They have, although they have kept a lot too. People who drive them seem to come up with widely different opinions, I guess it depends on what else you have driven.
They have just introduced the 2014 range which has significant updates, here is a review:
In short, the logistics industry, competition is a "cost control" competition, especially in the "last mile" on the road. Whenever the holidays approaching, the business play a variety of marketing tools, the accumulation of goods in the warehouse can not be the first time to the hands of consumers, not only bad business reputation, and folding the consumer's mood, but the face of increasingly growth in freight costs, look for the old hands of commercial freight, who can understand at this time in the "edge of love and pain," the merchants who do?
Commercial term, I believe that everyone is familiar with, but very strange. Why say that? In recent years, the rapid development of the domestic auto industry to make more and more cars on the road, but the commercial vehicle because of its special properties compared consumer groups led everyone know them, but do not know what they are selling at such a situation that many small businesses entering the logistics industry have a mention of commercial vehicles, logistics vehicles can only come up with " Iveco , Transit, Jinbei van "these few years with the same vocabulary, but it will join a long find a variety of such space is not enough, the car fuel consumption is high, the uneven quality of the car and so on. Then we fly in the end there is no third choice?
Today, the reporter for this purpose as a consumer visited the domestic commercial vehicle brands recent upward trend is quite strong new Army: SAIC Chase . In SAIC Chase official information reads: Chase SAIC SAIC Commercial Vehicle Co. brand is relying on the strength of the Fortune 500 SAIC, a wholly-owned acquisition of the British company, after a hundred years old LDV commercial vehicles, light vehicles LDV-based technology research and development and production of main products. Therefore, in the Chinese market, although only a year's time, but regardless of brand, technology, etc., are the hundreds of years of research and development, to be exact: This is a mature models in the Chinese market, the login.
In this year's Shanghai auto show , the reporters have seen SAIC Chase figure, so it is not strange to see that this type of commercial vehicle designed for logistics from, the reporter to experience an SAIC Chase 's "proud Express" long shaft edition models, but did not think happened to see the new listings arrived shop 2014 new "proud Express."
For logistics vehicles, the performance space is a top priority, 5700mm long car with the same level of logistic models are almost triumph in the pack of. The internal space of nearly 1.9 m height alone shipment, even an ordinary person in the vehicle height can easily move around, and makes a calculation, the volume inside the car can reach nearly 12 cubic meters of space big Available exaggeration to describe. From staff members know, thanks to this, SAIC Chase won the 2012 "excellent transport king" Award for the best economic model. While the new proud Express in order to increase the use of space, the vehicle is designed as two second-row seats flip-down seats can fold forward twice. In the meantime, had no third-row seat , an increase in the third row of seats , up to 10 individual position in the Beijing region-free wave number on the card, and is designed to roll seats, so a , the car's practicality is greatly increased. Here it must be mentioned a very humane design details: proud Express all folding seats all floors locking structure is designed to become concave, so that can better protect the transport of goods.
Of course, proud Express space is not so simple as can be clearly described, and the new 2014 models have 14 kinds proud Express combination seat arrangement, fully meet the different regions, different markets, different types of customer needs, including the minor axis 3 kind of seating combinations, covering Block 4-6, the long axis 11 seating combinations, covering the 5-10 seats.
Almost out of space for cargo clearance, let us take a look at the performance space. The reporter 178cm tall seat support for the head space and the performance quite satisfactory, the head space even reach two to three punches. Overhead sunshade above the map paper bags, center console slot, front door storage boxes, cupholders, glove boxes and center armrest storage boxes can be used many ways to meet the needs of multiple occupants. Co-pilot on the center console in front of the main storage tank volume is relatively reasonable, suitable for storing debris, such as pens, cell phone, cards and the like. For logistics staff on board is a very user-friendly design, transportation alone can readily be placed in the above respect.
Open the hood, greeted by SAIC Chase 's engine compartment, it is worth mentioning: SAIC Chase uses a tapped engine design, which shortens the engine compartment length, body length in ensuring that the same circumstances, to obtain more cabin space.
SAIC Chase 's power system also can be described as a dark horse in the commercial vehicle industry, from Italian VM Motori equipped with the company's latest 2.5T turbocharged engine , using the BOSCH company's most advanced third-generation common rail technology , power up to 100kW, effectively increasing the engine 's torque and emissions. In the test drive, fully able to feel the above technique has been specifically tuned to the results obtained: power, noise, all reached the international standard with passenger cars compared favorably. With China's auto emission standards while strictly day, since July this year, diesel cars will begin to implement the country four emission standards , while SAIC Chase which the engine was designed with four already higher than the national standard, and fully satisfied. " Europe Four " emission standards , technically and fundamentally different from many from the country two, three countries to upgrade from the "quasi-country, four" engine , and the engine ECU and fuel supply system optimization, has repeatedly experiments, able to adapt with greater than 350ppm sulfur kingdom three oil, but also for users without much concern.
In the driving experience, the car's four very full grip steering wheel, center console button arrangement concise, even if the first drive, to get started quickly. The center dashboard display clear and informative. In addition to normal speed, fuel consumption information, you can also display the tire pressure, tire temperature monitoring. It also integrates a rear-view mirror on the center console also electric heating function buttons, very targeted.
Test drive back to the store to complete, just a bit owner to come and maintenance, fuel consumption consulted reporter approached the question, answer the basic display with fuel consumption represents almost, about one hundred kilometers in less than 9 liters. The background information that passes before the study found that the average fuel consumption in the commercial vehicle industry 12-13 liters, showing that SAIC Chase in terms of fuel economy is the next big effort, for people who are engaged in the logistics industry can be described as an evangelical .
Speaking of SAIC Chase appearance, in fact, itself is not very overhangs and exaggerated design, after all, is a commercial vehicle, funky low-key style has revealed an extraordinary force, in full compliance with oriental aesthetic. We see from some design SAIC commercial vehicles sincerity, designers hope to some very user-friendly features to impress owners, hoping to convey a strong, safe and practical visual sense. For example: before the face of the large air intake front grille, this design can effectively increase the amount of air entering for engine cooling provides favorable conditions; distance light with integrated headlights and LED running lights, high brightness gradually , this design is relatively rare in the domestic commercial vehicle, especially LED running lights in the rain and snow provide demisting, defrosting function, provides active safety driving for a moving vehicle to provide a higher degree of recognition.
Side of the vehicle with the front face of the same lines, taking the oriental design, low-key, introverted, optional side of the second generation of electrically assisted pedal is also a bright spot, and in the design of a door handle, on and off very convenient safety . Can be equipped with a large area of bilateral sliding door, whether it is out of the compartment or cargo handling feel very convenient, of course, thanks to SAIC Chase cage full monocoque body, without worrying about security protection. The rear of the vehicle's standard 180 ° large door for easy entry and exit of goods, of course, more optional tailgate opening 270 °, so that the vehicle's environment space adaptable.
Configuration of the car behind the vehicle height long strip of taillights and high brightness, penetration of LED brake light , this combination makes the brake signal more clearly evident to the rear of the vehicle to provide clear dynamic information, to mention high security full figure. And this LED brake light commercial vehicles in the domestic design is relatively rare, once again embodies SAIC Chase extraordinary low-key design.
The interior is designed to go outside of the vehicle is the same kind of style, seemingly concise design, actually "very demanding" proud Express model uses a very practical washable gray interior, tailgate also used layering of stainless steel to prevent goods in and out when the vehicle interior damage. Simple layout in the control center instrument panel and front windshield ergonomically to locate the combination, so that the front of the field of vision is more open, the internal LCD backlight can be adjusted, the vehicle is at your fingertips button mode of operation. Of course, if you are a fashion driver, can be equipped with 6.5 inches high definition color touch screen, and is equipped with MP5, dual SD card slot, mini USB interfaces, AUX external audio input, and so multi-media facilities, enjoy the process of working full- and versatile visual auditory enjoyment, but also with a GPS navigation.
In addition to driving and ride comfort, space power, etc., SAIC Chase after-sales service is also described as very convenient access to store data, SAIC Chase commitments are: 8 pledge covers weather free roadside assistance, travel continues, a hour emergency response, 24-hour customer service, 48 hours troubleshooting, differentiated value-added services such as lean service security system; more consumers with the industry's only three years 80,000 km powertrain warranty and 2 years 50,000 km throughout car warranty. It is worth mentioning that: similar weather free roadside assistance, travel and other services generally continue to Mercedes and other luxury -level brands only provide services, while SAIC Chase can enjoy, it can be said SAIC Chase 's commercial vehicle sales relative to other brands Even passenger who has been very kind indeed.
From the visit process, several owners come to after-sale maintenance of mouth learned that SAIC Chase service although it can not be compared with the luxury car brand, but is considered a leader in commercial vehicle brands. In the communication process and after-sales technicians, they also show a steady, reassuring side.
Overall, SAIC Chase in exterior, interior, space, driving, and other aspects of the sale to a consumer reporter who visited the case, gave the reporter left a good impression, in some places even imagined than before a lot better, SAIC commercial vehicles on the product is indeed spent a lot of thought, combined with the commercial vehicle industry price point of view, SAIC Chase Express proud indeed value for money.
Return to the topic, the pace of China's logistics industry change has been initiated, the face of challenges and opportunities, maybe we can grasp all businesses now no way to predict, but it is undeniable, with the changes in the logistics industry, SAIC has indeed come in the commercial vehicle business The front of the car industry, although it is still a young domestic brands, but the pace of history has never been stopped, along with the changes in the industrial chain, the future of the industry will be facing a new round of reshuffle, while the leader, must be the capable.
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