It is said that a person has to have at least two impulses in his life, one is for desperate love, and the other is for travel that just walks away.
In this post-epidemic era, "freedom of travel" is still a scarce product. Many people often verbally chant "I really want to go out and play", but "Go and go" is not an easy task.
They may be because of taking care of the family, or because they are busy at work, or they may not have suitable travel tools. If
is just a problem with travel tools, the reporter of "Zhong Shu Road" after a test drive experience the new generation of Mercedes-Benz V-Class found that it might be a good solution.
acts as your family travel/business reception "first class"
In many people’s impressions, although Mercedes-Benz V-Class also has a "three-pointed star", it comes from Fujian Benz, which has a deeper commercial vehicle background, and its business reception attributes are relatively more obvious. .
However, in this annual change, the new generation of Mercedes-Benz V-Class chooses to follow the Mercedes-Benz car-like packaging method, adding more comfort and convenience configurations, which is suitable for business reception and can also meet household requirements in many aspects. demand.
In the exquisiteness of the front face, the new generation of Mercedes-Benz V-Class has the essence of Mercedes-Benz cars, offering two styles of single-frame flashing diamond grille and double-frame chrome grille. The single-width trim version adopts a dot-matrix front air intake grille design style, and the lower surround chooses AMG style, which is more sporty and fashionable. The double-width trim version is relatively simple and generous, and has a more aura.
In terms of body size, the new-generation Mercedes-Benz V-Class offers two models, standard wheelbase and long wheelbase, with wheelbases reaching 3200 mm and 3430 mm respectively. The test drive of "Uncle Zhong's Road" is a standard wheelbase version. The 5.14-meter car length can already guarantee sufficient seating space, and the second-row luxury electric single seat can be greatly adjusted to bring flexible seat layout And ample loading space.
At the level of detailed experience, the new generation of Mercedes-Benz V-Class is further improved. For example, the second row of independent seat armrests has been lengthened, and many user-friendly configurations such as cup holders and mobile phone trays have been added. It is also equipped with seat heating, seat massage and other functions. The convenience of rear passengers has been greatly improved. In addition, the third-row seats also maintain a good ride comfort. Both the thickness and length of the seat cushion are satisfactory enough, and the support for the legs and waist is relatively good.
In addition, the new generation of Mercedes-Benz V-Class is equipped with four-wheel air suspension, which is the first time it is currently equipped in the same segment of the market. In different driving modes, this set of air suspension will automatically adjust the suspension softness and hardness according to the road conditions to ensure comfort and practicality.
In the "pass" mode, the car body will rise by 35 mm, and the higher ground clearance can cope with the complex road with potholes; and in the "comfort" and "manual" modes, when the vehicle speed exceeds 110km/h, The suspension height will be automatically lowered by 10 mm, providing better chassis stability and handling.
In terms of power, the new generation of Mercedes-Benz V-Class is equipped with a 2.0T turbocharged engine. The maximum power and peak torque are the same as the old model. The gearbox is upgraded to a 9-speed automatic manual (AT) gearbox, and the shift method is Classic design of holding gear.
In daily driving, the new generation of Mercedes-Benz V-Class offers four driving modes: C (comfort) mode, S (sports) mode, E (economy) mode, and M (manual) mode. The overall power adjustment is relatively stable. Although the power response is not fast enough, the acceleration performance is relatively linear. When the accelerator is stepped on, it can respond quickly to speed up and overtake easily. The only thing to complain about is the brake stroke and foot feel. The braking force of the first third of the brake stroke is weak, and it requires a deep step to get a better braking effect. It will be more tired when following traffic in a traffic jam in an urban area.
The light of hope in the MPV market: seven-seater cars enjoy 6-year inspection exemption.
A while ago, the Ministry of Public Security held a press conference to inform the Ministry of Public Security’s services for “six stability” and “six guarantees”, and deepen the reform of public security traffic management “delegation of control and service” and launched 12 measures to optimize the business environment. Among them, the most attractive thing for consumers is that from November 20, 2020, seven-seater cars will be officially included in the scope of exemption.
Prior to this, part of the reason why consumers were entangled with seven-seater cars was that seven-seater cars did not enjoy the six-year inspection exemption policy. For a new car within 6 years, the first trial in two years is easy, but it takes more energy and time.
is a lotAccording to industry insiders, although the domestic MPV market has a relatively slow growth rate, good policies will still allow more consumers to focus on MPVs. It has both the driving quality that is not inferior to that of a sedan, and the more convenient and ample interior space than an SUV are all reasons for choice.
At this point, the new generation of Mercedes-Benz V-Class is actually more suitable for many people's first luxury MPV. Not to mention the brand strength of the "three-pointed star", the exquisite and fashionable design, abundant comfort configurations, ample space and better driving quality are all the attractions of the new generation of Mercedes-Benz V-Class.
In addition, the new generation of Mercedes-Benz V-Class takes a step further in the details of the interior. The new 10.25-inch large screen and MBUX intelligent human-computer interaction system not only support touch control, but also have more complete functionality. The new 5.5 in the dashboard The small-inch LCD also appears to be full of technology, and it will not appear to be "lost" whether it is for home travel or business reception.
On the other hand, the new generation of Mercedes-Benz V-Class with air suspension, the greater improvement is not only comfort, but also handling. Compared with rivals in the same class, the new generation of Mercedes-Benz V-Class has stronger chassis support. It can provide good lateral support even when passing corners at higher speeds, and the air suspension can automatically adjust the damping effect of each wheel. , The ability to filter vibration when facing bad roads is also greatly improved, which will not affect the ride experience of passengers in the car.
is equipped with a certain vacant but precise steering wheel, linear power performance and a broad driving field of vision. The new-generation Mercedes-Benz V-Class with a body length of more than 5 meters is still very easy to open. It is still at ease in congested traffic.
doesn't have to wait until the work is done, and you don't have to wait until your dreams are realized. When you start to feel tired of ordinary life, you should set out to see what the world looks like. The new generation of Mercedes-Benz V-Class can bring consumers a higher-quality travel experience with perfect driving experience and spatial strength, and show a magnificent life.
This article comes from the author of Autohome and does not represent the viewpoint of Autohome.
