On the land of China, there is such a land that connects the east and west, connects the south and north, covers thousands of lakes, and spans the Yangtze River. Perhaps it is the puzzle that the Creator needs to connect the vast China, or perhaps it is the mountains, rivers and rivers that finally relieve their fatigue, making it not only the gentleness and delicateness of the south, but also the generous and open-mindedness of the north. This land is Hubei.
This test drive route of Dongfeng Fengshen AX4 happens to start from the Jiangcheng Wuhan, where plum blossoms fall in May, and through Jiangling Jingzhou , where wheat is ripe and cocoons become moths, and finally arrives at Yiling Yichang, where "water reaches here and mountains arrive here and mountains arrive here and bembing". It is precisely this route arrangement that allows the editor to spend several unforgettable days and nights in the gentle mountains and rivers of Hubei.
In the riverside city, the first meeting is in love with you
First meeting Dongfeng Fengshen AX4 is at the entrance of the Intercontinental Hotel in Wuhan. The gentle river wind blows the mist in the air. The white background makes the colorful AX4 more eye-catching and firmly attracts the attention of the media.
As the pioneering work of the Dongfeng Fengshen 3.0 era, Dongfeng Fengshen AX4 incorporates "bionic elements" into its design. The overall shape is inspired by small cats. The upward air intake grille and narrow headlights give people a vivid and interesting feeling. The ostentatious lower grille and huge fog lamp shape also show the sensitive and domineering temperament of cats.
The design of AX4's waistline and tail is also very consistent with the aesthetics of young people, with smooth lines and cuteness. Especially in the rearview mirror, the design of the cat-claw turn signal makes people shine and full of newness. At the same time, the colorful color design also makes the whole vehicle more light and fashionable, better demonstrating the distinctive personality of young consumers.
In addition, the measurement size of Dongfeng Fengshen AX4 is 4195/1780/1622mm and the wheelbase is 2580mm. This size belongs to the mainstream level of the same level, ensuring consumers' demand for space. Although there are not too many advantages, they will not suffer any losses when compared with competitors.
After talking about the appearance, let’s take a look at the interior. Like the youthful and fashionable appearance, the interior design of AX4 is also mainly simple and clean. The 8-inch floating central control screen is paired with the simple operation buttons below, making the center console orderly, and the warm color and bright strip decoration at the air conditioner outlet makes the overall style of the car less dull.
What is more worth mentioning is that the WindLink Internet intelligent car system equipped with AX4 is also very convenient. It not only enables human-vehicle interconnection, but also integrates social functions, allowing car owners to communicate with nearby car friends. At the same time, the AX4 can also be connected to the car Wi-Fi, which adds a bit of fun to the loneliness of driving.
In general, Dongfeng Fengshen AX4 is well in line with the preferences of young consumers in terms of appearance design and interior style. In this era of veto power of appearance, Dongfeng Fengshen AX4 can be said to have obtained a vote included in the inspection plan.
Going westward, the mountains and rivers are here, Yiling
After rest and recuperation, this test drive journey officially began. The end of this trip is Yichang, located directly west of Wuhan. However, since we have to replenish supplies in Jingzhou, the whole journey is close to 400 kilometers, which gives us enough time to experience the true strength of this "trendy car".
Below, the editor will talk about the test drive experience of this car. Since the model I tested is Dongfeng Fengshen AX4 1.6L+6DCT version, this will be the main object in the comments.
First of all, in terms of power, the maximum power of this 1.6L self-priming engine can reach 91kW and the peak torque is 153N·m. Although the data does not look very impressive, its performance in actual driving is still pretty good, and there is no insufficient power. The fuel consumption per 100 kilometers is basically around 6-7L, and the performance is pretty good. The match is the 6DCT transmission from Gotlark, which solves the low-speed jam problem of traditional dual-clutch transmissions and ensures smooth gear shifting.
It is worth mentioning that Dongfeng Fengshen AX4 also retains the extremely infectious roar when accelerating to a large extent, unconsciously making people feel adrenaline-enhancing; however, objectively speaking, for people like quietness like me, this makes people feel a little uncomfortable.
In terms of chassis, the suspension combination of the front McPherson + rear torsion beam of Dongfeng Fengshen AX4 is also remarkable, giving people a very stable feeling overall, and they should have put in some effort in tuning. The shock filtering is good, which is more suitable for travel or daily commuting, and the driving experience is very comfortable. At the same time, Dongfeng Fengshen AX4 also has good performance in the direction and handling of the steering wheel.
After a day of trek, it is getting closer and closer to the end of this test drive - Yichang. Regarding the city of Yichang, there is an ancient saying that "Water reaches here and is barbaric, and the mountain reaches here and is tomb." It means that the water slows down when it flows here, and the mountain lowers its posture when it passes here... Of course, the original meaning of the ancient text should refer to changes in the terrain, while the editor focuses more on the change of emotions.
Yichang has the softest green mountains and green waters, and also the most majestic Three Gorges Dam . You can hear the waves rolling, and you can hear the jingling of springs. Perhaps, in addition to Hubei being the base camp of Dongfeng Passenger Cars, the quiet, elegant, fresh and natural scenery is also more in line with the Dongfeng Fengshen AX4, which can be soft, hard, static and dynamic.
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Overall, as a new masterpiece positioning the young consumer market, Dongfeng Fengshen AX4 has outstanding performance in several key selling points, and at the same time, there are no obvious shortcomings. The price range of 66,800 to 101,800 yuan can also be called sincere pricing. For young consumers, if you want to choose a safe, reliable, yet unruly young model that shows your personality, then Dongfeng Fengshen AX4 is definitely a choice worth considering.
