Today, WeChat has been fully integrated into people's lives and has almost become a part of China people's bodies. However, it is not safe to talk about WeChat by car, and you need to contact people when you travel. So we see that the 2020 Haval F5 has come up with a good solution.
Although the appearance of the 2020 Haval F5 has not changed much, because of the design language of the F series, it is impeccable in youth and dynamics? . The body design is exquisite and compact, with the length, width and height of 4470× 1857× 1638mm and the wheelbase of 2680mm, which is between H2 and F7. The rear suspension is short and occupies a small area, but the driving space is maximized. Its positioning is similar to that of compact SUVs such as Nissan Hacker, Mitsubishi Jin Xuan, Chuanqi GS4 and changan CS55.
The sense of movement revealed by the angular edges and corners, and the large and medium-sized hexagonal net highlight the mighty domineering of an SUV, and the grid air intake grille also creates a profound sense of science and technology.
On the side design, the design of sliding back, rising waistline and charming hips create a coupe-like effect. The clean and tough lines also create a calligraphy-like flowing water.
In the tail design, the higher taillights enhance the visual center of gravity, and the tail pole adopts a metal suspended double tail row, and the overall dive posture also creates a coupe-like effect.
In terms of interior, the most obvious change of the 2020 Haval F5 is that it adopts an integrated floating central control large screen and cancels many physical buttons, which further enhances the sense of science and technology of human-computer interaction. The embracing center console biased towards the driver's side, with black and silver, looks even more cool.
On the multi-function steering wheel, I found the WeChat button. Of course, I'll just press it out of curiosity to see what this new feature is. After I opened it, an interface appeared on the screen for me to scan the code and log in. I can't wait to try it.
On-board WeChat display
The mobile phone received the authorization of WeChat car version, and the login was successful. This WeChat system has no complicated interface, only three options:
"View unread messages"
"Send voice message"
"Call WeChat voice phone"
These three commands can be activated directly by voice. When you need to send a message, you can say the name of the other party, and voice recognition can find one or two similar candidates very accurately. Just like you send a voice message on your mobile phone, you can complete such a voice conversation by saying "send a message" at the end of a voice input.
When receiving the message from the other party. When the voice tells the car to "view unread messages", it can automatically play the voice of the other party or read the text sent by the other party. Not only does it not need to click on the screen all the time, but it can also complete the communication of WeChat without even looking at the screen at all, effectively avoiding the distraction of the driver when driving.
This in-vehicle system has built-in QQ music, Gaode and Tencent maps, and only needs voice input to realize the account login function. This in-vehicle system belongs to Tencent's products, and you need to log in to Tencent's car-linked account for information synchronization. Its rich music library in online music will also match the appropriate music according to users' preferences.
12.3-inch digital LCD instrument also supports different theme modes, with a strong sense of exquisiteness and technology, and can also switch themes of different colors according to different driving modes.
Haval F5 adopts a panoramic skylight that can't be opened, with a lighting area of 0.89 square meters, which is wider than most panoramic skylights at the same level and has a stronger sense of transparency when looking up. The comfort and wrapping of the seat are good, and it is not easy to get tired after long-distance driving. Electric adjustment of the main and auxiliary drivers of the top model.
The wheelbase of 2680mm brings very good rear space. The rear floor is not raised, but also equipped with a central armrest, a rear air outlet and two USB charging ports, which also reflects good comfort and convenience.
Haval F5 has four wheels and four corners. The depth of luggage compartment space is not an advantage, but there is still a lot of room for upward expansion. However, the relatively small body is more flexible when driving in urban areas, and it is relatively easier to find a parking space for a 4470mm body. Of course, due to the flexibility of space, the rear seats that are laid down at 4:6 still have excellent loading capacity, and can also hold more bulky luggage when traveling.
In terms of power, the 2020 Haval F5 still uses a turbocharged engine of1.5t. The top model we test-drive is a high-power version, and the maximum power performance of 169 horsepower is excellent. The peak torque of 285n·m starts to explode at 1400rpm, and the response is more sensitive when starting at a low speed.
The transmission adopts 7-speed dual clutch, which not only brings low fuel consumption, but also finds a good balance between comfort and shift speed.
There are three driving modes on the right side of the gear lever that can be adjusted. When shifting gears in sport mode, the opportunity will be pushed back appropriately, and higher speed will be used to ensure more abundant power when accelerating.
In terms of driving, the chassis adjustment of Haval F5 emphasizes comfort. The four-wheel independent structure with double wishbone structure before McPherson also brings good cornering stability. In the control of NVH indicators such as vibration and noise, it is obviously much better than most China brands, and it is also close to some joint venture brands.
However, whether it is aimed at short-wave vibration or deceleration bar with large fluctuation, soft suspension can be easily solved. In terms of handling, the steering is light, the virtual position is not obvious, and it is easier to drive and has better accuracy, but it is not as sensitive as many sports models, and it is easier and more comfortable to drive. However, the suspension with moderate hardness has a good performance in handling. Although the ground clearance is high, the roll of the steering body can be within an acceptable range.
In terms of acceleration response, it is quite easy for this 1.5T turbocharged engine to drive this Haval F5. With 7-speed dual clutch, the effect is good, and the shift response will be slightly slower at low speed, but the acceleration process will be smoother. Especially in the process of overtaking, the response of vehicle acceleration is very rapid. All automatic transmission models are equipped with driving mode options, which can be switched between normal, economical and sports.
Judging from the overall performance of the vehicle, the design of Haval F5 is exquisite and fashionable, and there are also some hard-core elements that SUV should have. The driving texture inherits the previous advantages, and the care for comfort is more in line with the actual needs of consumers in China. Of course, the focus of the 2020 upgrade is still on the in-vehicle system. Pure voice control is used to send and receive WeChat, so that we can communicate with people without error and ensure driving safety. In order to lower the entry price, the low-power version of 150 horsepower 1.5T and the manual version have been added, with a starting price of 79,800 yuan, which is more cost-effective.
Although Haval's sales force is still H6, compared with this mature and steady design, F5 highlights its young personality. For a brand, the new car can't be completely guided by the standard of explosion. More consumers also want to show their personality and fill the market gap without dead ends, thus further consolidating the leading position of Haval brand in the SUV field. Obviously, the two camps, H and F, have gained a firm foothold in the SUV market in China. After the breakthrough in independent research and development of power technology, the in-depth understanding of China users' car habits can make the advantages of China brand more and more obvious in the future.
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