Excellent value, fun and energetic test drive Chevrolet Star Milo

□Dahe News·Yu Video Reporter Qi Yi

The "Little Hornet" Star Milo, which inherits the track genes of the "Bumblebee" Camaro, is on the market. The three major areas of design and intelligent connectivity have been completely renewed. The official selling price of 139,900-164,900 yuan has made it a new value-for-money choice for family SUVs. How does such a younger Chevrolet new model drive? ? Power control combines fun and family use

Since it is a test drive of the "Little Hornet", you have to drive it first. Star Milo is equipped with GM's eighth-generation Ecotec new 1.5T four-cylinder turbocharged engine, matched with CVT The continuously variable transmission has excellent data and performance in its class.

As a strong player on the track, Chevrolet's skills in power performance and chassis tuning are also well reflected in the Star Milo. The engine of the "Little Hornet" Star Milo can achieve a maximum torque of 250 N·m between 1500-5000 rpm. Coupled with Chevrolet's first domestic CVT gearbox using a steel chain structure, the vehicle has excellent controllability. Not only does it respond quickly, but it also does not hesitate and is quite smooth. In the later stages, the continuous acceleration power is also quite satisfactory. The acceleration from 100 kilometers to 100 kilometers exceeds 8 seconds, and the comprehensive fuel consumption per 100 kilometers under WLTC conditions is only 6.54L. Performance All benefits and benefits are taken into consideration.

The control of Star Milo is very easy to use. The low-profile seats and relatively high chassis create a sportier sitting posture; the steering wheel has strong feedback and the body has good rigidity, so whether it is cornering or driving on non-paved roads, the overall feel is strong; The suspension system that reflects Chevrolet's profound tuning skills and the full-frame subframe that is rare in its class completely ensure that even if you encounter uneven terrain during driving, the vehicle will not shake or collapse, and the softness and hardness are suitable.

In terms of power control, Star Mailo should be a more dynamic product among the 150,000-class or compact SUVs. Technology and comfort configurations are a great value surprise

The most eye-catching feature of Star Milo’s interior is the dual 10.25-inch gradient screens that are standard in the entire series. One of these two screens is a high-definition LCD instrument. The design is very fashionable and dynamic; the other is a high-definition touch screen for the smart car, which has built-in the latest smart car connection system after Chevrolet's smart refresh. The two screens also support "3-finger flying screen" linkage. The test drive experience is cool and interesting.

The refreshed Xiaoxue OS intelligent car connection system of Chevrolet Zhilian is very rich in functions and the voice interaction is also very smooth. It not only supports online navigation, wireless CarPlay, OTA upgrades, OnStar and other functions, but the system also has many built-in service applets, such as restaurant reservations, weather forecast, Himalaya, iQiyi, etc.

Star Milo’s comfort configuration is beyond imagination. Its two front seats, the driver and co-pilot, have 8-way electric adjustment function starting from the second-lowest version of the trendy version starting at 149,900, and there are also 3-level heating, top and sub-top versions. The RS model also has a 3-speed ventilation function, which is far superior to joint venture cars of the same class. What surprises Henan car owners even more is that Star Milo has been equipped with steering wheel and seat heating functions starting from the second-lowest configuration "Trendy Edition". Who knows how useful this is in Henan in winter. Other comfortable configurations, such as electric tailgate, rain-sensing wipers, one-touch up and down of front and rear windows, front and rear USB/Type-c interfaces, etc. These practical functions make Star Milo very well equipped compared to cars in the same class. Be sincere!

During the test drive, Star Milo’s audio was also impressive. Three of the high-end models were equipped with a set of self-developed TD surround audio, which was tuned by the well-known French brand ARKAMYS. There are 4 sound effect modes: car-wide balance, dynamic bass, classical theater and driver priority. When the in-car audio of the same level or even higher level still has to "crack" the bass, its bass performance has reached the cinematic effect.

The model we tested has many auxiliary driving configurations such as forward collision warning, pedestrian collision mitigation, following distance reminder, lane keeping assist, etc., and has overall reached a high level of intelligent assisted driving. It also has The adaptive cruise function can be said to be very "high" in its class. The appearance is quite popular with passers-by and the space is outstanding for practicality

Driving on the road, the Star Milo is very popular with passers-by, and people are constantly wanting to know about this younger Chevrolet.

Why can "Little Hornet" star Milo become the most handsome boy on the street? Because Star Milo has the low profile and high waistline shape that is typical of a sports SUV, it has the feel of a hatchback. There is a geometric bulge preset in the center of the hood. It directly looks like the "Bumblebee" Camaro. It's a bit of a clash of temperament; the split headlights are paired with Y-shaped chrome strips, which are in the same vein as Chevrolet's flagship Trailblazer; and the rear door has a steeply sloping waistline and stepped rear fenders, all of which have a strong sense of style. American sports style.

Walking on the road with this kind of shape, especially when the daytime running lights are on, the sense of technology, recognition, and sporty style are all here!

In terms of interior space, Star Milo takes more care of family needs while being sporty. The 2700 mm wheelbase brings a flexible layout and comfortable ride inside the car. By shortening the rear row, Due to the distance between the riding support point and the rear suspension structure, Star Milo provides rear passengers with wider knee room, and the nearly flat second-row floor design also improves foot comfort during medium and long-distance travel. It has a trunk volume that can be expanded to 1405L, and large items can be easily stuffed into the car.

Summary

Relying on value-for-money connected technology, unconventional design, and professional and powerful driving performance, Chevrolet Star Milo can perfectly satisfy the younger Chinese born in the 85s and 90s. According to the car needs of mainstream consumers, it is not an exaggeration to say that it is "a great value choice for family SUVs".

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