Commodity evaluation of 2023 FAW-Volkswagen sagitar new car
As the leading third-party automobile quality evaluation platform in China, Chezhi. com launched the column of "New Car Commodity Evaluation" based on massive automobile product test samples and scientific data model. Every month, according to several models on sale that have been listed in China for less than two years, and the mileage is less than 5,000 kilometers, through the two dimensions of objective data and subjective feelings, senior appraisers use professional equipment to systematically test and evaluate, so as to comprehensively display and analyze the overall commodity level of new cars in the domestic automobile market and provide objective and true opinions for consumers when purchasing vehicles.
Through a series of actions, such as plastic surgery and core replacement, the sagitar’s appearance is close to the family’s higher-level models, and it is equipped with a 1.5T EA211 EVO engine with high technical content, which has better dynamic response speed and fuel economy performance. In the consistent advantages of the old sagitar, the new sagitar is also not disappointing. The spacious space and good interior have become the benchmark of the same level. According to the data of Chezhi. com, there have been no complaints about the 2023 sagitar since its listing, and its quality reputation has been excellent in the short term. Then, can the 2023 sagitar continue the existing quality word-of-mouth performance? Will there be some new problems that ordinary consumers can’t find? This issue of "New Car Commodity Evaluation" will clear the fog for you and restore a real 2023 sagitar through two dimensions: objective data and subjective feelings.
I. Objective data
This project mainly shows the new car’s commercial performance in an all-round and intuitive way in the form of objective data through field tests on 12 items such as body technology, paint film level, air quality inside the car, vibration and noise, parking radar and lighting/vision.
In the process of body testing, 10 key parts are selected for the whole vehicle, and 3 key points are selected for each key part to measure, so as to evaluate the uniformity of gaps in each key part. From the test results, the average gap data of most test points of the 2023 sagitar car is at a relatively low level. Among them, the maximum gap value is located at the joint between the trunk and the left rear fender, where the average gap data reaches 4.2mm, while the gap value in other parts is low and the uniformity is good, and the process is basically satisfactory.
In the level test of paint film, it can be found that the average thickness of paint film of 2023 sagitar vehicle is about 125.4μm, which reaches the standard value of advanced vehicles (120μm -150μm). According to the test data of key parts, the engine hood exceeds the standard value of advanced cars, while the trunk lid and roof only reach the standard value of intermediate cars, and the average paint film thickness of other parts is basically between 120-130 μ m. Because the numerical value of each test point fluctuates greatly, it shows that there is still room for improvement in the spraying process of the whole vehicle.
In the test of indoor air quality, the vehicle was placed in an internal ground parking lot with few vehicles. It was found that formaldehyde was not detected in the 2023 sagitar car, and the content of inhalable particles such as PM2.5 was relatively low, which was in line with the "Guidelines for Air Quality Evaluation in Passenger Cars" (People’s Republic of China (PRC) national standard GB/T 27630-2011) jointly issued by the former Ministry of Environmental Protection and the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine, which was implemented on March 1, 2012.
In the static noise test, the quietness of 2023 sagitar in the static state is good, and the test result has dropped to the lowest value of 30dB, which can almost be isolated from the external environment. With the start of the engine, the noise value transmitted into the car shows a trend of increasing gradually. From the test data, it can be seen that the noise values transmitted into the car are 36.7dB, 47.1dB and 54.3dB when the engine is idling, 2000 rpm and 3000 rpm, respectively. By comparing with the noise values in the following different environments, the 2023 sagitar has excellent performance in suppressing the engine noise and the environmental noise outside the car, and will not be affected in working conditions.
In the air conditioning noise test, the test instrument is placed about 10cm away from the air outlet of the air conditioner, and then the air volume of the air conditioner is increased from small to large, and the noise value of the driver’s position in different gears is measured. According to the actual measurement, the air conditioning adjustment of the 2023 sagitar is divided into seven grades, and the noise value measured when the highest grade is turned on is 69.8dB, which is still in the tolerable range of human body and will not cause too much interference to drivers and passengers. However, the noise value of the starting gear of the air conditioner reached 44.3dB, which was slightly higher than that of the same class previously tested.
After actual measurement, in the idle state, the 2023 sagitar can suppress the vibration of the engine transmitted into the car well, and the test data of the steering wheel is slightly lower than that of the front and rear seats. Under the load condition, the test data of the steering wheel and the front seat are slightly increased, while the test data of the rear seat under the two conditions remain unchanged, and the somatosensory sensation is not obvious, which will not affect the comfort of drivers and passengers.
In addition, we also tested the parking radar, lighting/vision, control system, tires, sunroof, seat and trunk. After testing, the overall performance of the 2023 sagitar has reached the normal level of the same class, and the steering wheel and driver’s seat have a wide adjustment range, which can adapt to drivers of different heights. The visual field test results of the front and rear-view mirrors in the car are ahead of the same level, and the recent warning distance of the front and rear radars is completely consistent with the empirical value, so that the driving safety is guaranteed. However, during the test, the expert jury found that the length of the rear seat cushion of the 2023 sagitar was short, and the support for the legs was insufficient, so it was easy to feel tired after a long ride.
Second, subjective feelings
This project is evaluated subjectively by several judges according to the actual static and dynamic performance of new cars. Among them, the static aspect includes four parts: external, internal, spatial and human-computer interaction; Dynamic aspects include acceleration, braking, steering, driving experience and driving safety. Finally, the total score is given by comprehensively referring to the subjective evaluation opinions given by the judges, so as to reflect the actual performance of the new car in terms of commodity from the perspective of subjective feelings.
In the evaluation of external feelings, the 2023 sagitar is eye-catching in lighting system. LED light sources are used in the front and rear light groups of the test model, and a unique X shape is also designed inside the taillights, which further improves the recognition. In terms of function, it is equipped with IQ.Light intelligent lighting. In addition to the more practical automatic headlights and adaptive far and near lights, it also provides a rare headlight rain and fog mode and steering auxiliary lighting function. In contrast, the hidden mechanical keyhole is a little inconvenient to use, and the engine compartment cover is designed with manual support rods, which is more laborious to open.
In the evaluation of internal feelings, the 2023 sagitar adds more fashion elements on the basis of the continuation of the old interior styling, and the 12-inch suspended central control panel has a stronger technical atmosphere, and the penetrating air conditioning outlet shows advanced texture. In terms of materials, the areas contacted by the front and rear door panels are all covered with leather, and the seat also adopts a diamond-shaped sewing process, which has good driving comfort.
The 2023 sagitar car provides five charging interfaces, covering both USB Type-A and Type-C specifications. With the wireless charging board of the front mobile phone, it can meet the charging needs of different devices. The front central armrest supports angle adjustment, which can provide sufficient support for the driver’s elbow, but the fly in the ointment is that the shape is not very regular.
In terms of space, the 2023 sagitar continues the advantages of the old models in terms of riding and storage. The front and rear rows of head and leg spaces are relatively spacious, and with the panoramic sunroof with considerable opening area, there is no sense of oppression. The storage space in the conventional area of the car is reasonably designed, the storage compartments of the front and rear door panels are relatively large, and the folding cup holder is also provided in the front central passage, which is excellent in practicality.
The 12-inch multimedia display is equipped with MOS 3.X system, and the UI interface takes black and white as the main tone, which makes the display effect clearer at night. The operating logic of the system is similar to that of a smart phone, and it is not difficult to get started, and it integrates commonly used applications, and also supports APP expansion. In terms of human-computer interaction, intelligent voice can accurately identify fuzzy semantics and dialect Mandarin, but it does not support continuous voice commands. In terms of functions, it can operate multimedia, navigation and air conditioning through voice.
The 2023 sagitar tested this time is equipped with Volkswagen’s latest 1.5T engine. Although the power parameters are limited compared with the classic 1.4T engine, the dynamic response is better due to the adoption of many advanced technologies. In the actual experience process, the engine will not appear weak in the low speed range, and at the same time, the turbine lag problem will be alleviated and the acceleration will be more linear.
The adjustment of the 7-speed dual clutch gearbox is becoming more and more mature, and the matching degree with the engine is very tacit. Unless under certain working conditions, it is difficult to detect the sense of frustration. The 2023 sagitar provides three driving modes, and the actual feeling of economy and standard mode is not much different, while the power output of sports mode is more direct and the feeling of pushing back is more obvious.
In terms of braking performance, the 2023 sagitar changed the tight foot feeling of German cars in the past, and there was a little vacancy in the initial stage of the brake pedal. With the deepening of the pedal, the braking force release was more linear and controllable, and the driving comfort was satisfactory.
The three-spoke steering wheel is moderate in size, uniform in thickness and excellent in hand feel. The steering force is set lightly, and it will sink slightly when the speed increases to ensure driving stability.
The chassis part still adopts the combination of front McPherson and rear multi-link independent suspension, which adjusts the overall comfortable style, and at the same time, it can clearly convey the feedback of the road surface and is full of toughness.
The 2023 sagitar high-profile model is equipped with ACC 3.0 advanced adaptive cruise system, which supports 0-160km/h automatic car-following. The distance from car-following is adjustable in five gears, and the nearest gear is one and a half body away from the preceding car. The distance is controlled reasonably and it is not easy to be jammed by other vehicles. The lane keeping assist system can turn itself according to the lane line, and will actively correct the steering wheel when the vehicle deviates, and the correction force is relatively gentle.
summary
Based on the above test results, it is concluded that the overall performance of the 2023 sagitar in terms of objective data and subjective feelings has reached the expectations of the expert jury. On the objective data level, the body technology and paint film thickness are basically satisfactory, but there is still room for improvement in paint film spraying uniformity and rear seat cushion length. On the subjective level, the 2023 sagitar has performed well in lighting configuration, driving comfort and safety, but the convenience of using mechanical keys and human-computer interaction experience need to be optimized. On the whole, the commercial performance of the 2023 sagitar is at the middle level among the tested models of the same class.