Commercial vehicles are kinda cool

Choosing a car is a simple and tricky thing in the current Chinese auto market. To put it simply, it is because in recent years, dozens of new models have been launched every year, ranging from sedan to hatchback, from sedan to SUV, from home to commercial; it is difficult because in this mixed market , to choose a car that truly matches the owner's identity and taste, it definitely takes a lot of thought.

"A car has life and character, and it represents what kind of person drives it." JASON CHEN, the marketing director of a famous multinational group, is currently preparing to choose a high-end commercial car. Replacing the Passat that has been on for three years. "Of course I can't drive a QQ to work, that would probably be the biggest joke in the company. But some brands, even if they fit my identity, I don't really want to buy them because there are too many people buying them. "

The 34-year-old JASON is a typical representative of the group of young managers, who are often referred to as "new" or "elite". They are different from the old-fashioned managers of the conservative tradition: dynamic and innovative, both in business and in life. In JASON's words, high-end products such as Audi, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz have not yet achieved their own capabilities; and the entry-level sedans of these traditional luxury brands "run too much on the road." Therefore, some more novel and more personalized commercial vehicles have become the target of his search and comparison.

Cadillac CTS: Alternative Luxury

Not long ago, JASON test-drive an imported version of the Cadillac CTS. He first saw this car at the Shanghai Auto Show in April last year. At that time, he was very impressed by the visual impact of the shape. A year and a half later, Shanghai GM just announced the introduction, so he made an appointment for a test drive.

The CTS looks really eye-catching. It has a very high rate of turning back when running on Century Avenue. When encountering a red light, some people roll down the window and stare at it. It can be said that, in addition to the Cadillac logo, this car has completely removed the impression of Cady in people's minds. The whole car can hardly find a smooth curve from the front to the back, and even the headlights and the rear are outlined with tough and sharp lines. It is not an exaggeration to say that it is "knife and axe". It is aggressive and masculine. gas.

Open the door and the sporty style of the interior design emerges. Clearly, the CTS is aiming for a futuristic style positioning, which is also quite different from traditional luxury sedans. For example, the position of the center console is obviously skewed to the driver's side; the three-spoke design of the steering wheel and the chic volume knob; and in addition to leather and a small amount of wood trim, more parts, such as the instrument panel, center console and door interior The board and other parts are made of high-tech plastic materials, and the design is more modern.

Jason, who has driven many good cars, feels very good about the sensitivity of the CTS accelerator response. "The 3.6-liter engine, 6 cylinders, has nothing to say about the power." Even if you lightly step on the accelerator, the body can be "triggered". And when the engine is running below 3000 rpm, it runs very quietly, and there is almost no noise in the car.

"Only when accelerating rapidly, the engine will have a roaring sound, probably CTS is also deliberately creating a coupe-like sound effect."

It is said that the 5-speed automatic transmission applied by CTS was also used in BMW 3 On models such as the Series and 5 Series, the implication is undoubtedly that the CTS is comparable to BMW in terms of handling. The slogan of this car in the United States is also "a real driver's car", hoping to change the impression that American cars usually leave people with "big people" and poor handling. "In fact, the body size of the CTS is similar to that of the BMW 5 Series, so the feeling of sitting in the driver's seat is not far from that of the 5 Series. Although the acceleration is not as good as the BMW 530i and 545i, the smoothness of the line change is even better. Better." The only thing that makes Jason a little sad is that the CTS's 5-speed automatic transmission has Sport and Snow modes, but no manual mode.

Suitable for managers: Passionate and assertive.

Technical parameters:
Length/width/height (mm): 4828/1795/1441
Wheelbase (mm): 2880
Displacement (mL):3560
Maximum power (hp/rpm): 255/6200
Maximum torque (N m/rpm): 340/3200
0-100km/h Acceleration performance (s): 7
Maximum speed (km/h): 227

Domestic reference price: The imported top-level 3.6-liter model is priced at 518,000 yuan. Shanghai GM will start producing two models, CTS and SRX, by the end of this year, and the price of domestic cars should be reduced.

Peugeot 607: Lion Dance Steps

Note that Peugeot 607 is derived from the 307's popularity in the auto market after localization. JASON said that he likes Peugeot's unique front face design, but the mid-range positioning of the 307 is obviously not in line with his requirements. "I accidentally saw an article saying that the French President's car is a Peugeot 607, and its domestic quotation is about 530,000, so I began to pay attention."

French Peugeot has always been famous for its high-performance cars , and all of them look unconventional and different. Coupled with its special Legacy Logo, Peugeot has always held a unique position in the hearts of global car fans. The 607 is a rare luxury car from Peugeot. After its launch, it became an instant hit, so it was called the "Lion King". "Because the publicity is not strong, there are still very few people who choose this imported car. The people who buy it are generally car owners who are very individualistic." Peugeot Shanghai agent Miss Liang said.

In terms of appearance design, 607 continues the traditional style of Peugeot, and at the same time incorporates innovative consciousness. The shape is slender and supple, bold and unrestrained, with aristocratic temperament. When he first saw 607, JASON found a surprise: the switch of the trunk was on the "0" of the tail "607", which made him sigh that French romance is really everywhere.

As Peugeot's top model, this car is equipped with a Porsche "TIPTRONIC" 4-speed automatic transmission with manual shifting, and also has a variety of advanced technologies. Most notably, thanks to the electronically controllable damping suspension, the 607 has three driving modes to choose from. In the standard mode, the suspension is relatively soft, and the subtle vibrations of the road surface are mostly filtered out, but when cornering at high speed, you will feel the body roll obviously; when driving in the comfort mode, the softness of the suspension is closer to that of the United States. The car makes the rear passengers feel more comfortable. It is more suitable if the car owner employs a dedicated driver and often sits in the back row. For those who like to drive themselves and value the fun of driving, such as young car owners like JASON, they can choose sports Mode: The suspension is tougher, the cornering speed can be a little faster, and it is more stable at high speed.

"Although the body is nearly 4.9 meters, the 607 is still a very easy car to drive." After the test drive, Jason had no doubts about its handling, but found that the fuel consumption of the vehicle was higher than he originally thought. According to the display of the vehicle information system, the Peugeot 607 is the most fuel-efficient at 60-70 kilometers per hour, only about 6.5 liters per 100 kilometers; and at about 110 kilometers per hour, the displayed fuel consumption reaches 13-14 liters per 100 kilometers. However, Ms. Liang believes that it is often difficult to balance the dynamic driving feeling and the economical fuel consumption. "Probably it is a fish and a bear's paw, you can't have both."

Suitable for managers: noble temperament, romantic and fashionable.

Technical parameters:
Length/width/height (mm): 4877/1800/1437
Wheelbase (mm): 2800
Displacement (mL): 2946
Maximum power (hp/rpm): 152/6000
Maximum torque (N m/rpm): 285/3750
0-100km/h Acceleration performance (s): 8.1
Maximum speed (km/h): 232
Domestic reference price: 533,000 yuan.

Teena 350JM: taste details

Jason, who returned from studying in the United States and worked in a European multinational group, was not very interested in Japanese cars. "I always feel that Japanese cars are more suitable for home use, and they are not stylish enough as business vehicles." Once, a sound of nature drove by on the street and caught his attention. "I didn't expect it to be a Japanese car at the time, and it looks like a European car."

Although on the day of the test drive, the accompanying salesperson kept introducing the VQ series engine that Teana is proud of, which has won the most awards for many years in a row. The authoritative world-wide engine technology appraisal award; and the 3.5L engine is also the one with the largest equipment displacement among domestic sedans. But what attracts JASON more is the various interiors and supporting designs in the car.

Spacious interior space is a common feature among the many high-end commercial vehicles he has looked at. However, while the wide body increases ride comfort and driving stability, it also brings the same drawback: that is, it will increase some troubles when parking in place. The thoughtful Teana designers have specially prepared a set of reversing image monitoring system for this purpose. The driver can observe the situation of the rear of the car through the color LCD screen in the car. When not reversing, this display can not only display driving data, but also play a role in navigation with GPS system and electronic map.

Another humanized design is that when the ignition switch is turned off, the power seat with memory function will automatically retreat to the last position to facilitate the driver to get off the car. In addition, the seat heating and pneumatic massage functions of the front and rear four seats, the audio adjustment of the rear seats, the pull ring in the trunk, etc. all show the unique caring and carefulness of Japanese cars. "If I compare it in terms of handling, I may still prefer European and American models," JASON said, "but the biggest feature of Japanese cars is humanization, and these unexpected details are really exciting."

Suitable Manager: Steady and elegant, meticulous and low-key.

Technical parameters:
Length/width/height (mm): 48_90/1765/1470
Wheelbase (mm): 2775
Displacement (mL): 3498
Maximum power (hp/rpm): 180/6000
Maximum torque (N m/rpm): 318/3600
0-100km/h acceleration performance (s): 7.9
Maximum speed (km/h): 220
Domestic reference price: 349,800 yuan.