Second-generation GAC Chuanqi GS4 test drive: comprehensive evolution, outstanding texture.

The first generation of Guangzhou Automobile Chuanqi GS4 won high popularity with its elegant design and balanced product strength. Until the end of last year, its total sales volume reached 165438+ 10,000 units, which can be said to be a very successful product. Today, we got its second-generation model, the 270T Extreme Edition, with the official guide price of 15 18000 yuan. Let's explore its power together.

Still cordial modeling

The second generation Guangzhou Automobile Chuanqi GS4 (hereinafter referred to as "the second generation" will not be repeated) is built on the GPMA platform, and its appearance is young and fashionable. The design concept of light and shadow sculpture, the surface of the car changes with the light and shadow of the environment, improving the texture of the whole car. The body size is 4545* 1856* 1700mm and the wheelbase is 2680mm, which belongs to the category of compact SUV.

The front face of GAC Chuanqi GS4 looks very intimate. Using Lingyun Wing 3.0 family design language, the air intake grille is further enlarged, showing a fan shape as a whole, reducing the chrome trim area. Both sides are integrated with the headlight group, and the daytime running lights are like birds spreading their wings, full of tension.

The body lines are simple and smooth, and bright black decorative plates are used between the C-pillar and the D-pillar to create a visual sense of the suspended roof and make the side glass form a whole, which is slightly heroic. The plane of the whole car door is designed as a convex arc, which plays the role of a convex lens. The light and shadow of the environment are looming on the paint surface, showing a three-dimensional sense and good texture.

18 inch wheel drum is just the right size in this car, and it won't give people the feeling of wearing small shoes. Bright black and silver styles are more fashionable. Guangzhou Automobile Chuanqi kindly fitted the GS4 with Michelin Primacy4 tires, emphasizing silence and wet grip, which is believed to have brought a lot of help to the sound insulation of the whole carriage.

The taillight group is connected by a horizontal chrome-plated decorative board, which also presents a flying wing design, echoing the front face design, strengthening the layering of the rear end, expanding the visual width of the rear end and making the rear end look very full. The double-sided single-outlet exhaust pipe is hidden under the rear of the car, and the two air outlets we see are just for decoration.

The interior texture is also very colorful.

Compared with the appearance, the interior of GAC Chuanqi GS4 embodies the "texture" to the fullest. There are three schemes in it, namely "Midsummer Symphony (Black Brown)", "Mu Shang Night (Black Purple)" and "Jazz Empire (All Black)". Today, our car is equipped with the "Midsummer Symphony" in black and brown color scheme.

The whole carriage adopts X design elements, and the tweeter and central control panel in front of the co-pilot are X-shaped, which is full of fashion sense. The carriage is made of large-area leather, and the cushion and door panel are made of alcantara suede, which is quite advanced in touch. At the same time, neat stitches make people look comfortable, reflecting a high-level work attitude. In the aviation theme driving area, the gear lever is shaped like the lifting lever of an airplane. Once pulled to the end, it will be attached to the S file and will take off soon.

Double 12.3-inch large screen, the central control panel and the full LCD instrument panel form a "connected screen" state, which enhances the sense of science and technology in the car. The car display is clear and delicate. It is equipped with the ADiGO intelligent driving internet ecosystem jointly developed with Tencent to support the car networking function. It can realize the voice control of electronic devices in the car, update the APP information in real time, and even add the on-board WeChat function.

Guangzhou Automobile Chuanqi GS4 car has created a high-grade interior atmosphere, and the materials used for work have reached the top level in the same class. At the same time, the technology configuration is enough for daily use, and the full LCD dashboard is blessed, bringing users a pleasing car experience.

Good space performance and comfortable ride.

The wheelbase of Chuanqi GS4 is 2680mm, and the ride space has a good performance. The experiencer of height 168CM adjusted his driving posture to a suitable position, and sat in the back row, where he could see that there was an arm in the knee space and two punches in the overhead space, and the overall level was satisfactory. The length of the cushion is long, which brings good support to the thigh. At the same time, the backrest angle is designed reasonably, and it is not easy to get tired after long-term riding.

The trunk space is good, the depth and storage height are reasonable, the platform is flat, and the threshold height is low, so it will be more convenient to carry some big items. The seat back can be folded to form a flat space with the trunk platform, which is convenient for placing some large items. The only drawback is that its wheel arch bulges greatly, occupying part of the trunk space, which may be related to the adoption of multi-link rear independent suspension.

Smooth and carefree movement

Chuanqi GS4 automatic transmission model is equipped with the third generation 1.5T four-cylinder turbocharged engine, with the highest power 124kW and the maximum torque of 265nm, and the paper data is at a medium level. Matching Aisin's 6AT gearbox, this gearbox is characterized by smooth shifting and high reliability.

The actual driving experience is light, on the one hand, it comes from the lightness of the accelerator pedal. When the speed reaches 1700 rpm, the maximum torque can burst out, giving people a very exciting acceleration experience; On the other hand, from the steering feel, the steering wheel is a relatively light set-up, driving in the urban area is very labor-saving and there is no pressure to drive.

The shifting action of the gearbox is equally brisk, but it still maintains the characteristics of the AT gearbox. It's not that there is no sense of shifting at all, and you can still feel subtle movements when shifting gears. When stepping on the accelerator deeply requires power acceleration, it will respond to shifting at a faster speed and complete the downshift after about half a second. This AT gearbox can bring some driving pleasure.

The team led by Marco, chief technology officer of GAC, adjusted the chassis of GAC Chuanqi GS4. The suspension performance is moderate and hard, and the rear tracking and lateral support performance are good when cornering. When the road surface is not good, some slight vibration will be introduced into the car, but the impact is not great. When crossing the ditch, you can feel the heavy feeling of the chassis, and the suspension action is clean and neat. It is a well-designed suspension system with excellent driving quality.

Test drive summary

The second generation Guangzhou Automobile Chuanqi GS4 continued the excellent product strength of the previous generation, strengthened the scientific and technological equipment and design level in all directions, and made a qualitative leap in quality. The strength has been upgraded to a higher level. Can you create another million-dollar sales legend?

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