Don't doubt that everything you want to know about GLB is here.

In the past 20 19 years, major brands have produced many "closet" models, laying a good foundation for the automobile market in 2020, especially in the luxury brand sequence, the "gunpowder smell" is stronger, BMW X 1 and Audi Q3 have been replaced one after another, and the brand-new Mercedes-Benz GLB also came out at the end of last year.

From the world premiere of the Shanghai Auto Show concept car in April last year, to the official appearance of the Guangzhou Auto Show production car in September, and then to the official listing of165438+1October 29th, the new Mercedes-Benz GLB can be described as very rapid. Since its listing, Mercedes-Benz GLB has attracted consumers' attention with its unique product positioning, but it has also caused many controversies. The guide price of 3 1.48 ~ 354800, the only 7-seat SUV in its class, and the 1.3T+7-speed dual-clutch powertrain make many consumers confused about the "number of roads" of Mercedes-Benz GLB.

In order to answer these doubts, the author specially contacted the Qixing 4S shop of Chongqing trading company and made a comprehensive understanding of it by test drive.

The space is ok, and the three rows of seats are practical.

As mentioned above, Mercedes-Benz GLB is a controversial model. Taken together, the contents of the dispute can basically be summarized as the following three points. First of all, the Mercedes-Benz GLB has seven seats, but the size is only the size of a compact car. Is the third row practical? Second, does a 7-seat SUV only use 1.3T engine, will it feel like a "small horse-drawn cart"? Thirdly, as a model with a guide price of 365,438+0.48 ~ 354,800, the whole system adopts 65.438+0.3t+7-speed dual clutch powertrain. Is the overflow value of Mercedes-Benz too high?

Let's start with the first question. As a compact SUV, Mercedes-Benz GLB is the only one with 7 seats. This operation is not uncommon. Mitsubishi Outlander is a typical case. However, what makes consumers dissatisfied is the concept of "pseudo-seven seats". The third row seats of many medium-sized SUVs are not practical, let alone the third row seats of compact SUVs.

However, surprisingly, the concept of "pseudo-seven seats" has become a highlight of Mercedes-Benz GLB. First of all, it is certain that, like most 7-seat models, Mercedes-Benz GLB is not enough to provide good three-row space. If you want to get into the third row of Mercedes-Benz GLB, you also need to put it on the seat in the second row and then "squeeze" into the space in the third row. However, the cleverness of Mercedes-Benz GLB is that after entering the third row, the reset point of the second row of seats will automatically leave enough legroom for the third row.

Moreover, Mercedes-Benz GLB has designed a set of sitting posture for three rows of seats, which not only saves space but also does not affect comfort. Sitting in the third row is similar to sitting on the couch. The higher "platform" allows the legs to stretch upward, while the upper body is in a sinking posture. Even men with a height of 180cm will not be embarrassed to sit in the third row, and even leave room for "punching" in the leg space, although it is not suitable for long-distance riding.

Photodynamic, 1.3T is not meat at all.

Let's talk about the second question first. Is the powertrain of 1.3T+7-speed dual clutch enough?

In fact, the author is still very confident in the powertrain of Mercedes-Benz 1.3T+7-speed dual clutch, because I have tested the Mercedes-Benz A-class before, and the performance of this powertrain in Mercedes-Benz A-class has given me many surprises. Although it is a 1.3T engine, it also has a maximum horsepower of 163 horsepower and a peak torque of 250n·m, which is not only enough, but also can bring you.

Switching to Mercedes-Benz GLB, this powertrain has good performance. Although it can't bring you Mercedes-Benz A-class acceleration, Mercedes-Benz GLB is also very lively in the middle and low speed range. Step on the accelerator lightly, and the speed will climb to 2000 rpm, which makes the acceleration extremely brisk. When you reach a speed of about 80km/h, you can still experience this brisk acceleration. If you switch to manual shift mode and step on the accelerator deeply, the power will be stronger.

The disadvantage is that when driving to the speed range above 100km/h, the stamina is slightly insufficient. At this time, if you want to accelerate, you need to pull the speed to around 4000 to feel the obvious acceleration. It is commendable that the high-speed driving of Mercedes-Benz GLB will not have much impact on the car, and the engine noise suppression is also in place. Moreover, GLB's 1.3T engine has the unique intelligent cylinder closing function at the same level, which can intelligently and automatically switch to two-cylinder operation under specific driving modes and working conditions.

The performance of the chassis is completely strong Mercedes-Benz flavor, compact and steady, slightly softer than C-class. After all, it is a 7-seat SUV, and comfort is the top priority. The steering feeling is light and the braking feeling is linear. Although it is not easy to control, it is definitely a good car to control, especially suitable for novice girls to drive.

From the perspective of luxury houses, the premium of GLB may not be high.

Finally, let's talk about the price of Mercedes-Benz GLB. Many people think that it is not cost-effective to spend more than 300,000 yuan on a 1.3T+7-speed dual-clutch model, but judging from the positioning of Mercedes-Benz GLB model, such pricing is definitely within the reasonable range of Mercedes-Benz brand premium.

First of all, Mercedes-Benz GLB is positioned as a luxury family car, and its main functions are urban driving and daily household use. From this point of view, the dynamic performance of 1.3T+7 speed dual clutch is completely sufficient. And everyone has heard of "driving a BMW and riding a Mercedes". The highlight of Mercedes-Benz is the quality and comfort of the ride, and Mercedes-Benz GLB is no exception. Most of the highlights are in the configuration. With a price of more than 300,000 yuan, Mercedes-Benz GLB is equipped with the best 360 panoramic image of its class, heating of main and co-pilot seats, 65,438+00.25-inch LCD instrument panel and voice recognition control system.

Maybe these configurations don't sound new, but the key point is that in the words "best in the same class", after actual measurement, GLB's control system has almost no delay, extremely fast response, high recognition of voice system, ergonomics of the seat will also make you experience different comfort, and with textured interior, there is really nothing to be picky about.

In addition, we also learned from the fully upgraded Chongqing Qixing Mercedes-Benz 4S store that if you buy 5+2 Mercedes-Benz GLBs now, you can enjoy the financial preferential policies of the factory. The down payment is as low as 10%, it only costs 32,000 yuan to drive a new car, and it also supports 48-month installment payment. Mercedes-Benz GLB is a luxury car worth buying in terms of products and financial policies.

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