

What are the changes in the 2.0T Big Dog?

The overall design of the 2.0T version of the Haval Big Dog is still the original "visually hardcore off-road style". After all, this is just a new model, so we can't expect too many changes. However, in order to cater to some consumers who are more pursuing "hardcore", the 2.0T model can be equipped with the official "canyon-enclosed" front grille, which changes the original three-banner grille to a thicker two-banner grille.

If the 2.0T version of Big Dog has a more refined appearance, then the overall interior layout of the new car maintains the "original" complex style, and the upright design reveals the off-road feelings. The only adjustment is the addition of two driving mode selections and a four-wheel drive lock button below the center control area.

In fact, in terms of the power system, the 2.0T engine has made the Big Dog's power reserve exceed a sufficient level on urban roads, and it can be said to have sufficient power. And the most important thing is that the frustration that existed in the early stages of the throttle of Haval models in the past has been alleviated in the Big Dog tested this time. Even if you deliberately experience it in the back row, you will not feel any obvious intrusion. It can be understood that engineers made targeted adjustments to ensure the comfort of the big dog on urban roads.

What does the four-wheel drive system mean for big dogs?

From the previous comments section of the Haval Big Dog 1.5T model, it is not difficult to find that many potential consumers are looking forward to the 2.0T plus four-wheel drive version, but many people also think that a load-bearing SUV , even if it is equipped with a four-wheel drive system, its off-road capabilities cannot be compared with models with large beams. It does not seem to make much sense to equip it on an urban SUV like Big Dog.

In fact, regarding this issue, based on actual experience, I personally think that Big Dog’s four-wheel drive system actually has its own unique meaning. First of all, for most ordinary consumers, they drive their vehicles on paved roads more than 90% of the time. At this stage, the comfort of the Big Dog's load-bearing body is stronger than that of a pure off-road SUV.

It is true that even a big dog model equipped with four-wheel drive can hardly take you over mountains and ridges, but on daily potholes, ice and snow roads, the four-wheel drive system can ensure better passability And safety, especially on snowy roads, pure front-wheel drive or rear-wheel drive models have higher requirements for drivers. The main consumer group of Haval Dog is young consumers with little driving experience. If there is a timely four-wheel drive system at this time, safety can be effectively guaranteed.

Since this test drive event is very tight, there is no way to actually experience the true performance of Big Dog’s four-wheel drive system. However, according to official data, the central differential lock of Big Dog models comes from BorgWarner. The fifth-generation Haldex four-wheel drive system can prevent the vehicle from getting out of trouble even if its drive wheels slip. As long as the electronically controlled differential lock is turned on and the wheels on both sides are locked, the power can be transmitted to the side with adhesion, thus improving the vehicle's ability to get out of trouble.

Can an SUV also challenge the "Waltz on Ice"?

Since this drive has come to the "Ice City" Harbin, the ice experience is naturally an indispensable part. First of all, it needs to be explained that since the grip on the ice is very weak, it is difficult for conventional snow tires to ensure sufficient grip. Therefore, the organizers of the event replaced all the Big Dog models on the ice venue with studded tires with stronger grip.

Before starting the circle challenge, you need to adjust the Big Dog's driving mode to the mud mode. At this time, in order to improve the ability to escape from trouble, the vehicle's ESP will be turned off by default. This is for those who want to drive on the ice. For friends who experience fixed circle drift, this is something that must be understood in advance.

Although it was an experience of circling on ice at nearly minus 30 degrees Celsius, the initial grip of the vehicle was much stronger than expected due to the studded tires and four-wheel drive system equipped by the Big Dog. Less. During the drifting stage, the direction turns to the apex of the bend, and you apply the accelerator vigorously. When the rear of the car shows a tendency to move laterally, you need to quickly reverse the direction and at the same time slightly release the accelerator to keep the vehicle moving laterally as much as possible. attitude.

Since it was already the last time we experienced the Big Dog Fixed Circle, the adhesion on the ice surface inside and outside the fixed circle is quite different, so it is difficult to continue drifting, but even so, It also proves that the Havaldog SUV can perform elegant waltz steps on the ice. Or to use Harvard’s official slogan, it proves that “walking the dog in the ice city” can also be full of fun.

However, in the fixed circle drift, Big Dog still has a little regret, that is, during the drift process, the vehicle will not output power even if you step on the accelerator to the bottom. Such a design Perhaps it is due to the vehicle's self-protection setting. But for you who are in a drifting state, the only thing you can do is to wait for the power to appear. Therefore, such a setting is still difficult for some beginners to complete a fixed circle drift while walking a big dog.

Summary

For the Haval Big Dog, it has maintained good attention and sales since its launch. As of December 31, 2020, the Haval Big Dog Cumulative sales of dogs have exceeded 28,000 units. However, even after the 2.0T model is launched in the future, the main sales volume will definitely be the 1.5T model version. But the emergence of the 2.0T+ four-wheel drive system at least gives consumers a chance to choose.

If you like the unique design of the Haval Big Dog and want to have more abundant power reserves, then the 2.0T model is a suitable choice. And if your daily driving is mainly on urban roads, and occasionally you will pass through some snowy and gravel roads during the New Year and holidays, then Big Dog's timely four-wheel drive system can also accompany you on most roads. But if you are a complete off-road enthusiast and buy a car just to pursue the extreme, then turn left when you go out and take a look at the WEY Tank 300. That one may be your cup of tea.

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