Test-driving the Komik GT, it already has style, but why is it so expensive?
The consumer environment is changing. People will vote with their feet for the sake of better-looking car appearance to increase their favorable impression of the brand. This is an extension based on rational car purchasing. The diversified consumption choices imprint more consumers' personal tendencies and drive OEMs to try more subdivisions.
In recent years, such a trend has been popular, and fastback models have emerged one after another, especially in the SUV market.
The reason why such a trend is formed is that, firstly, youthfulness and sportiness are considered to be the mainstream directions of automobile evolution, and the more graceful fastback type is highly praised; secondly, after many years Many brand manufacturers have already completed their product matrix. So, how to continue to expand new cars and start trying new breakthroughs in more subdivided fields? Therefore, fastback models have become the new favorite.
Different brands have different naming rules for such "more segmented" models. For example, adding a letter X after the original model, taking the Haval F7x as an example, or using special numbers, Such as Audi A5 and A7. As far as the Skoda brand is concerned, Kodiaq GT and Kamiq GT are currently on the market, and the exterior design is the most prominent change.
"Kick Car Gang" got the Komik GT test drive. After several days of experience, the long-term driving experience is presented to you:
Skoda Komik? 2020 model ?GT? 1.5L automatic flagship version
Body: length 4409mm, width 1781mm, height 1606mm, wheelbase 2610mm, luggage compartment volume 463-1510?L, fuel tank volume 55L, curb weight 1335kg
Engine: inline four-cylinder, naturally aspirated, multi-point electronic injection, displacement 1498ml, maximum power 82kW (112PS)/6100rpm, maximum torque 145Nm/4000rpm, No. 92, National VI
Transmission System: Front-wheel drive, 6AT gearbox
Chassis: Front MacPherson rear torsion beam suspension, electric power steering, front ventilated disc and rear disc brake, tire specifications front and rear 205/55?R17
Driving performance: Top speed 178km/h, 0-100km/h acceleration time 14 seconds, Ministry of Industry and Information Technology fuel consumption 6L/100km
Guide price: 132,900 yuan
Location: Shanghai
Time: 11/18-11/22
Weather: Mainly sunny
Roads: 40% in urban areas, 30% on highways, and 30% in suburbs
Distance: 300km
Load capacity: 1 person
Fuel consumption: 6.8L/100km
Appearance: Concept elements, crystal cutting
There is no need to delve into the original intention of GT, but most GT models cannot avoid two product upgrade points, the first is styling, and the second is power. Before the Komik GT, Skoda had already launched the Kodiaq GT model. Looking at its official website, the Kodiak regular version and the GT version are both part of the Kodiak family. Naturally, the Kodiak regular version and the GT version also form the Komik family.
What is quite interesting is that Skoda seems to be more doting on the GT model, and many of the charms of the concept car are retained in the GT model. At first, the Kodiak GT seemed to have returned from fitness, with its steep body lines. This trend is actually a re-creation of the VISION?S concept car. The fast-back tailgate activates the dynamic sense of the GT model leaning forward.
Before the official arrival of the Kamiq GT model, Skoda still spared no resources to launch the VISON GT concept car to pave the way for the Kamiq GT. As a result, we saw a Komic GT model that inherited almost all the design details of the concept car. This courtesy is very substantial.
GT models need to have "a unique look", and their appearance must be cool, dynamic, impactful, and have the courage to "take the lead". Let’s go to Pinpin. What changes have been made to Komic GT?
The lower air intake grille is wider, and chrome decorations similar to silver teeth are added to the left and right sides. This is also an exaggerated design point of the VISION? GT concept car, inherited from the Kamiq GT. . What are the benefits of such a design? It mainly visually enhances the body shape of the car that is narrow at the top and wide at the bottom. The visual center of gravity is lower and the car body feels more stable.
The main air intake grille has been replaced from the ordinary ladder form to a hexagonal form. The headlights have also been optimized with an "eyebrow-shaping" structure, and the structure is more simple and slender. The running lights make the outline more gentle, which is equivalent to the "finishing touch".
Since they both belong to the Komik family, the side lines of Komik GT have not changed much, except that the roof part has been blackened and suspended, and the D-pillar part is decorated with chrome, which is similar to that of the Komik GT. Silver teeth to match.
The general outline of the rear of the car has not changed, the taillights are more slender and tangible, and the shape of the light body also comes from the VISON GT concept car. Skoda’s arrow-shaped LOGO has been replaced with letters. Anyway, this is a trend and everyone is doing it. The reflective strips have been upgraded to elongated shapes that run through the left and right sides, and have been moved to the lower surround, making the upper part of the rear of the car simpler in shape.
Skoda has always emphasized "crystal cutting".
"Kick the Car Gang" believes that crystal cutting is a geometric feeling, which is intertwined by some straight lines, similar to the crystal cutting surface. This is most easily reflected in the front and rear headlights of the Komik GT, as well as the trend of the body lines.
In recent years, "geometric" design language has gradually become mainstream, especially in electric vehicles. This is completely understandable. After all, electric vehicles represent the latest era, and their "geometric style" comes with an innate sense of technology. Skoda made the first move.
After transitioning to GT, we can throw in a lot of compliments, such as the face is more handsome, the body is more toned, and the posture is more athletic. However, if we take a closer look, we will find that Komic comes from the PQ34 platform after all, and the same is true for GT. The platform itself still limits the performance of some designs. For example, the wheels cannot be made too large, and 17 inches is the limit.
Interior: GT language, intolerable to low-key
Komiq GT does not show any low-key, especially in its mission to tell the unique identity of GT.
A bright GT logo is printed in red on the hinge of the front door panel, which is not available on the regular version. The inverted triangle + horizontal line chrome-plated outer door panel decoration still exists, and has almost become a traditional detail of Skoda models. This shape is very similar to the taillights of the Kamiq GT, and is also an abstract interpretation of "crystal cutting".
Entering the interior of the cabin, the GT logo is even more eye-catching. There are red and black line stickers on both sides of the center console, as well as the words GT. The seat is one-piece, with red and black stitching around it, which is very typical. In order to pursue a visual sportiness, there is even a red line in the middle of the seat surface, and there is also the word GT on the headrest.
As for other parts, it is almost highly consistent with the regular version of Komik. The most worth talking about is the large 8-inch central control screen in the center, with a resolution of 1280x720, which is clear and smooth. It has functions such as navigation, mobile phone interconnection and voice control, but other Internet functions are indeed not as good as those of independent brands.
The instrument panel has a double-cylinder mechanical pointer, which is still a familiar shape. There is a black and white screen in the middle. The information should be displayed clearly and easily, but it must have an LCD screen, which is a bit demanding.
What is rare is that the Kamiq GT adds an openable panoramic sunroof to the flagship model. The user-perceived value is relatively high and it also has a positive effect on the styling, which may impress many consumers.
Power Chapter: It’s hard to have both of them
In a certain sense, Komic GT is equivalent to a supplement to the ordinary version, further enriching Komic. Family car selection. Therefore, the Komik GT was officially launched, with only 4 models launched. The most important change is the addition of the "1.2T+DSG" power version.
The meaning of GT itself is high performance, so power upgrade is understandable. In addition to the expansion of 1.5L to 1.2T, we also have more expectations for the main-selling 1.5L. Does Skoda have any special adjustments for the 1.5L version of GT?
From the data point of view, there is no change. The maximum power of the 1.5L engine is 82kW and the peak torque is 145N·m. It is still matched with a 6AT gearbox. The "1.5L+6AT" combination emphasizes smoothness and is not good at sportiness and driving feeling.
If you just put it into D gear, the power will be a little lazy, the output will be tame, and rapid acceleration will even feel a little weak; the gearbox also provides S gear, and the most direct feeling is that in the same gear When the speed is lowered, the speed is raised, the sound of the engine will be higher, and the throttle will be slightly more sensitive. However, the actual acceleration experience does not change qualitatively.
In short, the Kamiq GT has no substantial improvement in power compared to the regular version. It is still a small SUV that is suitable for daily use, but its appearance is more fashionable.
However, the 1.5L engine performs well in terms of fuel consumption. The cumulative distance of this long drive was ***300km, mainly driven by one person, mainly on urban roads, with an average fuel consumption of 6.8L/100km, which once again confirmed its product characteristics suitable for home use.
Written at the end
The biggest product highlight of the Komic GT is its appearance. It is reported that this complete set of design changes was mainly completed by the SAIC Skoda China design team. It is a blessing and deserves encouragement.
Even though the value of the appearance changes cannot be quantified, Skoda GT is at least trying hard. Behind this is the increase in China's voice and the actual preferences of Chinese consumers.
This year, the small SUV market has gone through a major reshuffle, with share irreversibly flowing to leading brands. Skoda is actively seeking change. After all, no one wants to be eliminated in the industry torrent.
This article comes from the author of Autohome Chejiahao and does not represent the views and positions of Autohome.