Yangshan big mountain, curved and more anxious and, holding the steering wheel of the hand has a slight seepage Khan. At the moment I do not know the limits are driving this new XEL is in the end how high; and the right road is a cliff, if uncontrolled, can protect only a thin rod crash this car. But this brand new Jaguar XEL was teaching me the reaction of the body, you drive is not fast enough!
Today the domestic automobile market, most of the brand launched in the mid-facelift models time, pay more attention to “external change”; such as design, configuration, etc., because most of these easily seen. But some inherent handling, driving experience, etc., is not easy to see where the changes are few.
So when I faced this Jaguar XEL Taichung period facelift (hereinafter referred to as the new XEL), perhaps influenced by a change in its appearance, I think subconsciously it’s also more change only external; and it’s really driving that moment, I realized I was wrong. So, I am more willing to talk to everyone and “internal changes” XEL of this new Jaguar.
The new Jaguar Invitrogen XEL was equipped with a 2.0T engine power, maximum power of 184kW / 5500rpm, peak torque 365Nmiddot; m / 1300-4500rpm, with the ZF 8AT gearbox.
drove it walk in the city, you can feel the dynamic response is very positive, but it is in the feel of the steering wheel, the chassis response, seems to have some lazy, as if to open a comfortable orientation models. In the fast lane change state, the suspension reaction also softer, even if she is on the Fujia lipstick, it will not be affected. Open this car slowly driving when the car is more suitable for open sound of Meridian, quietly enjoying the journey on the road.
The new XEL steering feels even more comfortable, moderate intensity, not brutal; for filtration and chassis ground is also very gentle, no doubt, this feeling does to please the pursuit of comfort driver. At the moment the new XEL more like a cute “pet cat” rather than the impression that the dog “LeopardChild. “
but do not really when it is” pet cat “, the new XEL just put it true character hidden. When I was driving a brand new XEL Yangshan mountain and came on to start a free hand to run when finally realize what is “put Panthers return to the mountain.”
I put the vehicle stability system shut down a block, dynamic adjustment mode to sports mode at this time the theme is displayed full LCD instrument panel will turn red. vague in flirting with the driver, as if to say that they are ready.
movement mode, the most obvious feature is that the electronic steering becomes heavier, the dummy bit steering is limited to a minimum, the chassis suspension becomes harder, more aggressive engine response, the transmission speed is also pulled as much as possible.
Yangshan big mountain is characterized by narrow roads bend more, and many are bent back, which is the test vehicle dynamics and transient response power. the new XEL mountain road on the start unreserved release their “leopard force”, in a continuous curve, I turned to each action, The body can make immediate response.
body chassis also become more sensitive and supportive cornering is also stronger, and I have sufficient confidence to attack the bend . XEL new adaptive dynamic system can be adjusted to a frequency of 100 times per second suspension so intense driving state, showing a new XEL daily will drive the different driving experience.
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and in the hairpin, I jog faster adherence to rules, after the vehicle reaches the apex, I began stepping on the accelerator the top of the bend, the entire chassis moves very stable cornering limit high. gearbox and also in a state of considerable excitement, always maintain a high speed turn, as much as possible of the vehicles have more torque released. this time you will feel this Aviva force of the engine finally found the performance of opportunity while closing the oil, but there are still emits exhaust sound tempering, is suggestive al.
wheel 225/40 / R19, the rear wheels 255 / 35R19 original horse brand of high-performance tires MC6Ensuring the new XEL have a good grip, aluminum double wishbone front suspension is also allowed to have a good dynamic response, 50: weight distribution further increase stability in the body 50 before and after cornering. Ran down a mountain road, the new XEL people sweat dripping smooth.
in the venue after the test drive, the organizers also set up a “smart core jump pile”, “corner Labyrinth” and other tests. These challenges similar to advanced site Jin Kana race, color lamp on the pile bucket inside track, thereby changing the driver’s driving route, which will undoubtedly bring a higher degree of difficulty to the driver and the new XEL.
At this time the new XEL torque vectoring cornering ability can be actively regulated, automatic correction and reduce understeer when cornering; plus while the rear drive characteristics , will produce some rear sliding to help steer the front, and therefore more exciting, and more fun.
In general, the new XEL become more comfortable driving experience while still maintaining a high level of handling, impressive, and this is the new XEL “internal changes.”
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say that the “external change,” the new Jaguar XEL adopted “a car two,” the design approach, with sports and elegant two styles. The difference between the two is that the color and shape of the front grille below the front grille.
elegant version with a silver chrome grille, more luxurious atmosphere, the visual experience is also wider, looks more refined. The sporty styling is even more aggressive number, the lower front bumper styling is derived from the aircraft at the air intake, even more dynamic.
The new car also features a full LED headlights and taillights with flow-turn lamp, and also to bring fresh visual perception.
XEL new body style draws sports car styling proportions, so from the front view, the feeling of the car but with some low-lying, looks more like a sports car.
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bumpers and trim also features a new design, with the dual exhaust pipe, and further adds a new XEL sports atmosphere.
The new XEL interior design is familiar and unfamiliar, familiar with its interior design is still elegant and futuristic; strange is that it also added many new technology configuration, so that the car has a different kind of feeling.
The newly designed three-spoke multifunction steering wheel movement, superior feel moderate size, particularly the unique shape shift paddles, either hand or shift reactions are a good.
The new SportShift XEL also uses separate shift from the E-TYPE Jaguar car, canceled original shift knob. Personally, I prefer the change, because the independent operation of the shift is more suitable for the blind, also increases the sense of driver involvement.
In addition, the new Jaguar XEL on technology deployment linkage has also joined the five-screen interactive system; which includes a collar Yu InControl intelligent dual exclusive touch infotainment (Touch Pro Duo), 12.3-inch TFT virtual instrument panel, a second-generation high-definition full-color head-up display system (HUD), ultra wide-angle high-definition streaming rearview mirror.
wherein InControl intelligent dual collar Yu exclusive touch infotainment system by 10.2 inches and 5.5 inches on the screen, the next screen composition , can independently display and operation.
The 2.3 inches TFT high-definition virtual dashboard, provides a new graphical interface that displays information panel can also display vehicle navigation interface. And in different driving modes, display a different theme interface.
HD streaming ultra wide-angle of the inside mirror, it provides a 50 degrees; super-wide angle rear view, high definition greatly enhance the carSafety when traveling in the multi-lane vehicles.
The second-generation high-definition full-color head-up display HUD system, not only a larger screen size, and more clear, navigation, and caller ID information is projected directly onto the vehicle key on the front windshield so the driver can focus on driving more.
the seat part, front and rear rows of seats new XEL good material, and is also very strong for the body of the package. Even in the more intense driving conditions, the body can be fixed in a good seat, and will not swaying.
part of the interior space, the new XEL also give occupants enough respect, 180cm tall and I can drive in the rear cross legs, long distance, and I do not You will feel tired.
Another detail, the door has a reminder to alert the rear passenger door to the rear of the vehicle in the Note on the back of the door. Such a simple but warm function, people feel this “leopard” gentleman side.
Although the new Jaguar XEL just a medium of change models, but its change is very large, more like a replacement models. The new XEL is a standard British gentleman, the strength hidden beneath the surface. It can be accompanied by daily side of the “gentleman”, it can also be a weekend with you attack bent “partner.” For consumers who have their own unique pursuit of the heart, the only “leopard” would be a good choice. The new XEL will be listed at the end, then let us look forward to what it will bring surprises.