Chapter 163: GS4

The car dealer system did not provide Ma Hong with this information, in fact, it cannot be regarded as an error in the car dealer system, but Ma Hong himself was not aware of this aspect.

Ma Hong doesn't know, it doesn't mean that Fang Yuan doesn't think about it.

Because the 2020 and 2019 models of GAC Trumpchi GS4 only have manual and AT transmissions, the AT transmission is still the Japanese Aisin with reliable quality.

But the 2015 to 2018 models all have three transmissions, which are dry dual-clutch, manual and automatic transmission.

GAC Trumpchi GS4 dry dual-clutch gearbox has serious problems, mainly concentrated in abnormal noise, shift frustration, jamming, etc., which greatly affects the use and driving experience of car owners, and largely overdraws consumer trust, it can be said that the sales of GAC Trumpchi GS4 have declined, and it is also one of the culprits, and then finally after the 2019 model, this culprit was abandoned.

The GAC Trumpchi GS4 engine is turbocharged from beginning to end, and is divided into two four-cylinder engines, 1.3T and 1.5T.

The combination of the naturally aspirated engine and the manual gearbox envisioned by Fang Yuan is not to be considered, but Fang Yuan does not want to recommend the 1.3T to Ma Hong, its power is a bit weak, everyone is young, Fang Yuan can experience the crazy feeling that the accelerator pedal is stepped on the engine compartment when driving, and the power is still weak.

According to Fang Yuan's plan just now, the 1.5T engine is best equipped with a manual gearbox.

This combination is powerful, durable, fuel-efficient, low maintenance costs, and the most important thing is that the second-hand car with manual transmission is cheap, about 80,000 can buy a model with a very high-quality 2018 car condition, and if you are lucky, you can even buy a 2019 model.

What if I can't do it?

What if you don't want to press the clutch frequently in a traffic jam?

There is really no way, Fang Yuan recommends matching Aisin's 6AT gearbox, as for the dry dual-clutch with poor reliability, even if it is cheap, it is not within Fang Yuan's recommended range.

With a plan in mind, Fang Yuan asked Ma Hong tentatively: "How about you open the manual gear?"

"Not very good. Ma Hong smiled bitterly, saying that his oil separation fit was a mess, and he couldn't find the joint point of the clutch, and he often turned off at the start.

Ma Hongdu has become like this, so what else is there to say?

Fangyuan directly passes the most cost-saving, most durable, and most prioritized recommended combination.

"Based on your situation, I recommend the 2018 235T automatic two-wheel drive elite version to you. Fang Yuan explained that the 2018 GAC Trumpchi GS4 of Zhenghong Automobile Co., Ltd. was licensed in January 2018, with a mileage of 35,000 kilometers, and landed 134,400 that year, and now Zhenghong Auto Co., Ltd. is listed for 79,000 yuan, and it includes transfer, not insurance.

"2018-01 license?"

"35,000 kilometers?"

"In the past, it was all 134,400, but now it is only 79,000?"

"It seems that there is nothing wrong with buying a domestic car. Ma Hong was very satisfied with the age and mileage of the car, and what made him even more happy was the price of 79,000, which was tailor-made for him.

However, Ma Hong couldn't believe it in the face of such data, the price has been cut in half in two years, it won't be fooling himself, right?

"That's true, I didn't lie to you. Fang Yuan smiled bitterly and explained that because the sales of GAC Trumpchi GS4 are not as good as before, and most of the value retention rates of domestic second-hand cars are not good, it is very cost-effective in terms of price and suitable for long-term holding.

"I don't plan to change cars, at least not in the last five or six years. "After losing almost half of his car in two years, Mahon can imagine what it would be like to sell his car after driving for a year or two.

"I want to see the car. "With such favorable conditions, Mahon is already very much looking forward to seeing the car.

"Okay, please come with me. ”

Fang Yuan led Ma Hong to the right side of the aisle, the two walked side by side, Ma Hong suddenly asked: "This 2018 model is not the highest configuration, is it?"

"It's not. Fang Yuan said truthfully that the 2018 235T automatic two-wheel drive elite version he introduced to Ma Hong is indeed much lower than the top configuration of the 2019 and 2020 models.

All three are front-wheel drive 5-door, 5-seater SUVs, with a length, width, and height of 4,525 mm, 1,852 mm, and 1,685 mm for the 2018 and 2019 models, with a wheelbase of 2,640 mm.

However, the length, width, and height of the 2020 model have become 4545 mm, 1856 mm, 1700 mm, and the wheelbase has also increased by 40 mm.

However, the gearbox, chassis steering system and safety system are not much different, and the configuration that should be there is there, some of the configurations that the joint venture cars do not have in the dozens, hundreds of thousands, such as electronic parking, hill assist, steep hill descent, brake assist, braking force distribution, etc., they even have, and the high configuration of the 2020 and 2019 models is only more than the 2018 235T automatic two-wheel drive elite version with more tire pressure monitoring functions.

"These three are not very different. Ma Hong was a little excited, and he had a feeling that he had taken advantage of the treasure.

"You're mistaken, I mean they all use Aisin's AT gearbox, the suspension is the same, and there is still a lot of difference in terms of engine and multimedia configuration. ”

Compared with the high configuration of the 2019 and 2020 models, the 2018 235T automatic two-wheel drive elite version of the GAC Trumpchi GS4 does not have a panoramic camera, panoramic sunroof, remote start, leather steering wheel, and front seat heating functions.

And the full LCD instrument cluster is only available in the 2020 model.

The 2020 and 2019 models have a higher configuration ratio than the 2018 235T automatic two-wheel drive elite version, and in terms of multimedia configuration, there are more GPS navigation systems, roadside assistance calls, car networking and so on.

They are powered by a 4A15J1 engine with a maximum horsepower of 169 hp, while the 2018 model year is a 4A15M1 with a maximum horsepower of 152 hp.

"Huh, so bad?" Mahon didn't have much power requirements, he didn't care how much horsepower the engine had, but he was a little disappointed that the multimedia configuration was so low.

Fang Yuan actually wanted to say that the budget of 80,000 yuan could not buy the high configuration of the 2019 and 2020 models, because he was afraid of hurting Ma Hong's self-esteem, so he temporarily changed his words and said: "I think as long as there is not much difference in the main configuration, and you don't particularly care about power, some gaps in multimedia are quite acceptable." ”

Fang Yuan took those famous durable models as examples, and told Ma Hong why Toyota's Haxis , Land Cruiser, and 4runner are of reliable quality and durable, and as long as they are maintained on time and correctly, they will never drop the chain?

It is because in order to maintain stability, they try to avoid too many electronic devices, and of course, it can also be said that the configuration is low to the point of frenzy.

Models worth hundreds of thousands, or even five or six hundred thousand, are still manual air conditioners and mechanical dashboards, just in case they break down in the wild, they will not delay major events.

Therefore, the AV system failure that will occur in the high-end configuration of the 2019 and 2020 models will not happen on the 2018 235T automatic two-wheel drive elite version, because it is not configured at all.

In terms of low multimedia configuration, Ma Hong is a little unwilling, but he also understands that he wants a model with a short age, less mileage, and high configuration, and wants to spend less money, how can there be such a good thing?

My budget is not enough, so I can only choose from domestic models.

Ma Hong lowered his head and was slightly unhappy, but he didn't speak, which was a tacit acquiescence to the reality that the configuration was higher than that of the 2019 and 2020 models.

As a family car, Fang Yuan specially introduced the white paint to Ma Hong, and when the two walked in front of the Trumpchi GS4, they saw this inverted trapezoidal grille, which was very similar to the Nissan Teana that had just been sold.

It's just that the grille of the Nissan Teana is integrated, and the grille of this family's Hualingyun wing, the wider chrome decorative strip on it seems to be cut off, and then superimposed layer by layer, which is more three-dimensional and larger, which is very eye-catching.

The headlight clusters on both sides and the black grille are closely connected and integrated, and the turn signals are like three boomerangs in the shape of a bit interesting, which makes Fang Yuan and Ma Hong's eyes light up.

However, Fang Yuan knew that the headlights were halogen, but fortunately, the light with lenses was more concentrated, and he was a little relieved in regret.

The four thick ridges on the bonnet extend forward to the chrome trim at the top of the grille, especially the outermost two edges of the ridges each create a slope, the rich lines and curves form a strong three-dimensional sculptural feeling, while the lower wheel arches are clearly expanded outward, like a wide-body package, full of muscles and more sporty.

"It's beautiful. Ma Hong nodded with a smile, as if he was very satisfied.

"It's really good. Fang Yuan agrees with Ma Hong's opinion, as a second-hand car salesman, the front face shape he has seen is either angular, or round and soft, and even BMW mini, FJ Cruiser is cute, like this GAC Trumpchi GS4 design is still rare, it can be seen that a lot of effort has been put into the appearance.

After taking two steps to the side and looking at the side of the GAC Trumpchi GS4, Ma Hong's eyes were suddenly attracted by the roof that seemed to be suspended, and he couldn't help but turn his face and ask Fang Yuan: "Is this a late modification?"

Looking in the direction of Ma Hong's finger, Fang Yuan found that the D-pillar at the rear of the car, including the front C-pillar and B-pillar, were all black, as if they had disappeared and hidden, and the dark rear window produced a seamless visual effect, giving people the illusion that the roof and the body were separated, as if they were suspended in the air.

"It's not modified, it's called a floating roof. Fang Yuan told Ma Hong that this kind of suspended window design used to be a design only for luxury cars like Land Rover, which was very high-end and luxurious, and was later introduced into its own design by domestic cars, and 80% of the models include low-end MPVs like Dongfeng Shuaike.

Mahon was very satisfied with the floating roof, but he immediately found the problem again: "The front window is not the same color as the back window, and the original owner has not all pasted the film, is it too stingy?"

In the face of the customer's complaints, Fang Yuan smiled bitterly, Ma Hong really wronged the original owner, the dark glass of the rear window is the original car, and there is no film, which can not only protect the privacy of passengers, but also save the owner money for the film, saving time, effort and worry.

As for the front glass without film, it is not that the original owner is stingy, so it is to learn from luxury cars like Maybach and Rolls-Royce, which is convenient for the owner to observe the road situation and pay more attention to safety.

"In this way, GAC Trumpchi manufacturers are quite careful and think about the car owners. ”

"Of course, it's not just a detail, you come to see here......" Fang Yuan led Ma Hong to the door, opened it and pointed to a red light on the inside of the door, "This is a warning light at night, that is, when the door is temporarily opened on the side of the road at night, it plays a role in warning the vehicles behind to pay attention to safety, such an intimate design, most of the luxury cars have welcome lights on them, but most of them don't have this." ”

"And this. Fang Yuan pressed the button of the fuel tank cap, led Ma Hong to the side of the fuel tank cap, pointed to a buckle and told him that this is the place where the fuel tank cap is placed, and you don't have to hold it all the time when refueling, or put it close to the body, which saves the paint and liberates the owner.

"The details are really well done. Ma Hong was very happy and sighed at the intentions of GAC Trumpchi.

However, when Fang Yuan closed the fuel tank cap, Ma Hong suddenly found a problem and asked curiously: "Why are some of the fuel tank ports on the left side of the body and some on the right side of the body?"

"Why are some of the fuel tank ports on the left and some on the right?" Fang Yuan explained to Ma Hong, whether the fuel tank port is on the left or the right, the first consideration is safety.

In the past, the iron fuel tank was used, and it was easy to leak oil and catch fire and explode after being hit by a violent tail impact, but the fuel tank could not be put in front.

For the safety of passengers, the designers used a plastic fuel tank and placed the tank on the side that was least susceptible to tail impact.

Some countries in the world drive on the right, such as our Huaxia, Bald Eagle Country, Germany and other countries.

Some countries drive on the left-hand side of the road, such as Japan, the United Kingdom, India and other countries.

Some experts have calculated that cars in countries driving on the right side are most vulnerable to rear-end collisions in the left rear, so the fuel tank is placed on the right side of the body.

Cars in countries that drive on the left side are most vulnerable to rear-end collisions in the right rear, so the fuel tank is placed on the left side of the body.

Another reason is the consideration of counterweights, which balance the weight of the whole car and improve driving comfort.

For example, the German designers not only thought about safety, but also about weights and comfort.

When driving, there are many cases where only the driver is in the car, and the weight of the car will tilt to one side.

Therefore, car designers put the fuel tank on the other side, so that even if there is only the driver in the car, it will be more balanced, especially high-end racing cars, sports cars, pay more attention to these details.

Fang Yuan told Ma Hong that if it was the first time to drive someone else's car, he didn't pay attention to which side the gas filler was on before getting into the car, and he didn't want to stop to check before entering the gas station, and now many models display an icon with an arrow on the dashboard, which is pointing to the right, indicating that the refueling port of the car is on the right, and the arrow is pointing left, indicating that the refueling port of the car is on the left.

As for the fuel fillers of Huaxia models, some are on the left and some are on the right, but those international car companies all copy their domestic designs and do not want to spend money to change the body structure to adapt to the national conditions of Huaxia.

"I thought it was a random design. Ma Hong looked at Fang Yuan with a little excitement, but he didn't expect Fang Yuan to really answer.

Fang Yuan and Ma Hong chatted, and the two walked to the rear of this GAC Trumpchi GS4.

Compared to the layered, very sporty and more sculptural front shape, the rear of the car has no complex lines, and the design is much simpler and simpler.

The only thing that makes Mahon feel a little noticed is the bilateral single exhaust pipe, which is not only large, but also has chrome decoration on it, which looks very sporty and handsome under the illumination of the lights.

"Fake. Fang Yuan told Ma Hong that the double-sided single-outlet exhaust of GAC Trumpchi GS4 is just decoration, and it is very embarrassing to park side by side with the real double-sided single-outlet exhaust model in winter, because the two exhaust pipes do not smoke at all, and the real single-sided single-outlet exhaust pipe is hidden underneath, and it is thin and small.

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