Beijing Rubik's Cube, officially unveiled at the 2021 Guangzhou Auto Show, is a new compact SUV under BAIC Motor. The new car is the first to be equipped with Hongmeng OS The system’s fuel-powered models are also the pioneering work of BAIC Motor Group’s 3.0 era. It is understood that the new car is priced at around 110,000-150,000 and will be launched in April 2022.
As BAIC Motor’s blockbuster SUV in 2022, the Beijing Cube can be said to be stepping on colorful auspicious clouds. Wearing golden armor to cater to the car-buying needs of young consumers, its design is exquisite and fashionable, and it also incorporates the most cutting-edge and leading intelligence and technology. To be honest, the static allure is perfect, but what about the dynamic experience.
“Comfort” is the deepest impression left by Beijing Rubik’s Cube
Before we talk about the test drive, we have to mention the core powertrain; Beijing Magic Cube is equipped with BAIC Magic Core 1.5T engine, with a maximum power of 138kW (188 horsepower) and a maximum torque of 305N·m; based on the power parameters alone Judging from the results, the data of the 1.5T engine equipped with the Rubik's Cube is better than the familiar Changan CS75 PLUS 1.5T engine and the third-generation H6 The power performance of the 1.5T engine is good, and it can be said that it has a power advantage ahead of the same level.
At the same time, BAIC Magic Core 1.5T engine is also the industry's first mass-produced engine equipped with VGT supercharging The advantages of models with converter technology are smooth power output, low fuel consumption, low noise, and excellent high-speed power. The power response speed is increased by 43%. Matched with Bei's 1.5T engine is a 7-speed wet dual-clutch transmission.
For daily driving, the starting power of the Beijing Rubik's Cube is a little conservative, and the explosive power is not obvious enough to give You have a full sense of pushing back, but overall it is good, especially in the mid-range performance, the power improvement is obvious; at the same time, the 7-speed wet dual-clutch transmission is also very active in downshifting, and you will basically not feel the gearbox during the entire acceleration process. exist.
The new car provides three driving modes, standard mode, sport mode and economymode, the power performance in standard and economical modes is basically unchanged. The difference is that in economical mode, the gearbox upshifts more actively, which can effectively reduce the engine speed to provide better fuel economy.
In sports mode, the 1.5T engine equipped with Beijing Rubik's Cube can output a higher speed at about 2200rpm. Strong torque and more direct power output are very helpful for instant speed acceleration and overtaking.
The braking performance of Beijing Rubik's Cube is generally good. Even if it brakes suddenly, the body posture is maintained particularly well throughout the process, and the brake pedal The feedback was also very moderate, which was a pleasant surprise.
Beijing Rubik's Cube chassis is very comfortable, and the chassis is very supportive during the test drive on the track. Both performance and flexibility are good, and it is very smooth to drive; however, the steering accuracy is a little vague, which may also be a problem with the trial car.
Beijing Rubik’s Cube Design Review
In terms of design, Beijing Rubik's Cube adopts a more technological and sporty design concept. The entire front face has a strong sense of the future, with a penetrating front trim strip connecting two sharp light groups, and an edgeless closed grille design. It creates the feeling of a new energy model, and the interior adopts two-color splicing, and the front face uses a dot matrix distribution design to enhance the overall sense of technology.
On the side of the body, the Beijing Rubik's Cube vehicle adopts a relatively rounded design style. The body does not have too many complicated lines. On the contrary, this integrated design idea makes the vehicle look fuller and more technological. At the same time, , Beijing Rubik's Cube uses hidden door handles and is matched with carbon black double five-spoke wheels.
The rear of the Beijing Rubik's Cube adopts a layered design, and there will be equipment between the taillight groups The black trim panel and the rear surround are equipped with an exaggerated black guard panel, which can create a more intense crossover atmosphere. In addition, the new car will also have a sports version package, which uses a new front and rear surround kit to make the whole car look more personalized.
Beijing Rubik's Cube is positioned as a compact SUV with high length, width and height.The dimensions are respectively 4620mm, 1886mm, 1680mm, and the wheelbase is 2735mm; its length and height are a little smaller than Changan CS75 PLUS, but the wheelbase of 2735mm is comparable to the third-generation Haval H6, and the internal seating space is also very spacious.
The interior style of Beijing Rubik's Cube also emphasizes the sense of future technology, and the center console adopts a unique The symmetrical design also adds high-gloss decorative strips to create a visual sense of jumping. Since it is a trial car, the new car is not equipped with a large-size central control screen, and the Hongmeng car OS system such as electronic exterior mirrors, 60-inch AR-HUD and Huawei smart cockpit also does not appear. Here we will not discuss the intelligence. evaluate.
However, you can see the configuration after sitting in the car There are also many configurations, such as one-button start, automatic parking, full LCD instrument panel, intelligent voice recognition control, automatic air conditioning, seat heating, electric adjustment of the main driver's seat, automatic driving assistance system and other configurations.
Here are two suggestions. The first is the color of the ambient light on the center console in the car. It's a bit too monotonous (yellow), and the brightness is a bit too dark. It could be more eye-catching or the color could be richer and warmer.
The second is the storage compartment in front of the central saddle. Although there is a non-slip mat underneath, However, keys or other small items can still be thrown out when turning.
Beijing Rubik's Cube's steering wheel and integrated sports seats are worthy of praise. The outer material of the steering wheel is very delicate, and its grip and touch are very good; the integrated seats are very supportive and wrapped around the body. Not bad, and the padding inside the seat is also very soft, and the length of the seat cushion can also provide comfortable support for the thighs. It can be seen that Beijing Rubik's Cube has put a lot of effort into ergonomics.
Summary:
This test drive, Beijing Rubik's Cube test installation The car's sporty performance is good, with 8.6 seconds for 100km/h and a braking distance of 36m from 100-0km/h. Its excellent results are enough to convince consumers; at the same time, Beijing Rubik's Cube can also take into account the comfort and economy that urban commuters want. Sex, you can have your cake and eat it too. Since it is a trial assembly vehicle, the Beijing Rubik's CubeI have not experienced the Huawei smart cockpit-Hongmeng car OS system installed on the system. If you want to know more, please pay attention to Bitauto.