In today's domestic market where new energy is rising, more and more brands and models are appearing. The essential performance of the vehicle is gradually abandoned. But in fact, every car lover has a dream of pursuing "performance". When it comes to performance cars, some people will definitely think of Golf GTI and Red Label Honda at the first time . But is there really no performance "small steel gun" that can be obtained among domestic brands? Perhaps because of this, GAC Trumpchi decisively took out the Shadow Leopard R to face those fans who pursue performance cars, so what excellent performance does it have?
1. Strong and sharp appearance
As an upgraded version of the Shadow Leopard, the positioning of the Shadow Leopard R for sports performance has been highlighted from the appearance. The aggressive and handsome front end, the complex lines and the hollowed-out rear spoiler make the vehicle even more combative. The front face of the Shadow Leopard R is divided into upper and lower parts by sharp lines. The front grille adopts a polygonal structure, combined with the straight waterfall-style grille design, making the front of the car look like a dive fighter jet out of a heavy rain. Greatly improved aerodynamic performance.
Coming to the side of the car, the roof adopts a slip-back design, coupled with the sporty side skirt decoration and the application of blackened 19-inch aluminum alloy wheels, it brings a very outstanding visual impact. In addition, the Shadow Leopard R, which is positioned as a compact car, has a length, width and height of 4753/1850/1432mm, and a body wheelbase of 2736mm. Such size data can meet the daily space requirements for daily use while reaching the mainstream level of the same level. At the rear part, the hollowed-out rear wing of the vehicle can not only improve the appearance of the vehicle, but also allow the vehicle to have sufficient downforce when driving. Coupled with the vehicle's bilateral four-outlet exhaust pipes, the sporty feeling is full.
2. Simple and sporty interior
In terms of interior design, the Shadow Leopard R is different from most of the current new energy models that mainly promote intelligence. Instead, the design style is more simplified. The sports atmosphere is more intense. The three-spoke steering wheel and the 10.25-inch dual-screen design can also meet the daily needs of contemporary young people. In terms of intelligence, the vehicle is equipped with tire pressure and tire temperature display and many built-in rich software, supporting Internet of Vehicles and remote upgrades. And in order to better improve the driving performance, when the vehicle is switched to the sports mode, the screen can clearly display the oil pressure, cooling water temperature, turbo pressure, gearbox oil temperature, and intake air temperature. It is a rarity in everyday vehicles today.
Of course, as a contemporary "domestic small steel gun", the vehicle's functional configuration is also quite rich. Equipped with L2 level driving assistance, front and rear radar, 360 ° holographic image, shift paddles, keyless entry, remote start, wireless charging of mobile phones, front seat heating, and main driver's seat memory function, etc. As for the vehicle space, the rear space of the Shadow Leopard R is relatively large, the length of the seat cushion can provide enough strength for thigh support, coupled with the reasonable layout of the car, even if the experiencer with a height of 178 sits in the back row, It will not feel crowded, which can also meet the practical needs of drivers and passengers for daily travel. Moreover, the space in the trunk of the vehicle is very regular, and the rear seats support 4/6 split down, and the space extension of the entire trunk is also quite impressive.
3. Power performance is the highlight
As a domestic "small steel gun", power performance must be the highlight. This time, the Shadow Leopard R chose the power combination of "2.0T+8AT", with a maximum power of 265 horsepower, a peak torque of 400N.m, and a zero-to-hundred-speed acceleration of 5.7S. Such data is already very explosive among models with a price of more than 100,000 yuan. What is the concept? As a reference, let's make a comparison with the Lynk & Co 03+ that was once well-known to the public . First of all, Lynk & Co 03+ has a maximum power of 254 horsepower, a maximum torque of 350N.m, and an acceleration of 100 kilometers in about 6 seconds. From the data point of view, the Shadow Leopard R is indeed better. Of course, it depends on the gap in dynamic performance.
In addition, the power performance of Shadow Leopard R is also very worthy of recognition. In the process of driving on urban roads, based on the torque configuration of 400N.m, the engine responds very quickly when the vehicle starts at low speed, and at the same time, it will be very smooth during the shifting process. The adjustment of the accelerator pedal will be relatively light, even in the middle and late stages of driving, its speed can meet the power output we need every day. Although the Lynk & Co 03+ has a four-wheel drive configuration, it does not seem to have the rampant wildness of the Shadow Leopard R in terms of acceleration, and because the front of the car is too heavy, it will cause the car to push the head more seriously when driving at high speed. When the vehicle is starting, the vehicle will also appear to be not stable enough, and there will be a more obvious sense of movement when stepping on the accelerator, and in the middle and rear stages, the output of the engine is relatively flat, and the continuity is lacking.
In addition, Shadow Leopard R provides four driving modes. In the daily use environment, in the comfortable and economical modes, the gentleness and comfort of the vehicle power are fully displayed. But if you switch to the sports mode, it has a deep and powerful The sound waves will instantly awaken the vehicle from "a kitten" to "a beast". Similarly, Shadow Leopard R and Lynk & Co 03+ are equipped with a track mode. When the two are switched to the track mode, the power performance will be the best blooming, and a light step on the accelerator can bring a full sense of pushing back. The only difference is that in track mode and sports mode of Lynk & Co 03+, the electronically assisted steering will feel a lot heavier, and the body will show signs of slipping when cornering. While the Shadow Leopard R is driving, the steering precision has reached the process of doing whatever you want. And the combination of front McPherson + rear multi-link independent suspension adopted by the chassis can make the Shadow Leopard R rebound relatively quickly when cornering at high speeds and potholes, and will not make the car members feel uncomfortable. Equipped with the latest generation of Bosch vehicle dynamic control system VDC2.0, the overall performance is full of willfulness. In addition, Lynk & Co 03+ pursues performance too much. When the exhaust valve is opened, the noise of the vehicle will become the biggest problem. On the contrary, the noise handling of the Leopard R inside and outside the car is much better.
Write at the end :
The debut of Shadow Leopard R has shown us the true strength of GAC Trumpchi. Whether it is the static exterior and interior design or the performance that a sports coupe should have, they have reached the top level of the same level. In this era of new energy waves sweeping the world, still insisting on building such a pure high-performance fuel steel gun is Yingbao R's response to the feelings of Chinese young people, and it is also the key to the performance dreams of many young people.
