Test-drive 2015 Changan Ford Sharp Edge Zun Rui Model
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Appearance article
Domineering and dynamic
The overall style of Changan Ford Sharp continues the domineering toughness of overseas prototypes, but the design of the new front air intake grille makes the 2015 Changan Ford Sharp more full and dynamic.
Because the 2015 Changan Ford Sharp is mainly a 7-seat model, the body structure is different from the previous generation. The length is 4878mm, the width is 1925mm, the height is 1770mm, and the wheelbase is 2850 mm. The tall D-pillar and the smooth rear roof inadvertently enhance the head space of the third row of passengers, and the side tail window with increased area also enhances the lighting effect of the third row. The overall shape of the tail is more compact and layered. The redesigned taillights also adopt a full LED light source design, which echoes with the headlight group. The metallic protective plate at the bottom is integrated with the exhaust gas from both sides, which not only maintains the unity of the vehicle, but also enhances the overall visual effect of the tail, making the tail of the vehicle more stable and avant-garde. The decorative strip made of chrome-plated metal is not only exquisite and beautiful, but also can play an anti-collision role when carrying luggage.
Interior decoration article
Incorporate a sense of science and technology
In terms of interiors, the 2015 Changan Ford Sharp has made significant progress compared with overseas prototypes, and the overall simple design style has incorporated a lot of sense of technology.
The large 4-way electrically adjustable four-spoke steering wheel is wrapped in leather and decorated with chrome-plated metal, which is exquisite, beautiful and comfortable. There are functional areas on the left and right sides, which can operate driving data, sound, Bluetooth mobile phone control, sound adjustment, ACC adaptive cruise and LIM speed limit. Behind the steering wheel is also equipped with shift paddles that are not available in overseas prototypes.
The 2015 Changan Ford Sharp adopted a 10.1-inch full LCD dashboard, which can display various information such as speed, fuel consumption, driving data and safety configuration. The clear white scale with blue pointer can make the driver see at a glance.
The overall design of the center console is simple and exquisite. Except for the air-conditioning operation panel and the function keys of the audio system, the other functions are covered by an 8-inch touchable LCD screen, including navigation, vehicle image, electric seat heating, ventilation and many safety configurations of the vehicle. It is worth mentioning that after matching with the mobile phone through Bluetooth and USB interface, you can also play songs in the mobile phone and display album names and other information on the central control LCD screen.
The 2015 Changan Ford Sharp Four-wheel Drive Zunrui is also equipped with panoramic skylights, and the larger skylights bring better lighting effects to the rear passengers.
Performance article
Adjust linear uniformity
The 2015 Changan Ford Sharp Four-wheel Drive Zunrui is equipped with a 2.7T EcoBoost GTDiV6 engine, which can produce a maximum power of 242kW at 5500rpm and a maximum torque of 475N·m at 2500~4500rpm. Matching it is a SelectShift6-speed automatic manual transmission.
During the whole test drive, the 2015 Changan Ford Sharp Four-wheel Drive Zunrui will not have a very strong feeling of pushing back, but it can take it easy when overtaking or merging, with smooth power output and gentle shifting action. You won’t feel overwhelmed when you climb over the hillside or pass some muddy and slippery roads. In addition, the feeling of throttle and brake is also my personal favorite, both of which are adjusted evenly and linearly, and will not be particularly abrupt.
The suspension is hard to adjust, and the vibration filtering performance is not ideal when encountering potholes and speed bumps, and the body has obvious ups and downs.
Space article
Spacious and flat
The spatial performance of the 2015 Changan Ford Sharp is obvious to all. It is not a problem to actually sit 8 people in three rows of seats. The seats are all made of high-quality leather, and the large seat backrest supports the body in place, which is comfortable. The second row of seats is also very comfortable. The second row of right seats can automatically lean forward and fold, and the second row of left seats can easily enter by pulling the handle to lean forward and fold. The third row of seats will not have obvious sense of constraint for people with a height of 183cm, but because the seat position is low and the legs are not supported too much, it is not suitable for long-distance riding.
In terms of storage, there are storage compartments on both sides of the front and rear doors, and the glove box has a spacious overall space, which can hold at least three bottles of water. There is also a large hidden storage compartment at the top of the center console, where valuables such as mobile phones and wallets can be placed. There is a small storage compartment with a cover at the bottom of the center console, which has two USB interfaces, an AUX interface and an sd card groove. There are two water cup grooves in front of the front and rear rows of central armrest boxes, a small storage compartment, a 12v cigarette lighter and a three-hole power interface are also arranged in the middle of the second row, and an onboard toolbox is hidden under the second row of foot pads.
The trunk is spacious and flat, with a standard volume of 233L. The second and third rows of seats can also be laid down in a certain proportion, making the volume reach 2039L. It is worth mentioning that the 2015 Changan Ford Sharp Four-wheel Drive Zunrui has an inductive electric trunk door.
Security article
High strength guarantee
The 2015 Changan Ford Sharp uses high-strength and ultra-high-strength steel in key parts such as A-pillar, B-pillar, door anti-collision beam and front and rear anti-collision beam to form a solid and reliable passenger compartment. The collision force is effectively dispersed by the energy absorption design such as the collapse box, and the laser welding process with high strength and small thermal deformation ensures the passenger compartment to be foolproof.
The 2015 Changan Ford Sharp is also equipped with a blind spot monitor. Cameras are placed in the front grille and the rearview mirror outside the front passenger seat, so the driver can easily check the blind spot through the navigation screen by simply pressing the button on the dashboard.
summary
For the domestic SUV market, many consumers have already gone through the stage of blind consumption, and pay more attention to the intrinsic value such as practicality. Therefore, such an all-round and multi-purpose model is bound to inject a new force into the domestic SUV market.
Product Reliability Report, May 2015