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　　[car home Model PK] In the program of "Cross-level Car Selection", many comparisons are made between the lower-level models and the higher-level models, which is often referred to as the dispute between the chicken head and the phoenix tail. In this issue, we will bring you a comparison of "cross-brand" vehicles at the same level, one of which is a familiar China brand vehicle and the other is an overseas brand vehicle. Today, the landing racks of the two cars are around 100,000 yuan. Today, let’s take a look at what kind of consumers the two cars are suitable for.

　　The comparison models of this program are Chevrolet Lu Ze and Roewe i5. At present, there are three kinds of power options available in KeLu Ze, namely, 1.0T, 1.3T and 1.5L naturally aspirated engines. Among them, the automatic transmission models of 1.0T and 1.3T also adopt a 48V light mixing system, and the guide price range is 8.99-122,900 yuan (Hereinafter referred to as Ke Lu Ze.）。 The Roewe i5 only provides 1.5L naturally aspirated engine, and the guide price is 679-89900 yuan (Hereinafter referred to as i5.), the guide price of the two cars just connects head to tail. This time, we chose the top-of-the-line version of Lu Ze 2020 light-mixed RS 330T with a guide price of 122,900 yuan, and the top-of-the-line version of Roewe i5 2021 1.5L CVT Xingyao with a guide price of 89,900 yuan. Perhaps some consumers will wonder, shouldn’t we compare it with the top-of-the-line version of i5 with the lowest-of-the-line version of Ke Lu Ze? In this way, the guide prices of the two cars are the same, but we should know that Ke Lu Ze now has a big discount in the terminal market, and the price of this top-of-the-line model is close to i5 after the discount.

　　Our brand-new program "cross-level car selection" was born to help you solve these problems, so that you can choose a car and buy it without being entangled. Different from the comparison between the same level and the same price of traditional models, the "level" here is not only the leap between the top and bottom of the brand, but also between different vehicle levels, even between new cars and old cars. As long as you think it is helpful for your car purchase, we will try our best to satisfy everyone.

■　Design personality is distinct.

　　Hello, everyone, this issue of "Cross-level Car Selection" is still co-chaired by me (Big Week) and Zhou Churan (Little Week), and the comparison models are Chevrolet Lu Ze and Roewe i5. I took the lead in taking the key of Ke Lu Ze, who was more sporty in appearance, and the i5 conveniently became Xiao Zhou’s car.

　　Cruze and i5 have their own different design styles. From the front face, Lu Ze obviously has a more sporty design style. The polygonal black air intake grille and the RS logo at the corner of the grille are one of the typical features of its styling style, and its visual effect is more radical than the Redline version in the car series. In contrast, the i5 is more home-oriented, but the details also highlight its unwillingness to be mediocre, such as the use of fluorescent yellow embellishment in the front enclosure and body details.

　　As for the body size, the i5 has some advantages, such as the width, height and wheelbase of the vehicle are dominant, while the body length of Ke Lu Ze is slightly dominant. Will there be a significant gap between the two cars in the actual space experience? In addition, the side shapes of the two models are relatively simple, and there are no redundant lines.

　　The rims and tires of the two cars are the same size. The i5 uses a fluorescent yellow ornament in the middle of the rim, while Kruze uses a black Chevrolet LOGO, and the overall visual effect is good. In terms of configuration, the performance of i5 is more dominant, and all departments are equipped with keyless entry and keyless start, while all departments in Kruze do not have these two configurations. At the rear of the car, Lu Ze still maintains a sporty design style, with a small black tail, while the i5 uses a carbon fiber-like rear diffuser.

■ Comparison of Interior Design and Configuration

　　The interior workmanship and materials of Roewe i5 are mainstream in the same class, and the design is simple, supplemented by fluorescent yellow trim and stitching, which looks very popular among young people. Kruze adopted a family interior design, and the materials and workmanship were quite satisfactory. The design was not as young as i5, but the details were embellished with red stitching.

　　Both Cruze and i5 are equipped with a central control touch screen, the former is 8 inches, while the latter provides a 10.25-inch touch screen. In terms of functionality, the commonly used navigation, voice control, car networking and other functions are provided by both cars, but the zebra system of i5 is superior in terms of extended functions relying on a strong ecosystem, while Kruze leads in mobile phone support, and supports Baidu CarLife and wireless Apple CarPlay. In terms of air conditioning, both cars use manual air conditioning, while Lu Ze adopts the traditional knob operation, which is more direct. In terms of charging configuration, the i5 top model is equipped with wireless charging.

■ Who has the advantage in space competition?　

　　The difference in parameters between the two models is not particularly large. According to the actual experience, the seating space of the front and rear rows is almost the same. The i5 is characterized by electric adjustment in the front row, three adjustable headrest in the rear seat, and a USB interface in the second row. The advantage of Ke Lu Ze is that the front seat has heating function, while the protrusion of the middle aisle in the second row is small, and the longitudinal width performance is slightly ahead of i5.

　　When the trunk of the two cars faces our 20/24/28-inch experience box, the overall performance is almost the same. However, the i5 wins in the rear seat to support the overall reclining. Although the seat cannot be completely leveled, it can still increase some storage capacity.

■ Lu Ze is dominant in the dynamic performance department.

　　In the power part, the gap between the two cars is still obvious. Ke Lu Ze is equipped with a 1.3T three-cylinder turbocharged engine with a 48V light mixing system, with a maximum power of 163HP and a maximum torque of 230Nm, while i5 uses a 1.5L naturally aspirated four-cylinder engine with a maximum power of 120HP and a maximum torque of 150Nm, with a difference of 43HP and 80Nm.

　　Through our actual measurement, the acceleration time of 0-100km/h is 9.5 seconds in Lu Ze and 12.61 seconds in i5, and the difference between the two cars is more than 3 seconds. The gap is still quite obvious,According to the actual experience, Lu Ze’s daily driving experience is still very sufficient in terms of power. Even in the normal mode, the throttle response can be more relaxed in the face of overtaking in urban areas. If you switch to the S-block vehicle, you will keep the rotation speed in a higher range in exchange for fast acceleration. The 6AT gearbox has a good performance in terms of ride comfort and execution speed when downshifting. The 48V light mixing system adopted by the vehicle is mainly reflected in greatly reducing the vibration feeling when starting and stopping the vehicle. In contrast, i5 is more home-oriented, although the motivation is not outstanding, but fortunately.The sensitive throttle response allows the vehicle to be flexible enough at the start, and the cooperation between CVT gearbox and engine is very tacit, which meets the smoothness you need when you travel daily.

　　First, let’s look at the chassis structure. Lu Ze adopts the combination of the former McPherson independent suspension and the rear multi-link independent suspension. Compared with the former McPherson+rear torsion beam independent suspension adopted by i5, it performs better in structure. After practical experience, i5 still takes a comfortable route suitable for home use, and the overall adjustment is very solid, with no looseness and good supporting performance. However, Kruze’s shock absorber has a good performance in filtering slight road undulations. At the same time, in order to take care of the driver’s occasional driving control needs, the road feeling is also reserved, and the sportiness is better than that of i5. It can be said that a good balance is found between the sense of motion and comfort.

　　In terms of fuel consumption, after driving about 113 kilometers, including various road conditions such as loop and expressway, the average fuel consumption of i5 and Lu Ze was 8.2L/100km and 7.4L/100km respectively.

■ Edit comments

　　The above is the introduction of the static and dynamic parts of Chevrolet Lu Ze and Roewe i5, and I believe everyone has a general understanding of them. In terms of appearance, Lu Ze, which adopts RS style, is younger than i5, and the overall design meets the appetite of young consumers. And i5 is more fashionable, which is in line with the aesthetics of family consumers. In terms of configuration, the performance of i5 is superior. In terms of ride space, the two cars are similar.

　　In terms of power and driving, Ke Lu Ze regained the score. Although the vehicle uses a small-displacement turbocharged engine, it has stronger power and lower fuel consumption than the i5. The driving experience did not disappoint us. On the other hand, i5 is more "Buddhist" in driving, taking the home route, and its performance is also very competent. Generally speaking, the characteristics of the two cars are very distinct. As to whether to choose Lu Ze with better power and driving experience or i5 with better configuration and performance, it depends on your needs. (Photo/text car home Zhou Yushe/Qi Zixin assisted/Zhou Churan)

If you want to buy a car, it is estimated that you are also struggling to buy what products are best for you. Today, Xiaobian picked a car in the compact suv and introduced it to everyone. It is. So whether this car is a mule or a horse, let’s take a look at its actual performance.

Let’s take a look at the appearance of Changan CS75PLUS. The front face of Changan CS75PLUS is very cool, and it is very sporty with a large butterfly-wing air intake grille. Coupled with the elegant headlights, the shape is very domineering and stylish. The car is equipped with LED daytime running lights, automatic opening and closing, adaptive far and near light, delayed closing and so on. Coming to the side of the car, the size of the car body is 4770 mm * 1910 mm * 1705 mm. The car adopts stable and atmospheric lines, and the car side presents a streamlined design style. With large-sized thick-walled tires, the overall visual effect is very simple. In the rear design, Changan CS75PLUS has exquisite rear lines, comfortable taillight style and fashionable and simple shape.

In terms of interior, the interior looks very cold and it is easy to impress the hearts of young consumers. The steering wheel of the car is very in line with the interior style, and it is equipped with functions such as manual steering wheel up and down+front and rear adjustment, and its practicality and face value are not bad. From the central control point of view, the car is equipped with a touch-sensitive LCD central control screen, which makes the interior style impressive and the details are still in place. The interior feels good. Let’s take a look at the dashboard and seats. The dashboard design is remarkable, and the information is easy to read and clear. The car uses imitation leather seats, which are wide and thick and very comfortable to ride.

Changan CS75PLUS matched automatic (AT) gearbox, with an acceleration time of 7.9s seconds per 100 kilometers, has good power performance and is completely OK for daily use.

Next, look at the configuration. Changan CS75PLUS is equipped with driving mode selection, remote control key, Bluetooth key, rear wiper, interior atmosphere light, engine start and stop and other configurations.

This class of cars can often give consideration to both cost performance and practicality, and is often considered by most consumers as the first choice when buying a car. If you have plans to buy a car, Xiao Bian thinks it can be included in the alternative list.

1905 movie network news On September 7th, the film created by Chinese mainland independent animation producer MTJJ and his studio officially landed in major theaters across the country. This domestic two-dimensional animation dubbed by Shanxin, Liu Mingyue and other seiyuu is the first novel of the same name. Once the film was released, it received rave reviews, and the super-high reputation set a new record of the highest score of the cat’s eye and Taobao Film dual-platform animated films.

At the same time, the national roadshow of the film is also going on non-stop. On September 8th, director Mu Mu, original painting A Gen and film promotion ambassador Bo Huang appeared in Dalian, Liaoning Province, and chatted with the local audience about the birth of the film "The Battle of Luo Xiaohei".

Bo Huang, the promotion ambassador, answered questions with humor, and director idolize, the strength of wood, became a fan brother in seconds.

At the event site, Bo Huang, the film promotion ambassador of The Battle of Luo Xiaohei, also made a surprise appearance. As a director, original painting and promotion ambassador, it was the first offline business. Yesterday (September 8), the roadshow was brilliant and climaxed frequently. Teacher Bo Huang said frankly that she is also a fan of Luo Xiaohei. She waited for a long time and was very hard. This time, she waited for a movie and was very excited.

When asked by the host why he chose to be the image promotion ambassador of The Battle of Luo Xiaohei, Mr. Bo Huang’s answer was also witty. He said, "Image"! Luo Xiaohei, who was cured by Meng, and Bo Huang’s warm and handsome image are really just right.

In Bo Huang’s question and answer, many problems were solved, even the ultimate question — — "Why doesn’t Luo Xiaobai follow his father’s surname Huang" also got a satisfactory answer at the scene. Teacher Bo Huang replied wittily, because she had made a guest appearance before as Huang’s father, Luo Xiaobai took her mother’s surname, and her mother was Show Lo.

The cute answer of logical perfect score also made the director Mu Secheng fascinated. At ordinary times, he in honest and frank also felt nervous when he saw idols. After being nervous and excited, the director went online to idolize and boldly "confessed" the film promotion ambassador. "Teacher Bo Huang is my favorite actor, and I am very happy after the film is finished or released, but this moment when I am on the same stage with Teacher Bo Huang is to jump up happily!"

Bo Huang, the director who made the past behind the scenes, was invited to participate in the opera.

In the post-screening communication session of the roadshow, director Mu also talked about the little-known behind-the-scenes story in the film production process. As we all know, the birth of the film "The Battle of Luo Xiaohei" lasted for five years, but few people know that the movie script was written for one year, while more than 70,000 original paintings in the film were painted for more than three years. The ingenuity of the works described by one stroke can be seen.

As a senior fan of Luo Xiaohei, Teacher Bo Huang also silently started the reminder mode at the scene. When he learned that the director had 70 or 80 episodes of planning for the opera, Teacher Bo Huang was deeply moved by the craftsman’s ingenuity of "choosing one thing for life". When asked by the director whether he can be painted into the drama of the 29th episode, the lovely teacher Bo Huang readily agreed, and said with a smile, "The health-care medicine is ready, and I will see if I can last until then". At the end of the activity, the warm-hearted film promotion ambassador, Mr. Bo Huang, also made an emotional appeal to cinemas to arrange more films, so as not to let such a high-quality national film be buried.

At present, the film "The Battle of Luo Xiaohei" has won the box office champion for two consecutive days, and the warm story of the coexistence of Betrox’s cured characters and transvestites has also won unanimous recognition and crazy Amway from people in the industry such as director Xú Zhēng and beast Xiaoxing Yi. Guo Man’s classic previous works are also waving flags and shouting for Luo Xiaohei’s War. I believe this beautiful and pure work will sprout more people’s hearts.

　　[Long-term test] At first, X6 was built on the basis of X5, and GLE Coupe was built on the basis of GLE. Although X4 and GL were relatively cheap later, the high price of luxury brands still made them only a few people’s things. Until a while ago, a car appeared, so that ordinary consumers can also come into contact with this Coupe style, and the price is less than 200 thousand, isn’t it attractive? Well, that’s it.

　　Hello, everyone, I’m Hou Yunfeng, the evaluation editor. I’m always called "Monkey Brother" at ordinary times, and I’ll perform the CX-4 long test this time. I also have a partner, that is, Wang Xilin, the car critic of our Car Encyclopedia. Why is she sitting on a somersault cloud? Because Cece recently had a bad cold and had to go to the hospital for infusion every day, she couldn’t catch up with the first issue, but she told me to take a group photo together, so I had to put her on the P. Don’t worry, everyone. After Cece recovers, she will come back to bring you long-term test content.

　　During the long-term test for half a year, CX-4 will be used as the daily commuter car for me and Sisi, and it will be used in turn. I commute 70 kilometers every day, and Sisi needs 50 kilometers. The distance is far and it is also very blocked. During this time, we will experience the fuel consumption, power, space and maintenance of CX-4, and strive to bring you the most authentic car experience. If you have any questions about CX-4 or want us to answer them, you can leave a message on my editing blog or Cece’s Weibo.

● Brief introduction of long measuring vehicle

　　Let’s talk about the test car first. The 2016 Mazda CX-4 2.5L automatic four-wheel drive Blue Sky Passion Edition has a long name, and it is the second best in the whole system. It is also the low match in two 2.5L cars, with a guide price of 192,800. Why did you choose it in the 2.0L five-car and 2.5L two-car? The reason is very simple. The power performance of the 2.5L model is better, and the 19-inch big feet are more in line with the Coupe shape. I believe that the friends who buy CX-4 are mainly for the face value and power, otherwise why don’t I buy a 2.0L one? Compared with the 2.5L high allocation, the power and four-wheel drive are the same, but some configurations are missing. Generally speaking, this car has a high cost performance and is suitable for friends who love driving.

　　From the first time I saw CX-4, I was attracted by its Coupe shape, which was really handsome and personalized, and the rate of turning back on the road was not low. The 19-inch big feet are particularly air-lifting. It looks much stronger than the 17-inch model of the 2.0L model, and the tires are thick enough. You don’t have to worry about running over potholes and manhole covers. It’s quite good.

　　However, CX-4′ s handsome big slip back shape has many troubles in daily use, and the rear windshield has a poor view. Once, three colleagues sat in the back row and went out together, and almost nothing could be seen in the rearview mirror. Moreover, it rains frequently these days, no matter it is light rain or heavy rain, as long as it falls on the rear windshield, it will be difficult to slide down, and it will be blurred if it gathers too much. When I used to drive an SUV or a car, I didn’t drive it very often. If I switch to CX-4, I must keep it open, otherwise I really can’t see it.

The price of Buick varies with different models. If you are interested in the price of Buick, you can refer to the price range of the following models:

The price range of Buick GL8 is232,900 yuan to 473,900 yuan; The price range of LaCrosse is179,900 yuan to 239,900 yuan; Angkewei’s price range is196,900 yuan to 259,900 yuan; The price range of the century is469,900 yuan to 689,900 yuan; Regal’s price range is159,800 yuan to 175,800 yuan; Weilang’s price range is128,900 yuan to 158,900 yuan; The price range of Buick E5 is169,900 yuan to 213,900 yuan; Angola’s price range is126,900 yuan to 136,900 yuan; The price range of Angke Banner is299,900 yuan to 359,900 yuan; The price range of Buick GL8 new energy is359,900 yuan to 419,900 yuan; The price range of light blue 6 is112,800 yuan to 168,900 yuan; The price range of Buick E4 is159,900 yuan to 229,900 yuan; The high-spirited price range is152,900 yuan to 178,900 yuan.

It should be noted that the above prices may change due to regions, distributors and market conditions. If you need more accurate price information, it is recommended that you contact your local Buick dealer directly for consultation.

　　[car home Technology] Cadillac XTS is here. Believe it or not, this time, it seriously sent an afternoon letter to Audi A6L. It is natural to be prepared for such a high profile.

● engine

◆ 2.0T engine

　　Cadillac XTS models sold in China will provide two choices: 2.0T engine and 3.6L naturally aspirated engine. From the product information (2.0T Elite, 2.0T Luxury, 2.0T Premium, 3.6L Platinum), models equipped with 2.0T engines will become the main sales force. Can this 2.0T engine with the title of Ward’s Top Ten Engine provoke this girder? Let’s take a look at it.

　　This LTG 2.0T engine is very dazzling in terms of data. Even for the models listed in China, after localization adjustment, the 2.0T engine still retains 267 horsepower, which is not easy for a production car.

　　In fact, these technologies are not enough to make this 2.0T engine stand out among all sentient beings. Only data can explain its power. EA113 engine (mounted on Audi TTS) with the same level is obviously not as trendy as LTG engine, while Mercedes-Benz, BMW and other similar products are technologically advanced, but they have no courage to push the data to a higher level. I think this is the value of the 2.0T engine code-named LTG. According to GM staff, this engine will become exclusive to Cadillac brand in China market.

◆ 3.6-liter naturally aspirated engine

　　Among the four models, except for three models with 2.0T engines, Cadillac XTS also provides a model with a 3.6-liter naturally aspirated engine. Judging from the type of engine, this engine obviously pays more attention to the more linear power output.

　　From the parameter point of view, compared with the cylinder diameter, the shorter stroke makes the engine better at running at high speed, which is beneficial to the transmission of power in a more linear way. Although the efficiency is not as good as that of the 2.0T engine, the engine is more in line with the positioning of Cadillac XTS in terms of working characteristics.

　　In terms of engine technology application, this LFX model 3.6-liter naturally aspirated engine can also be called the mainstream. The addition of in-cylinder direct injection system can get a larger compression ratio for the engine, so as to improve the working efficiency of the engine. In the traditional sense, the V6 engine has stronger power and smoother operation, but the problem of self-weight is always an unavoidable disadvantage. However, with the improvement of engine manufacturing technology, the engine weight can also be controlled by using more integrated components, and so is this V6 engine. The weight of 157kg relieves the pressure of the front suspension to a certain extent, and the handling performance will benefit.

◆ The naming rules of the rear logo have changed.

● base

　　There are also some bright spots in the suspension structure of Cadillac XTS, such as Hiberstrut front suspension structure evolved from McPherson structure and the combination of MRC active electromagnetic induction suspension system and rear axle air spring. These chassis technologies really add a lot of color to Cadillac XTS. It is worth mentioning that although the models to be sold in China are not equipped with four-wheel drive systems for consumers like the overseas models, we also have reason to look forward to its arrival.

◆ Hiberstrut front suspension structure

　　Hiberstrut’s front suspension structure evolved from the widely used McPherson style. Compared with the front suspension with double wishbone structure, the traditional McPherson front suspension has the advantages of compact structure, lighter weight and faster response speed in handling. However, due to the lack of sufficient lateral positioning parts, the lateral rigidity is low and the handling stability is poor. In addition, the traditional McPherson structure can not play a good role in restraining the torsion steering caused by unequal length semi-shafts. The structure of Hiberstrut well neutralizes the advantages of McPherson structure and double wishbone structure, that is, it controls the weight and improves the stability of handling.

　　From this comparison, we can see the difference between the Hiberstrut structure and the traditional McPherson structure. On the basis of the McPherson structure, there is an additional fixed point between the steering knuckle and the steering column, and a short control arm is responsible for the lateral positioning at the upper end. This design concept is similar to that of the double wishbone, except that the structure is more compact and the weight is lighter. In addition to strengthening the fixing rigidity, different steering knuckle fixing methods lead to the change of the kingpin inclination angle, and the smaller kingpin inclination angle makes the wheels of the vehicle have better fit with the ground when turning, thus improving the handling performance of the vehicle in corners. The reduction of the kingpin inclination angle also affects the alignment performance of the wheel to a certain extent, and of course, it can be improved by matching with the steering assist system.

　　Not only the structure is simplified, but also the front suspension of Cadillac XTS is made of aluminum, such as the bearing seat and the strut at the lower part of the shock absorber.

◆ Brembo four-piston calipers are standard for all front brakes.

　　Brembo four-piston calipers are the standard configuration of all Cadillac XTS models. Compared with competing models of the same class, this performance-oriented configuration is really rare.

◆ Adaptive chassis

　　In addition to structural optimization, Cadillac XTS is also equipped with a set of MRC active electromagnetic induction suspension system in the chassis, which can adjust the damping of shock absorber in real time according to the driving mode options and actual driving needs. Not only that, the air spring also appears in the rear suspension part. However, these configurations will only be available in 2.0T premium models and 3.6L Platinum models with 3.6L engines.

　　The piston rod of the shock absorber is equipped with an electromagnetic coil, and the magnetic fluid in the shock absorber is a suspension liquid in which magnetizable soft iron particles are suspended in hydrocarbon solution. When the electromagnetic coil is energized, the magnetic field formed makes the iron particles form a fiber structure arrangement along the fluid direction, and the strength of the combination between particles in the structure is proportional to the strength of the magnetic field, so the damping performance can be changed only by changing the current.

　　The system collects information at a frequency of 1000 times per second and reacts quickly, so as to ensure that some unnecessary sloshing is filtered when the vehicle is driving on complex roads, so that the shift of the center of gravity of the vehicle body and the degree of pitching forward and backward can be effectively controlled, and the contact between the tire and the ground can be increased as much as possible. This control logic is also useful in the process of intense driving and after making emergency avoidance actions.

　　Different from the combination of spiral spring and variable damping shock absorber used in the front damping mechanism, the air spring is selected as the elastic element of the suspension in the rear damping mechanism of Cadillac XTS. I think this is also due to the consideration of ride comfort. After all, XTS has locked in the field of executive cars, and the ride feeling in the back row should be taken seriously. Of course, the coordination of air spring and variable damping shock absorber is also very direct for the control of body posture. In addition, it is also an advantage to adjust the horizontal position of the car body in real time according to the changes of the car body load and road conditions.

● safe practice

　　The ESS enhanced safety strategy built on Cadillac XTS has attracted many technologies to improve driving safety, most of which are active safety technologies. Of course, passive safety technologies are also superior in the same class cars. It must be mentioned that Cadillac XTS comes standard with 10 airbags.

◆　Active safety technology

Forward collision warning+road deviation warning

　　We are familiar with these two technologies, which were introduced in detail in "The Third Eye to Analyze the The Secret Behind of the Central Rearview Mirror". Indeed, the best way to improve driving safety is to nip the collision accident in the cradle, and effective monitoring is the key.

　　The camera installed on the front windshield can take 12 high-definition photos every second, and the image information is analyzed by image comparison software to confirm the real-time situation before getting off the bus in driving state. When it is found that the vehicle is too close to the vehicle in front or the vehicle tends to deviate from the lane, the system can use the indicator light, buzzer and seat with vibration warning function to send a warning to the driver in an effort to make the driver pay more attention. Unfortunately, these two active safety systems only have prompt function at present. It is worth noting that these two functions will be activated only when the vehicle speed reaches the working conditions of the system.

　　It is not Cadillac’s initiative to remind drivers by vibration. We have introduced the steering wheel vibration reminder in related articles before, and Citroen C6 also uses seat vibration to remind drivers. However, in contrast, XTS’s vibrating seat is more comprehensive in mode, and the vibration can appear in the left rear, right rear or both sides of the cushion, and the vibration in different positions represents warnings from different directions. Cadillac engineers believe that this reminder with direction indication is more effective than the traditional buzzer.

●　Man-machine interaction system

　　In my impression, compared with other brands of cars, German brand cars have more profound attainments in human-computer interaction system. However, now more and more manufacturers are starting to build their own human-computer interaction systems. Unlike the former, they prefer to realize some ideas with a basic and mature system architecture. The CUE system of Cadillac XTS belongs to this category, and the resulting experience is really different from others.

◆ Focus on user experience

　　CUE system began to be developed in 2008. In order to create a revolutionary experience, in the research and development stage, the system designer conducted a follow-up survey of 32 drivers for half a year and recorded their driving habits one by one. Then, engineers and designers conducted research and development based on these summarized data and corresponding technologies, and finally integrated the CUE system with the vehicle through modeling, visual feeling of the screen and touch feeling.

　　The traditional physical buttons can’t be found in the center console of Cadillac XTS, and the control panel is changed to the same capacitive touch technology as the display of the center console. Although this is rare in cars, most people can adapt to this operation mode quickly. After all, it is not much different from the electronic products you play with all day except the size. In order to counteract the fuzzy feeling of the touch panel during operation, the system gives a certain feedback effect by vibration, but to be honest, I don’t like this slightly abrupt vibration feeling very much. Unfortunately, the system does not support the function of adjusting or closing the vibration intensity.

◆ Development of operating system based on Linux

　　CUE system is developed based on Linux operating system, and the familiar Android system occupies most mobile terminal devices except Apple. From the daily experience, the platform of Android system is more flexible, which means that there are more choices in the use of application software. For Cadillac’s CUE system, it can connect with the mobile phone via Bluetooth, and use 3G network to download the application software needed by individuals. In order to ensure the security of the system, all software from third parties need to be certified by Cadillac before it appears in the download interface.

　　At present, the development authority of the application software around the CUE system has not been fully opened to the outside world, so its advantages cannot be released for the time being. However, the 8-inch multi-touch LCD screen is ready for this purpose, and the page-turning ability of supporting up to 5 screens is comparable to that of mobile phones in terms of code placement of application software. But from another perspective, how many third-party software development organizations will CUE attract? This has a great relationship with the coverage area of CUE system.

◆ Two-picture information flying interaction

　　The design of screen and software is the key to improve the experience, and the hardware is the foundation to realize all this. CUE system adopts ARM11 series of three-core processors, which are widely used in smart phones. This makes the CUE system more comfortable in running application software, navigation and picture processing of display screen. However, in the process of operation, finger movements and screen changes are not as smooth as smart phones such as iPhone.

　　The all-digital instrument and the center console display screen, which can realize the flying interaction of double-screen information, are one of the highlights of the CUE system. By using the touch technology and the data interaction between the two displays, the driver can move the information in the center console display screen to the all-digital instrument for display, and this process only needs the finger to move. This unprecedented experience can really make people shine.

◆ All digital instruments support four background modes.

◆ Entertainment function

☆ Seamless connection with the mobile terminal is realized.

　　Let’s take the mobile phone as an example. After connecting with the mobile phone through Bluetooth, the CUE system will integrate the information in the mobile phone. In addition to the phone book information, music files will also be classified. Moreover, the list of online music such as QQ music will also appear in the entertainment files of the CUE system, which embodies the concept of "cloud".

☆ Rear row equipment

　　The entertainment function of the CUE system itself is also very powerful. The central control display screen and the rear display screen can play different video contents through the Blu-ray drive or other external media devices installed in the glove box. In my opinion, this is very good, but if a split-screen display is needed in an actual car, more demand may be two passengers sitting in the back row, just like video equipment on an airplane. Since each seat is equipped with a display screen, the passengers in the back row will feel somewhat disappointed when they find that they need to accommodate each other during the video playback. Of course, two people watching the same content will also produce more common topics.

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● Other details

◆ Active noise reduction and mute system

　　In order to improve the quiet degree in the car, Cadillac XTS is equipped with an active noise reduction and mute system (ANC) provided by Bose. When the system detects the presence of noise, the BOSE sound system assembled in the car emits sound waves in opposite phase to the noise, so as to cancel the noise in the car. This set of active noise reduction technology from audio is also used in headphones.

◆ Multi-directional channel adjustment

◆ Glove box with password lock

　　Cadillac XTS also installed a password lock for the glove box by using CUE system. When lending a vehicle to others or sending it for repair, you can protect your privacy through an encrypted glove box. The encryption is set to be one-off, and the previously set password will be invalid after the owner successfully unlocks it, which is similar to the safe in the hotel.

◆ Head-up display

◆ Parking aid system

◆ on star

Editor’s summary:
　　Americans seem to have more say in the creation of user experience, which is more felt by European mobile phone manufacturers who once thought they would last forever. Which field will be subverted next? Vehicle man-machine interaction system? The emergence of the CUE system is expected to break the tripartite confrontation of German cars in the field of human-computer interaction system. However, it is not yet time, because from the actual experience, although it has certain expansion ability, the operation fluency of the CUE system has not reached my expected effect (the previous publicity mostly compared with Apple products, which invisibly raised people’s expectations for the CUE system). If it can be further optimized in hardware and software, it may really be deeply rooted in people’s hearts over time. It can only be said that the CUE system adds a lot of color to Cadillac XTS.

　　At the beginning of the article, it is said that GM has found a strong rival for Cadillac XTS in China market-Audi A6L. At present, the BMW 5 Series is the most threatening car to Audi A6L. Although Cadillac is both high-end in brand value and XTS is also striving to build its sense of science and technology, the products of these two brands are completely different in China market. What will impress the consumers who need medium and large luxury cars? This question really needs deep thought. (Photo/Text car home Li Boxu)

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Accused of consumer suffering Xú Zhēng responded.

The film "Retrograde Life" is being broadcasted in cinemas. On August 13th, the film director and starring Xú Zhēng and actor Wu Jiakai appeared in Hangzhou roadshow. According to statistics, as of noon on August 12, the box office of summer movies in 2024 has exceeded 9.2 billion yuan. Although it is inferior to that in 2023, with the release of more kinds of rich movies, there is still room for the summer movie market to pick up.

"Retrograde Life" focuses on the story of Gao Zhilei, a middle-aged unemployed person, becoming a takeaway, and is written, directed and starred by Xú Zhēng himself. Xú Zhēng shared in the roadshow that he chose to act in person because of his deep resonance with the role, so as to more accurately present the complex feelings inside the role. After the film was released, the audience’s evaluation showed polarization, and some critics thought that the film was suspected of "consumption suffering". Xú Zhēng responded by saying that the movie can’t meet everyone’s expectations. He respects every feeling of watching movies, and emphasizes that it is unfair to criticize directly before watching the movie.

Since the release of Retrograde Life for six days, the box office has quickly exceeded 200 million yuan, which indicates that Xu Zheng has once again set foot in realistic themes after Dying to Survive. Dying to Survive not only achieved commercial success, but also aroused social concern about medical equity. In its first week, it topped the global box office with 1.333 billion yuan, and finally gained 3.1 billion yuan.

As a hot spot in the film market, summer movies continue to attract diverse film works. Although the opening of the summer file in 2024 is slightly dull compared with the previous year, with the strong performance of films such as Catching Dolls and Silent Killing, and the addition of new films such as Decryption and Safe Evacuation from the 21st Century, the market is expected to usher in new growth momentum. According to statisticians’ analysis, many domestic and foreign films to be released in the next few weeks, including The Hedgehog and Detective Conan: A Million Dollar Five-pointed Star, will have a positive impact on the summer file.

The industry predicts that the summer box office in 2024 may remain in the range of 17.5 billion to 21.7 billion yuan, showing that despite the challenges, the film market is still recovering, especially the producers of high-quality content are expected to usher in performance improvement.