Diesel engine, three locks, test drive SAIC Maxus’ luxury hardcore full-size SUV territory

In recent years, with the popularity of domestic hardcore SUVs such as the Tank 300 and BJ60, hardcore off-road vehicles that were very niche in the past have now become very popular! However, most of the products on the market imitate similar Japanese and American products, lacking a product that truly has its own characteristics.

A few days ago, the editor came to the Shijiazhuang off-road base to test drive the luxury hardcore full-size SUV Territory to be launched by SAIC Maxus. It is no exaggeration to say that this is a model that has its own characteristics and can meet all your needs for a hardcore SUV. Next, let’s take a look at what makes this car so special.

How can you do off-roading without strong power?

In the editor's opinion, what attracts me most about this new car is the power system it uses. Unlike most rivals of the same level on the market that only provide gasoline power, this new car is equipped with a diesel turbocharged engine independently developed by Shangchai. Not only that, this engine also uses Dr.'s 48V light-hybrid technology, which is also Asia's first diesel engine equipped with 48V mild hybrid technology.

This power system named "SAIC Maxus Xuanyuan Power Technology" combines a 2.0T SAIC π Bi-Turbo dual-supercharged diesel engine, an 8AT automatic transmission and a 48V hybrid architecture. The largest engine With a power of 160kW and a maximum torque of 500N·m, it is extremely "awesome" among SUVs of the same level. It enables the Territory to have almost pure electric rapid acceleration, hybrid fuel economy, and ultimate endurance. The powerful power output reaches mid-range The most balanced and perfect power combination in the large SUV field.

During the test drive, this power system gave me a very good impression, completely subverting my previous views on diesel engines. First of all, it is quiet and smooth. Whether it is idling or accelerating, the engine's vibration and noise performance are not at all like the rough sound and violent vibration of previous diesel engines. The most noise it makes is that of a large-displacement gasoline engine. To be honest, if you didn't know in advance that this was a diesel car, you wouldn't feel it at all. Secondly, the power of this engine is really outstanding. The low speed and high torque of the diesel engine are fully utilized in this car. Its climbing ability and acceleration are unmatched by the ordinary 2.0T gasoline engine. Especially after the addition of 48V light hybrid technology, its starting smoothness and acceleration response It's much better too, with the 0-50km acceleration time being only 3.5 seconds. In addition, this light-hybrid system combined with the diesel engine also brings very good energy consumption performance. Under urban working conditions, through the energy recovery system, the Territory's fuel consumption can be as low as 9L per 100 kilometers, and it can easily last more than 1,000km on a tank of fuel.

All-terrain system + three locks and creep mode, easy to cope with various terrains

Of course, as a hardcore SUV, in addition to strong power, the off-road capability of the chassis is also a priority heavy. In addition to the girder chassis, the car is also equipped with SAIC MAXUS ATS 2.0 all-terrain system, which can adapt to up to 10 fixed terrain modes and 27 combination modes, making it extremely playable. This system has the controllability of part-time four-wheel drive, the intelligence of full-time four-wheel drive, and the economy of controllable two-wheel drive. What is particularly commendable is that the custom mode of this system is very powerful, and almost all options can be adjusted by yourself. , including the ESP full-off mode, which is very important for extreme off-roading, can really be said to be a perfect intelligent all-terrain system created to meet the needs of thousands of users.

At the same time, the car also has an off-road ceiling configuration - three locks + creep mode. It is equipped with three mechanical differential locks in the front, middle and rear. Even if only one tire touches the ground, it can get out of trouble. After the "creep mode" is turned on, there is no need to operate it yourself. The computer system can control the vehicle to release torque and distribute the braking force to the four wheels according to the feedback of the road conditions, thereby achieving wheel slip limit. It can also use the knob below the slope assist It is very practical for novices to control the creeping speed and conquer non-paved roads such as rain, snow, gravel, and sand. It truly achieves full scene and all-terrain control for long-distance travel, with no limitations to perfection. Moreover, the model tested by the editor is also equipped with a wading hose, and the gearbox also has a low-speed four-wheel drive torque amplification function. In low-speed four-wheel drive mode, it can reach a powerful torque of 1320N·m, which is very hard-core.

Large in one word

As a car that users often need to live, work and play outdoors, large space is also an indispensable hard indicator. The car's body size is 5046mm × 2016mm × 1876mm, with a wheelbase of 2950mm. It is ahead of SUVs in its class in both three-dimensional dimensions and wheelbase. While ensuring a flexible seat layout, the interior space is quite spacious, even for third-person passengers. The first row also has an effective legroom of up to 780mm. Even a tall person of 1.8 meters can fully straighten their legs whether sitting in the second or third row, which greatly improves the riding comfort of the Territory. In addition, the whole car has 14 storage spaces. When full, the trunk can still hold three 20-inch suitcases; when the second and third rows of seats are completely folded, a 2.3m×1.5m storage space with a volume of 2400L of extra large trunk space.

Baby chairs, small bicycles, and various clothes and toys can be packed as you like. Photography equipment, camping, fishing and other equipment are all left behind. It is a "large apartment" with a truly high "occupancy rate", which can fully guarantee the comfort of each occupant. Ride demand.

Pretending to be a pig and eating a tiger, there is a smart heart under the domineering technological appearance

Finally, let’s talk about the appearance, interior and technological configuration of this car. To be honest, when I first saw the car, I didn’t feel that it was a hard-core SUV that couldn’t be more hard-core. The split headlights and wide off-road wheel eyebrows are bold and sharp. The matrix grille and bumper of the mecha combination are matched with a powerful three-dimensional hood. Coupled with the powerful streamlined body and pearlescent paint, the car looks... It's very technological, especially like a mecha.

As for the interior, the design style of the car is also a hard-core technological aesthetic, which strengthens the sense of functionality and enables precise control of the vehicle without losing the luxurious style. For example, the octagonal air outlets and brushed gun gray panels are three-dimensionally cut, which is beautiful and full of texture; the front door panels of the passenger instrument panel, the ceiling and other areas are equipped with technological and aesthetic handles to meet the needs of co-pilot passengers for large handles in off-road scenes. What’s particularly unbearable is that, as a hard-core off-road SUV, the car still has paddle shifters, and the gear lever has also been replaced with a shifter design commonly used in new energy vehicles, which really makes people feel like they are driving a new energy vehicle. The feel of the car.

As a hardcore SUV of the new era, it is manic and at the same time intelligent. The car is equipped with Spider Zhilian 2.0 + Tencent TAI smart car system, which can realize seamless switching between multiple platforms and multiple devices; it can have entertainment, navigation, off-road and other information in one stop, and can communicate with 12.3-inch full LCD high-definition Digital instruments and multi-screen interaction with high-definition touch screens of the same size allow users to always look forward without distraction, bringing a more humane and technological visual experience. In actual use, this system is acceptable in terms of speech recognition and system fluency. Although it cannot be compared with the products of new forces that use 8155 chips, it is definitely at the leading level among fuel vehicles.

Similarly, the car’s L2 intelligent driving assistance system has advanced intelligent driving assistance technologies such as ICA integrated cruise assistance and panoramic visual perception system, which can greatly relieve the fatigue of the user’s hands and feet, allowing Driving is more relaxed and convenient. What is particularly worthy of praise is that when the car faces complex off-road conditions, its panoramic visual perception system can capture surrounding environment information at 540°. It is particularly easy to use and can eliminate driving blind spots in all directions; combined with the Territory’s “off-road expert mode” ”, altitude, temperature, vehicle inclination angle, transmission oil temperature, etc. can be viewed in real time, and important information can be seen at a glance.

Written at the end:

Currently, consumers’ enthusiasm for medium and large SUVs continues to rise, and their consumer demands are gradually diversified. The luxury and hardcore full-size SUV SAIC Maxus tested for this test drive is user-centered, actively "breaks through limitations" and "sets no limits" for consumer needs, and "sets no limits" in terms of appearance, power, travel, space and technology. ”, providing consumers with the possibility to explore new territories and start an “unbounded life”. It is reported that the car will be officially launched in the near future, and we expect it to have a surprising price.

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