Hard-core New Choice Try SAIC MAXUS D90 Pro Diesel Edition
[car home Original Test Drive] On April 10th, SAIC MAXUS D90 Pro (abbreviated as D90 Pro in the text) was officially launched, and there were seven new models with the price range of 179,800-279,800 yuan. In fact, this car was unveiled at the Guangzhou Auto Show last year and accepted the reservation. After more than four months, it finally came. We also conducted a field test drive for this car at the first time. Compared with our AH-100 professional test site, the off-road test site is not difficult. Surely such a simple "test" can’t help this "tough guy" who is good at off-road?
The test drive of the SAIC MAXUS D90 Pro is equipped with a 2.0T diesel engine and matched with the 8AT automatic manual transmission. As a modified model of SAIC MAXUS D90, this car has also been given a brand-new naming method. The appearance of the word Pro makes us look forward to the improvement of its strength.
● Test drive models
Although it is said that there are seven models on the market, in fact, there is no fixed configuration version of the D90 Pro. The "recommended models" and prices are only for reference. Users can determine the configuration they want through the wise selection of SAIC MAXUS Spider, and specifically customize their favorite models.
● The appearance is masculine.
The body size of the D90 Pro is relatively large, which also determines that it is "born" with a strong gas field. The hexagonal mesh shape looks a bit exaggerated, but at present, "big mouth" is also a popular design style. For most users who choose the D90 Pro, they definitely bought a car to go out in the wild, so it is more important to choose a set of off-road kits. The off-road kits provided by SAIC MAXUS for the D90 Pro include original 18-inch off-road tires, wading throats, bottom off-road fenders, off-road wheel eyebrows and sand barriers, etc. The D90 Pro equipped with these kits is like an athlete in a competition suit, and its heroic spirit is compelling. It’s a little pity that we didn’t assemble all the off-road kits for this test drive.
Compared with the competitors of the same level, the body size of the D90 Pro does not fall in the wind, and the wheelbase length is obviously superior to that of the competitors of the same level. As a car with off-road capability as its selling point, the passability is a very important indicator. The minimum ground clearance of D90 Pro is 210mm, and the maximum wading depth is 800 mm. The low point of the chassis uses a waterproof one-way valve, and the approach angle is 28, and the departure angle is 25, so it will not easily rub when facing complex road conditions.
● Interior materials are graded.
The design style of the interior is quite fashionable. When you only look at the interior, it is hard to imagine that this is a medium-sized off-road vehicle. The silver decorative strips in the details, the large-area suede material coverage and the 12.3-inch central control screen all show you: "Although I am big, I can be exquisite."
The 12.3-inch central control screen is not so big in the current trend of big screen popularity. It feels just right on this car, and the clarity of the screen and the fluency of the system response are good. SAIC Ali Zebra Zhixing system can be said to be an "old friend" of everyone. Now this system has been upgraded to version 3.0, with more and more functions, including voice control, music, navigation, remote control of vehicles and other functions. The original car is also equipped with a high-tech navigation map.
The seat configuration of this test drive model is quite high. With the help of Spider Smart Choice, the rich seat functions are no longer exclusive to the top model. Users can customize their favorite configurations according to actual needs, and the diversified seat layout forms also give consumers more choices.
● Summary
In fact, there is not much to describe about the static part. The exterior design and interior design are two separate things, and it is most important for users who really want to buy a car to look pleasing to the eye. The spider intelligent selection function launched by SAIC MAXUS has raised the user’s independent choice to a new height. This intelligent customization service provides nearly 100 choices including powertrain, seat form, appearance kit, interior material and configuration equipment, and can directly place orders with the factory, and can also track the manufacturing status of the vehicles it has ordered in real time. With this feature, you will avoid a lot of time entangled in the configuration table.
● Power system
The 2.0T diesel engine mounted on the D90 Pro is named SAIC π (meeting the national VI b emission standard). This engine adopts two-stage supercharger, which can exert the maximum value of turbocharging under different load intensities, and has obvious effect on improving the low-speed torque of the engine. In addition, the friction work of the piston at medium and low speed is reduced by staggering the crankshaft centerline and the cylinder bore centerline, which is beneficial to improving fuel economy and reducing noise.
The so-called all-terrain intelligent timely four-wheel drive system is actually several torque output forms calibrated by manufacturers according to different road conditions and the conclusion of road test. If you are a "super hard core" cross-country player, you can also choose to install the part-time 4wd system. In terms of gearbox setting, this gearbox will not shift up automatically in manual mode, so as to ensure stronger torque output in low-speed gear and cope with more complicated off-road conditions.
● Simple off-road experience
The D90 Pro has smooth power and sensitive throttle adjustment. Although the size of the whole vehicle is not small, it doesn’t feel heavy when driving, and there will be no hesitation even when completing cross-country projects. During the test drive, for safety reasons, parking on the slope is not allowed at the site, so there is no difficulty in completing the climbing project (about 40 slope).
The overall texture of the chassis is relatively compact, the support effect of the suspension is good, it is somewhat tenacious, and the handling of bumps on the road surface is relatively simple. When walking on the continuous undulating road surface, the rear suspension has no obvious redundant ricochet, and there will be no feeling like sailing. The steering system in the form of electronic power is exchanged for a lighter steering feel, and driving in daily urban traffic environment will not feel tired.
During the cross-axle project, according to the coach’s arrangement, the rear differential lock was locked. Faced with such a challenge, I passed easily. In the subsequent experience, I didn’t lock the rear differential lock, but the vehicle could pass smoothly.
The suspension stroke of the D90 Pro is relatively long, and the ground clearance is enough, so it is more calm when facing the shell pit, and the phenomenon of bottoming will not easily occur. The wheel-to-wheel slip restriction effect is excellent, the response is rapid, and it is easier to pass.
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Two "opponents" were also found at the scene, and I experienced Haval H9. The overall feeling of Haval H9 is more "tight". From the chassis texture to the steering feel to the feeling of the accelerator pedal, H9 is more "hard", but the low-torque dynamic performance is better than D90 Pro. Like an athlete on the basketball court, H9 is like a center, heavy and slow, but as long as the action is in place, it must be an effective action; The D90 Pro is more like a power forward, with more agile performance and richer actions and means of "scoring". The setting of each project in the off-road test drive venue is relatively simple, and both cars can pass easily, so it is impossible to tell the absolute advantages and disadvantages in this competition.
● Summary
SAIC MAXUS D90 Pro is a car with high attention, which can be seen from the fiery degree of car home Forum. Through the spider intelligent selection function, users can have a high degree of "autonomy", which is undoubtedly a good thing. A short field test drive can’t have a deep driving experience for this car, but as far as the test items in the field are concerned, no one can stand the D90 Pro hard, which can also prove that the off-road ability of the D90 Pro is really good. Next week, we will welcome the D90 Pro test car. At that time, we will pull it to a professional off-road field in car home for the AH-100 off-road test, and then we will see how its "real strength" is. (Text/map/photo by car home Fu Bo)
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