Chapter 136: The Contrast Is Strong

Fortunately, the three "first-generation models" found are in good condition after full maintenance, otherwise they would have fallen apart if they were so desperately played with by the three.

"Very boring bumper car toys for kids. ”

"A rocking chair that makes you drowsy when you step on the accelerator. ”

"A garbage truck that even my grandfather's grandfather didn't want to drive, it didn't run as fast as an old horse!"

The loveless faces of the three first-in-class students got out of the car one after another, and the three gave their driving evaluations one after another.

As the host and test driver who has test-driven almost all models of world-renowned brands, the experienced three certainly do not have any good evaluation of the products that the first generation of Zhonghua Group imitated.

"Before I came, I had heard that anything with four wheels would be in short supply in China, but I didn't believe that at the time. But now I have to change my opinion, that is, in this big country of car culture desert, as long as the goods with wheels will be sought after by the Chinese. ”

The gorilla still doesn't change his words, he thinks China is a car desert.

Unlike developed countries in the West, where the number of cars per 1,000 people is more than 500, China's current situation is only one-tenth of that of the other side, with less than 40 cars per 1,000 people.

Chinese may touch cars every day, but few can hold the steering wheel in their hands, because everyone is actually crowded on crowded buses. And relative to the income level, the car is a luxury item in China, becoming the largest household expenditure after the house.

It is for this reason that owning a car of their own in the future is already a dream dream of the vast majority of Chinese.

Asking a hungry person to talk a lot about culture and art is, to a certain extent, a castle in the air divorced from reality.

Therefore, it is good to say that China is a desert of automobile culture, but this is only a temporary stage, and in the future, with the large-scale popularization of automobiles into the family and become an indispensable member, China's automobile culture will flourish.

"The next step is to test what is claimed to be the most advanced car in China, all of which use the next generation of new energy technology.

While other international auto giants have adopted a cautious and conservative strategy, only the Chinese have boldly entered the temple of next-generation automotive technology and dared to try the latest automotive development direction.

I can say without reservation that the three of us agreed to come to China to produce a special program because of them.

However, after the terrible driving experience just now, my personal expectations for the so-called new energy technology have been reduced to the lowest point.

Hopefully, they'll bring a little bit of fun to us who have traveled all the way to China, and I'll be satisfied if I can barely get a passing grade. ”

In front of the camera, the gorilla beckoned the two partners to begin the next round of road tests, and they each walked into the same product, the Zhonghua "Han" sedan.

However, it can be found from the tail mark part of the car that the three "Han" mid-level sedans are different, namely the gasoline-electric hybrid ZHS version, the plug-in hybrid PHEV version and the pure electric HEV version.

Fasten your seat belt, press the one-button start button, and the digital display instrument beats on the LCD screen, combined with the big Chinese brand logo screen, which looks very cool.

"Wow - that's great, I love something like this futuristic technocracy. ”

The trio drew lots to choose a vehicle to ride in, and the gorilla had the best luck and chose the all-electric HEV version that everyone wanted to try first.

"To be honest, I've always been a big fan of large-displacement cars, and the rise of small-displacement turbo technology seems to me to be a step backwards in car culture.

As for this pure electric car, there is no familiar engine roar after starting, I can only say that it is just a means of travel, and it should be no driving pleasure. ”

In front of the car camera, the gorilla makes no secret of his conservative and conservative style.

As soon as the words fell, he pressed the accelerator power pedal hard.

"Oh my!"

A powerful push-back force came from behind, and it was clear that the unprepared gorilla was frightened by the acceleration ability of the "Han" mid-class sedan.

"It was so fast – almost comparable to a Ferrari, except that there was no roar! It took only about five seconds to break the 100km mark and I have to admit I was starting to get hooked on it. ”

The whole person seems to have changed his demeanor, and the gorilla's eyes are shining with the light of finding a new toy.

"The chassis is very solid, and at 130 km/h, the whole car still gives you enough confidence to face any unexpected situation. Compared to the industrial waste I was riding on, it's a work of art now.

Of course, my words are based on the fact that this car is worth less than 40,000 pounds, and you must know that with the Chinese government subsidy, this car can be bought locally for only 30,000 pounds!

That's an incredible price tag and I'm really looking forward to seeing it in the UK. ”

Dancing and smiling, the gorilla couldn't help but make a free advertisement for the China Group.

"In just over a decade, the level of the Chinese automobile industry has improved so fast, which is really amazing. I said earlier that you would be satisfied with a passing grade, but after the actual driving experience, I think I can give an excellent evaluation of 90 points if I consider it all things all.

This is an objective evaluation based on a combination of the vehicle's mechanical properties, new energy technology, and a low-cost price that exceeds expectations. It seems that the era of large-displacement engines is gone, because a new king has been born, and we are fortunate to witness the advent of a new era of disruption. ”

The sterilla with a serious face was talking to himself, and it was obvious that he felt the unique charm and strong strength of Chinese cars.

After a few laps, the three "Hans" stopped at the finish line in turn, and the three gathered again, this time with a lot more smiles on their faces.

"I hate to admit it, but I have to say that the driving experience was great. ”

The captain who test-drove the plug-in hybrid PHEV version was the first to tell his story.

"Maybe it's because the front and back contrast is too strong, but the ZHS hybrid version of the sedan I just drove performed well, which really exceeded my expectations. ”

The mole turned his head and gave a thumbs up to the hybrid version of the "Han".

"Hey, why has the atmosphere suddenly changed today! We are here to find a thorn, and saying good things about Chinese cars can't bring us a penny of advertising money. ”

The stern-looking gorilla pretended to be dissatisfied, originally he thought that only the vehicle he had chosen exceeded expectations, but he didn't expect his companion's two cars to also perform well.

"Tell me about the thorn you found? After all, you got the car that the three of us were most looking forward to for a test drive. ”

Seeing this, the mole took the initiative to throw the topic to the gorillas led by the three people.

"Well, after the test drive, I found that my biggest disappointment was that I couldn't buy this all-electric car in the UK!

Ha, its performance can be said to be unparalleled, especially when accelerating will make you feel like driving a supercar with a large displacement.

It can be said that it was this car that made me understand why Chinese cars were suddenly able to break into the top 10 cars in the world, and their technological progress is so fast that we dare not imagine it.

Land Rover cars are sold to the Chinese, which seems to be a good thing.

Now I promise to the camera that if Land Rover launches a pure electric version of the new car, I will definitely line up to book it as soon as possible. ”

The gorilla's narration is accompanied by joy and a hint of sadness, and the pride of the British Empire's cars must be pinned on the technology of the Chinese.

"Are you kidding? I'll admit it's a good car, but it's still a technical gap compared to a king like the Toyota Camry.

I'm going to try it out for myself and see if you're exaggerating!"

The mole didn't seem convinced, and the gorilla didn't behave like it was supposed to be, so he decided to try it out for himself.

In the picture, the "Han" of the pure electric HEV started again, and soon reached a speed of more than 100 kilometers on the runway.

After two laps at high speed, the mole reluctantly got out of the car, and he looked depressed and didn't know what his true mood was.

"How?"

The captain took the initiative to step forward and asked with concern.

"Now, here's the key, experience it for yourself. ”

No answer was given, and the mole asked the captain to get in the car and feel it himself.

The HEV "Han" sedan, which has just completed the warm-up, once again drove four wheels and ran at high speed on the test site, allowing guests from afar to experience the charm of pure electric vehicles.

"Uhh

After another two laps of high-speed running, "Han" finally slowly stopped above the finish line.

"Yes, Gorilla is right, this all-electric sedan embodies the best of today's automotive technology. ”

As soon as he got out of the car, the captain took the initiative to talk about his feelings, and it seemed that the mole didn't say a word just now, and it was estimated that he couldn't refute it after the test drive.

The pure electric car manufactured by Zhonghua Group has conquered the picky hearts of the three with unquestionable strength.

Unexpectedly, the long-awaited ridicule trip evolved into a symposium to discuss the future of Chinese automobiles after experiencing the new car test drive activities of Zhonghua Group.

"First Japanese cars were sold all over the world, then Korean cars were preemptive, and now Chinese cars have sprung up.

This part of East Asia is really magical, the three countries have similar cultures, and I don't know who will have the last laugh in the car scuffle?"

In the afterglow of the sunset, three "Han" sedans sat side by side, and the three sat on the front hood of the car to close the "TOP GEAR" China special.

"Japanese cars have proven themselves in the U.S. by beating U.S. cars. However, Chinese cars have a huge local market, and they can be invincible as long as they do their part. On the contrary, Korean cars are the most dangerous, and if the three parties compete, they will be the first to be left behind. ”

"China's automobiles, like China's economy, have developed too rapidly, and they have squeezed into the forefront of the world without paying attention.

No matter what the future holds for China, Japan and South Korea, this time I came to China, and I really came to the right place!

Who will win, in ten years' time, let's come back to China to find out——"

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The words of the three drew a successful end to the Chinese special, and the real strength of the China Group was also transmitted to the world with the hit of "TOP GEAR".