I believe everyone should know that among compact cars, there is a very popular model recently. It is the shadow leopard of and GAC Trumpchi . The reason why this car is so popular is of course related to its appearance. However, its main sports model for light running also has a good performance in terms of performance. After all, Trumpchi has always come to the market with its excellent chassis tuning. This time, I have the opportunity to test drive the GAC Trumpchi Shadow Leopard, so I will share with you some of my own feelings about this car. Of course, I ordered one myself, but because of the shortage of chips, the vehicle is still scheduled for production. The follow-up is here, and I will definitely provide you with a video of this car.
At the beginning, this car was designed with a fighter-type as the element, and now the models that can be bought are basically fighter-version models. It is said that the track version has not yet been produced. It's just that I have seen a prototype car at the test drive meeting in the East China Sea. There are actually quite a few people complaining about this front face, especially when many people say that the vents on both sides are fake. Then I took a look and found that it’s not fake, it really works. Yes, and the Shadow Leopard has been tested in a wind tunnel, and its drag coefficient is also very low.
Because the shadow leopard I tested this time has a small garland attached, I feel that the fighting atmosphere of this car is stronger. In fact, the paint surface of this car looks like a different gloss on the side, which is also a careful thought used by Trumpchi. The most important thing to talk about afterwards is this true four-outlet exhaust plus a carbon fiber-like spoiler. Many people say there is something strange about this true four-outlet exhaust. Let me tell you that there are many legal differences between the official modified and self-modified ones, and this true four-exhaust exhaust is controlled by a valve, which can be controlled by the switch independently or by driving mode. And the sound is very strong, whether it is heard in the car or outside the car, it is not like the kind of cheap exhaust.
Finally, let’s talk about the caliper cover that everyone often mentioned.In fact, this caliper cover is still different from what you call a caliper cover purchased by a certain treasure. Although it looks the same, there is still a big difference in material. Because this car has been tested on the Junchi track in Guiyang all day, the brake temperature is also very high, there is no problem with this caliper cover. If you buy it for a certain treasure, it may have already begun to melt. Moreover, this caliper cover has been tested for durability, there will be no safety hazards, no abnormal noise, and it can also bring a touch of beauty.
Although Rob Cabbage has their own loves in appearance, I still like this front face very much. In the same level, the recognition of this car is still quite high. After talking about the appearance, it’s time to talk about the interior. Although everyone said that these are all visible, but after I finish talking, you may find that there are actually some places you haven't noticed?
To tell the truth, I was quite amazed when I first saw this interior. After all, there are so many imitation carbon fiber interior parts that I didn't even let it go on the door. Coupled with the most popular large double screens, horizontal air-conditioning outlets, instrument panels wrapped in soft materials, etc., you can indeed see these. But, do you know what the exhaust button part of the steering wheel and the cruise control part represent?
This car actually has fighter elements in many places, and the two buttons on this steering wheel are the two magazines of the fighter. You never thought of this, hahaha. I was shocked when I heard this. Later, after reading it, I realized that it was really the case. There is also this ignition switch . Why is it in front of the gear lever? This is because the handbrake can be released in order to ignite the car in one go. The shape of the gear lever is also inspired by fighter jets. Coupled with the surrounding carbon fiber layout, your desire to drive is doubled in an instant.
The second thing that surprises me is the yellow seat belt and the color of the seat, which looks very combative. I remember it used to be all black or light-colored seat belts,No matter how you look at it, there is no desire to fight. Now everyone thinks that a seat belt without a color is not considered a performance car. Look at the Mercedes-Benz A45, it is red. Of course, the Shadow Leopard actually has a red seat belt. You can say it is imitating or you can say it is self-created, but there is a sense of battle no matter how you look at it.
There is another point to note here is that I took a second look inside the cabin this time. I think the wiring harness package and the sensors used in it are better than many joint venture brands. The following picture You can also go to the 4S shop after you read it to see if it is exactly the same as what I saw. One more thing to say is the fresh-keeping box. There are still plenty of insurance spares. Next time, put an extra clip in it, otherwise the insurance will be difficult to take out and replace by yourself.
Finally, let's talk about the power and chassis. This is what I feel most deeply. A domestic brand can achieve this kind of performance in a vehicle, which really subverts my view of domestic brands. First of all, when you open the cabin, you can see that there will be a water-cooled intercooler with saw wave power written on it. This not only reminds me of some Subaru models, but the Subaru will have a separate cover on the hood. It just hit the wind by opening a slit. This design can actually reduce the turbine lag time, but because it cannot hit the wind, it is inevitable that the temperature control is a bit difficult. I think everyone is very familiar with the power data of this 1.5T. I won't introduce it too much. Let me mainly talk about my driving experience.
First is its throttle response, because it has 5 mode settings, the settings of each mode are actually different, but in sports and sports + mode, the throttle response is Very high, compared to ECO mode. However, this mode is not suitable for driving on urban roads, because you will feel that the entire vehicle is driving very aggressively, and it is difficult to control the vehicle. However, if you are running a mountain or off the track, you will feel These two modes are what you really want. During the two days I drove, I felt very comfortable to use ECO mode in the city.Moreover, the fuel consumption can be controlled to 6 fuels, and the gear shifting is also very smooth. This one drives very much like an ordinary family car.
However, in sports and sports + modes, not only the throttle response is high, but after the direction becomes heavier, the road surface feedback becomes more obvious, and the dynamics of the entire vehicle can be well perceived by you. And in the sport + mode, the central control screen will also display a five-piece meter, so you no longer need to add a pointer meter, it can be said that the battle is full.
Let’s talk about the brake foot feel. Its setting is not like that of a German car. But, except for the front section, if you step on it deeply, you will feel The brakes have a sense of inhalation, and the strength of the brakes will be very linear as you step on them slowly. However, many people may feel unconfident when driving, because this brake does require some people to have an adaptability, especially drivers who switch from German cars.
Finally, let’s talk about the chassis of this car. First of all, when you first start driving, you may feel that this car is a little bit harder. After all, its sports performance lies here. Later, after you slowly adapt, you will find that the support and confidence it gives you when the line changes urgently, so a little bit of hardship is almost negligible. And when you change lanes, the steering response is very fast, and the steering degree of the steering wheel only needs a little bit to quickly complete the lane change. It really gives me the feeling that it is only a bit worse than the driver's car Alfa Romeo, and it feels very close. Another point to measure a car is that when the car is fully braking and when it changes lanes at high speed, its roll gradient and forward gradient. When the Shadow Leopard is driving, you will feel that although the G value is large, you will It feels that the vehicle is very stable, with very small roll and forward pitch. And it can make you very calm when cornering at high speed.
In conclusion, this car can be said to be really invincible at this price. Whether it is power or performance, I think GAC Trumpchi really brought a lot of sincerity this time.Therefore, I also ordered one blindly after the test drive, but now the lack of chips makes the vehicle not delivered a bit of a headache. However, we have a saying here that good things are hard to come by, and good things are worth the wait.
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