Traka - a pragmatic man

In the eyes of a female friend of mine, Terraka has no fancy exteriors and dazzling decorations, just a down-to-earth character and a strong quality that comes forward at critical moments. It's a pragmatic man, she said.

I've always had a crush on off-road vehicles for one reason: MAN! Off-road vehicles can be unrestricted by road conditions. They can run around freely and freely, climbing mountains and wading in water. This kind of free and uninhibited feeling of freedom can only be provided by off-road vehicles. On the crowded roads in the city, I can look down at the cars that crowd around me. They lie on the ground like bugs that can't lift their heads. ", haha, it's so apt! What did you say? Is this just a psychological advantage? Don't worry, when I'm stuck in traffic, I give a direction and swing the big wheel to the side lane. The cars behind will be frightened by this momentum. A real advantage? Maybe it's a little bit domineering, man, don't you have to be bullied for driving an off-road vehicle!

However, just as I was about to give directions, she grabbed my arm next to me. Of course I know what she means. She doesn't want me to be domineering just because I drive an off-road vehicle. I have to obey the traffic rules when I drive on the road, and I have to give way to the traffic. She is very contemptuous of such rude and rude driving behavior. As a friend, she I don't want me to be a "rough person" to be looked down upon.

There are also many kinds of men

"It's a shame that you still do this business, and you don't follow the rules in the first place!" Her earnest teaching began to buzz in her ears like a mosquito: "Do you think it's great to drive an off-road vehicle?" Looking at the big "white eyes" she showed me, I had to say "innocently": "This is very MAN!" "Sound of joy.

Women have the most say when it comes to a man's MAN or not. She said that there are many kinds of MANs for men: if you are handsome, you can be called a MAN. If you forget to eat and sleep, you can also be called a MAN. The behavior like I just now can also be regarded as a MAN. It’s just a rough and rude MAN. level, is ironic.

Then according to her theory, off-road vehicles can also be divided into many types, handsome ones, such as BMW X5, Lexus RX300, Land Rover Range Rover; outstanding work performance, such as Toyota LC100, Mitsubishi Pajero, and comparison Vulgar, such as some domestic imitations with only appearances... So what kind of Terraka should it be?

In terms of appearance, Traka is not handsome enough to attract the attention of beautiful girls like her; in terms of work, Traka has not made much international fame; as for vulgarity, Traka must also Not in this category!

So I just listened to her, stayed in my driveway, and stopped doing things that would be wrong with my Trakka identity.

"Can't you think of other advantages of off-road vehicles?"

"Of course you can, tomorrow I will take you to experience its extraordinary features!"

Xiangjiao Going

The next morning, I cleaned the car and came downstairs to her house as scheduled. The early morning of the weekend was very quiet, and the rhythmic "da da..." sound of the engine rippled in the empty yard. I have been in contact with domestic diesel cars, from Jetta Bora, Audi to Refine, but this time the Traka 2.9 CRDi sounds a bit special: the sound and vibration should be more obvious when idling, lightly step on the accelerator , the heavy tone is more like the sound of a diesel pickup. This machine is the first modern diesel engine to use high-pressure common rail direct injection technology. The technology is not inferior, but the loud voice still makes people feel "rough". She also discovered this, and as soon as she got in the car, she asked me, "Why is this car so noisy?" She is not an expert in this regard, and I have to explain it to her.

Although the voice is loud, the power of this diesel engine is not small, especially when it starts to accelerate, it can just play the characteristics of the strong torque of the diesel engine. Although Traka has a body weighing nearly two tons, it is effortless to accelerate, and it travels back and forth in the traffic in the urban area, retractable and light. I was very satisfied with the power performance of the Traka in the city, and she began to praise the comfort: "It's quite comfortable to sit!" Although the Traka is a hardcore off-road vehicle, it uses The four-wheel independent suspension design, coupled with the soft adjustment of the suspension, has a long up and down stroke, and the movement of forward and backward is very large when flying on the road, which also creates a good level of comfort. In fact, driving an off-road vehicle requires this kind of feeling - step on the accelerator, the front of the car is high, the engine is desperately roaring, and the heroic mood arises spontaneously... Of course, the movements in the hand are indispensable, the steering wheel is very light, and the empty position is more The sedan is big, and it takes a little more effort to control the Terraka on the road.

Play off-road

Escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. We are all attracted by the natural and simple flavor of the countryside. This long-lost mood makes me eager to drive off the road and head towards an unknown road. The mountain trail leading to where. Of course, before I got off the road, I had already hooked up the four-wheel drive, and it was time to really test it: Compared with the two-wheel drive on the road, the power of the Traka with four-wheel drive did not change much, and the feeling of the car becoming heavy was not obvious. , and more confidence comes from the heart: with four-wheel drive, you are not afraid of being trapped. Traka's four-wheel drive off-road technology comes from the previous generation of Mitsubishi Pajero. The biggest difference lies in the design of the rear axle. The non-independent rear axle of Mitsubishi is abandoned. Will Traka's off-road passability be reduced because of this?

In fact, the Terraca's off-road performance is not only not reduced, but also slightly better in terms of comfort. Along the way, we carefully crossed many seemingly difficult ravines and boulders, and climbed a few "steep" dirt slopes. The Terraka was easily conquered like an understatement. As long as the low-torque and powerful engine took a light breath, the car was ready to go. Leap past. Speeding on the bumpy and rocky road, the Terraka did not feel loose, and the chassis gave people a lot of confidence; only the "rumble" of the suspension was more obvious, which added a little nervousness to me invisibly. Feel. Out of the corner of the eye, I glanced at her in the co-pilot seat. Fortunately, I was just a little nervous just like me. Her hands were tightly gripping the doorknob, her expression was quite natural.

The crazy "show" on the dirt road was finally over, and we both laughed happily as we looked at the smoke and dust that hadn't fallen behind us. At this time, I was even more proud: "You see, off-road vehicles are meant to be driven like this."

She did not deny my conclusion. This is the first time she has seen the true skills of off-road vehicles. Maybe It was Terraka's excellent performance that won her over. Although Traka's four-wheel drive technology has no new technological content, relying on traditional four-wheel drive and high-strength chassis and suspension, it is still able to deal with slightly difficult roads. We spent most of the day in the OFF ROAD state, so the experience of conquering nature is really rare. I also specially found an open area to play two "off-road drifting", which is an exciting experience for her. , and I also took the opportunity to prove to her again that "playing off-road is definitely a very MAN thing."

Practical and not fashionable

Although this unforgettable off-road trip made her feel To the brave side of Traka, but when I asked her, she preferred to describe to me the details of Traka. For example, in the cabin, although the space is spacious enough and the seats are comfortable, she always complains to me that the center console looks too ugly, especially the reddish-colored peach wood plastic panels, which are a bit "horrible to see." "! It may be that girls are more picky, in fact, I think it is OK, because according to the market positioning and price of Traka, there are still many potential consumers who like this kind of fake peach wood decoration, even if It is acceptable to be careless, anyway, the roughness of the off-road vehicle is more flavorful.

In fact, apart from the rough craftsmanship of some individual parts, the atmosphere of the Terraca's cabin is still somewhat graded, at least the light gray tones and leather seats can make most people "fascinated". In contrast, the equipment in the car is simpler and more practical: there are not many function buttons, but the compass, altitude meter, etc. required by the off-road vehicle are all available, and it is in the form of electronic display; the one with the display screen on the center console The sound is the most "technical", but the small buttons are not bold enough to use. What dissatisfied her the most was the mediocre design of the carriage. Today's girls love to pursue fashion, and they cannot arouse their interest in Traka, an ordinary "honest person" from the inside out.

However, I don't see it that way. Those "little guys" who roam around the city all day are all weird and eccentric, but who can go up and down the mountain without fear? Although the Terraka looks ordinary, its ability is not mediocre at all. It is competent for both roads and mountains, and has all practical functions. There is also a huge rear trunk, which is suitable for people and goods. When it comes to fuel consumption, this diesel engine with a displacement of 2.9 surprised us. We didn't add a drop of fuel for a week's test drive, which is really saving!

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It's almost time to return the car, and I received the last task she "given" me--carrying people, taking her and her 4 The students went to the beach to play together. With Traka as a strong partner, the task must have been successfully completed, and with the help of its four-wheel-drive off-road capability, we also drove to some places that we could not usually explore.

At 10 in the evening, we dashed towards the city on the highway full of sunset rays. The excitement of the whole day left me unfulfilled, and began to interspersed in the car and river again. Asked how she felt about the car, in her mind, Traka had long been positioned as a simple and strong image, "It is like a pragmatic man, although his appearance is ordinary and ordinary, he can always stand up at critical moments. Come out and complete the task you entrusted to him."

After listening to her "summary statement", I immediately slowed down the speed of the car and honestly merged into the long traffic flow. Maybe the beauty of appearance can bring people a pleasure to enjoy, but the practical performance can make people enjoy it for a long time. Traka is a car with such characteristics. It is unknown in the city and is often buried in colorful traffic; and when it encounters OFF ROAD situations or needs to carry people to pull goods, it is a strong and reliable car. partner; and every time you enter the gas station, you will find that it can bring you a lot of surprises!

There aren't many cars of "practical" quality these days, so it's no wonder that Terraca is always popular with government departments or some dedicated private owners. From this point of view, Traka is also very MAN, and once this MAN is discovered by you, it is easy to win your respect and trust.

Fuel consumption evaluation

This diesel engine with high-pressure common rail direct injection technology performs well. Although the noise and vibration are a bit louder, it is indeed very fuel-efficient. 2.9 During the 7-day trial period of CRDi, we did not add a drop of oil, setting a record in the editorial department's "Long-term Car Use" column. Since the odometer of this Tricar was unplugged, we couldn't calculate the exact fuel consumption, but the total mileage of the car includes going back and forth between Guangzhou and Shenzhen, as well as several days of city and field driving, and the total mileage must be more than 500 kilometers. During this period, we did not deliberately drive fuel-efficiently, and we still hung four-wheel drive all the way in the wild. It is rare to have such an outstanding fuel consumption meter.

According to estimates, the comprehensive fuel consumption of Traka in 7 days is about 10-12L/100km. For a four-wheel drive off-road vehicle with a dead weight of nearly two tons, such a fuel consumption result is very surprising! The fuel tank capacity of Terraka is 75L, and it is estimated that a tank of fuel can run about 700 kilometers. Traka's 2.9 CRDi diesel shows us the real benefits of advanced diesels in SUVs.