Bitche Original When I received the invitation for the Lingdu L experience event, I did not know in advance whether this event would be There is Weiran at the scene. To some extent, this experience was an unexpected bonus. What is the difference between the Weiran that has been replaced with a new platform and the previous old model? To be honest, I don't know. Because the number of Weiran models is not large enough, I don’t have many opportunities to come into contact with Weiran. I remember that the last time I experienced the Weiran was two years ago, but that Weiran left a very deep impression on me. Even today, when people ask me how I like the Weiran, I always give it a positive evaluation.
In my impression, Weiran’s driving quality, vehicle texture, and size are all good. . Nowadays, more and more individual users are beginning to care about MPV models. If conditions permit, many consumers have already purchased "home MPVs." Can the new Weiran, positioned as a mid-to-large MPV, get a share of the pie? According to the selling price of the current model, it ranges from 286,800 yuan to 399,800 yuan. The SAIC Volkswagen 2022 Weiran, which has already started pre-sale, is expected to be the same price as the current model. So is there anything special about the 380TSI flagship model that I experienced this time? Don’t worry, please read on.
Appearance: The big guy looks very tough
The new Weiran will be unveiled for the first time at the 2021 Guangzhou Auto Show. In terms of appearance, the new Weiran still focuses on a mature and stable business style. A large area of chrome trim fills the entire front face. At the same time, the grille is connected to the headlights on both sides. The bumper below also adopts the same design method. The front face has a very thick sense of layering.
In terms of headlights, the new Weiran uses a more slender LED headlight set. Compared with the old model, It is more beautiful in terms of style; in addition, although the specific configuration of the new Weiran has not been announced yet, as the flagship MPV of the SAIC Volkswagen family, configurations such as LED daytime running lights, adaptive high and low beams, and automatic headlights should not be available. absent.
The side and front face of the new Weiran are two completely different styles. If the front face looks more stable, Then the side of the new car will be more fashionable and dynamic, and it uses The multi-section waistline is like a streamlined light and shadow, which enhances the visual effect of the side of the new car. At the same time, the new Weiran also adds an exclusive FLAGSHIP body logo on the front fender, giving rise to a sense of nobility unique to luxury MPV models. .
As for the wheels, it is expected that rim combinations of different sizes will be provided after the official launch. The rims used in the actual model adopt a five-group three-spoke design, and the center position is decorated with black highlights, making it visually attractive. Love is quite full. The tires use Goodyear tires with specification 235/60 R18.
At the rear of the car, the new Weiran looks very neat. The taillights on both sides have been blackened, making the new car look much younger. The words 380TSI also indicate The displacement and power version of the vehicle model. The hidden row below is decorated with chrome trim strips, which has an excellent visual effect.
The changes in the interior of the new Weiran can be said to be completely new. The entire center console area has undergone tremendous changes. Most of the function buttons have been replaced with touch-sensitive buttons. At the same time, the new car has been remodeled. A 12-inch floating central control screen is installed, the air-conditioning control area is also greatly reduced, the function integration is higher, and the technological sense of the entire interior is greatly improved. In addition, even though the actual model is a low-end model, the interior materials are worthy of recognition. The use of wood grain veneers and piano paint enhances the favorability of the interior.
The steering wheel shape of the new car is not much different from that of the old model, but the 10.3-inch full LCD instrument panel in front caught my eye. Its UI interface has been redesigned, and the owner also You can change the theme according to your own preferences, which makes it more personalized.
The brand new 12-inch floating central control screen greatly enhances the technological feel of the cockpit. At the same time, it is built-in the Volkswagen MOS3.2 operating system. Not only does the UI design look better, It also has an intelligent voice system and supports wireless Apple CarPlay and Baidu CarLife, which can meet the needs of business people. It is worth mentioning that the L2 level automatic assisted driving function of the new Weiran has been further upgraded. The cruising range has been upgraded from 0-160km/h to 0-210km/h. At the same time, the following and stopping time of the new car has also been increased to 15 seconds. In addition, With the addition of functions such as merging assist and lane keeping assist, the safety performance of the new Viran has also been greatly improved.
As for the front seats, Weiran's seats are wrapped in genuine leather, and the diamond pattern on the seat backs and cushions looks very classy. In terms of functional equipment, the vehicle photographed this time is equipped with seat heating, seat position memory, bilateral electric adjustment, etc. The passenger side is equipped with a "boss button" to allow rear passengers to freely adjust the front passenger seat for a better riding experience. Being 184cm tall, I sat in the car, and the space in the front row was pretty good.
As for the middle-row seats, Weiran’s middle-row seats are made of thick padding materials and have a good sitting feel. They are also equipped with extra leg rests. In addition to the front and rear adjustment of the seats, Except for manual processing, all other adjustments are electric. The configuration of the middle row seats is also good. The two independent seats are equipped with heating/ventilation functions, charging ports, and cup holders. You won’t feel tired even if you ride long distances. The windows corresponding to the middle row seats are alsoEquipped with sunshades, in addition to better protecting privacy, it also protects middle-row passengers from the scorching sun.
The seating position of Weiran’s third row seats is good. The required configurations such as independent air-conditioning outlets, reading lights, and headrests are all equipped, and the third row of seats also supports folding down proportionally. But the space performance seems to be a bit inconsistent with my body shape.
Power and chassis: still maintain a high level
Weiran uses a 2.0T engine, this 2.0T high-power engine of the EA888 series (380TSI) has a maximum power of 162kW and a peak torque of 350N·m. This engine is also used in many models of Volkswagen and Skoda.
As for the gearbox, Weiran uses a 7-speed wet dual-clutch gearbox. This set of gearboxes will be familiar to friends who are familiar with Volkswagen. It has high shifting efficiency and good fuel economy. After replacing the electronic shift mechanism, it feels more compact visually and frees up more space. After getting familiar with using this shift mechanism, you can achieve "blind operation" just like operating the previous mechanical shift mechanism. operate".
In terms of chassis, Weiran uses a front MacPherson independent suspension and a rear multi-link independent suspension. The driving form also adopts a front-wheel drive form. The driving feeling is close to that of a Passat, except that it has a higher center of gravity.
When driving the new Weiran, you will not feel at all the disadvantages its size or weight will bring to the vehicle. The turbocharged engine provides better performance during acceleration. It brings more advantages of high torque, and you can feel lightness and flexibility every time the body moves forward.
The steering is also the same experience you get on previous Volkswagen models. Its steering feels very light, which further enhances the easy-to-control characteristics of this big car. The directionality of the steering system is relatively precise, which will allow you to gain more participation in the entire driving process, instead of just focusing on being a driver.
Due to this test drive, I was not able to drive the new Weiran to a section with poor road conditions for experience. The asphalt paved on the experience site is not very granular, so I can hardly feel the noise from the road inside the car. Because the speed is not high, I heard very little wind noise throughout the journey. If I have the chance, I will experience it in detail for everyone.
In the test drive venue, there was a long straight road of about 250m, so I tried to step on the full accelerator. What surprised me was that such a large car body accelerated when accelerating. , actually not empty at all. Compared with the new GL8 that I have driven, the Weiran's acceleration capability should be better, and its fuel consumption should also be lower than that of the GL8. At the same time, the feeling of driving the Weiran will not make you feel that it is a very large car. On the contrary, it has the "flexibility" of a small car. Perhaps this is a reflection of Volkswagen's ability in chassis tuning.now.
Editor’s comment: Regarding the question of whether the new Weiran is worth buying, this is my opinion. First of all, the driving feeling of Weiran is the best among MPVs in the same price range. The equipment is also luxurious enough, so both the driver and the passengers can get a good experience. In terms of space, which is most important in MPVs, Weiran barely passes. But as the saying goes, the car is never finished. I think if the price is right and the discount is large enough when new models are released, Weiran is still good. As for what you think in front of the screen, I suggest you experience it first. It should be said that Xinweiran is still a very sincere work. Go check it out for yourself.