As the new Haval H6, Haval First Love, and WEY Macchiato, the Haval Chitu is the fourth model born on the lemon platform. Some people question the necessity of Haval Chitu’s existence: the size and configuration of Haval Chitu are almost the same as those of Haval Chitu, and its appearance It looks very similar, is it necessary to launch a Haval Chitu?
It is certainly not unreasonable to have such doubts, but the Great Wall has Haval’s first love and launches Haval Red Rabbit. Naturally, it also makes sense, because Haval’s first love is more at home and pays more attention to practicality, while Haval Red Rabbit is more sporty and pays more attention to manipulation. The main target group is younger and more fashionable Gen Z users.
Therefore, it can be seen that Haval Chitu is positioned as a sports SUV. Its competitor is aimed at Changan UNI-T, and the test drive is chosen in Chang’an’s hometown, Chongqing, which is quite provocative, and it just happens to be UNI. -T I happened to have a test drive in Chongqing, so I can compare the different feelings of the two cars.
First of all, I want to talk about the test driving experience of Haval Chitu. Haval Chitu is equipped with Haval’s latest 1.5T engine code-named GW4B15C, with a maximum power of 135kW and a peak torque of 275N·m. The transmission system is matched with a set of self-developed 7-speed dual Clutch transmission.
In terms of power data, Haval Chitu is almost the same as Changan UNI-T. Chitu’s official acceleration from 100 km/h is 7.7 seconds, and the UNI-T’s 100 km/h acceleration is 7.6 seconds. The measured results of many media tests are about 9 seconds. In terms of experience, the Haval Chitu’s dynamic response is quite direct, especially the rapid acceleration in the front section. In the sports mode, the floor oil will ring when the tires start, which is in line with its sports SUV temperament.
The fast power is actually not what surprised me the most. The Haval Chitu’s chassis performance is even more surprising. The Chitu chassis uses a front MacPherson + rear multi-link suspension collocation, but it feels really tough. The full, high-speed cornering chassis is called a stable, and with the precise steering setting of the steering wheel, the SUV gives people the feeling of a small anti-aircraft gun.
Many SUVs of the same level also focus on sports, but most of them just look sporty in appearance and actually drive without any excitement. The suspension setting is still based on comfort. After all, they may also know that they only sell sporty shapes. , And in order to consider the comfort of the ride, they made compromises.
The Haval Chitu is one of the few SUVs that I have tested to drive through to the end, and it is also one of the few SUVs that allows people to drive very cool. Although the appearance of Chitu is not so aggressive, it is really sports. Achieved the ultimate that an SUV can do, with a compact chassis and fast power output. You can enjoy the thrill of splitting on the mountain roads of Tieshanping Forest Park. As for the rear passengers? You just need to remind them to pull the handrails.
Haval Chitu provides four driving modes, including economy, standard, sports and snow mode. Although the frustrated models that have been tested before also have multiple mode options, most of them are not much different. The so-called sports mode is nothing more than pulling. The high-speed delayed gear shifting time is not much different from the other modes of Haval Chitu, but in the sports mode, it feels like a different car, and the power output is like a young guy after the first girlfriend.
Of course, Haval Chitu has not achieved perfect control in terms of control. If you have to pick up some problems, then the power output is not linear enough, especially when running out of a corner, the throttle is not responding at all, giving it a fierce one. Jump, there is no excessive in the middle. People who are new to this car need some time to adapt, but even if I drove it for a day, it is more difficult to drive it smoothly, especially when traffic jams need to start frequently and then stop. Car environment.
The problem of turbo lag in turbocharged models is a purely common problem with models with T. You can’t say good or bad. Smart depends on whether you like it or not. Some people like the sudden burst of turbocharged models. It feels instantaneous, and some like the gradual progress of natural inhalation.
Compared with Changan UNI-T, in terms of driving pleasure alone, Haval Chitu is more than a little bit stronger than Changan UNI-T, and it really implements the two words of sports. In addition to UNI-T, there is something more sporty than Chitu. Appearance, in terms of driving pleasure, I’m really sorry for the word sport.
In terms of appearance, I think the UNI-T is more radical and recognizable. The Haval Chitu is more regular. In terms of body height, the Chitu has some advantages. That is because the Haval Chitu does not adopt a fast-back design, but is only made on the rear wing. I have written some articles, which can better protect the rear head space and enhance the practicality. Although the UNI-T’s slip-back design is good-looking, it is at the expense of rear head space.
As for the interior and configuration of the Haval Chitu, the workmanship of the interior is pretty good. The color matching and the addition of colored trim make the car look less dull. The riding space and storage space are quite satisfactory, and you can imagine the configuration. Almost all configurations are available, similar to competing models, each with its own characteristics.
If you are tired of all kinds of SUV models that are popular in the middle of the road, and like more pure driving pleasure and hope for some practicality, a sports SUV like Haval Chitu will be a more suitable choice for you. It can be done by yourself. Have fun, of course, when your wife and children are in the back row, please restrain yourself, otherwise you may be asked to change cars.
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