On September 28, Kia Platinum officially launched pre-sales, of which the 1.5T+8AT model starts from 179,800 yuan, the 2.0T+8AT model starts from 190,800 yuan, and the 2.0L model starts from 179,800 yuan. The pre-sale price of the HEV+6AT model starts at 205,800 yuan. As the fifth-generation model in the family and also the replacement model of the KX5, The Shibo Extension adopts a new design concept and has a fashionable and dynamic shape, providing There are three power options of 1.5T, 2.0T and 2.0L hybrid systems for consumers to choose from.
A quick look at the new Kia Spaniel
The fifth-generation model in the family is based on the third-generation i-GMP platform
The styling is based on the X-Line version of the overseas high-end model
The interior is equipped with dual 12.3-inch curved interconnection screens, integrated with the Kia Connect vehicle infotainment system
Rich active safety configurations and satisfactory interior space performance
Three power options are available, namely 1.5T, 2.0T and 2.0L hybrid systems
Fashionable and dynamic style
In terms of styling, Shibo Tuojie is based on the X-Line version of the overseas high-end model, and adopts the "unity of opposites" design aesthetic. The huge boomerang-style daytime running lights, the three-dimensional tiger-style grille, and the layered front surround are all relatively rare designs in past Kia models. The entire vehicle has been blackened on the air intake grille, exterior mirrors, roof racks, etc., and the overall shape looks highly recognizable.
As for the rear design, we can see that although it is slightly simpler than the front face, there are also many small designs. The interior of the flying-wing taillight group has been blackened, and combined with the black through-shaped decorative strip in the center of the tail, it greatly improves the sportiness. The rear apron under the tail, including the lower half of the tailgate, is all black, which visually makes the car's rear apron look larger and adds a certain degree of off-road attributes.
Equipped with dual 12.3-inch curved Internet screens
Coming to the interior, the new car adopts a dual 12.3-inch curved interconnection screen + tilting center console design, with a knob-type shift mechanism installed on the center console. The air-conditioning area uses penetrating decorative strips to increase the visual width. A touch-sensitive air-conditioning control panel is used below, and the touch buttons are flexible.Sensitivity and response are good.
In terms of configuration, the central control screen integrates the Kia Connect vehicle infotainment system, supports OTA upgrades, and is equipped with functions such as vehicle remote control, valet mode, and automatic parking lot settlement. The IoT car home interconnection system allows users to remotely control the smart home at home in the car or use their mobile phones to remotely control the functions in the car. In addition, The front seats are ventilated and heated, the rear seats are ventilated, the boss button, the panoramic sunroof can be opened, and the induction trunk is equipped with other functions.
Rich active security configurations
In terms of active safety configuration, the intelligent driving assistance system equipped with Shibo Tuojie is equipped with 10 intelligent driving assistance functions as standard, including forward collision avoidance assist (FCA), lane following assist (LFA) ), Lane Keeping Assist (LKA), Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA), Intelligent High and Low Beam Adjustment (HBA), Driver Fatigue Alert (DAW), etc. Among them, Intelligent Speed Limit Assist is a new configuration that uses the vehicle’s front camera or navigation speed limit information to assist the vehicle in not speeding. behavior to enhance the vehicle’s active safety assistance function.
In addition, it is equipped with navigation-based smart cruise control (NSCC), highway driving assist (HDA), rear cross-collision avoidance assist (RCCA), blind spot collision avoidance assist (BCA), safe exit reminder (SEW), There are many intelligent safety configurations such as rear passenger forgetting reminder (ROA) and 360-degree panoramic image (SVM). The entire series comes standard with 6 airbags and front and rear parking radars, and is equipped with the MCB multiple anti-collision auxiliary braking system that can effectively avoid secondary collision accidents.
The interior space performance is satisfactory
In terms of body size, the length, width and height of the new car are 4670*1865*1680mm, and the wheelbase is 2755mm. In terms of seating space, an experiencer with a height of 175cm can get a fistful of headroom when entering the front row, while the rear row has four fingers of headroom and more than two fistfuls of legroom.
It is worth mentioning that the Shibo Tuojie is one of the few models in this class that has 13 levels of angle adjustment for the rear backrest. The adjustable range is 10°-36°. When the seat backrest is lowered to the lowest position, It provides excellent headroom and a more relaxed sitting posture.
The height of the center platform in the rear row is relatively low, about 10cm, which has little impact. And due to the large wheelbase parameter, there is no problem with the comfort of the center rear seat for a short period of time.
In terms of trunk space, the biggest advantage of the Lion is that the trunk is very flat and its rear seats support 4/6 folding down. After folding down, there is no height difference between the seat and the trunk, which is an advantage for friends who like camping. The trunk of Shibo Tuojie is equipped with a 12V power supply and has an electric tailgate function, but there is no mesh bag. When the seats are not folded down, the depth of the trunk can reach 1026mm, and after folding down, it has a depth of nearly two meters.
Three types of power available
Built on the third-generation i-GMP platform, Shibo Tuojie offers three power forms for consumers to choose from, namely 1.5T, 2.0T and 2.0L hybrid systems. Among them, the 1.5T engine incorporates the fourth-generation CVVD technology, with a maximum power of 147kW and a peak torque of 253N·m. The transmission part is matched with an 8-speed automatic gearbox.
The 2.0T engine has a maximum power of 172kW and a peak torque of 353N·m. The transmission part is matched with an 8-speed automatic gearbox. The officially announced 0-100km/s acceleration time is 7.8 seconds. The 2.0L hybrid system is equipped with TMED hybrid technology, which consists of engine, gearbox, HSG integrated starter generator, high-power permanent magnet motor, and HPCUComposed of a controller and lithium battery, the system has a comprehensive power of 200Ps, matched with a 6-speed automatic transmission, and a WLTC comprehensive cruising range of 5.6L.
This system can automatically switch between EV mode, hybrid mode, energy recovery and other power modes under different driving conditions. In addition, some models of Shibo Tuojie are equipped with an electronic real-time four-wheel drive system, providing four DMS driving mode choices of Eco, Sport, Comfort and smart.
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Editor: Qin Qingbao