Bitauto Original If I could sum up this year's Chinese auto market in one word, then I think the word "volume" would be very appropriate. Since the beginning of the year, various manufacturers have been engaged in price wars, so new cars launched this year often have prices that surprise us. Take the new Buick LaCrosse for example. The price of 179,900-239,900 yuan is indeed surprising enough. After all, in my impression, this is a traditional American luxury large and medium-sized sedan, so today we will take a look at the new Buick LaCrosse What changes have happened to LaCrosse?
Static review
First of all, let’s review the static experience of the new LaCrosse. This generation of LaCrosse is the fourth generation model, and it may also be the last generation of fuel version of the LaCrosse model. Compared with the old model, both the appearance and interior have undergone revolutionary changes.
In terms of front face design, the new LaCrosse abandons the straight waterfall air intake grille that has been adhered to for many years, and adopts the family's latest PURE Design pure design concept. In terms of details, the new car is equipped with the latest Buick logo. The sharp headlight shape on the front face is highly recognizable. Together with the large-area mid-grid grille, it looks full of momentum.
In terms of headlights, LaCrosse of course also uses LED light sources, and does not adopt the popular split design. The light group is in a lower position, and the daytime running lights put the visual center of gravity in an upper position, which still looks good. Very coordinated. In addition, the LaCrosse Aivia model is also equipped with Matrix adaptive matrix headlights, which use 222 LED light sources, have 15 independent illumination zones, support 9 intelligent lighting modes, and also have a sensor welcome function. At the same time, the headlights can Automatically switches between high and low beams according to road conditions to ensure optimal road lighting.
The body dimensions of the new Buick LaCrosse are 4996/1866/1472mm, and the wheelbase is 2905mm. The side of the body inherits the elegant slender line design of the previous generation model. The new LaCrosse is also equipped with an NFC card key, which can be placed on the door handle to unlock the vehicle. In addition, in terms of rims, the Yuezun version also uses dynamic multi-spoke rims. The tires are Bridgestone's Tairan series, and the tire size is 225/55 R18.
As for the rear design, the new Buick LaCrosse also uses through-type taillights with built-in 352 LED light sources, and the nearly 1.3-meter-long light cavity uses integrated laser welding technology, reflecting the "dragon scale wings" effect, making The entire rear of the car has a more layered feel. At the same time, the LaCrosse also retains the design of a duck tail and double sides at the rear, making the overall vehicle more dynamic.
The new LaCrosse adopts a new family-style "pure" design language in the interior, and the workmanship still maintains the consistent level of the Buick brand. The layout has changed from the previous wrap-around design to a straighter design, and the central control The area also uses a hollow design.
The 30-inch integrated 6K high-definition curved screen equipped by Buick LaCrosse will become the standard feature of Buick’s new generation VCS smart cockpit. The resolution is 6008×934. The micro-curved screen supports high-precision multi-touch and uses anti-glare low-power Reflective surface treatment and anti-fingerprint treatment. At the same time, the new car is equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 car-grade flagship chip, which can bring a smooth interactive operation experience and also supports OTA upgrades of the entire vehicle system.
The new Buick LaCrosse is wrapped in genuine leather, and the front and rear seat cushion lengths reach class-leading 505mm and 482mm respectively, providing more sufficient support for thighs. In addition, in terms of seat functions, LaCrosse is equipped with seat heating/ventilation functions on the front seats, and the overall comfort performance of the seats is very good.
In terms of seating space in the car, an experiencer with a height of 183cm sitting in the front row has about a fist to his head; while in the back row, there is only three fingers of head space and leg room of about a fist and a finger. . The overall seating space is also sufficient.
Test drive experience
In terms of power, the new LaCrosse still has 1.5T and 2.0T engines for consumers. The 1.5T engine is used in entry-level models, with a maximum power of 132kW/5500rpm and a maximum torque of 25 0N·m/1500-4500rpm; other models are equipped with a variable cylinder 2.0T engine with a maximum power of 174kW/5000rpm and a maximum torque of 350N·m/1500-4000rpm.
In terms of transmission system, the new LaCrosse has replaced the gearbox matching the 1.5T engine with a CVT gearbox, while the 2.0T engine is still matched with a 9-speed automatic manual gearbox.
If you look at the appearance of the new LaCrosse, you might think that the driving style of this car is biased.Calm. In fact, it's just the opposite. The officially announced 0-100km/h time of the LaCrosse 2.0T model is 7.2 seconds. However, in actual experience, the initial throttle of the new LaCrosse is very brisk. As long as you step on the accelerator pedal slightly, the power will flow out. In layman's terms, this LaCrosse is just too fast.
And the power reserve is also very abundant. The 9AT gearbox is very active in upshifting, and the power connection during the shifting process is relatively smooth, with basically no obvious frustration. The reaction speed of downshifting at medium and high speeds is obviously faster than that at low speeds. This may be due to the consideration of riding comfort when traveling, so the style is relatively gentle.
In terms of steering feel, the new LaCrosse is still relatively light and quite easy to control. Of course, the steering position is still there, but the body response is still good, not lazy, and it can actively respond to steering commands without affecting the comfort in the car as much as possible. Moreover, the overall directionality of the vehicle is quite accurate.
As for the performance of the chassis, it can definitely be praised. The suspension is generally tuned for comfort, and it fully filters out small bumps on the road. When passing a speed bump, you will feel the vibration of the vehicle being transmitted to a distant place. This kind of suspension performance has a quite high-end feel. Overall, my personal feeling when driving on the road is that the vibrations stay more in the tire parts, and very little vibration is transmitted to the seats and body, which can give passengers a comfortable and comfortable feeling.
In addition, the NVH performance of the new LaCrosse is also excellent.Vibration and noise are well controlled. The front row is equipped with multi-layer soundproof glass and the active noise reduction function of the entire series also helps to improve NVH performance.
Editor’s summary: Buick LaCrosse adopts Buick’s latest family-style design, which has been controversial since its inception. I think the main reason is that it has undergone earth-shaking changes from the Buick family design that we are used to. As for the interior, it has kept up with the development of the times, and the materials, workmanship and practicality have all maintained a good level. As for the driving experience, I think the LaCrosse still continues the style of the old model. It is easy to drive and has excellent chassis and sound insulation performance. In the end, it comes down to the price. The price of this LaCrosse 28T Yuezun Edition model is only 209,900 yuan, which is definitely a very sincere price. If you are interested in this LaCrosse, you might as well hurry up and check it out. look.
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