Bitauto Original Red always has a special meaning for us Chinese. Red represents joy and indicates everyone’s expectations for a better life. We are also a red country, so people naturally have a preference for red. Recently, Changan Auchan launched the Red Edition model of X7 PLUS, which not only improves the cost performance, but also gives consumers more choices. Let’s take a look at what’s different about this special version.
A quick overview of Changan Auchan X7 PLUS
1. The appearance is made of "Star Red Paint";
2. The configuration is second only to the top model;
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3. It is equipped with Blue Whale’s new generation NE1.5T high-pressure direct injection engine with a maximum power of 138 kilowatts.
The official guide price of the Auchan X7 PLUS red version is 128,900 yuan, with a limited sale of 777 units. It is the version with the highest configuration and price besides the top-end version. At present, the entire Auchan X7 PLUS model series has received relatively high attention and sales, with average monthly sales exceeding 10,000.
Appearance: Red is very textured
As the name suggests, the Auchan X7 PLUS Red Edition uses red as the main color. It’s not easy to make red color on a car brilliantly. Ferrari red and Mazda’s Soul Red are widely recognized, and the “Star Red Paint” of the Auchan X7 PLUS red version is also very special. .
According to the manufacturer, this red paint is very difficult to prepare. In order to achieve the difference in chroma, engineers went through repeated experiments and refined the spray painting process. On the top, the water-based 3c1b spraying process is used, and the spraying is completed by 70 robots. Visually speaking, this red is indeed very bright and gorgeous, and it also highlights the lines on the car body.
In terms of appearance design, the Auchan X7 PLUS red version is basically consistent with the flagship model. The first impression is that it is big enough, with a wide front and a larger car. The mid-grid grille makes the front face look very imposing.
The central grille, officially called the "Xingchen Hanhai Duplex Double-layer Grille", is stacked and scattered, very attractive, and integrated with the split LED crystal-clear headlights. The wind-sculpted Liuyun body makes the vehicle's posture appear stable and firm, dynamic and elegant.
The Auchan X7 PLUS is positioned as a compact SUV, and benchmarks against similar models such as Chery Tiggo 7 and Jietu X70 PLUS, Body size is 4730x1870x1720mm, wheelbase is 2786mm.
The split headlights of Auchan X7PLUS hide the high/low beam parts to a certain extent. MatchThe more exaggerated design changes the visual focus and weakens the presence of the lamp unit, making it easier for consumers to accept it.
The 19-inch aviation turbine-style 15-spoke sports wheels equipped on the red version are consistent with the flagship model. They are visually dynamic and form a strong contrast with the simple style on the side of the car body. The visual contrast not only highlights the atmosphere and class of the SUV, but also exudes a sporty atmosphere.
The rear shape of the new car is biased towards a stable design. Unfortunately, the diffusers on both sides of the bottom bumper are only decorative designs, and the real exhaust pipes are hidden in Inside the right bumper.
Interior: The soft materials are red and very dynamic
In terms of interior, Auchan X7PLUS still adopts a simple design style, with two large-sized The screen brings an excellent sense of technology to the interior of the car. The use of materials also greatly improves the overall texture of the interior, and the joint-screen design can also shorten the time the driver's eyes stay between the road and the screen.
Auchan X7 PLUS uses the "Star Red" design in many places in the car, including seats, armrest boxes, center consoles, door panels and other parts that are all made of red material. The center console, center armrest, etc. are matched with black soft interior, and the red and black color combination upgrades the texture of the car.
The 10.25-inch full LCD instrument panel is also equipped with a face recognition camera, which not only supports facial recognition ignition, but also can perform fatigue monitoring, etc. . The display effect of the dashboard is exquisite, and multiple pages can be switched, making it very convenient to view information.
The size of the central control screen is 12.3 inches, and it is equipped with the full-scenario OnStyle3.0 Plus version of the intelligent car control system, which incorporates an 8-core processor that can compete with smartphones in speed. The chip also has functions such as Geeker’s internal and external dual-camera face intelligent control system and Huawei Hicar.
Auchan X7 PLUS is equipped with an assisted driving system, including adaptive cruise, active braking, lane departure warning and merging assist, but unfortunately there is no lane keeping function , cannot achieve L2 level assisted driving.
The control on the left side of the steering wheel integrates rearview mirror, light control and multiple functions. The test car is also equipped with a heating/ventilation function for the main driver's seat.
As a larger SUV, Auchan X7 PLUS has good seating and cargo space. After the second-row seat backs are folded down, a relatively flat space can be formed, and the loading capacity of the trunk is greatly improved.
Auchan X7 PLUS Red Edition is equipped with Blue Whale’s new generation NE1.5T engine, and is matched with Blue Whale’s 7-speed wet dual-clutch transmission. The engine’s maximum power reaches 138kW and maximum torque Reached 300N·m. According to official propaganda, its fastest 0-100km/hThe acceleration time can reach 8.23s.
Auchan X7PLUS adopts a combination of front MacPherson independent suspension and rear multi-link independent suspension, taking into account comfort and control. Based on our previous experience with it, the performance of this suspension system is indeed good. The adjustment style focuses on comfort, which takes care of home use while also taking into account a certain degree of passability.
Summary:
Although the Auchan X7 PLUS red version is only adjusted in color, the textured red still brings us a certain freshness feel. Coupled with its inherently majestic exterior design and simple and textured interior, it visually meets the imagination and needs of many people.
For a large five-seater SUV priced at less than 130,000, this performance is qualified. If you want to buy an SUV with a beautiful and durable appearance, rich and practical configurations, and excellent space, then Auchan X7PLUS is a choice worth considering.
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