What is the hard-core strength of American SUV? Test drive Chevrolet new explorer

Chevrolet, which has a history of 85 years, has been exploring how to build a better SUV from the original Suburban, Blazer, Tahoe and Traverse to today's pioneer and cutting edge. Explorers, pioneers and geeks, each model is writing a legend, telling people what a real SUV is!

The recent listing of 202 1 New Explorer made the author shine at the moment, and I was lucky enough to test drive. Consumers who are familiar with Chevrolet SUV models deserve it. Chevrolet classic SUV models all convey the courage and strength to explore unknown boundaries with tough modeling performance. This tradition also applies to new explorers. Compared with the cash, the new explorer has little difference in appearance and inherits the iconic Chevrolet family-style double grille design. Chrome-plated decorative strips running through the front face skillfully divide the LED headlight group into upper and lower parts. The LED daytime running lights and turn signals at the top are long and narrow, and the dual-mode LED headlights at the bottom bring a better lighting range. From the overall effect, the visual impact brought by the new explorer is obviously stronger. The rear of the car, the tailgate and both sides of the car body are skillfully connected by wing-shaped LED taillights, which not only enhances the sense of exquisiteness, but also makes it safer for new explorers to travel at night.

It is worth mentioning that this time I test-drive the RS model. Compared with the ordinary version with chrome-plated exhaust tailpipes with double outlets, the Obsidian 10-spoke hurricane wheel is matched with Goodyear's 235/50? R 19 tires are scary. In addition, the air intake grille, luggage rack, window trim and other places are equipped with RS-specific bright red logo, which shows the sense of movement.

In terms of interior, the new explorer continued the family-style flying wing double cockpit design. The T-shaped layout is simple and practical. The interior color matching of black and brown also has a good sense of high quality, while the RS version is slightly different from the ordinary version in details, mainly the color matching is all black, and the layout position is decorated with red stitching. The main purpose is to enhance the sense of movement. In addition, the whole system is equipped with an 8-inch LCD touch screen as standard, a new generation of MyLink+ Zhilian system with OTA remote online upgrade is built in, and an upgraded version of Iflytek intelligent voice recognition function which can support continuous dialogue is introduced to meet the high demand of more young consumers for intelligent travel. Besides, support Apple? CarPlay, Baidu CarLife mobile phone map and Bluetooth are three connection methods, and a wealth of car apps are pre-installed, including Gaode map, Netease cloud music, koala FM and ink weather.

Needless to say, the Anjixing Anjixing technology system exclusively enjoyed by SAIC-GM can enjoy the service of 100G "Anjixing Anjixing Car Link Application Traffic Free for Life" every year, which completely solves the worries of users. It is equipped with 12 active safety system and has intelligent safety technology. Among them, the newly added ACC adaptive cruise system has LKA lane keeping auxiliary function, which can alleviate the fatigue of drivers during long-distance driving. It is also worth mentioning that AEB collision mitigation braking function and PCM pedestrian collision warning. The detection system can monitor the pedestrians in front of the vehicle in real time, give an early warning and trigger braking when a collision is about to occur, and pay full attention to the safety of pedestrians while ensuring the safety of passengers in the whole vehicle. The new explorer is equipped with a fully functional electronic stability system.

In terms of body size, after all, it is only changed once a year, so the overall size of new explorers and cash has not changed much. 4646/ 1843/ 1684 is basically the same length, width and height as the old model, and the wheelbase is 2725mm, which is the same as the cash. As a medium-sized SUV supporting four-wheel drive, it still maintains a five-seat layout, which is satisfactory in both seating space and storage space. Moreover, when the rear seats are flat, the maximum volume of the suitcase can reach 1505L, which can easily accommodate large equipment such as mountain bikes and barbecue grills.

From Hanyang World Trade Yangtze River to Liangzi Lake Scenic Area, it goes back and forth 100 km, passing through urban areas and suburbs on the way, mainly paving roads. The new explorers in the whole trip made me more confident in my motivation. The reputation of "2T9" is commendable. "2T9" refers to the eighth generation Ecotec2.0T intelligent variable cylinder turbine engine and 9-speed HYDRAMATIC? Manual-automatic transmission, the maximum rated power of this engine is 174kW/5000rpm, and it can continuously output the maximum torque of 350Nm in the wide speed range of 1500~4000rpm. According to official data, the 100-kilometer acceleration score of the new Explorer 2.0T model is 7.9S, while the fuel consumption is 6.9L Although the power is very strong, it won't jump at first, so it is very easy to get started. The real advantage of this engine is in the middle or rear section. At high speed, the speed increase is very brisk, and the gearbox can cut into the ninth gear at 95 km/h. When the speed reaches 1 10km/h, the new explorer continues to step on the accelerator deeply, and the speed increase is still hearty. In the end, the comprehensive fuel consumption is 9.4L, fully loaded with four adults, and the trunk is full of luggage, so the fuel consumption is completely acceptable.

In terms of chassis, the new explorer adopted rigid full-frame front and rear sub-frames, front enhanced McPherson suspension with rear multi-link independent suspension, and Bosch's fourth-generation EPS electronic shift power steering system. Although I didn't experience its four-wheel drive system in this test drive, I need to introduce it to you. The new Explorer RS version I tested this time is equipped with an intelligent four-wheel drive system. When the front wheel slips, this intelligent four-wheel drive system can respond quickly within 0.2 seconds, and realize the torque distribution of the front and rear wheels up to 50:50, even when facing complicated road sections such as mountain roads and potholes.

Finally:

Chevrolet Explorer has always been the star SUV of General Motors, and has been favored by SUV enthusiasts since it was listed in the United States in 2005. The cumulative number of people worldwide has exceeded 2.5 million? . Explorers landed in China market on 20 17, and were recognized and praised by consumers in China for their strong performance and handling performance. Nowadays, the new explorer whose product strength has been fully upgraded further highlights the hard-core strength of GM's global star models, and brings more wonderful SUV performance experience to those who dare to explore and pursue extraordinary "life explorers".

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