In the same season, testing the old and new models of the same model gave me completely different feelings.
I still remember that it was last July, and the old Star Way Lingyun S held a track test drive in Weifang. Although the surface temperature was close to 40 degrees that day, we were very excited to participate in the test drive.
Because we don’t always have the opportunity to test drive sports SUV models on the track, and the driving experience of Lingyun S "track-class SUV" really makes us hooked up in the chase.
Although Lingyun S is really unique in the 150,000-class with its outstanding driving pleasure, Xingtu also hopes to cater to the personalized car purchase needs of high-budget consumers with excellent driving genes.
But the market has let Star Road down.
Although they talk about knowing cars and pursuing driving pleasure, most consumers still tend to be comfortable, comfortable and calm when buying a car.
Adhering to oneself is a principle, but catering to the market is a job.
So after a deep test drive of the new Lingyun, I came to the conclusion that in order to meet the market demand, the balance of the new Lingyun was obviously tilted to be comfortable, calm and delicate.
The exterior style of the new Lingyun hasn’t changed much. The transverse air intake grille, daytime running on both sides, headlight group running through the tail and car arrangement design on both sides make the whole car look more delicate, sporty and muscular, which also shows that the exterior style of Lingyun model is indeed full of vitality and recognition.
In terms of power, the new Lingyun is equipped with two power engines, 1.6T and 2.0T, matched with a 7-speed wet dual-clutch gearbox and an 8AT gearbox, which can generate powerful torques of 300 Nm and 4,000 Nm respectively, which is also the origin of its tail tags of 300T and 400T.
Because the main choice for consumers to buy a car is the 300T model, I also got the 300T model during this deep test drive.
In terms of interior materials, you don’t have to doubt the sincerity of Starway as a high-end luxury brand. All the seats in the cabin are covered with soft materials such as suede and leather. The seat not only has ventilation, heating and massage functions, but also the NAPPA leather used by it is really delicate in touch, and it adopts a rare three-layer sponge design in the industry, which is completely beyond the same level and comparable to luxury.
In terms of power, let’s talk about the dynamic experience of this 1.6T matching 7-speed wet dual clutch that I tested.
The driving mode has three options: economy, standard and sport, which can be easily switched by the knob in front of the central control.
In the economic mode, vehicles give me the feeling of being very lazy, pursuing fuel economy and obliterating all the desires and possibilities of intense driving. Although you stepped on the accelerator, the gearbox gave you a discount on your acceleration intention, so it brought you elegance and ease of driving calmly on the right side of the road.
But when you are in a hurry to pick up your children from school, I believe you will not hesitate to switch to sports mode. Believe me, although the interior is luxurious, Lingyun still has the gene of "track-class SUV" in his bones. Therefore, the slight fluctuation of the throttle will instantly reflect the dynamic change of the car body. At this time, the acceleration experience of the car body will make you feel like driving a crazy bull, and the direct impact of that speed will make you forget the improvement of fuel consumption in the tense traffic flow.
I have tried two extremes, and I like the standard mode best as a middle-aged uncle, and I have a continuous driving force in my ease.
In the standard mode, the response of the throttle and engine will be timely, but the posture of the car body will be more stable, and all drivers and passengers will feel relaxed whether turning or cruising. This is the most daily driving posture of a middle-aged uncle who cares about his family.
Therefore, the coolness of the sports mode is that one driver is cool, but the comfort of the standard mode is that everyone is comfortable.
And what shocked me the most was the dynamic performance of Lingyun when she was cruising at 120 kilometers per hour. At this time, the body chassis is very regular, and the ups and downs of the suspension are very comfortable, making the body posture extremely stable.
In addition, the NVH performance in the car is excellent, with only slight wind noise and road noise, and the dull sound transmitted to the car by the high engine speed. In addition, there is still room for acceleration in the power reserve, so I personally feel that it is the most correct way to open the new Lingyun when driving at high speed.
It was just the afternoon when I returned home. The sunset enveloped the expressway, and there was not much traffic. The passengers in the back row were taking a nap. I was enjoying the flowing water in the front row when I visited the new Lingyun Expressway. At this moment, I felt that this car was really worth it.
Friends who are planning to buy a new car or redeem it recently must go to the Xingtu dealership for a test drive to experience the new Lingyun. 2.0T power is definitely a big horse-drawn car, but 1.6T power can definitely meet most of your car needs.
Pursuing comfort and being just right is another sincere performance of the new Lingyun.