In 2021, China's MPV segment has poured in a lot of new products, and models such as buick GL8, Honda Odyssey and Alexand are facing no small challenge. The new products are represented by Toyota Xena, Hyundai Kusto and Kia Ka Huawei, and the test drive this time is Kia Ka Wah (the fourth generation model).
Kia Regal 2.0T Ultimate
Guide price: 33.99 million
The first three generations of Kia Kahua products are closely related to the Chinese market, the first generation of Ka Wah has been introduced into the domestic market, the second and third generations of products have also been imported to the Chinese market for sale, and the fourth generation of Ka Wah also uses the domestic way to compete with competitors. The new Jawa is a medium and large MPV, with a total of 4 models in the series, the guided price range is 288,900-33.99 million yuan, and it is a direct competitor with the Buick GL8, Toyota Xena SIENNA, Volkswagen Weiran and so on.
The new Jawa vehicle is more square in shape and has excellent recognition. The interior of the approximate trapezoidal grille adopts a chrome array design, and the two sides are integrated with the LED headlights, making the visual experience more spacious. The headlight group adopts a full LED light source, the daily running light is sharp and the integrated turn signal function. Adaptive near and far light and automatic headlamps are standard with Jawa. The front enclosure features silver trims that run across the left and right, echoing the middle net.
Length, width and height: 5155/1995/1795mm
Wheelbase: 3090mm
The side shape is square and slender, the A/B/D columns are designed with black hidden design to enhance the fashion atmosphere, and the C-pillar position is decorated with 3D texture decoration, which is a unique style. The waist line runs through the end and end, which plays a role in stretching the visual length. The roof rack and silver trim of the side skirt echo each other, elevating the level and aura.
The 18-inch double five-spoke rim is painted in black and silver for a stylish look. Matched this is the Kumho CRUGEN Premium series of tires with a specification of 235/60 R18.
The new Jawa rear is full and layered, with a penetrating design of the taillights, a strip texture that echoes the headlights, and a turn signal set on both sides of the rear. The large silver trim at the bottom is in harmony with the front face style.
The new Jawa interior adopts kia family design style, the center console adopts a wrap-around design, and the cross-channel air conditioning outlet makes the visual feeling very open. The different color combinations not only enhance the sense of layering but also contribute to the creation of a sense of quality. The parallel dual large screens are both 12.3 inches in size, and the knob shift mechanism is also used on kia K5 Kaiku.
Wrapped in leather and decorated in silver and bright black, the multi-purpose steering wheel is of the highest quality and full grip. The left button mainly controls the multimedia and voice assistant, and the right button mainly controls the adaptive cruise, lane keeping assist system and switching the dashboard display information. In addition, the paddle shifter and steering wheel heating functions are not absent.
The 12.3-inch full LCD instrument interface is simple and atmospheric, the data is clear and easy to read, and it can also display information such as orientation, tire pressure, driver attention level and so on. In addition, when the turn signal is turned, the meter also displays the rear image of the corresponding side, which has a positive impact on driving safety.
The 12.3-inch central control screen is equipped with Baidu 3.0 intelligent interconnection system, which integrates navigation, radio, settings, panoramic image, media, free listening, Bluetooth, Baidu CarLife, Internet of Vehicles and other functions.
The Central Control Screen is equipped with passenger view mode, which can be turned on through the large screen to pay attention to the dynamics of the rear passengers. This feature is very useful when riding in the back seat for the elderly/children. It is also very inconvenient to see only the image and cannot hear the speech clearly, at this time you can open the passenger conversation function, and the speaking voice will be amplified by the speaker after opening, which is convenient for communication.
The gear shift mechanism adopts knob-type electronic shifting, driving mode switching, electronic handbrake, automatic parking, front seat heating/ventilation function This Jawa is also equipped.
All of The Ka Wah models adopt a 2+2+3 7-seat layout, with double-sided electric sliding doors, electric trunks, rear-side privacy glass, rear side window sunshades, and rear independent air conditioners as standard in the entire series.
The two independent seats in the second row of the live-action model support front/rear/left/right adjustment, equipped with armrests, leg rests, heating, ventilation, and the degree of "restraint" of the headrests also support adjustment. In addition, the two seats support one-touch flat/retractable seats, which provide excellent ride comfort when the seats are flattened.
The segmented sunroof is also standard in the new Jawa, and the sunroof above the second row also supports opening.
The third row of seats is equipped with headrests, the seat back angle can be adjusted, and the sun blinds, cup holders and USB ports are not absent.
Even in 7-seat condition, the new Jawa also has excellent trunk storage space. Because the spare tire is placed under the second row of seats, the trunk floor can be probed as deep as possible.
The third row of seats can be stowed into the trunk floor, and when stowed away, a flat and regular storage space is formed, and the loading capacity is greatly improved.
All of the new Ka Wah models are equipped with a 2.0T turbocharged engine with a maximum power of 233 hp, a peak torque of 353 Nm, plus unleaded gasoline of No. 92 and above. The drivetrain adopts an 8-speed automatic transmission with a front-mounted front drive. The suspension is a combination of front McPherson independent suspension + rear multi-link independent suspension.
The power reserve of the 2.0T engine is relatively sufficient, and the low torque and medium and high speed ranges have a good power output, which can basically cope with various car scenarios that require rapid acceleration. The throttle response of The Ka Wah is relatively calm and easy to start. The braking force is applied linearly and the braking force is also in line with the driver's expectations, the steering wheel feels light, the directionality is decent, and the simple summary is easy to open and easy to use.
The 8AT gearbox upshift timing is around 2000rpm, which is more positive. When cruising in high gear, deeply step on the accelerator to accelerate overtaking, the gearbox downshift is slightly delayed, and the power output is more abundant after the completion of the downshift, and overtaking is not a problem. If you want to experience a smoother and more consistent power output, you can use the paddle shifters to manually downshift.
After switching to sport mode, the engine speed change is not obvious, but the throttle response will be more active, the power output will be more enjoyable, the opportunity lags when the engine speed falls after the completion of the sharp acceleration, and if the driver still has the intention of continuing to accelerate, the engine will respond faster.
The new Jawa chassis suspension is generally comfortable orientation, the suspension can filter out the stiff impact well when dealing with the big bumps, but in the face of continuous fine bumps / short wave undulations there will be excess vibration into the car, the second row feels more obvious, the first row is basically not felt, and the solidity can be improved.
During normal driving, Jawa's wind noise, tire noise and engine sound can be effectively suppressed. In front-row driving, after the engine speed exceeds 3000 rpm, the engine sound will gradually become prominent, and wind noise will also appear at 120 km/h. However, the above two situations have a slight impact on the rear NVH, and the riding experience is guaranteed.
epilogue
Kia Jawa's styling design has a good recognition, and the simple interior design is believed to cater to the aesthetics of most people. In terms of configuration, The whole series of Jawa is equipped with 7 airbags as standard, and the active safety system, full-speed adaptive cruise, segmented sunroof, double-sided electric sliding doors, and double 12.3-inch large screens are also standard configurations, which are more eye-catching in the same level of models at the same price. Kia Jawa has a longer wheelbase than the Buick GL8 and Toyota Xena, and the seat layout/trunk space is also more flexible, and it can be used for home/business occasions.