Bitche Original With the growth of multi-child families, the MPV market has also ushered in a "spring". Some time ago, Dongfeng Fengxing Yacht was officially launched, with a price range of 119,900-154,900. The new car is built based on the "Super Cube EMA platform architecture" and focuses on the 7-seater home MPV market.
To briefly understand the positioning of Fengxing Yacht, the length, width and height of the new car are 4850*1900*1715mm, and the wheelbase is 2900mm. The overall size of the vehicle is already comparable to that of the Odyssey, and is larger than the Trumpchi M6 and Wuling Capgemini. The body size has certain advantages in its class.
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In this article, I will focus on the driving aspects of Fengxing Yacht.
Mitsubishi 1.5T + Magna 7DCT powertrain
In terms of power, all yachts are equipped with Shenyang Aerospace Mitsubishi's 1.5T engine, with a maximum output of 197Ps/5600rpm and a peak torque of 285N·m/1500-4000rpm. It is matched with a Magna 7-speed wet dual-clutch gearbox.
The powertrain of Fengxing Yacht is the same as that of Fengxing T5 EVO. The data performance is good and the product reliability is also guaranteed. But for an MPV model with a curb weight of more than 1.7 tons, is its power enough? How does it perform in actual driving? I’ll break it down for you below.
Plenty of power and output
During actual driving, Fengxing Yacht’s 1.5T engine performs commendably in terms of low torque. The power can be output quickly by lightly pressing the accelerator at the start. The power response is relatively slow, and the overall speed increase is smooth and light, and the performance is better. to follow the driver's driving wishes.
After the speed exceeds 2000rpm, the power output will usher in a sense of explosion, and the peak torque can continue to 4000rpm. When four people are seated, the vehicle still has ample power performance, and it can also provide sufficient power when overtaking at medium and high speeds. Drivers have enough confidence.
The powertrain of Fengxing Yacht is quite easy to handle in daily use. Of course, Fengxing Yacht will not give an obvious push-back feeling like some sports sedans in the same price range. After all, its curb weight exceeds 1.7 tons, and at the same time, the orientation of MPV models is also based on comfort.
Active gear shifting and smooth driving
The Magna 7-speed wet dual-clutch transmission equipped on Fengxing Yacht is inThe gearshift speed and smoothness are good. There is no obvious sense of turbulence when connecting the first and second gears at the start. At the same time, the gearbox is more active in both upshifts and downshifts, making the power output smoother.
In ECO or standard mode, the transmission will actively upshift to keep the engine at a lower speed around 1700-1900rpm. This will improve fuel economy performance.
In addition, in manual mode, the transmission's shifting can also better follow the driver's wishes. It can be upgraded to 7th gear at about 60km/h. At this time, the engine speed can be maintained at about 1300rpm, which can further reduce the speed. Fuel consumption.
In sports mode, the transmission will shift gears at around 2000rpm, allowing the engine to maintain a higher speed to output more power.
Overall, Fengxing Yacht’s Mitsubishi 1.5T + Magna 7DCT powertrain performs well in terms of matching and adjustment. The power output is smooth and fast, taking into account the experience of all passengers in the vehicle.
The chassis is comfortable and the support has room for improvement
Fengxing Yacht adopts front MacPherson independent suspension and rear trailing arm semi-independent suspension in terms of chassis. Its suspension adjustment is focused on comfort and can fully filter out fine vibrations from the road. At the same time, the suspension will not produce unnecessary up and down fluctuations when passing through speed bumps and large potholes, and the vehicle can maintain good comfort.
However, the curb weight of Fengxing Yacht exceeds 1.7 tons, and the center of gravity of the vehicle is not low. When the MPV corners at a slightly faster speed, the vehicle will still roll to a certain extent, and the lateral support of the suspension will still be certain. room for improvement.
Light steering and easy driving
The steering feel of Fengxing Yacht is light, the direction of the steering wheel is very clear, the steering force is relatively linear, the vehicle's steering followability is good, and it does not feel as cumbersome as driving a large car.
Fengxing Yacht's braking stroke is long and the front section is relatively soft. The vehicle does not shake too much back and forth when stopping and stopping on urban roads, which adds to the ride comfort.
The chassis has excellent sound insulation, but there is room for improvement in engine noise
In terms of NVH, the model tested this time is equipped with Dunlop GRANDTREK PT3 tires with a tire size of 215/55 R18. This tire focuses on quietness and comfort.
Fengxing Yacht's chassis sound insulation and tire noise control are very good. Even if you drive at about 100km/h, you will not feel obvious tire noise and road noise.
In terms of wind noise, when the speed of Fengxing Yacht reaches about 120km/h, there will be slight wind noise from the A-pillar. For a 150,000-class model,It's a normal behavior.
In terms of engine noise isolation, the engine noise of Fengxing Yacht is not obvious during daily driving. However, during rapid acceleration, the sound becomes slightly rough after the engine speed exceeds 3,000 rpm, and the engine's NVH still has some room for improvement.
Written at the end: In the 150,000-class MPV market, there are not many models for consumers to choose from. The Fengxing Yacht performs well in terms of driving and riding, with sufficient power and comfortable driving, and the sound insulation of the chassis is also remarkable.
In addition, the new car has also put a lot of effort into comfort configuration and interior class, ensuring ride comfort.
In general, Fengxing Yacht is backed by Dongfeng Fengxing, which has 20 years of experience in MPV manufacturing. Its overall product strength is at a balanced level and it has certain competitiveness among models of the same class.
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