In the following DX7, DX3, southeast of September this year automotive brings his SUV, third paragraph: DX5, the new car is positioned as a small SUV, the price range for the 69 900 -9.99 million. Recently, Ash came to Qingdao to test drive southeast DX5. Meaning from the market point of view, DX5 launch further enrich the layout of Southeast automobile in the small compact SUV to market.
about how this new car product strength, and share through this test drive experience little wisdom. (Note: test drive car price guide for the 2019 models 1.5T CVT Ultimate, test drive circuit 99900 includes are: the coastal mountain roads, urban roads, highways, etc.)
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Southeast DX5 is jointly organized by the South East automotive Pininfarina joint design came while the new car on the design also incorporates a lot of Chinese elements, with this year’s popular talk is a word: Chao country . Front part, chrome eagle eye and integrated LED headlight group DX5 intake grille southeast sides, wings forming a visual effect, which LED illumination lamp set for example up to 200 meters . Beneath the barrel-type fog lamps have intelligence to assist with the lighting function, under bumper chrome trim using Chinese traditional bow shape, it looks quite a sense of power.
To the side, we found southeast DX5 using spell color body color, with floating body design, for creating a dynamic body posture. Details, door handles test drive version with keyless entry function. The car door handle using an all-inclusive, may be on and off to avoid smearing legs. Further, the pull side skirtsFlowers and pedals are designed to play a decorative effect and practicality. Came to the C-pillar position, we also found a “small egg”, that is, there is a “Chinese heart” abbreviation exclusive identity, it is understood this is the 70th anniversary of the founding.
Southeast rear styling DX5 stocky and full, its smooth side molding line has been through the sides of the taillights. Southeast DX5 the first time using the “SOUEAST” English identity, its lower front bumper design and face echoes, also adopted the “bow” of design elements.
Guochao elements of the design aspects, in the southeast interior details DX5 aspect is also reflected . Its designers mentioned when sharing inspiration: silver on both sides of the door trim is borrowed from ancient Chinese sword style; silver plaque armrest area is using ancient cold steel halberd shape; but this 10 inches of suspension control panel is inspired by ancient Chinese calligraphy scroll.
Overall, southeast DX5 this small SUV’s design combines Chinese and Western design element, especially a few of its exterior, interior “national boom” design point is impressive.
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into the car, southeast DX5 interior design and shape are used as Zhanyi type design language, with a good sense of depth. In terms of material, wherein the upper controller with a lot of soft material, but the feel is more rigid, the upper door a hard plastic material, and grip the inside of the contact using a hand covering cortex. In addition, in the control panel for the area of silver added some sense of refinement. In the control arm areaDomain, I also found four empty black plate, according to the manufacturers of the person which is reserved for future electric version of the model.
Southeast steering DX5 employs three type shape, and the leather-wrapped, I feel personally feel a bit biased fine. A particular design is the tailgate power key is placed under the steering wheel, and a start button key is left in the shift lever. Air conditioner uses the control knobs and buttons, to facilitate the operation of the blind.
Southeast 7 inches LCD instrument panel DX5 can display a wealth of travel information, but the words I feel a bit too small, its themes and in the control panel as only one orange red background. 10 inches suspended in the control panel in the control region using biased driving position 12deg; design, easier to manipulate. The central control panel is also equipped with a whole new generation southeast Zhaopin system, also equipped with a GPS system. Through the Internet and mobile phones of the vehicle, just open IFLYTEK 3.0 voice system, will be able to control the car’s air conditioning, windows and other equipment. DX5 southeast of entertainment is also very rich, which supports radio, live TV, access to news, weather and other functions, in addition to the new car also supports High German online navigation, CarLife Internet phone functions.
It is worth mentioning that the southeast DX5 also equipped southeast chi APP, comprising the same grade rare Bluetooth key functions, the owner can be operated remotely by mobile phone. The APP also remote unlock unlock, remote start, remote front and rear window demisting. If you want to be friends car, authorization.
[123 ] dimensions, length and breadth southeast DX5 were 4406/1840 / 1680mm, wheelbase of 2615mm. The minimum ground clearance of 200mm.
the actual ride, I feel southeast DX5 the front and rear seats softness is very good, the front seats are also supported on the legs in place, while supporting the waist flank needs to be strengthened, but this model is not equipped with power seats. I also noticed a small detail, is its front two rear head restraints are small hooks, this design is very easy to use for the temporary placement of some “Tangtangshuishui.”
175cm passenger ride experience, after adjusting to a suitable sitting position, which front head 1 fist space portion margin; the head space back margin means 4, there is a margin legroom 2 boxing. By doing mobile phone reference, we can also see that the middle of the back row raised floor is not high. In the back row function configuration, this top model is equipped with a storage compartment and two USB ports, and the air conditioning vent is required in order to obtain an option. In addition, this model also has a lighting area of 1 square meters of panoramic sunroof.
Southeast rear seat support DX5 4/6 scale down, down we can see the floor in a state of near-flat, this time its trunk volume can be extended to 1529L, while it can cover with a double layer, transform in depth, further highlighting the flexibility of its space.
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ash test drive version of the model of the power system uses a Mitsubishi 4A91 series 1.5T engine, the maximum power of 115kW / 5600rpm, the maximum torque 225Nmiddot; m / 2000-4000rpm, matching is simulated 8-speed transmission CVT. Early part of the gas pedal the engine speed to rise rapidly, the turbine is not unexpected intervention can obviously feel the change in power. Transmission features shift snake setting, this combination of power give me the greatest feeling is relatively smooth acceleration, consistent with the positioning of a family car. Its throttle and brakes have a little virtual spaces, such Jiaogan design more suitable for city roads everyday driving. Car steering effort than I imagined some of sinking, especially in face of the low-speed U-turn sections, will feel its heavy steering comparison, but after a lot of speed up the feel becomes light.
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compared to the power, suspension southeast DX5 performance impressed me to be more profound. It is equipped with a front McPherson rare peer + dual independent multi-link suspension. This suspension adjustment biased in favor of comfort, and has good shock filter capacity. In terms of NVH, high-speed speed of more than 100km / h, the car has not been significantly affected conversation. According to the manufacturers design personnel, cotton insulation DX5 southeast of total coverage area of the 8.2㎡, coupled with double wall insulation design, in addition to tire noise at high speed, the overall noise level of performance is good. 
In addition, the tire specifications, test drive version of the model is equipped with tires Wanli which specification is 215/55 / R18, and may select good tires, but also optional user Linhao Yue Michelin tires. 
[123 ] positioned as a small SUV southeast DX5, its main competitor will be aimed to the same level of marketChang’an CS35 PLUS, the more auspicious helter-skelter and Guangzhou Automobile Chi Chuan GS3. I think the design is a major selling point southeast DX5, in addition to its technology deployment and overall cost performance is remarkable. On the whole, I think it is a very worthwhile southeast DX5 small SUV young consumers choice.
