Test drive Jaguar XEL to re-recognize the British track gene?

The whole department price: 299,800-326,800 yuan.

Test vehicle: 2022 2.0T 250PS R-DYNAMIC S aggressive sports version.

Test vehicle price: 326,800 yuan

Test location: Ningbo

Test road conditions: track

As the representative of "corrupt country" culture, English drama is different from American drama, Korean drama and domestic drama, like a cup of exquisite afternoon black tea, which has its own unique taste. I accidentally saw the combination of suits and canvas shoes in English dramas, lamented that fashion is a circle of reincarnation, and was surprised that there was such a wonderful combination. But this kind of cooperation does have a unique aesthetic feeling, which reduces the heavy sense of formality and age, suggesting that you are young and unconventional.

This feeling is just like the Jaguar we met on the track today. In the history of making cars for a hundred years, many elegant and individual models, whether big or small, seem to have their own "English gentleman" protagonist temperament. But under the aura, it is divorced from its own "age" and full of its own youthful vitality and personality characteristics.

Speaking of Jaguar, the label "Britain" seems to be inseparable, and its elegant and sporty temperament is really fascinating. Raised lines on the hood, air intakes inspired by airplane wings and black grille make the front of the car less visual and full of power.

Strong angular body lines extend from the front fender to the rear of the car. Fortunately, after lengthening, it still maintains an elegant and calm taste, especially against the elegant white horse and silver foil, which explains the British low-key luxury in place.

The duckling's tail slightly tilted and the bare bilateral exhaust undoubtedly further strengthened people's desire to drive it in this world where electric vehicles are rampant. Open the car door and enter the interior of the yacht embracing design, full of British style and low-key luxury.

It does not show how strong its sense of luxury is through a lot of exaggeration and extravagance. But from the delicate steering wheel feel and the crisp sound of "ticking" when turning the button, people feel the texture of an English gentleman from the details. In addition, the treasure of Britain, serial rearview mirror, rear sunroof button, boss key, etc. Give the interior a better luxury atmosphere.

Of course, in addition to luxury, XEL's use of metal shift paddles and excellent SportShift independent shift lever is also a point that reminds us of it and expects it to inherit the genes of the British track for a hundred years. Whether it's violence or elegance, you won't know until you try it on the track.

"3, 2, 1, go!" With the powerful start password in the walkie-talkie, this elegant movement with the English gentleman began. After confirming the dynamic driving mode, drive into the track from the maintenance area, hit the shift lever to the left, and shift into the S gear. With the output of the accelerator at the foot, the power of 250Ps returns to the sound of the piston of the internal combustion engine working quickly, and the adrenaline also rises.

This delightful symphony cannot be replaced by a silent motor. 7.3s's 100-kilometer acceleration process is not intense, and the leisurely performance does not have a strong sense of pushing back, but I looked at the instrument at the brake point and realized that the speed has reached 13 1 km/h, a heavy brake and a well-suppressed body posture. As I turned the steering wheel, the front of the car cut into the inner side at one go.

Starting from the bending center, the tire has cornered, and the dynamic change of the rear part of the vehicle gradually becomes larger. Even if there is a little restless lateral movement, the body stability system will pull it back immediately. The direct and quick response of the chassis exceeded my impression of this medium-sized car, and the whole fierce curve was like running water. I don't think it is suitable to put passionate rock music in the carriage at this time. The slow-paced piano music of English drama is more suitable for this XEL.

In the next few corners, I operated more intensely. The sharp friction between the tire and the ground told me that "I" was a little at a loss; But the car body tells you in a stable posture, hurry up, hurry up, I haven't reached the limit yet.

Slipping when cornering, but the body is very obedient. Sitting in the driver's seat, you can only hear the sound of tires whistling, and it will slip when the center of gravity is a little bit, but there will be no burden in your heart. This feeling of being out of control but very controllable is not only not terrible, but even more fascinating.

The smile on the corner of my mouth can't hide my love for it, but it is a lighter sense of turning and lacks the most primitive passion of sports. But considering this adjustment, it is also very consistent with the calm and elegant British gentleman. After all, this is a car that allows you to drive fiercely on the track in a suit.

The lengthened XEL is a little more comfortable and lacks a pure sense of movement, but it has not completely lost the elegant temperament from English gentlemen. Its message to drivers on the track is relaxed and comfortable. Even if it is rudely thrown into every corner, it can deal with it as calmly as a gentleman.

This sense of mobility gives drivers a comfortable rhythm on the track. The more flexible chassis adjustment is also more suitable for our driving conditions under various road sections. Compromise for comfort, but never forget the English track gene that has been passed down for a hundred years; It is not impatient, but it can give you another comfortable feeling. Just like a suit+canvas shoes, the noble temperament of an English gentleman is not diminished, and at the same time, he can enjoy a relaxed and comfortable state.

Wen Photography = Lu Yuhong Some Pictures = Jaguar

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