Bitche Original As a classic family car, FAW-Volkswagen Bora has always been welcomed by many consumers. Not long ago, Bora also ushered in a mid-term facelift.

The new car does not upgrade the powertrain, but cancels the 1.5L self-priming, and 1.2T becomes the main power . Its biggest improvement is the interior and technology, while the exterior details have also been adjusted.

So what is the overall performance of the new Bora? I'll tell you the answer through a test drive.

The powertrain of the new Bora cancels the 1.5L self-priming and retains the EA211 series 1.2 T and 1.4T turbocharged engines are available.

The 1.2T outputs 116Ps/5000rpm, the peak torque is 200N·m/2000-3500rpm, and the 1.4T outputs 150Ps/5000- 6000rpm, peak torque 250N·m/1750-3000rpm.

The transmission part is still matched with a 7-speed dry dual-clutch gearbox, but the new car has added Dynamic energy recovery technology, officials said that fuel consumption under WLTC operating conditions is about 0.2L lower than that of current models.

Let’s first talk about the power performance of the new Bora 1.2T , although small-displacement engines can improve low-torque performance through small turbines, after all, the displacement is small, and the confidence will inevitably be slightly lacking. Therefore, it is not difficult to understand that the new Bora's 1.2T engine cannot output peak torque until 2000rpm.

In daily driving, the low-torque performance of the new Bora 1.2T engine is lacking. The engine will feel a little weak within 2000 rpm, and the front part of the throttle is also a bit weak, and the power is noisy.It should feel a bit slow and not particularly friendly when following a car in the city.

In addition, the dual-clutch gearbox will still feel some frustration when switching between first and second gears at the beginning, which will affect the comfort when driving on daily congested roads.

Fortunately, when the speed increases to 20km/h, the power performance of the new Bora 1.2T will become smoother When you get up, you can still feel a small burst of feeling after 2500rpm, and it will feel lighter when driving.

In general, the power performance of the new Bora 1.2T engine is not sufficient, but it is still sufficient for daily use in ordinary families.

What is commendable is that the 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox has outstanding performance in keeping the engine speed low. When the vehicle speed is 60km/h, the transmission can be shifted to 7th gear. At this time, the engine speed is only 1300rpm, which is of great help in improving fuel economy performance.

Compared to 1.2T, I will prefer the new model Bora's 1.4T engine is obviously much more powerful than the 1.2T engine, and the power performance during starting acceleration is also smoother and faster, and there is no problem of insufficient low-end torque.

When driving on urban roads, the power response of the new Bora 1.4T is relatively fast, and the 7-speed The shift speed of the dual-clutch transmission is also very fast. Whether it is upshifting or downshifting, it can follow the driver's wishes well, giving the power a sense of being transmitted at any time.

At the same time, the engine will experience an explosion after exceeding 2000rpm. At 80km/h It will be easier to increase the speed to 120km/h, and the overall driving feeling will be more comfortable.

The steering setting of the new car is relatively soft, and it is easy to drive It's relatively easy, but there is also a certain steering void.

In terms of chassis, the new Bora still uses front MacPherson independent suspension and rear torsion beam Non-independent suspension. Its suspension adjustment is more comfortable, and it can effectively filter out the fine vibrations of the road surface.Bit.

However, when passing speed bumps or slightly larger potholes, the vibration filtering performance of the rear suspension will be a bit stiff. Slightly affects the ride comfort in the rear row.

In addition, the soft suspension setting makes the vehicle body appear when cornering quickly. There is a certain amount of roll, and the car body will also appear to yaw when passing a large truck at 120km/h.

The brake pedal feedback of the new Bora is relatively sensitive, and the overall braking force release is relatively linear, providing strong confidence when braking.

The new Bora incorporates the latest design elements in its styling, among which the front face adopts The thick chrome-plated horizontal bar front grille, the lower grille is integrated into the body color, and the "C"-shaped chrome decoration added on the side of the car effectively reduces the visual center of gravity, and the front face shape looks more recognizable.

The length, width and height of the new Bora are 4672x1815x1478mm, which is 9mm longer than the old model. The vehicle height has increased by 16mm, and the wheelbase remains unchanged at 2688mm.

Coming to the side of the car, the double waistline design outlines the body with a very layered feel. The new "Tomahawk" style wheels also enhance the sporty feel.

The rear adopts a new style of taillight set, and the rear bumper has been redesigned and is the same color as the body , and a hook-type chrome strip is added for embellishment, which increases the sophistication of the tail.

Entering the car, the new Bora adopts a wrap-around center The console design uses different materials and color combinations, and is also equipped with a new multi-function steering wheel, which improves the overall sense of class. However, the hard plastic material above the center console feels average.

The instrument frame and air-conditioning outlets are embellished with chrome plating, and piano details are also used Painted trim strips add sophistication and quality to the interior of the car.

As the biggest highlight in the car, the new Bora is equipped with a 10.25-inch full LCD instrument and a 12-inch floating central control LCD screen. The 10.25-inch LCD instrument has a resolution of 1280×480 and can display 3D three-dimensional navigation maps, Car-Outline Animation and 3D pointers can completely project the central control navigation onto the screen.

The 12-inch floating central control LCD screen has a resolution of 1720×860. In addition to being equipped with rich functions such as online navigation, voice interaction, in-car WIFI, mobile phone interconnection, App connect wireless projection and dual-screen map display, It is also equipped with gesture control function, which has a stronger sense of technology.

In terms of riding comfort, the front seats of the new Bora have softer padding and improved wrapping, ensuring overall riding comfort.

The backrest of the rear seat is straight and the seat cushion is short. The support for the legs is not very good, and the riding comfort is lacking.

In terms of space, after an experiencer with a height of 175cm sits in the front row and adjusts to a suitable driving posture, there is still 4 fingers of headroom.

Keeping the front seat position unchanged, the same experiencer sits in the back row, with 4 fingers of headroom left and more than 2 fists of legroom left.

Write at the end: The new Bora has undergone certain upgrades in terms of technology and interior quality, keeping up with today's consumers' car habits and better meeting the needs of family cars.

However, the new Bora has canceled the previous 1.5L self-priming engine, and it is still a question whether it can please consumers after the main power is changed to 1.2T. After test driving two power models, I would recommend the 1.4T version .

In general, new style There is nothing outstanding about the Bora and it has no obvious shortcomings. It is still a decent family car.

If you have any questions about the new Bora or other models, you can follow my Yiche account. : Xian Yezhan, you can also search and follow [Let’s Drive Brothers] on Bilibili