About Xingtu, Yin Tongyue has two famous sayings: Xingtu is Chery’s Audi, and it is a new car built by Chery with its soul.

Can we understand it this way: Riich is a Hongqi built with the thinking of engineers, while Qoros is a BMW built with external forces? He didn't dare to extend it too much, for fear of hurting Qi Rui's soul, and also for fear that the soul would ask questions at night.

So, what is the performance of Chery’s third soul masterpiece?

Currently, Xingtu mainly sells three cars: LX, TXL, and VX, with prices ranging from 100,000 to 180,000 yuan, all of which are SUVs. LX is Xingtu's entry-level model, with five models in two displacements: 1.5T and 1.6T.

Recently, Che Jujun test drove the Xingtu LX 1.5T Riding the Wind and Waves version of Xingrui in Hangzhou, priced at RMB 106,900 after a limited-time discount.

1. Mild appearance, dual screens and speakers are the highlights

The difference between Xingtu and WEY and Lynk & Co is that it does not have a graphic logo and only uses the five EXEED ones. letters to express the brand. Taking the LX as an example, the EXEED logo is located on a wide chrome trim strip at the front of the hood, evenly spread out, unobtrusive, and a bit unique.

At the same time, these five letters also appear on the seat backs, the speakers in the door panels, and under the taillights. The tail logo is presented in letters, similar to Volvo, Porsche, Land Rover, and Lincoln, and has a bit of a luxury car meaning.

The appearance of Xingtu LX is not as individual as Lynk & Co 06, nor is it as handsome as VV5, but it is in the middle of the two, low-key and a little naughty. Not amazing, but nothing wrong with it either.

The interior is even more eye-catching. The dual 12.3-inch large joint screens have a Mercedes-Benz flavor and clear imaging effects. It also integrates the Lion Intelligent 3.0 Zhiyun system, AR enhanced real-scene navigation, Intelligent voice interaction, smart home interconnection, and FOTA vehicle upgrade. It can be said that it is very mainstream.

The wake-up call for Xingtu cars is "Xiaoyun, Xiaoyun", not "Hi, Xingtu". We conducted several sets of experiments:

-The wind is too strong

-The wind speed has been reduced for you

-I want to smoke

-I don’t want to smoke anymore

-No response

In addition , navigation, refueling, restaurants, and real-time information all respond in a timely manner, and the execution accuracy is quite high.

The speakers of Xingtu LX are not branded, but only use Arkamys sound effects. Ajamis is an audio software company located in Paris. It focuses on spatial processing of sound. Through software, it can widen the sound range of car audio, enhance bass, optimize sound field positioning, and sound more realistic.

We played "The Ferry", "Lake Baikal" and "Red Beans" live, and the results were really good. ,

There is a special thing. Its gear shifter is not a gear lever, nor a knob, nor a Tesla-style gearshift. Instead, it is a novel "shift button" that is used in operation. On the left side of the platform, you can toggle the gear forward and backward.

This design can make the countertop very flat, improving both visual appearance and practicality.

2. Dynamic and lively, the longitudinal suspension support can be more mature

The dynamic test drive lasted for 1***54 kilometers, including urban, elevated and highway conditions.

The Xingtu LX’s 1.5T engine has a maximum power of 115kW and a maximum torque of 230Nm. It is rated at the industry average, but in practice it responds very quickly at low speeds and there is no turbo lag in acceleration. Moreover, thanks to the simulated 9-speed CVT gearbox, the power output is relatively linear, which is very friendly to driving in urban road conditions.

“The control is very lively.” This is the comment of Mr. Xiao Zhao who took the test drive with the car.

This is the first time Che Jujun has heard such a lively adjective used on a car body. Maybe Xingtu LX can have the same context as those born in the 1990s.

But he also reported a shortcoming. The braking is not particularly linear. After a certain point in the 1/3 section, the braking force will increase significantly, and it is easy to nod.

After changing hands, Che Jujun drove the car and felt that this shortcoming was not very obvious. Maybe it is because he is older and is used to predicting and applying the brakes lightly.

If you are not used to it, the braking is indeed a bit soft in the early stages and you need to get used to it.

We have another disagreement about suspension. One said it was a bit soft and the other said it was a bit hard.

We finally found the answer after driving a few kilometers on the service road of Times Avenue.

If the road surface is smooth, the chassis feels "smooth"; when there are potholes, the shaking will be more obvious. Especially since Times Avenue is under construction and the ground is rugged, Xingtu LX faithfully transmits all the bumps on the road to the inside of the car.

When cornering, the Xingtu LX’s chassis has good support and no obvious roll. This can be felt in the "pile test" at the venue. The body posture remains intact, which can give the driver greater confidence.

So, overall, Xingtu's suspension is relatively mature in terms of lateral support, and can be made firmer in controlling longitudinal bumps, which can at least reduce the obvious bouncing feeling.

One thing to praise is that the NVH inside the Xingtu LX is good, thanks to its double-layer soundproof glass.

Xingtu LX? 1.5T does not have ACC+LKA, only the 1.6T model has it; but fortunately, it comes standard with AutoHold automatic parking, which can reduce fatigue when waiting for a red light; AC is less important in the car The high speed can also be better than nothing.

Perhaps assisted driving is not the strong point of Xingtu LX. It is more about young users experiencing the pleasure of driving and a more affordable entry price.

Car gathering summary

After trying the Xingrui LX? 1.5T Wind and Waves version, I found no unacceptable flaws. It is a dynamic, lively, static and comfortable family car. Suitable for young people who are conservative on the outside and radical on the inside.

It shows that Chery has moved from the "trial and error" 1.0 era to the "error-free" 2.0 era and can build a standard car that meets market demand. The market's response is that monthly sales of Xingtu LX are around 1,000 units.

If Xingtu can enter the 3.0 era of "not afraid of mistakes", it will be more able to live up to its positioning as a "Chery high-end brand". As long as there is one outstanding highlight, phenomenal products can be formed on the market, such as the design of Changan UNI-T, the intelligence of the third-generation Haval H6, and the technology of Lynk & Co 06. So, it should be braver.

In this sense, Xingtu should be Chery’s Cadillac, not Audi.

This article comes from the author of Autohome Chejiahao and does not represent the views and positions of Autohome.