Practice in winter and summer in summer, for people and cars, long-term experience and multiple tests are necessary, but for people it is the exercise of perseverance, and for cars it is the tempering of quality.Before and after a new car goes on the market, the manufacturer will arrange various rigorous tests and test drives across the country and even the world for it, comprehensively consider, deliberate and improve the performance of the car in different environments, and make the product of the car Attention to detail.
Xinjiang is located in the far west of my country, covering an area of more than 1.66 million square kilometers. The area of this provincial administrative region accounts for 1/6 of China's territory.Due to its vast territory, its natural environment is also quite diverse. There is K2, the second highest peak in the world, Aiding Lake, the lowest point on land in China, Taklimakan, which is barren of grass, and Kanas, a fairyland on earth.Because the climate and environment are diverse and extreme, many car companies will arrange long-distance tests for several days here.
And this time, the Geely Galaxy L7(configuration|inquiry),which was launched just a month ago,officially started the 100,000-kilometer long-term quality test of "Tracking the Galaxy, Traveling Around China", and its first stop was arranged in Xinjiang.The itinerary we participated in lasted three days, and the whole route pointed all the way to the west, starting from Urumqi, passing through Anjihai Grand Canyon, Sailimu Lake, and finally arriving at Bole on the border between China and Kazakhstan.
The test drive included cities, highways, national highways and short unpaved road conditions. The official theme of this route is "comfort and enjoyment". We are naturally looking forward to the comfort performance of the Galaxy L7.
In fact, for Xinjiang, where the road conditions have been greatly improved today, unless you have to see some special landforms, there are not too many opportunities to encounter rough roads, but because the distance between cities is four to five hundred kilometers, this There are very high requirements on the mechanical performance and durability reliability of the car, and the car that has the guts to go here alone still needs two brushes.You must know that this kind of place used to be the world ofPradoand Land Cruiser, which are durable and passable cars.
However, forGeely GalaxyL7, reliability is something that has been engraved in the bones at the beginning of the project, and in addition to reliability, it also has many new gadgets.As the second half of Geely's attack on new energy vehicles, the good things on Geely Galaxy L7 almost include Geely's mainstream technologies: Thor electric hybrid 8848, Aegis battery safety system, star smart computing center, new car operating system Galaxy N OS, e-CMA global modular architecture and many other cutting-edge new energy technologies self-developed by Geely invested huge research and development costs, all empower Geely Galaxy L7.
Before the official start, let’s take a brief look at the power quality of the Galaxy L7: the new car is equipped with a new generation of Raytheon electric hybrid engine B-Plus with the highest thermal efficiency of 44.26%.Among them, the special hybrid engine has a maximum power of 120kW and a maximum torque of 255 Nm.Cooperating with the 3-speed Raytheon DHT gearbox, the maximum power of the P1 motor is 60kW, and the maximum power of the P2 motor is 107kW. Combined with the fuel system, the comprehensive maximum power of the entire system reaches 287kW (390 horsepower), and the comprehensive maximum torque reaches 535 Nm.
The pure electric range of our test drive car reached 115km under CLTC working conditions, and the comprehensive cruising range with full fuel and full charge reached 1370km. Gasoline power guarantees the less developed Great Western journey, which can give you enough confidence.
So the most intuitive advantage is that when you drive the Galaxy L7, you basically don’t have to worry about energy replenishment on the road. You don’t need to plan your itinerary in advance like a tram. , The vehicle can also drive the vehicle through electric energy, and drive the on-board electrical equipment to work, so that the fuel consumption of the vehicle will not increase significantly due to idling.
The Galaxy L7 has four driving modes: smart, pure electric, performance, and range-extending. However, facing such a smooth road, it is enough to drive comfortably without using your brain on the smart.During almost the entire section of high-speed + national road driving, the engine will directly enter the working range where it is better at, and the power it outputs will be directly driven to the wheels through the setting logic of the 3-speed DHT gearbox. At this time, the electric motor is more like an auxiliary role. The movement of electric motor intervention and gearbox shifting is almost negligible, and the driver and passengers have no sense of it.
So on a straight paved road, this power system left a good impression on me. Its starting response is definitely not inferior to some 3.0T pure fuel models, and the mid-stage acceleration becomes extremely brisk with the assistance of the motor. And sensitive, high-speed overtaking is also quite confident. On the Xinjiang Expressway with almost no reference, the speed can reach the speed limit in an instant, and it always drives faster without knowing it.
Because the terrain is flat, driving on a high-speed road with no change in scenery for a long time is a very drowsy thing with four different driving modes: pure electric, smart, sports, and range-extending.At this time, the intelligent driving assistance system comes in handy. Our test car has practical functions such as adaptive cruise, active braking, and lane departure warning.
The hotkey is placed at the three o'clock position of the steering wheel. Adaptive cruise control can automatically adjust the speed and brake according to the speed and distance of the vehicle ahead to maintain a safe distance. Lane departure warning can send out sound and light prompts when the vehicle deviates from the lane, and actively correct the direction , greatly reducing the driver's safety pressure, allowing us to have more energy to enjoy the scenery during the long journey.
After getting down from the high speed, we have to go through a long national road. Unlike the common national roads, the maintenance level of the national roads in Xinjiang is quite good. The road markings are clear and there is almost nothing broken.Here, the solid driving quality of the Galaxy L7 is still as comfortable as on the highway, and the fuel-electric switching logic of the power system can well serve the driver's needs.
Driving on a vast national road with no road cover requires extra concentration, and accidents will occur if you are not careful. At this time, the W-HUD system that comes with the Galaxy L7 can let us know important driving information at any time, which is different from ordinary driving. The difference of HUD is that it has a wider projection area and higher brightness. In addition to the display of navigation and other information, if the car deviates in the lane, it will also synchronously give you accurate dynamic information of road markings.
And the luxurious compartment of "Smart Love Cockpit" brought us a good mood on the journey. The central control screen has clear display and smooth operation, which provides navigation, multimedia entertainment, travel services and life for the new generation of smart car system specially customized by Galaxy. Services and other interactive experiences.As for the co-pilot, the exclusive co-pilot entertainment screen integrates almost all the entertainment functions of the vehicle, so long-distance travel will not be boring.
The voice assistant is more practical in long-distance travel. It can control many functions. You only need to call "Hello Geely" and you will get a response soon.Driving on the vast land, at this time, a Xinjiang folk song is played on the car machine. The rich ethnic minority music is played leisurely from the 11-speaker Yanfei Lishi speaker, and the whole person’s mood becomes "Yakexi". up.
For long-distance crossings, the reliability of the car is very important, and the strength of the frame directly determines whether you are safe in danger. The Galaxy L7 is built on the e-CMA platform. Integrating the high-voltage battery system with the body structure increases torsional stiffness by 30%.
This point, you don’t have to encounter dangerous situations to experience it. The high-strength body will bring you a very intuitive sense of integrity when driving on broken roads.The road to Anjihai Canyon has tundra, and frequent frost heave makes the pavement occasionally broken, but the shaking felt by people in the car does not feel loose at all, and the frame has no abnormal noise at all. MacPherson-style independent front suspension and multi-link independent rear suspension maintain a stable driving posture in the uneven road environment.
During driving, there will occasionally be roads that are full of fine gravel. Although driving on gravel roads is not a big challenge, the stones rolled up by the tires and occasional large stones hit the chassis of the vehicle with the power battery But it is very fatal.The Galaxy L7 is also well prepared. The standard large-area professional SUV chassis protection of the whole series greatly improves the passability of complex road conditions. The Aegis battery safety system is added to prevent problems before they happen.
Its suspension is not sporty, but it also walks briskly, without that deliberately heavy feeling. Occasionally, the centrifugal force will be slightly larger in large corners, and the car will also have a certain amount of roll.When driving on a flat road, the chassis texture is as if we are walking barefoot on a thick carpet, which is soft and comfortable but has a little sense of emptiness, and the feeling of sticking to the ground is just right when facing a big throw.As a family SUV, it meets the mainstream needs of most users.
In addition, it is very commendable that the ride comfort of the Galaxy L7 seat is quite good, and the soft filling material greatly filters the road vibration from the chassis.The front seats support electric adjustment, no matter what body you are, you can find a suitable sitting posture, and the functions are full. In addition to the conventional ventilation and heating, a number of detailed massage functions are also provided. It gives you a sense of body It is definitely noticeable.
If you want to camp comfortably, you need enough space. Obviously, this is the strength of the Galaxy L7.For a short break on the road or simply camping, the standard pair of external discharge function is more useful. Taking commonly used household appliances as an example, it can simultaneously support 500w audio + 1200w barbecue grill + 50w outdoor refrigerator + 800w outdoor kettle + The 100w outdoor lighting continues to work at the same time, so you can go camping and outing without any anxiety.
Summary: The performance of the Galaxy L7 during this long-distance test drive can be described as professional. Its comfort, intelligence, and unlockable car scenes really left a deep impression on people.The good comfort and intelligent cockpit made us less tired and more comfortable at the end of the journey.It turns out that choosing the right model can indeed make long-distance self-driving travel easier.
