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Chassis performance 7.4 points
The test of the chassis performance is divided into four sub-tests: ride performance, maneuverability, steering performance, and braking performance.
1. Ride performance
The new GS4 chassis is tuned in a sporty style, so the overall feeling is stiff, but the suspension does a good job of filtering low-frequency traffic from the road.
2, maneuvering performance
2017 GS4 gave us the biggest surprise lies in his maneuvering performance, the overall tuning are biased sports style, in the ESP calibration and chassis elastic components of the "soft and hard" settings are so, so the overall feeling is that the vehicle in the curves and emergency lane change, body So the overall feeling is that the vehicle in the curves and emergency lane changing, body roll is small, cornering limit performance is high. After the new GS4 optimized the connection between the front subframe and the body, the support rigidity of the front suspension is better than that of the previous generation, and the overall stability is better than that of the H6 and Bo Yue.
3, steering performance
The new GS4 still uses electronic power steering, low-speed and high-speed automatic correction are good performance, the overall steering accuracy is also very good; coupled with the advantages of the body size, so that his turning radius than the H6 and Boyue smaller than about 1m. The only flaw in this steering system is that when the vehicle speed reaches 140km/h or more (Spiegel Automotive rented closed test site test data), the steering wheel has a certain amount of virtual position, but does not affect driving. Steering wheel false position refers to the vehicle in a stopped state, turn the steering wheel but does not affect the wheel movement, this is called the false position, in general, the steering wheel false position and the carmaker's tuning and production process are related. Of course, everyday consumers will not drive to such speeds.
4, braking performance
2017 GS4 chassis braking performance has a small flaw, EPB pressure retention is not sensitive enough, resulting in occasional slippery slope phenomenon. After the generation change, this problem has been well optimized, the electronic parking is very sensitive, the EPB will take over immediately after the foot brake stops the vehicle, and you can completely liberate your feet when stopping at a ramp and waiting for a red light (test model with AUTOHOLD configuration). And the 100km braking distance of this generation has been tested many times with figures around 37m, which has reached the level of many performance cars. Mind you, in this class, a figure of 40m would be considered excellent.
Summary
Transy has always been at the top of its game when it comes to chassis tuning among independent brands, and the GS4's replacement continues the sporty tuning style of its predecessor, with some optimizations based on the previous generation, making the overall handling performance ahead of its peers such as the H6 and the Bo Yue, which is probably why the GS4 is more popular with younger consumers.
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NVH: 7.0 points
NVH is an acronym for "noise, vibration and harshness," which is a comprehensive measure of automotive manufacturing quality. This is a comprehensive measure of automobile manufacturing quality, and it gives the most direct and superficial feeling to automobile users. The evaluation of NVH is divided into powertrain NVH and roadworthiness NVH.
1. Powertrain NVH
The engine startup and shutdown sound quality of the new Tranquility GS4 is well controlled, and there is no noticeable whistling and vibration during the driving process, and the engine sound quality is better than the driving condition in the idling condition; like other brands, the interior of the GS4 has some exhaust noises coming from the car. As with other brands, the GS4's interior occasionally has some exhaust noises coming in from the rear, but they are so slight that people don't intentionally notice them.
2. NVH on the road
The new GS4's sound insulation is good during driving, with a slight lack of wind noise at high speeds, but given the cost constraints on this class of vehicle, which rarely uses double-layer acoustic glass, it's a bit of a middle-of-the-road performer in its class.
Summary
The GS4's NVH performance is better than its dynamic counterpart, with good engine sound quality, wind and tire noise control in the same class, but if you consider that this is a sporty car, comfort and stability are not the same, so this performance is a good match for the product's positioning.
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Driving performance 7.2 points
The driving performance evaluation is divided into three parts: power smoothness, power acceleration performance, and drivetrain performance.
1, power smoothness
The match between the new GS4 1.5T engine and the 6AT transmission is very good, and the overall performance of power smoothness is better than good; the starting smoothness and the start-stop system are better; the engine idling stability is good; the load of various electrical appliances at the time of starting the impact on power smoothness is relatively slight; the smoothness of power acceleration and deceleration is better than that of other engines during the driving process; and the smoothness of power acceleration and deceleration is better than that of the transmission system during the driving process. The smoothness of power acceleration and deceleration are relatively good.
2, power acceleration performance
The new GS4's power acceleration performance is relatively good, and there is a more obvious advantage in the same class of competitors. The biggest reason should be its twist output range (1450~4250/rpm) is large, at the same time, the maximum torque output rotational speed is low to bring the advantage, the overall sense of acceleration than other cars in the same class to be better. At the same time, fuel consumption is also lower than the same displacement of the H6 and RX5.
3, drivetrain performance
The new GS4 in the hardware does not have too many changes, the only change can feel should be the transmission control software logic optimization. It optimizes the transmission's logic for holding gears in curves and hill gears, and at the same time realizes the locking function of the 2nd gear, which improves the transmission efficiency. Upshifts and downshifts during driving continue the smooth gene of Aisin's 6AT, with no noticeable shifting sound or jerks.
Summary
The powertrain of the new GS4 performs well, and has a certain advantage in the same class of domestic models, with a good competitiveness, and there will be no gap between it and the industry's first-class powertrain of the same displacement if it can still strive for excellence in the handling of details.
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Driving environment: 7.1 points
Driving environment evaluation is divided into five sub-items: driving space/cargo space, ergonomics/visual field, seat/restraint system, cabin/maintenance
1, driving space/cargo space
The new GS4 in the interior space and the 2017 model remains the same, and still supports the rear row of The seats are fully reclined, and the luggage space is well leveled and expandable; the more obvious changes come from the changes at the main and secondary dashboards, such as the storage compartment at the front of the gearshift lever becoming a place for wireless charging of cell phones.
2, ergonomics / vision
The new GS4 in the ergonomics of the biggest changes are focused on the center screen in this area, eliminating some of the physical buttons, replaced by a large high-definition LCD screen, while the air conditioning vents location to the bottom. In addition, the steering wheel buttons location made multi-functional integrated processing. This design on the one hand enhances the sense of technology in the interior, while with the intelligent voice control system, greatly improving the convenience of operation, the hand does not have to leave the steering wheel can carry out a variety of operations.
The vision of the new GS4 is consistent with the previous generation, and the biggest change comes from the change in lighting. The headlights use three LED light source, higher brightness, better spotlight are better, better night vision, while the matrix design is also more technological.
3, seats/restraints
The new GS4's seats and seat belts are consistent with the 2017 model, with no significant changes overall, and a slightly stiffer front backrest.
4. Cabin/Maintenance
The GS4's cabin is well laid out and relatively organized overall, with good ease of maintenance checks for all systems. Although it doesn't have a plastic panel-covered layout like high-end models, the overall aesthetics and ease of maintenance are at a better level in its class.
Summary
The new GS4 has a better overall level of driving environment, with better functionality and convenience. But there's still some room for improvement in seat comfort, which seems understandable given its positioning and price tag.
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Fine craftsmanship 7.2 points
Fine craftsmanship is divided into three sub-items: exterior quality, interior quality, and the quality of operation of closed parts.
1, the appearance of quality
The new GS4's exterior accessories have a good texture, the replacement still continues the previous floating roof, the new matrix LED headlights and L-type daytime running lights add a little more sense of technology. The overall level of craftsmanship is also high, a variety of fittings between the gap is uniform, the need to improve the place is the tailgate and the roof at the articulation, the current gap is slightly large.
2, interior quality
The new GS4 interior center control/instrumentation/steering wheel and other areas of the new design, the overall fullness is higher, the sense of three-dimensionality is higher, the stronger the sense of technology. What needs to continue to improve is the interface between the instrument panel and the prongs at the door trim panel, the uniformity is still to be improved.
3, closed parts of the operating quality
Close parts of the automobile in simple layman's terms to make the car closed up the parts, including the front hood, the back box cover, hood and luggage compartment cover, sunroof, etc. GS4 inside the car a variety of interior buttons of the strength of a good sense of the glove compartment of the damping design is slightly more advanced sense. The hood and tailgate open and close well, and the front and rear doors open and close with slightly more force.
Summary
The new GS4 in the exterior and interior of the sense of technology and texture of the basis of the previous generation are relative to have improved, especially the matrix LED headlights and the use of LCD center control screen can be said to be the eye-catching, in the same class of models belongs to a better level, but there are shortcomings, such as the front and rear doors of the sense of opening and closing there is still room for improvement in the details of the processing still need to be The car's details still need to be upgraded.
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In-car entertainment 7.8 points
In the last review of the Link 01, we thought its in-car entertainment was already good, compared to the new GS4, which could have scored a little higher. The new GS4's biggest draw is its in-car connected entertainment. The new GS4 is equipped with the Qiyun Concept Intelligent Link System, which is based on Tencent's cloud application technology, big data travel analysis technology, and intelligent voice interaction car link technology.
Among them, the voice interaction system that GAC Chuanqi built with Tencent and Tech Data Xunfei has better sensitivity than another widely used in-vehicle system, while the voice control has more functions, and in addition to regular phone communication, it also realizes voice navigation, music and entertainment switching, information services, idle chat interaction, and vehicle control (windows, sunroofs, air-conditioning, wipers, and heated seats, etc.). Functionality and convenience are better than its peers.
The previous generation of intelligent Transair relied more on T-BOX to realize the interconnection between cell phones and cars, and the new GS4 has added Tencent Car Link, which allows the car machine to realize social functions on top of controlling the vehicle, understanding the vehicle, and security and rescue through cell phones, turning the new GS4 into a mobile terminal that can realize interaction on WeChat.
Additionally the update of the car navigation also brings surprises, the new GS4 through the depth of cooperation with Gaode, the realization of the navigation online update and voice control functions, but also improve the current traditional car navigation can not realize the real-time road conditions update and route push the pain point. In addition, the problem of locating blind spots in tunnels and underground garages is improved through double-blind positioning. In terms of control convenience, the HMI interface of the entire Qiyun Concept Intelligent Link System is simple in design, with a better human-machine interface experience and a clearer logical design, making it easier for people to get started. The intelligent voice is sensitive and convenient.
Summary
The overall performance of the new GS4 in terms of in-vehicle connectivity and entertainment can score high, the interface operation is clear and the overall entertainment features are very rich, the intelligent system voice sensitivity, functionality and convenience, not only in the same class, in the entire in-vehicle intelligent circle belongs to the existence of the leading, but also increase the model of the scientific and technological quality of the sense.
(The above test content is extracted from the Spiegel Automotive public number article "Six dimensions of in-depth evaluation of the new Chuanqi GS4: sensory quality enhancement, Wisdom Connection has become the biggest surprise")
Summary
From any point of view, there is no such thing as a perfect car, and there are still areas that need to be improved on in the new Chuanqi GS4, but what I want to point out is that the new car has done a great job in sensory quality. a big improvement, especially in the configuration and sense of technology. But to say the biggest surprise, or its Qiyun concept of Intelligent Link system, smooth, intelligent, convenient, will make it quickly captured the young consumers of the Internet today's weapon.