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As the first innovative comprehensive motorsport place in China, Zhejiang International Circuit, has attracted the attention of a large number of racing enthusiasts since the beginning of the track. However, "Zhejiang Sai" is not an idle person. The maximum height of the track is 22 meters, which includes multiple climbing curves. This also means that the products that can conquer "Zhejiang Race" are bound to win the respect of their opponents in the fiercely competitive automobile market, and at the same time attract the attention of more consumers.
So, for a 200,000-priced model, you can only choose to submit to the BBA on the track? Of course not, just last year, a "fairy rider" drove the unmodified Maribao XL to blast the "Zhejiang Race", with a lap time of 1 minute 54 seconds 168 seconds to surprise the four seats. This year, a Maribao XL that has only undergone light modification has once again proved its strength in the "Zhejiang Race", and the lap time of 1 minute 45 seconds and 640 seconds has left many BBA opponents far behind. And this heroic Maribal XL still uses the 2T9 power combination produced by Chevrolet original factory.
Sweep everything away and be yourself!
Some people may ask, what makes a 200,000-priced B-class sedan like the Maribao XL complete the "epic counterattack"? The answer lies in this "2T9" powertrain.
On the Mureypal XL, it is equipped with the most cutting-edge powertrain of General Motors. Among them, the most prestigious must be the eighth-generation Ecotec 2.0T intelligent variable cylinder turbocharged engine, which can reach a maximum power of 174 kilowatts and a peak torque of 350 Nm, which is not inferior in the powerful 2.0T array. The peak torque output platform of 1500 to 4000 rpm also proves that it is not "in vain". The 6.7-liter fuel consumption under NEDC combined conditions and 7.2 liters per 100-kilometer under WLTC conditions can also make Mhribal XL a "fearless" in the era of soaring oil prices.
The reason why this 2.0T engine can output such a strong power and reach ultra-low fuel consumption levels is inseparable from a big black technology - Tripower variable valve management technology. Through the three-stage sliding camshaft, the engine can intelligently switch freely in the mode of "four-cylinder surging", "four-cylinder high efficiency" and "two-cylinder free flow". So, it can not only bring a shocking torque output, but also give you a still-water driving feeling.
By the way, GM also built the world's first ATM active thermal management technology on this engine. With the support of the DVVT intake and exhaust valve variable timing system, integrated exhaust manifold and 35MPa high-pressure direct injection system, the heat of the entire system can be precisely managed. In addition, on this engine, we can also see devices such as variable displacement oil pumps, turbochargers with electric vent valves, and electronically controlled carbon tank pumps. I have to say that in the electrification of this 2.0T engine, the manufacturer can really afford to spend, which is also the main reason why this engine can achieve both performance and fuel consumption.
As for the drivetrain, the Maribal XL is not half behind, equipped with a 9-speed HYDRAMATIC@-hand automatic transmission, which is also the first 9AT transmission in the GM family. Like the 2.0T engine equipped with the Maribao XL, it also has a lot of "black technology". The first is the 7.6:1 wide span ratio. Compared with the traditional 6AT automatic transmission, this 9AT not only has a more dense gear shifting feeling, but also can order the engine to maintain a lower speed in the high-speed cruising state, and the speed of 95 kilometers per hour can cut into the 9th gear, which is indelible for the fuel economy of the Maribao XL.
In addition, this 9AT transmission also uses a coaxial design, all the gears and crankshafts are arranged in the same straight line, with a one-way clutch, this 9AT transmission will not occupy more volume than the original 6AT transmission. In addition, the manufacturer also used the design of the external TCM control module for this 9AT, and the subsequent maintenance cost can be further reduced. Compared with many models on the market that use CVT or dual-clutch transmissions, AT transmissions are also more "universal". In addition to providing a "smooth and smooth" driving experience, it can also have a "hand knife falling" like a gear shift response, and also achieve good durability.
Not only fast, but also stable!
Compared with some "brainless horsepower" models, manufacturers in the suspension part of the Maribor XL are also painstaking. After all, no one pays for a "straight king, corner dead" model.
In the suspension system section, the Mablex uses a separate suspension structure with front McPherson rear four-link linkage. From the structural point of view is not complicated, but in the details of the suspension, the manufacturer has spent a lot of thought. In the front suspension part, a large number of lightweight materials are used, such as the steering knuckle made of aluminum alloy, the unprecedented stabilizer bar and the stabilizer bar linkage of the polymer material, etc., which not only ensure the safety of the vehicle, but also optimize the performance of the vehicle at the control level as much as possible. On the comfort level, the Maribal XL also uses aluminium hydraulic bushings. The benefits of using hydraulic bushings are numerous, and the steering wheel shake is almost negligible at high speeds.
In the rear suspension part, a large number of high-strength lightweight materials are also used to minimize the weight of the suspension to improve the handling characteristics and the accuracy of the steering, and even the stabilizer bar adopts a hollow design, so that the Murebao XL can not only "run fast" but also "run steadily". This is also the main reason why Mribao XL can conquer the "Zhejiang Race".
Powerful and consistent!
In fact, in the middle and high-end models, Maribal has never been a good role, especially in the layout of the powertrain.
Since the eighth generation of Maribal landed in China in 2012, the model has been writing a legend. So far, it has won the favor of 870,000 domestic consumers. Especially in 2016, the ninth-generation model, the Maribao XL, made a heavy appearance, and began to fully apply the Chevrolet 2T9 power combination in 2018, and matched the strong handling and mechanical quality, and the comprehensive strength was among the best in the same class.
It can be said that in the 200,000 price point, there are very few product forces that can achieve such a balanced product force like the Maribao XL, and this is the main reason why the Maribao XL is called "the most price-to-price B-class car within 200,000" by consumers.
Write at the end
In a strict sense, the Maribao XL that brushed the "Zhejiang Race" twice is a "modified car" that has undergone race weight reduction, but in terms of parameters, this modified Maribao XL has not changed significantly. And this also shows from the side that Maribao XL is not a "good stubble". Even in the face of the price, mechanical quality is much stronger than their own opponents, you can rely on their own excellent quality and potential to be fearless, and in the daily use level, Maribao XL also shows a good skill, ultra-low 100 km fuel consumption is the best proof.
As the flagship sedan in the Chevrolet family, there's no reason not to believe in the strength of the Maribal XL. You can say that there are many opponents in the market, and you can also say that there are better choices at this price point, but it is undeniable that the "2T9" powertrain of the Maribao XL, the suspension tuning power and even the actual handling feeling have made the Maribao XL worth the ticket price. So the question is, are you willing to choose a mid-to-high-end sedan with strong sport control performance like the Maribal XL?