Design-Does the "parametric dynamics" modeling style have a refreshing feeling? Avant-garde and athletic.
Elantra was first introduced to the China market in 2003, when it was the third generation model. After four generations of Elantra (the third generation), Elantra (the fourth generation), Langdong (the fifth generation) and Atom (the sixth generation), the seventh generation products based on i-GMP platform have returned to their real names and become more friendly. Unlike the tenth generation Sonata's many adjustments to the appearance of domestic cars, Elantra basically continues the overseas version of the car, changing the simple image in the past, and the shape is avant-garde and sporty.
The design concept is "sensibility? On the basis of "nastic movement", this paper puts forward "parameterization?" "Dynamic" is the key word. Specifically, the front of this picture is a middle net rich in wedge elements, in which many parallelograms are divided by diagonal bars. Obviously, lines are strictly parameterized, which look very complicated but regular, and have an unspeakable beauty. In addition, the net and headlights are also naturally integrated, and the modeling style is also unified. A large-size millimeter-wave radar module is arranged under the license plate frame, and the shovel skirt is very spiritual.
From this point of view, the headlights and the net are integrated, and even some light groups are integrated into the grid, which is very clever. It's a bit weird to look at the headlights wrapped around the top. The bottom is sharp and the top is smooth, but it feels natural from the whole network. The low beam and high beam in the light group all use LED light sources, and the daytime running lights are also LEDs. The side cheek is equipped with an air inlet with real ventilation effect, and the concave shape of the folded face is relatively rare, giving people a bright feeling.
Under the new framework of i-GMP platform, the body proportion of Elantra has changed. Compared with the previous generation (leading car), the front suspension of the new car is shorter, the wheelbase is longer, the center of gravity of the car body is lower, and the hood moves backwards. With the back sliding body, it creates a more slender and low posture. Careful friends may have found the "Z" waistline outlined by three sharp broken lines of the car body. This is a "spiritual label" carefully customized by the designer for Elantra, and it is the most complicated waistline at the same level. The car body adopts two-color collision, and the black painted A and B columns are used together with the roof and the two-color spliced C column to create the effect of suspended roof. The "seven sharp edges" of the black concave part of the C-pillar echo the "seventh generation model" from a distance, which can be regarded as a small egg in design.
The body size is 4680/1810/1415 mm and the wheelbase is 2720 mm. Compared with the previous generation, the length, width, height and wheelbase have increased by 70mm, 10mm and 20mm respectively, and the height of the car body has decreased by 35mm, realizing the trend of being longer, wider and lower. Compared with the competing products of joint venture, the geometric size has obvious advantages, especially in terms of length, wheelbase and width, and the height is the lowest, which is obvious from the attitude.
The exterior rearview mirror adopts all-black shape, adding corner elements, which is unified with the overall style. The shell is equipped with LED side lights and side cameras, and the 360 panoramic image is only mounted on the top model, which supports functions such as electric adjustment, folding, heating and automatic folding when locking the car.
The door handle is the same color as the car body, and the black button is the keyless entry module of the driver's seat. If it is hidden, it will be more elegant. This car also has a Bluetooth key function, which can open/close the vehicle through the mobile APP, bringing a new travel experience.
In addition to the entry-level model (205/55? R 16), the whole department is equipped with 225/45? The front and rear wheels of R 17 and the two-color wheels with "diamond cut" shape also meet the requirements of "parameterization? The concept of "dynamic" is especially design-oriented. With Nexen N'priz, the main silent and comfortable? CX？ SH6 series tires.
A large number of folding angle and folding surface elements also appear at the tail, creating an excellent three-dimensional sense and layering. The inclined tail window blends smoothly with the upturned tail wing, and the tail light part is at the lowest point of the depression, contrary to the conventional design. The rich wedge-shaped elements in the light groups on both sides of the penetrating taillights once again highlight the design concept. A small tail wing is added to the edge of the rear hatch cover to reduce the wind resistance, and the bottom adopts the layout of single-sided double-outlet exhaust pipe, which will be uncomfortable for friends who like symmetry (such as Candy).
The small tail wing at the edge of the tail cover, the "240T" logo at the tail, the shape of the bottom diffuser and the layout of the exhaust pipe with one side and two outlets are all exclusive to the 1.4T model.
Car Layout —— The concept of "driving as the center" Double 10.25 inch large screen keeps pace with the times.
Inside the carriage, Elantra's layout style is close to the tenth generation Sonata and follows the concept of "driving as the center". The center console leans to the left, and the bar bracket is surrounded, making the driver the absolute core of the carriage. We are also sincere in terms of configuration. We use double 10.25 inch large screen, airplane bar, 64-color atmosphere lights, wireless charging of mobile phones, etc. Create a scientific and technological atmosphere. This set of interior is much better than the previous generation (leading), and it is also better than many joint venture competitors. The top of the center console is soft plastic and the bottom is hard plastic. The top of the door panel is also made of soft material, and the handrail is made of leather, so the joint venture material is more kind.
The multi-function steering wheel adopts a relatively rare four-spoke shape, and the leather wrap feels delicate, but the grip is not full because of the small diameter, and the diameter is very suitable. The steering wheel of the top model is rich in functions, adding shift paddles and steering wheel heating. The multi-function control on both sides of the steering wheel is a combination of buttons and pull rods, and the operation logic is clear. The left side mainly controls multimedia, and the right side mainly controls the driver assistance system.
Except for a few entry-level models (3.5-inch), the whole system is equipped with 10.25-inch full LCD instrument panel, and provides three groups of theme displays, but it is only a graphical change, and it will feel more if you add color changes. When switching driving modes, the dashboard will have a little color change, providing four driving modes: comfort, economy, sports and intelligence.
The overall background color of the four driving modes is the same, only the dial pointer scale has changed a little, which is a bit too uncoordinated. Smart mode is more interesting. In this mode, the system can adapt to the adjustment mode according to the current driving habits. For example, if you step on the accelerator a few times, the system will automatically switch to sports mode, and when you drive a little distance, the system will switch back to comfort mode.
Except for a few entry-level models (8 inches), the whole system is equipped with 10.25 inch central control screen and the third generation intelligent networking system jointly built with Baidu, which not only has built-in entertainment information such as QQ music, but also can realize the function of "mutual control between car and home", which can start household air conditioners, sweeping robots and other electrical appliances in the car. BLE Bluetooth key can realize the functions of opening/locking the car door and starting the car by mobile phone. The operating logic of the system is very close to that of our smart phone, and it is very easy to use. The UI interface is a little dull, but the main color of dark color has little interference to the driver.
The control panel below the central control panel integrates multimedia and air conditioning functions. The full touch mode makes the operation smoother, and at the same time makes the car cleaner, and the sense of digitalization and technology is in place. Aiming at the problem that blind people are not convenient to operate, the system supports voice control of multimedia, navigation, telephone and air conditioning to adapt to voice control.
The bar platform is also a brand-new layout. The plane bar arranged in the center becomes the protagonist, and the inclined armrest on the right divides the bar platform into the driver's exclusive space, which embodies the concept of "driving as the center". The front of the bar is equipped with an open storage compartment for mobile phones, two USB interfaces and 12V power supply, and it is also equipped with wireless charging function for mobile phones.
There are not many vehicle function buttons arranged on the lever platform, and there are only four functions: driving mode, parking radar, electronic handbrake and automatic parking. More functions are arranged at the left rear of the steering wheel, including headlight height adjustment, automatic start and stop, tire pressure setting, parallel assist, ESP off and so on.
The central armrest box has a large opening, irregular internal space but sufficient depth, and has considerable storage capacity. With the two cups in front, it is convenient as a whole.
The front seats are wrapped in imitation leather (except for entry-level models), with hard leather and full internal filling. The seat cushion and backrest have sufficient lateral support, and the overall support force is sufficient. The red stitching on the edge adds a sporty atmosphere to the seat. Functionally, the main driver's seat supports front and rear, backrest and height electric adjustment (2-way), the co-pilot only supports front and rear, backrest manual adjustment, and the front seats are equipped with heating function.
The rear seats are also made of imitation leather, the angle between the cushion and the backrest is reasonable, the length of the cushion is sufficient, the backrest has certain lateral support, and the overall support is sufficient. In terms of space, Candy's height is 175cm, with about two punches in the leg and one punch in the head space. He is not crowded with three adults horizontally, and the space is at the upstream level among his peers. The function is also relatively perfect, equipped with three retractable headrest, high folding armrest with two water cup holders, floor-standing air conditioning outlet and a USB interface.
In addition to the entry-level models, the whole system is equipped with electric skylights. It would be better if panoramic sunroof can be installed on high-profile or top-profile vehicles, even if it is provided as an option. After all, this is a configuration that Chinese people like very much.
The wheel arches on both sides of the tail box occupy part of the transverse space, and the overall shape is narrow inside and wide outside, with a normal volume of 474L L. The rear seat can be completely leveled at a ratio of 4:6 by the small pull rod (shown in the red box) above, but this function is only supported by the top models (flagship version) of 1.5L and 1.4T, and a non-full-size spare tire is equipped under the floor for emergency use.
Driving and experience-smooth power output? Driving tends to be comfortable? Quiet at medium speed is good.
In terms of power, Elantra provides two engines: 1.5L self-priming engine and 1.4T turbocharged engine. The former has a maximum power of 84.5 kW (115ps)/6300 rpm and a maximum torque of 143.9Nm/4500rpm, matching CVT. The maximum power of the latter is103 kw (140 PS)/6000 rpm, and the maximum torque is 211nm/1400-3700 rpm, matching the 7-speed DCT powershift. Where 1.5? MPI engine adopts the breakthrough CVVD technology, and with the light weight of the car body, it can achieve ultra-low fuel consumption of 4.9L/ 100km. However, we test-drive the 1.4T model. Compared with the previous engine, this engine has adopted a brand-new adjustment and increased 10 horsepower.
The test drive route is about 40 kilometers from the urban area to the suburbs. After experiencing a short-term traffic jam in the city, I started driving at full speed. The power output of this 1.4T engine is not direct at the initial stage. I feel that there is a short pause when I step on the accelerator, and then the power will be released. It seems that the engagement speed of powershift is not fast enough, or it may be artificially set to prevent the accelerator from being stepped on by mistake. However, once the vehicle moves, the low torque output of the engine is still improved. Although it is not carefree, the acceleration is normal. When the speed is close to 2000 rpm, there will be a feeling of a small wave of power emerging, and the acceleration will be much lighter at this time. After that, the continuity of power can be maintained to 4000 rpm, and the power output is more linear and stable. From the speed point of view, the acceleration of this car from 10km/h to 80km/h can be called refreshing. The gearbox can smoothly transition from second gear to sixth gear in this interval, and the speed is controlled at around 2000rpm, which brings more economical fuel consumption. Above 80km/h, it is a little difficult to accelerate, and it takes a little patience to reach120 km/h/h. Generally speaking, this set of power is very suitable for urban medium-speed sections.
In sport mode, the gear will last longer, the speed will be higher, of course, the dynamic response will be more direct, and the feeling of acceleration is really much better. Of course, you can also use the paddle to shift gears and keep the speed at around 3000 rpm, so as to get more abundant power reserve and more agile response. However, all the above are relative. Generally speaking, Elantra doesn't have a strong sense of movement even with the power of 1.4T, which is slightly different from its sports appearance and pays more attention to the smoothness and comfort of daily use. When it comes to comfort, it is its power. The steering wheel is light, and the damping of the accelerator and brake pedal is also small. Driving this car feels effortless, and even girls can drive it freely. During the driving process, we found that this car has a very interesting function, which is the image of blind spots on both sides. Turn on the left and right turn signals before changing lanes, and the left and right panels of the instrument panel will display the rear views on both sides respectively, so as to ensure the safety of overtaking when changing lanes, which is very friendly to novices.
The chassis adopts suspension combination with front McPherson independent and rear torsion beam independent, and the front drive layout. Because the center of gravity is lower, the body is wider, and the stability of straight driving is excellent, the chassis handles the small vibration on the straight road well, and retains a certain sense of road for the seat, but it will not appear trivial. However, when passing through speed bumps and potholes, the vibration absorption and filtering ability of the suspension is not calm enough, slightly stiff and has redundant shaking. NVH performance is also remarkable. The engine itself has done a good job of vibration reduction and isolation, and the existence of the engine is not high when driving. Wind noise and tire noise are also controlled at the speed of 80km/h, which has a certain sense of being ahead, but after exceeding this speed, tire noise and wind noise can be perceived, which is not so high-grade. Generally speaking, this car has made some efforts in the adjustment of driving quality in the middle-speed range of the city, but it is relatively weak for high-speed driving.
Brother Kan comments:
The appearance change of the seventh generation Elantra is really hard to refuse, and it will really give people a feeling of heartache. Both the whole and the details are done with great care, and the originality and freshness are high. The carriage has also achieved double large screens, large space, simplified layout, and emphasized the driver's seat center, and the configuration is also sufficient. However, this car does not put the sense of movement and control in the first place, but is mainly comfortable, which is more suitable for daily transportation and family travel. The successful precedent of this style is Nissan Sylphy, and Elantra's return to the market in this way should be good there.
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