Test drive the new generation of Maiteng, the appearance and interior have changed a lot, how does it go?
It has always been more popular in China.As one of the representative works of German mid-sized cars, it has naturally received a lot of attention. Recently, a new generation has been officially unveiled, and it has undergone significant changes in both appearance and interior based on the new B9 platform. We also got its real car for the first time.2024 models 380TSI Supreme EditionLet’s take a look at how the new car performs today.
In terms of appearance, the new generation of Maiteng has changed in scope, which I think is relatively moderate. The overall shape profile is closer to that of the old model, but the original horizontal multi-format grille was replaced by a through-type light strip. At the same time, this light strip also forms a through-type design together with the new matrix headlights. Coupled with the luminous LOGO, the integrity of the front face and the sense of technology have been improved, and the temperament level is much younger.
Looking at it from the side, you will find that the "aura" of the new generation of Maiteng is obviously stronger. The reason for this is that the size of the new car has been improved to a certain extent, and its length, width and height have reached 4990/1854mm/1487mm (the length, width and height of the old model are 4866/1832/1479mm respectively). The wheelbase remains unchanged, still 2871mm. Although the length has increased to a level close to 5 meters, the proportion of the new car’s body is still coordinated, and with the familiar back, the calmness of the atmosphere is still there.
In addition to the appearance, the interior of the new Maiteng has also undergone major changes. After the new design, the interior style of the new Maiteng is very different from that of previous Volkswagen models. It can be seen that it has been changed for the needs of the domestic market. The style highlights simplicity and a sense of technology, which is a bit on par with new energy.
Using a three-screen layout, the far left is a 10.25-inch digital LCD instrument panel, the middle is a floating large screen, the size reaches 15 inches, the car chip adopts the Snapdragon 8155 chip, not only the sense of grade has been improved significantly, but also the visual effect has become better. In terms of configuration, the central control large screen supports, usesAI-enabled voice, such as adjusting the temperature of the air conditioner, switching music, changing navigation destinations, etc., has significantly improved the fluency, response efficiency, and recognition ability compared to the past, and can support continuous dialogue, making it more practical. It can avoid many blind playground scenes and improve driving safety.
The co-pilot is equipped with an 11.6-inch display screen, which is mainly for entertainment and can support commonly used video and music apps. In addition, due to the change of clothes, the storage around the regular gear has become more ample, and the front row provides 2 Type-C ports. The cup holder next to it is also removable, which is a very user-friendly experience.
On the ride, the new Maiteng has been replaced with a redesigned seat, which is more sporty in style, the overall filling has become thicker, and independent leg rests have been added to the details for better comfort.The author is 175cm tall, sitting in the main cockpit. After adjusting the seat to the lowest position, there is still room for 1 punch and 2 fingers in the head, and then on the rear seat, about 1 punch and 1 finger in the head, and about 2 punches in the legroom. In addition, there are 14 speakers in the car, and there are independent air conditioners in the back row.
In terms of power, this new generation of Maiteng offers two types of powertrains, and the new 1.5T 2 is the first to be carried118 (160Ps)The maximum power of kW, the peak value of 250N · m, and the parameters are similar to the original, but after the use of variable cross-section turbines and Miller cycle technologies, the energy consumption has been further reduced. The 1.5T version has a fuel consumption of 5.8L per 100 kilometers, compared with 6.23L for the previous 1.4T version.
The model we tested this time is the 2.0T version, which is still the maximum power.162 (220Ps)KW, 350N · m high-power engine, although the power parameters have not changed, thanks to the car is equipped with a variable valve lift system, its multi-stage variable cam lift and continuous variable valve timing camshaft regulator ensure smooth intake of the vehicle under different working conditions. In addition, under the 350bar cylinder noise reduction optimization treatment, the NVH performance of the engine has been greatly improved, and the fuel consumption of 100 kilometers has been further reduced to 6.71L.
In the actual driving experience, the availability of the new smart driving system has improved significantly. Compared with the previous generation, which can only maintain basic lane maintenance, the current smart driving can already cope with some urban road conditions outside of elevated and high-speed road conditions, and is more experienced in handling emergency congestion and avoidance. It is worth mentioning that the new generation of Maiteng is also equipped with a central airbag for the first time. The central airbag is located below the armrest box, which can avoid collisions between the driver and the co-driver, and even avoid collisions between the driver and other collisions that invade the car.
As for the driving control, the change of the new generation of Maiteng is not obvious, it is still the "German flavor" we are familiar with. Based on the car chassis built on the MQB-B platform, on the basis of the former McPherson and multi-link independent suspension, the new generation of Maiteng has also made new adjustments to the stability bar and vibration damping, achieving improved comfort and driving stability.
And finally.
After a day of test driving, overall, the new generation of Maiteng, code-named B9, has brought a great improvement in terms of appearance, interior, intelligence, and control. In the current era of continuous improvement of new energy, although Maiteng has also been affected to a certain extent, for those who pursue "easy driving", "reliable" and "pragmatic", the editor believes that the new generation of Maiteng will still be the best-selling model in medium-sized cars. Interested friends can go to the store to have a try.