A warm and caring man with personality test drive Sihao X8 PLUS 1.5T

Bitauto original I don’t know if you have noticed a phenomenon. Nowadays, many car manufacturers like to use "PRO", "PLUS" or "MAX" to name their cars. Relatively speaking, there are the most models named "PLUS". It means "plus" or "good" in English. It first appeared on some mobile phone products. Its performance is slightly better than ordinary products, giving consumers a sense of high-end. And now that it has spread to the automotive industry, it almost means the same thing. On November 20, the Sihao X8 PLUS, newly launched by Jiangxi Automobile Group, was officially launched. The new car’s price range is 99,800-139,800 yuan. Compared with Sihao X8, it has been upgraded in appearance, interior and quality. Today we take a test drive to see how strong this model is.

New design language and more refined shape

In terms of appearance, the new car is based on the Sihao X8, but they are independent car series and can be understood as a brand new product. If the two cars are put together, you can easily tell the difference. Because although Sihao X8 PLUS continues the basic outline of Sihao X8, it has made major adjustments in details such as the front and rear of the car. After the redesign, it has brought a more refined visual effect.

In terms of body size, Sihao X8 PLUS has a length, width and height of 4825mm/1870mm/1758mm respectively, and a wheelbase of 2830mm, which has certain advantages in its class. In particular, the wheelbase size of 2830mm exceeds that of some medium and large SUVs.

The shape of the rear of the car is also quite individual. The through-type taillights echo the front of the car. This design can easily catch the attention of young people. At the same time, great attention is paid to details, while ensuring practicality while giving consumers some high-end enjoyment.

12.3-inch dual screen with rich configuration

From the moment you enter the car, you will find that the interior of Sihao X8 PLUS has also been redesigned, and many details have been optimized. The most eye-catching thing is that it is equipped with the popular 12.3-inch dual screen. At the same time, the center console is covered with a large number of soft materials. Both the sense of technology and the workmanship of the materials are worthy of praise.

This test drive model also has a hot and cold dual-mode armrest box. This configuration is also rare in cars worth 100,000 yuan. It is considerate and practical for family travel to have a cold drink in the summer and a cup of warm coffee in the winter. . At the same time, iFLYTEK's exclusive iSAMS tuning system and an external 320W independent power amplifier are used to bring an excellent audio-visual experience. In addition, the front row also supports wireless charging for mobile phones, making it convenient to charge mobile phones.

Offer 6/7-seater option with ample space

In terms of seats, Sihao X8 PLUS offers two layouts: 2+2+2 and 2+3+2. The second and third rows of seats can be folded down. In addition, the second-row seats can slide forward and backward by 10mm, which can increase the distance between the second-row seats and increase the seating space for second-row passengers.

From the actual experience, the experiencer is 183cm tall and can have normal sitting posture and space in the front and rear three rows. Compared with many models that can only accommodate children in the third row, the Sihao X8 PLUS can be used even if it is full. It can also accommodate passengers with a height of 183cm, so you don’t have to worry about not being able to fit in when traveling with the whole family.

As a family-oriented SUV model, in addition to the seating space that everyone is more concerned about, the luggage compartment space cannot be ignored. Its regular trunk volume reaches 418L, and can be expanded to a maximum of 2153L after folding down the second and third rows, which is enough to cope with different usage scenarios.

1.5T+7DCT is both economical and practical

In terms of power, Sihao X8 PLUS is equipped with a 1.5T turbocharged engine, integrating DVVT, intercooling, intelligent thermal management, variable oil pump, low friction and other technologies, with a maximum power of 135kW and a maximum torque of 300N·m. , and matched with 7DCT wet dual-clutch gearbox.

The test drive route includes mountain roads, city roads and highways, which can simulate most road conditions encountered during daily travel. The initial throttle adjustment is very lazy, not radical, and feels very Buddhist. If you want that particularly strong explosive power, then you need to step on the accelerator deeply. After the speed increases, the overall driving experience is very comfortable.

Although the overall smoothness is acceptable when driving on urban roads in daily life, when encountering mountain roads with many curves and blind spots, it is inevitable to accelerate and decelerate for a while. At this time, the transmission response is a bit slow, and it takes a moment of thinking. Take appropriate action. However, the return journey is a high-speed road, and the cooperation between the gearbox and the engine is much better, with no obvious lag.

It is worth mentioning that in terms of NVH, Sihao X8 PLUS performs quite well at this price. Even at speeds exceeding 100km/h, there is almost no interference from wind noise and tire noise from outside the car.

In terms of suspension, the new car uses a combination of front MacPherson strut and rear torsion beam non-independent suspension. Such a suspension combination is destined to not perform very well in terms of handling performance, but it is a strong point in terms of space utilization. In addition, it is expected that the overall suspension adjustment is more comfortable. After passing through potholes, the suspension filtering is relatively simple, and the feedback inside the car is a bit hard, but the overall quality is very strong. Considering this price, it is acceptable.by.

Full text summary: Compared with Sihao X8, the launch of Sihao X8 PLUS has a larger design in terms of appearance and other aspects, and the interior is also completely new. Obviously, it is for the young family groups in the third and fourth tiers. Different from the slightly ordinary styling of ordinary SUVs that cost more than 100,000 yuan, the Sihao X8 PLUS gives the sense of sophistication and sportiness that young people like, and at the same time, coupled with the advantage of large space, its competitiveness is enhanced. A big improvement. In the future, as the influence of the Sihao brand gradually increases, it is only a matter of time before Sihao X8 PLUS is recognized by more and more people.