The new energy vehicle market in Shanghai may be one of the hottest markets in the country recently. Obviously, this is related to a major announcement recently issued by Shanghai.
According to the latest traffic management measures issued by the Shanghai Municipal Public Security Bureau, the "traffic restriction" regulations for foreign vehicles in Shanghai will be upgraded soon. On the one hand, starting from November 2, the restricted hours for outside signs on the Inner Ring Elevated Highway will be lengthened; in addition, starting from the first working day after the May Day holiday in 2021, the inner ring ground roads will also begin to open for limited hours.
Therefore, as the "roads" between foreign brands and Shanghai brands become narrower and narrower, buying a new energy vehicle has increasingly become a necessity for Shanghai citizens.
The introduction of Shanghai’s new traffic control regulations will undoubtedly create a huge wave of new energy consumption in Shanghai, so that wait-and-see and purchasing agents will no longer wait. The new energy market has developed rapidly in recent years, especially a pure electric SUV for home use, which has become a popular choice for many new generation family users. However, in the pure electric circle, there is a clear differentiation. Either high-end players start at 300,000 yuan, or self-branded products cost over 100,000 yuan. For users with a budget of 150,000 to 200,000 yuan, they are more looking forward to choosing a car with a long range. A joint venture pure electric SUV model with long mileage, good driving quality and rich configurations.
The pure electric models of the joint venture brand that are being developed based on the new pure electric platform are currently very rare, not to mention the Buick Weilan 7 is also a pure electric SUV. With a range of 500km, the price after subsidies is 179,800 yuan and 199,800 yuan, which are very exciting. After a long period of personal experience, I found that under its beautiful appearance, it has a very strong energy magnetic field. It is a high-quality SUV that is particularly easy to "call".
In comparison, the pure electric Sylphy with a range of 338km starts at 238,000 yuan, the C-HR EV with a range of 400km starts at 225,800 yuan, the pure electric Golf golf with a range of 270km starts at 225,800 yuan, and the cruising range is only 226,800 yuan. The Audi Q2 Le-tron with 265km is really a bit laughable.
At the same time, it has the label of "cost-effectiveness + cruising range + joint venture + pure electric + SUV + real estate car". It is difficult to imagine whether Buick Weilan 7 will be popular.
Recently in Nanjing, the ancient capital of the Six Dynasties, the author was lucky enough to have a test drive. Now let’s briefly talk about the Weilan 7 car.
First of all, in terms of body appearance, Weilan 7 continues the dynamic technological style of the "Buick Blue" new energy vehicle family. In the front part of the car, compared with the hierarchical air intake grille of traditional fuel vehicles, it is replaced by a 3D geometric cross-section pattern, making the overall look avant-garde and fashionable. The light-guided LED flying wing trim is integrated with the roundabout-style front LED light-guide daytime running lights, creating a dynamic and sharp through-type effect. It echoes the through-type LED taillights at the rear and has become another iconic icon in the vehicle design. . The eye-catching black air deflectors on both sides of the front bumper look like jet wings to protect the body. It not only strengthens the wing-like design elements of the Buick family, but also further reduces the wind resistance coefficient. On the side of the car body, the upper and lower waist lines outline a very dynamic and fresh curved outline. The C-pillar is thickened and designed in a boomerang style, which also echoes well with the front of the car. The black decoration creates a suspended car. Extremely elegant and dynamic. The largest wheelbase/body ratio in its class and large wheels also create a very full visual effect. Moving to the rear of the car body, the narrow top and wide bottom shape and the large area of ????black bottom surround also add a bit of heavy security to the whole vehicle.
Moving inside the car, the simple and exquisite interior of Buick Blue 7 looks both fashionable and full of technology. There are many details worth savoring, and more black technologies are waiting to be unlocked.
The overall posture of the car body is obviously slim and tall. It pays great attention to the excavation of space in the car and the convenience of storing things in the car. The water cup holder is located in the storage tank and supports flexible adjustment. The electronic shifting mechanism and the large number of hollow designs allow drivers to gain a sense of accomplishment by discovering the space in the car during daily use. With the wireless charging function and the dedicated slot for mobile phones, there is no need to worry about having nowhere to place your mobile phone.
The interconnection mapping of the Weilan 7 central control screen currently supports CarPlay and CarLife, and some active safety configuration settings are integrated into the central control panel, which is also very consistent with the current development trend of electrification.
In terms of spatial performance, something needs to be emphasized. Weilan 7 is positioned as a small compact SUV. If compared horizontally, the wheelbase of 2675mm and the vehicle length of 4264mm are definitely better than many traditional A0-class hatchbacks. The width and height make the body posture more three-dimensional.
Except for the slightly cramped horizontal space, the actual feeling of sitting up is really good, both in the front and rear rows. On the flat rear floor, the dual USB interfaces and triangular 220V power supply at the rear of the central armrest box really reflect the generosity of a pure electric vehicle. On the day of the test drive, it was very easy and convenient for rear passengers to write papers. , call friends, have a hot pot together, not to mention an electric oven and so on.
In order to maximize the effective seating space in the car, the trunk volume will inevitably be compressed to a certain extent, and the floor is relatively high, which will be slightly inconvenient for lifting heavy objects, but for a positioning As a pure electric SUV for urban transportation and short-distance self-driving in suburban areas, Weilan 7 is indeed good value for money and exceeds consumer expectations.
Of course, a good car should not just be a vase for viewing but also depends on its driving performance. In terms of power, Weilan 7 is equipped with a permanent magnet synchronous motor with a maximum power of 130kw and a peak torque of 360N·m. It is matched with a single-gear gearbox and is a natural automatic transmission. This power combination is the most popular among current pure electric models. Commonly, the official acceleration from 0 to 100 kilometers is 7.4 seconds, and the maximum speed is 8800r/min.
Buick Weilan 7 provides "3+1" driving modes for users to choose from, including track mode, normal mode, and single pedal mode. What is even more surprising is Weilan 7 A small paddle is actually added to the left side of the steering wheel. This is a novel design. The paddle mode greatly increases the playability of Weilan 7.
The power performance in normal mode is quite satisfactory and suitable for daily transportation, but the 7.4-second 100-kilometer acceleration time is still good for overtaking. Track mode is actually a sports mode, which can be switched back and forth with the normal mode. The power output becomes more aggressive. You can feel the roar of the motor when you step on it, which is enough for you to start at a traffic light and kill others in an instant. The single-pedal mode is the familiar way to travel around the world with one foot. For uncles who loved driving bumper cars in the park when they were young, it is easy to retrieve their childhood memories. However, in this mode, the kinetic energy recovery is too strong, and the pull of the switch is too strong. The feeling is very serious, and it is really not easy to drive smoothly.
On the day of the test drive, we tried to fully depress the "switch" to accelerate from a standstill. The power response came very quickly, but compared with the strong push-back feeling of a sports sedan under the Buick brand. It's different, but as a small SUV, even if it is placed next to a fuel vehicle, it can still bring you a lot of excitement.
It is worth mentioning that the last mode is the paddle mode. Unlike many sports cars that provide dual paddles, mainly used for upshifting and downshifting, the single paddle provided by Weilan 7 (located on the left side of the steering wheel) is used to control the vehicle's kinetic energy recovery intensity, and the control of this intensity It all depends on how long you press it. You can even press it until the car stops and use it as a braking function. The learning cost is slightly higher and many people may not be able to adapt to it in a while, but it does not hinder it. It is very interesting. The design is exactly what attracts the curiosity of many technology geeks.
Another point that needs to be emphasized is that the Buick Weilan 7 chassis adopts a universal pure electric architecture, no thresholds, and a flat floor, which brings in and out convenience and riding comfort that are unimaginable for ordinary SUVs. The sitting position and the openable panoramic sunroof also provide a more transparent view, integrating "appearance", "generousness" and "wisdom". Weilan 7 uses LG high-energy ratio long-life battery cells with a total capacity of 55.6kWh, a battery pack energy density of 133Wh/Kg, and an NEDC cruising range of 500km, which is unique among models of its class.
Of course, for an electric vehicle, when it comes to battery life, we must talk about charging. Buick Weilan 7*** supports two charging methods: DC fast charging and AC slow charging. The official claims that it can It can be fully charged in 60 minutes for a battery life of 379km, and within 30 minutes it can be fully charged for a battery life of 213km. Under the current technical conditions, the charging efficiency should be satisfactory for car owners’ daily use.
In terms of braking, in normal mode, the energy recovery process is almost unnoticeable, and the linearity of the braking is worthy of praise. Of course, in the single-pedal mode, the drag force is too strong and is not suitable for long-distance use. Basically, releasing the accelerator is equivalent to braking. I personally think that playing with it is enough. This mode can easily cause a certain sense of dizziness to passengers.
Weilan 7 adopts a push-button shifting mechanism. The R and D gears that "make the car move" are instead "pull up", which is helpful for novices. There is a certain learning cost, but this ETRS push-button electronic gearbox design has been widely used in new-generation Buick brand models such as the 2020 Regal, Envision S, and Envision Qi. This is a future-oriented design trend. It also prevents the possibility of misoperation to the greatest extent.
In terms of driving quality, Weilan 7 adopts a front MacPherson + rear torsion beam chassis structure, which achieves a good balance between economy and rear space. The overall support of the suspension is relatively in place. When encountering bumpy roads in daily use, it handles it quite crisply and its toughness is remarkable. Although it has shortcomings and shortcomings, considering its pricing and suspension structure, I really can't ask for more. At the same time, it is equipped with Michelin Haoyue series tires that are common in family cars under the Buick brand. It has indeed made a lot of efforts in terms of silence and comfort.
In short, after a half-day test drive, I feel that Weilan 7 is a very "easy to drive" car. The target user group is very clear. It is smart but not radical, simple but not lacking in quality. In some A lot of ingenuity has been put into the detailed function settings, which can make simple daily transportation more fun. It is very suitable for the young people in Shanghai who currently pursue practicality.
This article comes from the author of Autohome Chejiahao and does not represent the views and positions of Autohome.