When it comes to the FAW Pentium brand, I believe everyone is familiar with it. In the early days, with its excellent quality sedan products, Pentium became one of the labels of domestic cars. Since the "Window of the World" logo was changed last year, the products have been fully upgraded, which has attracted car fans. Friends saw the brand’s new thinking on innovation and luxury. The flagship is the strength of the brand. The author recently conducted an in-depth experience of the FAW Besturn T99 model for several months. In addition to the excellent price/performance ratio of this medium and large SUV, what is its quality-price ratio? What are the advantages and disadvantages?
Before introducing the model, I have to say that the T99 product positioning is indeed accurate. Chinese people like "big" and are obsessed with "SUVs". Looking at the second- and third-tier car markets that have been growing rapidly for several years, T99 is a "hot cake" "Products, looking at medium and large SUVs under 150,000 yuan, apart from hard-working (work) and journey (trip) cars like Palaso, consumers only have the choice of T99, and Bestune is targeting those people who are in the promotion stage who pursue a high-quality life. Young consumers.
Therefore, the dynamic exterior design that incorporates golden proportions also appears reasonably on the car. The lines under the concept of light and shadow make the whole car more attractive, and also make the car look more attractive to a big guy with a length, width and height of 4800 mm, 1915 mm, and 1685 mm respectively. Going up is more refined. The front of the car is composed of a digital raindrop grille, split headlights, and daytime running lights, and the rear is carved with multiple straight lines, creating a sense of nobility and science fiction. The side of the car follows the 0.618 golden ratio, and is matched with the top-of-the-line oversized 21-inch wheels. , Don’t be angry and be proud.
During the few days when it was parked in the community, many neighbors asked: "This car can't carry thirty or forty people?" It is obvious that T99 can do big things with a small amount of money.
Sensory satisfaction does not only stop at the appearance, the interior design on the lining is equally important. The T99 car is comfortable to sit in and has good ergonomics. First of all, the high-end model is designed to be equipped with dual 12.3-inch LCD instruments + central control screen. The lower air-conditioning and other control panels also use touch screens. The 12-color ambient lights enhance a lot of technological experience. Wood grain, piano paint, and leather materials also give passengers a better riding experience.
In terms of technology configuration, D-Life has basically liberated mobile phones. For example, vehicle maintenance records, nearby business districts, car home interconnection, etc. can all be operated on the central control screen. The overall feedback speed of the car and machine is smooth. The UI design of personally feels that it is okay. Do some streamlining and optimization.
Comfort configurations include tire pressure monitoring, cruise control, uphill assist, steep hill descent, voice control, induction trunk, automatic parking, 360° imaging, and safety configurations include lane departure, lane assist, active braking, and fatigue reminders. Not absent. It is worth mentioning that the lane keeping and speed limit prompts of T99 gave the author a big surprise. The speed limit recognition response is just like the response of mobile phone Amap . Lane deviation will not be "competitive" on the steering wheel like some models. At the same time, In addition to the deviation warning sound, lane line recognition is also added to the instrument panel, which truly allows the driver to drive comfortably while ensuring safety.
During this period of time with the T99, the most direct feeling is that the chassis and power system are "capable". It even made people doubt that the engineer must be a muscular man who likes to spend time in the gym... The matching and research and development of the three major parts cost nothing. Not stingy, the 2.0T engine and 8-speed automatic transmission (optional with Aisin 6AT model) can output a maximum power of 224 horsepower and a maximum torque of 4340 Nm. Thanks to the efficient combustion system and 350bar-cylinder direct injection With other technologies, the turbine response can be increased to 80% of the torque output at around 1,200 rpm. The rigidity of the body and the directivity of the steering wheel on mountain roads give people a lot of confidence. The brake adjustment and throttle response are completely different, and the overall feeling is more linear. It can be understood that T99 has found a balance between sport and comfort.
Let’s talk about the fuel consumption that everyone is concerned about. In high-speed cruising, the author has achieved a minimum of 7.8 liters per 100 kilometers, and in urban congestion, it has reached 10.3 liters per 100 kilometers. This performance is good for such a large fuel vehicle.Many netizens do not understand the official recommendation of T99 to add No. 95 fuel. However, the author feels that better fuel quality is to care for the vehicle and is also important to improve the quality of the driving experience. The suggestion is a suggestion. It is not a bad idea to add No. 92 fuel. , the author's fit has been using 95 fuel. After all, it only costs a few cents per kilometer...
T99, as the brand flagship, not only the visible aspects such as exterior design and interior materials attract consumers, but more importantly The most important thing is the maturity of the three "uncommon" items and the consideration of rich configurations in users' daily use. If you have a budget of 150,000 and want to buy an SUV that you can have fun driving, look good to others, and have a guaranteed ride with your family, you might really be able to go to a nearby store and try out the FAW Pentium T99.
A friend once asked: "What kind of SUV can I buy with a budget of 150,000? It should be big, fast, and smart." The author advised him to save more money at that time. If time goes back to that time, I believe I will give him A satisfactory answer. (Text/Sanshi)
