Subvert the light of new domestic products in the same market and test drive Geely Xingyue L.

As a brand-new flagship SUV of Geely, the sales volume of Xingyue L reached 1 1568 in just 30 days after its listing on July 20th this year. This should be one of the few self-owned brand models with sales exceeding 10,000 in the first month of listing. This is the achievement created by the recent chip shortage, which shows how hot Xingyue L is.

Judging from the name of the car, some people may mistakenly think that Xingyue L is an extended version of Xingyue. In fact, there is a big difference between the two. Although they are all built on the platform of Geely CMA, the positioning of Xingyue is coupe SUV, and Xingyue L is the shape of traditional SUV. Moreover, the "L" here is not only an extension of the wheelbase, but also the meaning of "luxury", which also makes Xingyue L the latest flagship SUV of Geely.

Xingyue L, with the latest "time-space interleaving" design language in Geely 4.0 era, gives people a subversive cognition from the aspect of selling. The full and heavy front face is very layered. The air intake grille is concave and adopts straight waterfall design, giving people a three-dimensional visual effect. The interior of the grille is decorated with bright chrome trim and blackened decoration, and the contrasting elements are matched together, giving off a rich texture. The double horizontal LED daytime running lights in the light group adopt three-stage design, which is unobtrusive in shape and has good recognition and visual impact. The standard LED light group in the whole system has 126 LED light sources, which can realize various lighting functions.

In terms of size, Xingyue L has obvious advantages over its peers. The body sizes of 4770 mm, 1895 mm, 1689 mm and the wheelbase of 2845 mm make Xingyue L surpass many compact SUVs, including Volkswagen Tiguan L. It can be said that Xingyue L, which locates compact SUVs, has adopted a dimension reduction strategy, which is believed to be one of the secrets of its sales volume exceeding 10,000 in the first month. The straight body lines show that it has a good head space, and the through waistline design extends from the headlights to the rear taillights, and the tension visual effect is impressive. The 20-inch wheel hub is designed with double five-spoke blades, which is very dynamic. It matches Goodyear Eagle F 1 Asymmetric 3 high performance tire.

Through taillights further expand the visual width of the rear. The interior details of the lamp group are rich. The English word "GEELY" under the taillights conforms to the popular design techniques, and the chrome-plated surround further highlights the texture. The concealed exhaust system means that the more stars there are, the less they want to be biased towards the sports wind.

When you enter the car, you can feel the "luxury" side of Xingyue L. The interior design of Xingyue L can give people a good sense of advanced, which is attributed to the color matching and the materials used in the interior. The combination of many colors shows luxury without being old-fashioned, and it feels great wherever you can touch it. The standard suede ceiling is also a very kind place for Geely.

Technology is another manifestation of luxury. The three 12.3-inch LCD dashboards across the center console are like a picture scroll, full of science and technology. This immersive experience not only makes the driver deeply immersed in it, but also takes care of the co-pilot, which makes Xingyue L the first model in its class with triple screen. In fact, Xingyue L also has a fourth screen, the AR-HUD reality enhanced head-up display, which can project an ultra-high-definition 3D image with a maximum size of 25.6 inches on the front windshield. Not only that, the three screens on the center console plus AR-HUD can also be linked with each other, and the co-pilot can easily share the navigation position with the driver, and the driver can also share the driving information with the co-pilot at any time. In addition to technology configuration, Xingyue L also has such things as? 72-color ambient light, BOSE sound system, ANC active noise reduction, panoramic sunroof and many other advanced configurations.

Xingyue L's technology is also reflected in intelligent driving assistance functions, including ACC full-speed adaptive cruise, AEB automatic emergency braking, LDW lane departure warning, LKA lane keeping assistance, speed limit reminder, traffic congestion assistance and other functions, which can realize L2 intelligent driving assistance. This system is based on 12 ultrasonic radars, 5 millimeter-wave radars and 7 high-definition cameras, including as many as 24 sensing units, supplemented by GPS positioning. Such a powerful hardware configuration is also leapfrog performance.

In terms of power system, Xingyue L is equipped with a Drive-E series 2.0T engine, which is divided into two versions: high and low power. The low-power version has a maximum power of 2 18 horsepower and a peak torque of 325 nm. The transmission system is matched with a 7-speed wet DCT dual-clutch gearbox. Our test drive this time is a high-power version, with a maximum output of 238 HP and a peak torque of 350 Nm, which is matched with Aisin's 8-speed automatic manual transmission. From the parameters, Xingyue L is in the leading camp in the same level, and the combination of Drive-E series 2.0T engine and Aisin 8AT is quite mature. Smooth power output and reliable quality performance have been verified on many models.

In actual driving, you can feel that the engine performs well at low torque and the throttle response speed is well adjusted. Sharp enough, not abrupt when starting or at low speed. The gearbox is also quite smooth, and you can hardly feel the shifting action in the comfortable and economical mode. Daily driving is comfortable and relaxed, and it will become another personality in sports mode, but it will not blindly increase the speed to deliberately create a radical driving feeling. Generally speaking, it is very suitable for home and daily commuting.

Xingyue L adopts the multi-link independent suspension before McPherson, which lays a solid foundation for the driving quality of Xingyue L. Although engineers have tried their best to balance handling and comfort, they have to say that the first half of the suspension is still tough. Although you can have good road feedback, you will feel a little "jumping" when riding, which may be more popular with young people. This special-shaped L is also equipped with Borgwarner's sixth-generation electro-hydraulic four-wheel drive system, which can better adjust the power output and effectively improve safety and passability in the face of special weather such as rain and snow.

Generally speaking, larger size, more luxurious configuration, smarter in-vehicle system, more advanced driver assistance system and more stable power performance are the core elements for Xingyue L to become the light of new domestic products. It is also Geely's confidence in subverting the market at the same level through the star Yue L, and it has indeed been affirmed by consumers. The first month of listing is the best proof. I believe that Star Yue L will create better results in the future.

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