The networking function of Mercedes-Benz GLA, which grew up in the test drive, is remarkable, and the automatic driving assistance still needs to be strengthened.

The global output of the first generation Mercedes-Benz GLA exceeds 6.5438+0 million, which shows that the market has a high demand for entry-level luxury SUVs. As a result, the new Mercedes-Benz GLA has made great efforts in the replacement, focusing on the preferences of young people. Its arrival marks the comprehensive replacement of a new generation of Mercedes-Benz cars.

Wen Hao Ott is driving? Xin Zhang

Model: new Mercedes-Benz GLA? 200

Intelligent driving level: L 1+ (American SAE? International (International Association of Automotive Engineers) Classification Standard

Intelligent interconnection configuration: MBUX intelligent human-computer interaction system

Intelligent driving configuration: intelligent parking system, real intersection navigation, active brake assist system and voice interaction system.

The new Mercedes-Benz GLA is the most affordable Mercedes-Benz SUV, and the price of 303,800 is targeted at young people who have just started their careers.

What are the car purchase needs of this part of consumer groups? Cutting-edge technology, exquisite quality and brand tonality are all necessary, and at the same time, they should be attractive enough in terms of seating space and performance level.

Therefore, although GLA is an entry-level model in the Mercedes-Benz SUV system, the requirements for cost performance are not low at all. How to meet as many new demands as possible at an inexpensive price is the biggest challenge when the new Mercedes-Benz GLA is redesigned.

The new Mercedes-Benz GLA is significantly larger than the previous generation and looks more in line with the identity of the SUV. The height, width and wheelbase of the new car increased by 75mm, 30mm and 30mm respectively, which laid the foundation for the improvement of the seating space. In particular, the rear leg space and luggage compartment space have been significantly increased.

For this improvement, Mercedes-Benz official gave detailed data: the new Mercedes-Benz GLA increased the front head space by 22mm, the front shoulder space by 28mm, the front elbow space by 34mm, the rear leg space by 42mm, the rear shoulder space by 43mm, the rear elbow space by 45mm, the luggage compartment width by 85mm and the luggage compartment depth? (Back row down) increased by 27mm.

In addition, the front seat position of the new Mercedes-Benz GLA is higher, and the all-round vision has also improved; The opening of the luggage compartment is also wider, and an electric tailgate that can be opened by induction is added.

All these improvements have completely changed the attribute that the previous generation models are more like cross-border models, the genes of SUVs are purer, and the appeal to the younger generation of consumers will also be enhanced.

In the carriage, the existing youthful design of Mercedes-Benz has also been "copied" to the brand-new Mercedes-Benz GLA, including the double 10.25-inch horizontal large screen, the 64-color 10 theme-style ambient light, the dazzling air conditioning outlet that can change color, and the Burmester surround sound with 13 speakers.

With the addition of these configurations, the new Mercedes-Benz GLA has been strengthened in its sense of body, especially when driving at night, listening to the sound under the colorful lighting background, and the car has simply become a "walking nightclub", which will greatly stimulate young people's driving enthusiasm.

In order to highlight this advantage, the organizers of the test drive specially arranged the viewing experience of the drive-in cinema. Sitting in the colorful cockpit watching movies and feeling the surround sound quality from the stereo is really more enjoyable than in the dark cockpit.

In terms of intelligent interconnection configuration, the new Mercedes-Benz GLA in the entry-level SUV market cannot use all the current technology configurations of Mercedes-Benz and can only give up. Judging from its configuration list, the strategy of the new Mercedes-Benz GLA is mainly car networking system, followed by autonomous driving technology.

The purpose of doing this is to give young consumers as many car networking functions as possible on the basis of entry-level prices, which is very critical for providing richer travel services and directly related to the functional practicability of new cars.

MBUX intelligent human-computer interaction system is the standard of the new Mercedes-Benz GLA, which can be used through the central touch screen and voice interaction. This system has added a lot of China-specific services, such as "Mercedes-Benz" which can travel in groups? Me peer ",which can automatically record the itinerary and support the sharing of the online book function" Mercedes-Benz? Me Footprint ",you can listen to songs with QQ music and play idioms solitaire games with voice interaction.

The voice interaction system of the new Mercedes-Benz GLA has a high recognition of natural voice. After I gave instructions such as "I'm hungry", "I'm sleepy", "I have a stomachache" and "I want to go to the toilet", the system accurately understood the meaning and quickly pushed the navigation information of restaurants, hotels, hospitals and toilets.

The two most distinctive features are "navigation through the real scene" and the "car wash mode" option of ar augmented reality technology. The former realizes more intuitive guidance by superimposing the navigation indication information with the real-life image shot by the camera; The latter solves all the preparatory work before car washing with one click. As long as the driver presses it lightly, the system will automatically put away the exterior rearview mirror, close the side window and skylight, stop transmitting the information of the rain sensor (the automatic wiper will remain closed when washing the car), and switch the air conditioner to the internal circulation mode. If the owner chooses to install a 360 camera, the picture in front of the vehicle will also be displayed on the central control screen, which is convenient for driving the car into the car wash room. When the vehicle is washed and accelerated to a speed exceeding 20km/h, the car washing mode will automatically terminate and all settings will automatically return to the previous state.

As for the automatic driving assistance system, the new Mercedes-Benz GLA is not equipped with much, the automatic driving level is only L 1+, and ACC adaptive cruise and lane keeping assistance are not equipped yet.

However, the new Mercedes-Benz GLA is equipped with an intelligent parking system and an active brake assist system. Among them, when the vehicle speed does not exceed 60 km/h, the active brake assist system will automatically brake when it meets the vehicle or pedestrian in front, and when the vehicle speed does not exceed 50km/h, collision can be completely avoided.

The power system of the new Mercedes-Benz GLA is 1.33T gasoline engine, which matches the 7-speed powershift. Maximum power 120kW and maximum torque of 250Nm.

In view of why the expression "1.33" was used, Zhi Jiajun specially asked the factory engineer, and the answer was: "1.33" easily made people think that the engine of the new Mercedes-Benz GLA was a three-cylinder engine, so "1.33" was used to indicate the difference.

This engine is equipped with intelligent cylinder closing technology. Under some working conditions in the speed range of 1250-3800 rpm, the intake valve and exhaust valve of No.2 and No.3 cylinders can be closed by the valve clearance adjustment function. This enables the new Mercedes-Benz GLA to travel in a more fuel-efficient way during the cruise phase without more power output, so its comprehensive fuel consumption per 100 kilometers is only 6.1L.

However, in terms of power performance, although the displacement of this brand-new 1.33T engine is lower than that of the previous generation 1.6T engine, the maximum output power is increased by 1 1%, and the power up to 90.2kW/L is increased by 25%.

Driving a brand-new Mercedes-Benz GLA on the road, although the power can't be described as strong, it is completely enough. Especially in crowded urban road conditions, flexible enough to find opportunities to accelerate overtaking. This time, Zhijiajun tested the new Mercedes-Benz GLA in Changsha, Hunan. The weather is sultry, the air conditioner is on, and there are three passengers on the bus. At that time, it was already at full load, but the throttle response of the vehicle was still fast enough, and people did not feel "waiting" when they needed to accelerate. It is not suitable for young people to "race" with it, but it is not difficult to seek driving pleasure.

This is the brand-new Mercedes-Benz GLA, which is "enough is enough" in automatic driving assistance and performance, and pursues thoughtful service on the Internet of Vehicles. Because it combines the two characteristics of the new generation market and the SUV market, it is also one of the pillar models of Mercedes-Benz, and it is responsible for the entry-level "volume" task.

Only in the face of future market competition, Mercedes-Benz should also take into account that L2 automatic driving assistance system has been popularized in the price range below 200,000 yuan. As a luxury model with a range of 300,000 yuan, Mercedes-Benz GLA needs to strengthen the landing of related technologies, which will also become the key upgrade area of Mercedes-Benz GLA in the future.

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