Great Wall Motor's operation in the last two years is really bold. Its products are not only endless, but also the models are full of flowers, and even the names are particularly circled. ? Haval Big Dog is a compact SUV launched by Great Wall Motor. It is said that this name is also specially collected from the Internet, aiming at younger consumers. It is even more surprising to configure the model name in the car machine system. Real names are Husky, Labrador, Border Collie, Horse Dog and China Pastoral Dog.
There are 4 models 1.5T two-wheel drive version and 1 model with 2.0T four-wheel drive version. It is worth mentioning that this 2.0T four-wheel drive version can be equipped with a rear axle jaw differential. The maximum power of 2 1 1 horsepower displayed by the 2.0T engine combined with the multi-disc clutch function of the four-wheel drive system is simply drooling for friends with cross-country feelings.
At the same time, Great Wall Motor also introduced its products into the platform concept for the first time. This big Harvard dog comes from a brand-new lemon platform. For car companies, the platformization of production lines is more conducive to controlling costs and enjoying multi-car technology. Lemon platform is first suitable for load-bearing body, which makes the products produced by it more malleable, and the power can also take into account gasoline, hybrid and pure electric vehicles.
This week, we test drive Haval Dog 2020? 1.5T？ DCT Horse Dog Edition.
Harvard Big Dog has a high rate of turning around. The shape of square head and square brain looks very burly and has a strong sense of body contour. This alone can attract the attention of many consumers.
The sturdy air intake grille with high-brightness chrome trim enhances the sporty atmosphere of this car while rendering the tough guy's strong off-road style.
The design of circular headlights has become the crowning touch and the key to attracting passers-by. The whole system comes standard with LED far and near lights and daytime running lights, and the light cavities are distinct and interwoven with retro visual effects.
The front and rear enclosures and side skirts of the whole vehicle are all designed in gray, which looks rough and wild enough to be clearly distinguished from mainstream urban SUVs.
The side of the car body can best show the tough side of this Haval big dog. The overall outline of muscle burst and the powerful wheel arch shape make the tall body enhance a lot of momentum. The length, width and height of the Equus version are 4620mm, 19 10mm and 1780mm respectively, and the wheelbase is 2738mm.
Two-color petal-shaped multi-spoke rims render tough modeling style, and tires provide comfort for urban road driving, with a size of 235/60? R 19 .
The side pedal really makes the car look powerful, but the gap between the car and the ground is not high, so stepping on it makes the boarding process more complicated; If you don't step on it, the generous pedal will easily touch your leg, which is really embarrassing.
With a strong front, the rear also creates a stocky and heavy feeling. At the same time, the slightly rounded outline design makes it look like a tough guy with only muscles, and the exquisite structure also outlines the delicate side.
The taillight design is very futuristic, with five thick beads inside, like an energy bar.
The interior design of Haval Dog is younger, which brings a certain sense of science and technology while rendering rough style. Taking this car won't make you think that only hard-core cross-country is out of touch with modern times.
All-liquid crystal instrument adopts upper and lower double-layer design. The upper layer can display the current gear information, and the lower layer can display the driving information. The dashboard has complete functions and good clarity, and the dynamic information of the required vehicle can be quickly found on this screen. It's just that the overall size of the screen is slightly smaller, and the relevant information needs careful observation by the driver.
12.3-inch multimedia touch screen has a particularly novel style, and the UI interface design has been laid out more rationally, so there is no afterimage phenomenon when the page slides.
The touch screen feels good, the operation fluency is high, and there will be no delay.
The image of reversing is very clear, and it is equipped with line patrol to assist the driver to adjust the steering angle. For beginners, this is a very convenient function.
This car doesn't tend to have a sense of technology, and any remaining physical buttons are very textured.
The 7-speed dual clutch gearbox adopts knob shift mechanism, and the operation feel is satisfactory. The knob designed in this car doesn't frame the knob range like other models, and it can rotate once. In order to avoid the driver's misoperation, pay more attention when shifting gears.
The unique air outlet shape of air conditioner is also a highlight. A circle of chrome-plated bright strips outside wrapped the orange decorative strips in the inner ring, like water waves rippling. The square design is also more in line with the general positioning of this car. The air outlet in the middle part of the air conditioner is relatively low, and the air outlet directly blows to the arm and leg positions.
The four door panels are additionally provided with unique water cup holders, and the cloth belt fixing method is novel and practical, which can firmly fix water bottles with different capacities, which is very like an off-road vehicle.
Even if it is positioned as a compact SUV, the space comfort of this Haval big dog has not been greatly reduced. After adjusting and editing the normal driving position in the front row, sitting in the back row can still provide me with leg space for two fists, and the sitting position is not straight at all. The chair cushion is made of thick filler, and the inclination angle of the chair back is reasonable, which makes the overall support effect of the chair on the body very comfortable.
The Haval Big Dog 1.5T top-mounted pit dog version we test-drive can provide the maximum power output of 169 horsepower, with a peak torque of 285 Nm and a peak torque speed range of 1400-3600 rpm. The transmission system is matched with a 7-speed dual clutch gearbox. There is also a 2.0T version with a maximum power of 2 1 1 horsepower and a peak torque of 325 Nm. Although the power output of our 1.5T model is not as strong as that of the 2.0T version, it is just right as an urban SUV and can meet the needs of routine driving.
After a week's test drive in urban areas and high-speed roads, I feel that the manufacturer is more careful in tuning this 1.5GDIT engine. It can be understood that abundant power output is not equal to this small displacement engine, but the peak torque is intentionally advanced in the engine setting. Through this kind of training, the engine can also bring good continuity to the driver when driving in the low-speed range, which makes this urban SUV have better performance in the initial speed-up stage and low-speed congested road sections. Under stop-and-go conditions, the throttle opening is not very large, and daily driving can be smooth.
Just because you did well in the early stage doesn't mean you can cover up all your shortcomings. At that time, the speed was close to 100km/h, and this small displacement engine was a bit overwhelming. This is by no means a problem that can be solved by deepening the throttle opening. Therefore, for this car with urban SUV setting attributes, high-speed commuting is really not its good field.
As for the performance of this 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox, I am quite surprised. After so many years of training, its technology has become more and more skilled. The old-fashioned sense of low-speed frustration and high-speed momentum can hardly be felt in this big dog. In the initial stage, the upshift action is very positive, which brings enough riding comfort with the opening of the throttle, and the continuous shifting action creates a good sense of acceleration for continuous output. The downshift response is also positive. When your right foot slightly deepens the throttle opening, the intelligent gearbox can immediately understand your intention and quickly complete the downshift.
The steering feeling of this car is still commendable. These three modes will provide different damping forces for drivers. Driving on most sections can give you accurate pointing feedback, and turning to the virtual position will not make the driver feel a little uncomfortable. It is very rare that the front of such a big car has no redundant action when operating.
Since it is the overall setting of urban SUV, it will naturally do well in terms of comfort. During the test drive, the chassis was quite satisfactory. The excellent shock absorption of suspension and the overall toughness of chassis make passengers in the car feel more comfortable. Suspension can also show strong support in the face of high-speed detours, and the heavy driving texture can also meet the high load demand of the car body.
This brand-new Haval big dog is a milestone in the history of Great Wall brand. It has created many firsts: the first time it adopted the platform architecture, the first time it named the whole vehicle network, and the first time it made many changes for the sake of youthfulness. Follow the trend of the times and make products that truly meet the needs of modern young consumers. This big Harvard dog is a good example. Even if it is positioned as a compact SUV, there is only one "off-road heart" under the rough appearance. Please don't try intensity cross-country easily. It is a car worthy of your dreams, so that you can be in a congested city, but your heart will not forget poetry and distance.
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