[Wiki Test Drive] New MG 5: Yang Chaoyue is not for nothing

Yamaha audio, Michelin tires, 0-gravity seats, 8-second club members, more wide-body and fast-back design, XDS curve dynamic control, SCS body electronic stability control, European standard test standards, and 65% high-strength steel …I once thought that these keywords have nothing to do with "80,000 level" until I met the new MG 5.

On November 12th, on the fourth day of the launch of the brand-new MG 5, [Car Wiki] tested and drove this vehicle, which may be the first car in the life of a young man. Just as the spokesperson Yang Chaoyue wants to express the name, MG wants to express too much on this body, otherwise it will not move Yamaha; otherwise, it will not keep the price so low.

But nowadays there are more people who are trying their best to "please" the young people. Whether the new MG 5 can impress these major consumers and fashion trendsetters, I believe that after reading this article, you must have a judgment in your heart.

What do young people like?

When it comes to Yamaha, many fans will think of MOTOGP, of the 500 victories of the Yamaha team, and of Rossi’s YZR-M1 car; when it comes to Yamaha, perhaps some people will think of piano , Guitars, jazz drums, synthesizers and audio work software, and of course professional audio. In fact, during the 133 years of Yamaha's development,

is not only a world leader in the field of musical instruments, but also in the fields of audio-visual products, information technology, and music education. Especially its sensitivity to sound and control, and its ability to reproduce and understand trends, which is why the new MG 5 will "please get in the car" for Yamaha.

, you know, the all-new MG 5 is the first domestic production model equipped with Yamaha car audio. At the same time, it is also the world premiere of Yamaha car audio. According to [Car Wiki], in order to make the ears "pregnant", this speaker not only uses Yamaha's unique high-fidelity symmetrical swing technology, but also achieves symmetrical swing through the front and back swing of the vibration plate, reducing the distortion rate as much as possible To restore the details of the notes, there is a professional tuner behind it.

To be fair, the author can clearly feel this set of sound effects during the test drive is extraordinary, with clear treble, transparent midrange, and steady bass. Even if you use it to listen to a broadcast, the sound is cleaner than other speakers. More vigorous. But everything is afraid of a "but", because when you raise the speed, this kind of atmosphere no longer exists, as for why we talk about it later.

In addition to hearing, the visual effects of the new MG 5 are also in line with the tastes of young people.

Although the main "nuclear yellow" paint was not experienced in this test drive, the Cyber ​​Gray, which can change the color tone according to the light, is also curling, and the 1.8-meter body with 1.6-meter air intake grille is equally impressive. , GT supercar-like slalom body is also one of the best in a hundred. Taking a step back, this price is willing to use Film Tech 20+’s craftsmanship and BASF’s Chamepasin® patented technology. There is no second one at all, let alone the standard LED headlights and 12.3-inch ones. Combined virtual instrument, large-size sunroof with the leading opening of the same level.

However, before starting this car, I will add one last point to the experience of this brand new Zebra Venus car system. Summarize in one sentence, "Clean". How do you understand this? The popular point is that in a 90-second conversation, you can simplify the complex and talk about it. Its sensitivity and recognition rate are very high. "Execution" is fast visible to the naked eye.

In addition, you can check violations, check flights, and check stocks. You can even control smart devices at home and interconnect with child safety watches in the car through mobile APP or voice. The disadvantage is that the central control screen is not very good. Large, it is really hard to touch.

is almost perfect?

knows that the author is 1.83 meters tall and weighs 210 kilograms, and he also knows that the new MG 5 adopts a fastback design, so the top priority of the test drive is to feel the space. According to the author’s actual experience, under the premise of a normal driving sitting position in the front row, the leg space in the rear row is still rich with more than a punch, and the head space is only one finger space, but fortunately, the seat is full of wrapping and longer. The cushion has good support for the thighs, so even for long distancesPassengers in the back row will not feel uncomfortable when traveling.

It is worth mentioning that the ergonomic design of the new MG 5 is still fresh in the author’s memory, especially when sitting in the driving position, when the left and right hands are holding the steering wheel, both arms can have enough support, and it will not Obstruct the knee space. In addition, the seat is filled with the unique 20mm soft foam material of the same level, which makes the author more willing and able to concentrate on driving the vehicle for a long time.

is not only that, but also the new MG 5 steering system and chassis suspension that have doubled the favor of [Auto Wiki]. Z1z

is first of all steering. The steering feel of the new MG 5 is adjustable in three levels, light or heavy; the directivity is excellent and the amount is moderate; the steering wheel feels comfortable and has a driving desire; the force of the correcting torque is just right, for example, the driver does not Too much interference with the steering wheel is required, and the vehicle can be corrected at one time. These performances are remarkable even in higher-level models.

is followed by chassis suspension. It must be said that the MG chassis base is obvious to all. Take this brand-new MG 5 as an example. Its trump card filter is unexpectedly good, especially when you are crossing a hurdle. You can clearly perceive the traffic information but you won’t be disgusted. It’s soft and hard. The strength. Moreover, when cornering at high speed, the support of the body can be clearly felt. The chassis of the whole vehicle is meticulous. Even if the wheelbase is 2680mm, the followability of the rear and tail is also very good.

OK, let’s talk about the shortcomings after talking about the advantages.

has one thing to say, this brand-new MG 5 is quite good at suppressing engine noise. The 1.5T engine sound is dense, especially in the process of rapid acceleration, there is no hoarseness phenomenon. But when the car speeds up, even though the tires use more silent Michelin 3st tires, they still can’t stand the "wheezing" wind noise. It is obvious to what point, that is, as mentioned before, once the car is on high speed, This set of brilliant Yamaha sound effects will be greatly reduced. Z1z

is actually the most deadly power system.

This time the new MG 5 has launched a 1.5L naturally aspirated + 5-speed manual gearbox/CVT gearbox, as well as the MEGA Tech 1.5T+7DCT configuration with better book data. The maximum horsepower can reach 173 horsepower and the maximum torque 275N· m. To be clear, the Civic next door is only 177 hp and 220 N·m. Is the brand new MG 5 really that strong?

passed the author's one-day test drive experience, and got a negative answer. After all, there is a reason for the book data. It is not so much affecting the power output as it is for the ultimate smoothness, because in actual driving, the author found that this so-called world's first 7-speed three-cavity wet dual-clutch transmission is indeed smooth enough. It is no exaggeration to say that Except for the initial stage, it is almost hard to notice that it is working.

But it's just this gearbox. I don't know if it is because of the interference of the "self-learning function". It can't be said that the performance of this gearbox in intense driving is not perfect, it's just a mess. Under the premise that the turbo lag is not low, the downshift is slow, and it always makes people feel "lazy (skidding)", because if this engine really has 173 horses and 275 N·m, its acceleration performance is not It should be like this.

All in all, MG's youthfulness is absolutely full of drama, and it is reflected in all aspects, inside and out! But by no means perfect. As the author said, there is still room for improvement in the match between the engine and the gearbox. Otherwise, this car should be the best in this segment, there is no one!

This article comes from the author of Autohome and does not represent the viewpoint of Autohome.