Responses of owners of "Dong Feng AH7". Dongfeng AX7: characteristics, test drive
Typically, the brand "Dong Feng" is associated withby commercial transport. These trucks are found in every regio of Russia. But today we will talk about the off-road car Dongfeng ax7. By the way, this is the first crossover produced by this company. The car was presented at the Beijing Auto Show in 2014. Now Dongfeng ax7 can be officially purchased in Russia. How much does this model correspond to the status of the crossover and does it have "cargo roots"? Responses of owners of "Dong Feng AX7", review and technical specifications - further in our article.
Design
Externally, the car looks attractive. From a distance the crossover strongly resembles "Volkswagen" - the same angular optics and chrome grille used at the "Tuareg" at the time.
It is interesting to look lateral line - in the frontthe wing has a small "gills". From them, the line stretches right up to the rear lights. The bumper of the crossover is very massive. As noted by the owners, "Dong Feng AH7" stands up to blows of stones and gravel. All thanks to unpainted plastic protection on the rapids, arches and bumper. As for the quality of the paint as a whole, the varnish does not burn out over the years, and the chips do not form early. But the metal of the body itself is very thin - in case of an accident there are strong dents.
Dimensions, clearance
If we talk about the dimensions, the crossover "Dong"Feng AX7 "belongs to the class SUV (full-size SUV). The length of the body is 4.7 meters, width - 1.85 meters, height - 1.73. As noted by the owners, "Dong Feng AH7" has a high ground clearance. The distance from the lowest point of the body to the ground is 19 centimeters. Due to short overhangs, the machine easily manages large irregularities and hillocks.
Salon
Interior design does not look poor, as in the sameCherry. The machine is able to compete with eminent automakers. The front panel is designed with ergonomics in mind - each button is at a convenient distance. In the central console there is a digital multimedia display with support for "bluetooth" and a connector for flash drives. Below there is a climate control unit and a radio tape recorder.
The rudder is four-spoke, with a pronounced grip. The instrument panel is analog, but with a digital computer. As the reviews say, its backlight does not cut eyes at night, and in the daytime the shield does not shine. Landing is high, but the range of seat settings allows you to set the most comfortable position. The interior is decorated with plastic inserts with imitation of ground aluminum. In the door cards there are speakers and a small niche in which you can put a liter bottle of water. By the way, there is a common armrest between the front seats. The chairs themselves are distinguished by good lateral support - the owners' reviews say.
"Dong Feng AH7" - this is the crossover in which youyou will not feel constrained: the space here suffices "with a head". The rear row can accommodate up to three people. True, there is no side support like the front here. But there are plump headrests that can be adjusted in height.
The luggage compartment of the SUV is simply huge. Its volume is 565 liters. If this is not enough, the Chinese envisaged the possibility of folding the back of the rear row of seats. As a result, the volume of the cargo compartment increases to 1,500 liters. In the niche under the floor there is a full-size spare tire and a minimum set of tools.
Specifications
"Dong Feng AH7" is manned by onepetrol engine. This is a four-horse four for 140 horsepower. The working volume of this unit is exactly two liters. The motor generates 200 Nm of torque at four thousand revolutions. In the basic trim levels, the engine is paired with a mechanical five-speed transmission. Initially, transfers are included with difficulty - they say feedback. But over time, the problem goes away. For a fee, the car can be equipped with a six-speed automatic. Depending on the pre-installed gearbox, the maximum speed of the car "Dong Feng" is 180 to 185 kilometers per hour. As the test drive showed, "Dong Feng AH7" is a very economical crossover. The fuel consumption in the mixed cycle is from 8 to 8.7 liters. As the owners' reviews say, this crossover has an acceptable overclocking dynamics. The working range of the engine is from two to four and a half thousand revolutions.
Chassis
This car was built onfront-wheel drive platform from the "Nissan Qashqai" first generation. So, in front are the "McPherson" stands, and behind - the multi-lever. Also, the crossover is equipped with anti-roll bars front and rear. Brake mechanisms - disc, on all wheels. There is a system of ABS and distribution of braking forces. The steering mechanism is a rack with an electrical amplifier.
Nothing to do with the trucks in this crossoverno - the suspension is soft and swallows the irregularities well. In the turns the car also goes well thanks to two stabilizers. The only drawback of smooth running is the behavior of the car on gravel. Reviews of owners say that the suspension slightly shakes, despite the large wheels and soft shock absorbers.
Prices, complete sets
In the Russian market this machine is presented in several trim levels.
- Air conditioning.
- Frontal airbags.
- Electric windows for all doors.
- Multi-wheel.
- Alloy wheels are 17 inches.
- Radio with six speakers.
- Electronic security systems (including "traction control").
The "Lux" version is available for 1 million 250 thousand rubles. To the basic equipment are added:
- Side curtain airbags and airbags.
- Parktronic with rear view camera.
- Heated mirrors and front seats.
- Leather interior.
- Keyless access.
- Start the ICE from the button.
- Climate-control.
Conclusion
So, we found out what thecar "Dong Feng AH7". This is an excellent crossover for those who first of all appreciate practicality. The car has good cross-country ability, it has a large trunk and low fuel consumption. These are the main advantages that mark the owners' feedback. Among the shortcomings - a soft metal body and no choice of engines.
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