The third row is unsafe? Big trucks collided in a chain, and Master M8 explained the safest MPV.

With the increase of income and the increase of two-child families, large and medium-sized luxury MPV has gradually become a new choice for families in first-tier cities. After all, compared with 7-seat SUVs, the interior space and comfort of large and medium-sized luxury MPVs should be upgraded to a big level.

However, many users who buy MPV will also have a small concern, afraid of the injury after the MPV rear-end collision, and dare not let the children sit in the third row. From the perspective of body structure, users' concerns are justified. In order to pursue more internal space, the engine compartment and luggage compartment of MPV will be designed shorter, resulting in a relatively small collapse space after impact.

It is also based on this that if MPV meets the five-star safety standard, it will pay a higher price than cars and SUVs, and the technical threshold is higher. For example, in 20 18, Buick GL8 was rated as "poor" (P) in 25% frontal collision of China Insurance Research Institute. Even though the greatly improved Buick GL8 Lu Zun was tested four years later, it only got a grade (good).

In short, the safety of MPV depends on the technical level of car companies!

▋ "Anti-bounce" test

Is there a five-star safety standard, especially the MPV that is resistant to "hitting"?

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On October 9th, 65438/KLOC-0, based on the serial collision scenario, Master M8 of Guangzhou Automobile Chuanqi conducted the ultimate serial collision test for the first time when the MPV was rear-ended by a truck: the 8.6-ton heavy truck was rear-ended at a speed of 45km/h (the collision energy was twice that of American Standard), and after the rear-end collision, Master M8 of Chuanqi hit the heavy truck in front again.

It can be seen from the scene pictures that the cabin structure of Master Chuanqi M8 is complete, and the main load-bearing structures such as AB column and threshold have no collapse or bending failure. The occupants have sufficient living space, and the six dummies in the car are in good condition with excellent damage value.

In terms of function, the whole airbag pops up. It is worth mentioning that the world's first MPV rear windshield airbag has performed well, which has played a very good role in protecting the rear passengers. After a violent collision, the front and rear doors can be opened without locking, the E-CALL function of the emergency rescue service system is normally connected, and the lighting system including the double flash can still work normally.

▋ Collision Review

Let's look at a data first. According to the data in the statistical annual report of road traffic accidents in 2020, highway sections account for 53% of all rear-end accidents, which also means that the energy level of collision experiments must reach the high-speed scene to be practical.

Master Chuanqi M8 was rear-ended by a truck at a speed of 45km/h this time. The impact energy generated is equivalent to being rear-ended by a 1.36t family car at a speed of113 km/h. In reality, even a high-speed rear-end collision is rarely so "tragic". Judging from the test conditions, it has reached twice the American standard, which is extremely stressful.

Referring to the test results of China Insurance Research of Buick GL8 in July last year and the performance of Lexus LM hitting the guardrail on Guangxi Expressway, is it more reassuring to pass on Master M8?

Then another question is coming. Why did Master Chuanqi M8 "fight back" so much?

First of all, from the initial development goal, the M8 main design team aims to build the highest safety collision level MPV in China, and strives to achieve the five-star standard of C-NCAP and the double-layer authoritative certification of C-IASI.

In terms of body protection, the Master M8 adopts a brand-new GPMA body structure and a high-rigidity cage structure design, with high-strength steel accounting for 80.5%, and the A-pillar is added with CBS composite material, which effectively ensures the living space of the passenger compartment in the 25% offset collision; Even if a rollover accident occurs, the car body will not deform, which greatly improves the safety of the passenger compartment and meets the "excellent" (G) evaluation standard of China Insurance Research Institute.

In terms of safety equipment, in order to prevent the third row passengers from hard contact with their heads in the rear-end collision, Master M8 pioneered the MPV rear windshield airbag in the world. In addition, the longest 3.2-meter side air curtain can provide continuous protection for passengers even if the vehicle rolls over. The front, side and rear airbags/air curtains of Master M8 provide passengers with 360 protection without dead angle, which completely solves the safety worries of passengers in the third row of MPV.

In addition, Master M8' s active safety equipment is also ahead of MPV of the same level, and all systems come standard with L2 intelligent assisted driving functions, such as post-collision warning, active brake assistance and other practical functions.

On safety, if the safety of Master M8 is the second, I'm afraid no MPV dares to be the first.

It's not just safety.

In terms of product strength, Master Chuanqi M8 surpasses Toyota Erffa and rivals Lexus LM. It is a genuine medium and large luxury MPV. Safety is the bottom line, luxury is the essence.

Master M8' s design is full of China cultural characteristics. The front face is inspired by the image of the oriental lion, and it contains the spirit of lion awakening of China people. It also means that a new generation of luxury MPV in China has begun to appear, leading the consumption trend.

Master M8' s interior design creatively combines the elegance of Lingnan landscape and builds a million-level private space with unique China charm. For example, the North American black walnut co-pilot decorative board is supplemented by "solid wood inlaid with copper" technology and "heming" leisure chapter design; Two rows of luxury first-class seats, embroidered and quilted on semi-aniline high-grade leather (for luxury cars such as Rolls Royce), draw the heavy scene of Yunshan; In addition, one-button SPA can realize the specific linkage of seat stretching, massage and other functions, and realize the soothing experience of high-end clubs.

Master M8 is also equipped with a sterilization fragrance system developed by Academician Zhong Nanshan, and the sterilization and virus removal effect is over 99.9%. The industry's first windless healthy air conditioner, taking care of sensitive people such as the elderly and children; An independent audio-visual entertainment system is designed for the rear passengers, with 15.6-inch rear ceiling smart screen, which supports multi-mode input such as mobile phone mapping and USB.

If the interior is luxurious, it can only be regarded as a manifestation of sincerity, and it is not technically hard. Let's look at control and motivation.

Master M8 is built on the latest GPMA-L platform of GAC, with AVDC adaptive vehicle dynamic control system and +SDC intelligent variable damping electronic control suspension system, which improves the handling, comfort and sense of technology of the whole vehicle and brings users a ride experience beyond luxury cars.

The power of Master M8 is available in fuel version and hybrid version. The fuel version is 2.0TGDI+ Aisin 8AT, with rated power 185kW and maximum torque of 400n·m, which is called the "king of torque" at the same level. The hybrid version is equipped with a 2.0TM+ brand-new fourth-generation enhanced THS II Toyota hybrid system, which has good power and fuel economy and a battery life of more than 65,438+0,000 kilometers.

Domestic products should be self-reliant

If Chuanqi M8 is said, it has created a precedent for domestic high-end MPV; The M8 Master Edition is a real masterpiece of luxury MPV, which surpasses the joint venture products from product to market.

Since its listing, Autobiography has led the luxury MPV market of China brand for 42 consecutive months, and the pricing of M8 Master Series has broken through the price range of 300,000 yuan, reaching the core hinterland of the joint venture brand. In the Report on Automobile Insurance Rate of China in the First Half of 2022 jointly released by china automobile dealers association and Jingzhen Review, Chuanqi M8' s three-year insurance rate is as high as 80.0 1%, ranking first in the MPV list of independent brands and the only luxury MPV in China!

According to the data of the Federation, in 2023 1 quarter, the cumulative share of independent brands will be 50%, and 2023 will be a watershed for the sales of independent brands to surpass joint ventures. China Automobile, represented by Chuanqi M8, is continuing to lead China automobile brands to break through!

Finally, let's look back at the impact screen. The future of China Auto can be expected!

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