When seeing the new Mercedes-Benz GLA SUV, the most obvious feeling is that it has become bigger and more handsome, with a new design language, a comprehensively improved body size and interior space, and a newly upgraded The configuration, but when the engine displacement is 1.33T, many people say that it is difficult to accept: "If I spend 300,000 to buy a Mercedes-Benz, you will give me a 1.33T engine?"
is indeed compared to BMW (entry-level Displacement 1.5T) and Audi (entry-level displacement 1.4T), Mercedes-Benz 1.33T displacement is indeed a bit small, but observing things can not be confused by the surface, looking at the essence through the phenomenon, you will find that for the new GLA SUV, Mercedes-Benz It is indeed a loss.
Small displacement, large internal force
Before talking about the engine, Yipinjun first talk about driving experience, from the start to the high-speed overtaking, the new GLA SUV has no “small” The “horse-drawn cart” feels, and the overall driving experience still maintains the dignity of Mercedes-Benz, comfortable and smooth. If the engine displacement has never been disclosed, it is difficult to guess that this is a 1.33T engine.
In fact, the power output of this 1.33T engine has surpassed the 1.4T and 1.5T engines of the same level, and it has also surpassed the previous generation of Mercedes-Benz 1.6T engine, with the GLA 200 we tested this time Take the M282 1.33T high-power engine mounted on the car as an example. The maximum power is 120kW, the peak torque is 250N·m, and the liter power reaches 90.2kW/L. In this engine, Mercedes-Benz has invested a lot of leading AMG from F1 technology.
Want to squeeze more power from a fixed displacement engine, on the one hand, it is necessary to reduce the friction of the inner wall of the cylinder and reduce wasteful work, on the other hand, it is to improve the fuel combustion efficiency and increase Work hard, first of all in reducing useless work. The M282 1.33T high-power engine is equipped with NANOSLIDE cylinder wall coating technology and Eco-Tough piston ring coating technology, which not only reduces engine friction loss, but also improves engine life.
In order to increase the useful work, the M282 1.33T high-power engine adopts a triangular cylinder head, which creates the best conditions for the central installation of the fuel injection nozzle, and the phenomenon of fuel injection wet wall is effectively improved. It is worth mentioning that the engine is also equipped with Camtronic intelligent cylinder closing technology, which controls the opening and closing of cylinders 2 and 3 through valve lift, so that the vehicle can get a response with strong power and low fuel consumption at different speeds.
M282 series engines were originally developed to enable the engine to have better emission performance without sacrificing performance, and to meet more stringent emission regulations. As can be seen from the actual emission performance, The emission level of the M282 engine has surpassed the National VI b standard by a lot.
See here, are you still struggling with the displacement of the engine? If you are still entangled, think about the A 45 AMG's strongest 2.0T engine on the surface. Compared with the RS3 and M1, it can still go hand in hand. The displacement does not explain the problem, and the technical investment is the key.
Some friends may be concerned about the power output of GLA 180's 1.33T low-power engine (maximum power 100kW, peak torque 200N·m). Although Yipinjun did not test drive, but Mercedes-Benz technicians said: high and low power engine The technology and materials used are roughly the same, the degree of wear resistance is the same, and theoretically there is potential for modification. Subsequent "Yipin Auto" will ask professionals to verify this problem, and remind everyone not to try it first, after all, the internal parts of this engine cannot be replaced in the 4S shop.
configuration has a bloody cost
said that the configuration of the new GLA SUV has a blood cost, not only because of the new design and the overall improvement of the body size, the optimization of the interior space and the 64-color interior Decorated atmosphere lights & Berlin sound & luxurious interior atmosphere brings a sense of dignity, "car wash function" and the new MBUX intelligent human-computer interaction system are the core of the upgrade.
The new GLA SUV is the first model in this market segment with a "car wash mode", which is currently only available on the new GLS SUV. With just one command, this function can fold the exterior mirrors, close the side windows and sliding sunroof, and stop transmitting the rain sensor information to ensure that the wipers remain closed during the car wash. At this time, the air conditioning system automatically switches to the in-vehicle circulation mode.
After a few seconds, the 360° camera (optional) will display the information in front of the vehicle, so that the driver can drive the car into the car wash room. When the driver drives the car out of the car wash room and accelerates to a speed exceeding 20 km/h, this function will be automatically disabled.
MBUX intelligent human-computer interaction system with AR augmented reality technology "real-world navigation" and "mind-reading voice assistant" activated by calling "Hello, Mercedes-Benz", at the same time aimed at Chinese consumption User needs, voice, social and entertainment services, such as QQ music and idiom solitaire games, as well as Mercedes me peers (group trips) and Mercedes me footprints (online road books that automatically record trips and support sharing) and other social functions.
To achieve these functions, the requirements for hardware and software are very high, and suppliers of T1 level or higher must be selected. Therefore, for the new GLA SUV, Mercedes-Benz is very cheap.
So overall, the new GLA SUV still maintains the workmanship and quality of Mercedes-Benz's first-line luxury brand. The 1.33T engine is also the result of a large cost investment, which is in demand for Chinese users , The new GLA SUV also gives better satisfaction. As the saying goes, loving her requires accepting everything about her, including her shortcomings. The 1.33T engine of the new GLA SUV is not a shortcoming. It is an exaggeration to say that it cannot be accepted. It just needs to give the market and consumers a time to adapt.
