Royaum GS3.6 Deluxe Edition Test Drive Report

High-end cars are not only superior in quality and advanced in technology, but also of noble descent, which is also a good barrier, which is difficult for ordinary luxury cars to cross. After laying a solid foundation for mid-to-high-end cars, Shanghai GM also began to break through the screen barrier and push its flagship products into the high-end field. Based on the global layout strategy, this "domain of honor" of Shanghai GM can be said to have a special international pedigree. ......

Not long ago, General Motors of the United States introduced the LaCrosse, a high-end mid-level car, in the North American market to replace Regai and Century. However, Shanghai GM did not ask it to be the flagship this time. Surprisingly, a high-end luxury car from Australia has become the new flagship of the domestic Buick brand. The name of the car "Rongyu" comes from Royaum, which means commander or nobleman. Judging from its name, Shanghai GM's determination to dominate the field of executive cars in China is obvious.

The design style of exterior and interior is stable and atmospheric, and the interior space is spacious and diverse.

Rongyu gives people the first impression that its body is spacious and magnificent, and its profile is somewhat similar to Ford's Crown Victoria. If the car body is divided in proportion, Rongyu can be juxtaposed with Mercedes-Benz S-Class, BMW 7 Series, Audi A8L and other luxury cars. The overall lines are simple, smooth and harmonious, and it should definitely have a "face" to take it to a business meeting. The car body is more than 5 meters long and the wheelbase is close to 3 meters, which is unparalleled among domestic models. The pure black body reveals a kind of extravagance. The flying wing of the front of the car represents a century-old classic of Buick, which is the traditional way of Buick brand display. The hood is shaped like a shield, with a convex rib in the center and angular edges, and the new logo on the front of the car just matches it, showing the king's demeanor of the flagship model. The flat and wide five-sided chrome-plated three-dimensional air intake grille adopts Buick's classic horizontal five-sided style, combined with the mid-ridge line, reflecting a solemn and calm personality. Integrated crystal diamond headlights are designed with strong reflection and ultra-high brightness, which improves visibility and increases the safety factor of vehicles in bad weather environment.

Around the rear of the car, I saw a 24-star LED taillight, which is composed of light-emitting diodes. It not only improves the lighting speed, but also contributes to safety in an emergency and plays an energy-saving role. The chrome trim strip with the word "Buick" is connected with the taillights, which enhances the texture of the whole vehicle and echoes the Buick three-dimensional rear logo. The chrome-plated door handle improves the overall quality of the car.

As an executive high-end commercial vehicle, the long wheelbase of 2939 mm has laid a good foundation for its comfortable and spacious space. Rongyu's interior is based on light gray, with a steady atmosphere and some modernity. The door trim panel is made of leather fabric, which is very good in texture, simple and generous, without too much decoration. The four-spoke steering wheel is composed of exquisite high-grade soft leather and mahogany, and with the matching of matt aluminum, it not only has a luxurious appearance, but also feels quite comfortable. The upper part of the center console is made of dark gray embossed plastic parts, and the top display screen can display driving information such as air conditioning temperature, outdoor temperature, average fuel consumption and maximum driving range. The two convenient hidden cup holders in the middle can be folded when not needed. The whole center console adopts titanium silver panel, and all kinds of buttons are densely arranged. The design is complex, but the layout is neat and orderly, the logo is clear, and the operation is intuitive and simple. Even near the handbrake and on the steering wheel, the control keys in the car can be seen everywhere and at your fingertips. But it's not bad, at least the driver won't be shocked by the cascading menus on the top of the screen.

The buttons on the center console are mainly used to control the sound system. The car comes standard with the famous German Lanbao audio, with 10 speaker and output power of 200 watts. It can simulate a variety of sound field effects and set the best listening mode for passengers in the car. The effect is shocking. Beige leather seats are carefully sewn with the best Australian cowhide. Spacious seats are thick in appearance, strong in support and wrapping, thick and soft and comfortable in texture, which can effectively eliminate road fatigue and make people feel comfortable. The front driver's seat and co-driver's seat adopt 8-way electric adjustment, with lumbar support and 3 groups of memory modes, so it is easy to find the most suitable and comfortable sitting position.

Compared with the spacious and comfortable rear seats, the front seats are slightly harder, the cushion and backrest are deeper in shape, and the body feeling is stronger. Coupled with the long wheelbase, the "president seat" in the back row is as comfortable as a high-end sofa. The two 7-inch LCD screens on the back of the front headrest, and the DVD and AV access ports at the foot all indicate who is the real VIP of Rongyu. Besides. Air conditioner with independent temperature control in the back row, two folding cosmetic mirrors with lights, etc. It has also defined the center of gravity of Rongyu. However, because the transmission shaft is arranged under the chassis, the middle bulge of the rear floor of Rongyu is very obvious, which is also a common and difficult problem for rear-drive vehicles.

It is worth mentioning that Rongyu provides the maximum knee space of 490 mm in the front seat and 540 mm in the rear seat, which ensures sufficient leg space for the front driver and maximizes the leg space for the rear passengers.

There are fewer high-end cars, but it is absolutely impossible, so Rongyu's configuration table can list a long list. The front and rear parking radars, electric skylights that can remember the three-opening positions, three-zone air conditioners and many other equipment are adopted by Shanghai GM for the first time, showing the true colors of Rongyu's flagship products. Because it was produced in the form of SDK semi-assembly in advance, the configuration of Rongyu is a replica of Horton Statensman, but the idea in Australia is different from that in China, and it will take some time to run in. For example, except the driver's side window is controlled by one button, the other three windows are just ordinary electronic controls. The VIP in the rear row lacks sunshade to protect privacy, and the Rongyu handbrake is arranged on the driver's right side, which is somewhat contradictory to our habit of driving on the left.

Abundant power and solid chassis are for the safety and comfort of passengers, and driving pleasure is not Rongyu's strength.

Rongyu and Cadillac CTS use the same powertrain. This Alloytec 3.6-liter V6 engine comes from the new design of GM's Horton automobile factory in Australia. It is made of light all-aluminum alloy and manufactured with high precision. At the same time, many high technologies such as VVT (six-timing continuous variable intake and exhaust system) and VIM (variable intake manifold control system) are adopted. The maximum power output of this engine is 190 kW at 6500 rpm, and the torque is 340 Newton meters at 2800 rpm, with the torque output exceeding 90%. Power can be ranked in the forefront of many domestic cars, and transmission also reflects the quality of high-end cars. When shifting gears, it is neat and smooth. Even if it is accelerated sharply, the shifting process is still crisp and there is no pause. The gearbox also has a manual mode, and like a racing car, the shift key is set on the back of the steering wheel, and the middle finger can be pressed to shift gears. However, due to electronic control, the response of the gearbox will be half a beat slower, so it doesn't feel enough. At this point, you can switch to power mode. At this time, the throttle and gearbox responded positively, and the engine began to refuel urgently. The roar and propulsion of the engine after 4000 revolutions are very satisfying.

Rongyu's product platform comes from Opel's Omega, and its driving feeling is between American softness and European weight. The suspension adopts the form of front McPherson combined with inclined single arm and rear independent suspension, but its handling is very satisfactory. The damping effect in the vertical direction is soft, but not soft. Especially, when the vehicle speed is improved to experience cornering control ability, the car body does not appear serious roll, and even under the action of large centrifugal force, there is no obvious understeer phenomenon. Driving fast on asphalt pavement is the most comfortable, and wind noise and road noise are not obvious. On the cement pavement, the rolling noise of the tire is higher, and the flapping sound of the tire on the ground can be heard when passing through the joint, indicating that the suspension and the body are not completely isolated from the road noise. The steering wheel has a good grip, not heavy strength, very flexible control, and does not feel awkward at a distance. The brake pedal has a long stroke, and it is very elastic and flexible to step on, which improves the ride comfort. Although it has a 5.2-meter body, because of the rear drive, the front and rear load distribution is more uniform than that of the front drive, so Rongyu also shows some maneuverability. Because of different positioning, Rongyu's chassis is not as tough as CTS, and comfort is still the first goal. However, at the speed of 70 km/h, we turned off ESP for emergency lane change, and did not detect the chassis limit of Rongyu.

Rongyu's security system is very complete. In addition to the new generation ABS four-wheel anti-lock braking system of Bosch 8.0 with lighter weight and faster response, it is also equipped with ESP, EBD, TCS and other systems to make the handling more confident in emergency. Front passengers also have front and side airbags, active headrests and pre-tensioned seat belts. If we can go further, it would be better to add a head air curtain to the rear passengers. Another important safety equipment is tire pressure monitoring. Instead of calculating the speed difference between different wheels to infer air leakage, each wheel rim is equipped with a pressure sensor to transmit signals wirelessly. As long as the speed is higher than 30 kilometers per hour, the real tire pressure can be accurately reported, eliminating a major hidden danger in driving. In the braking test and the braking experience of road driving, Rongyu did not have the serious nodding phenomenon of American large luxury cars. It can be seen that Rongyu spent a lot of thoughts on the setting of suspension and the distribution of front and rear center of gravity.

The overall performance is more in line with the positioning of the product itself, and the participation of Rongyu will make the competition in the domestic luxury car market more intense.

Through the experience of the overall performance of Rongyu, it can be considered that it is more in line with its product positioning of "luxury executive car" and its visual image is solemn and atmospheric. In terms of comprehensive performance, it has reached the level of executive-class cars, and the design focus is more on the back seat. If Buick GL8 can be called business class on land, Rongyu is more like a mobile palace. Its space advantage is unmatched by domestic cars, and its excellent power system makes it not suffer in the competition. Therefore, in the territory of high-end cars, Rongyu can easily find its own position, and it is absolutely lively to look at the domestic high-end luxury car market. In the past, European cars headed by FAW Audi dominated the world, which is bound to face a new wave of impact from American and Japanese cars. Teana, which has been launched by Dongfeng Nissan, has proved its promising prospects with sales figures, and the launch of Toyota's new crown is quite in line with the appetite of domestic high-end car buyers. When the domestic Mercedes-Benz E-Class comes out, the competition in this field will be more intense.