A single camera on the Fit can achieve L2 level autonomous driving, and the former supercar has become smarter
The fourth-generation Fit’s smart driving function is very surprising. The car is equipped with Honda’s latest Honda SENSING (safety super-sensing) system, which uses a high-definition wide-angle camera in the front to replace the previous high-definition camera and millimeter-wave radar. The combination improves the accuracy of screen recognition and strengthens various auxiliary functions.
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In May 2014, the third-generation Fit, codenamed GK5, was officially launched in China. The new car relies on its excellent power and incredible playability sex, successfully bringing the term "supercar" to the 100,000-level mark.
Today, when the new generation Fit appeared, many people were shocked by its silly and cute appearance derived from the Japanese Shiba Inu, and they all expressed that they could not accept it. Is the fourth generation Fit really not good-looking? Is it really no longer the “supercar” in my heart?
On September 8th, I came to Zhuhai full of curiosity and conducted a dynamic and static test drive on the fourth-generation Fit.
The fourth-generation Fit brings SPORT Chaoyue Pro and CROSSTAR Chaoyue Max dual series models. The SPORT Chaoyue Pro series has a market guide price of 81,800 yuan to 104,800 yuan, and the CROSSTAR Chaoyue Max series has a market guide price of 81,800 yuan to 104,800 yuan. The guide price is 99,800 yuan to 108,800 yuan.
The test drive this time is the CROSSTAR Chaoyue Max series model. Different people have different opinions on the appearance design. Everyone looks at the pictures. During the shooting, passers-by paid very close attention to this car, and everyone discussed it. Of course, everyone has different opinions on the appearance.
As for performance, orders for this car have exceeded 16,000 since its launch.
SPORT Chaoyue Pro has a body size of 4109/1694/1537mm and a wheelbase of 2530mm. CROSSTAR Chaoyue Max has a body size of 4090/1725/1567 (mm) and a wheelbase of 2530mm. From the data, The CROSSTAR Chaoyue Max has a slightly larger body, but the wheelbase is the same. Judging from the actual car, the SPORT Chaoyue Pro is lower and lower than the CROSSTAR Chaoyue Max.
The appearance of the fourth-generation Fit is basically It is universally used in the world. In terms of the front design, it is very obviously different from the previous model. The front face of the new car is more distinctive and rounded. At the same time, the front grille draws on the design elements of the Honda Super Cub series motorcycles. This allows the new Fit to still retain the charm that the Fit family has always had, and the entire vehicle has no obvious fold line design.
In order to cater to the needs of young users, the fourth-generation Fit SPORT Pro series and CROSSTAR Max series each offer 6 body color options, and have added front and rear bumper designs that highlight a low center of gravity and a sense of stability. , special side skirt trim, a larger rear spoiler and a special mesh grille, etc. The high-end version is equipped with full LED headlights equipped with daytime running lights.
We know that the interior space and seat layout of the current Fit have been well received, and the fourth-generation Fit further optimizes the pedal angle, expands leg space, and adjusts the rear seat recline angle, although the numerical values have changed. Not big, but the ride comfort is greatly increased.
This is because it is equipped with Honda’s first-ever brand new seats. The front seats adopt newly developed body-feeling comfortable seats, replacing the S-shaped springs commonly used in seat frames with surface-shaped stable ones. The structure of the piece takes into account ergonomic bending and stability.
The owner of the third-generation Fit told Zhijiajun, “The fourth-generation Fit is really much more comfortable to sit on than the third-generation.”
The CROSSTAR Chaoyue Max series continues The current Magic Seat not only provides convenience but also further improves comfort. The hinge under the buttocks that controls the reclining seat moves to the outside. At the same time, the thickness of the seat cushion is increased by 24mm. The seat cushion and backrest form a three-dimensional shape that wraps the body.
At the same time, the inclination of the seats has been increased, ensuring the same storage space as current models. In order to make loading and unloading luggage more convenient, the fourth-generation Fit (ALL? NEW? FIT) has enlarged the lower end of the luggage compartment. opening, greatly enhancing convenience.
In terms of details, the fourth-generation Fit has extremely refined A-pillars. During the test drive, the horizontal field of view was wider when turning. It is worth noting that in the event of a collision, In this case, the extremely thin front pillars do not bear the collision load, but are transmitted to the rear A-pillar, which can fully ensure safety in the event of a collision.
At the level of Internet of Vehicles, all fourth-generation Fit series are equipped with 7-inch full-color TFT LCD screens with automatic light adjustment functions, which can achieve simple and neat lighting even without instrument sunshades. The shape makes the front view more transparent.
In terms of screen content prompts, the fourth-generation Fit (ALL? NEW? FIT) attaches great importance to the humanized "beauty of use" rather than giving priority to functions. After entering the car, a welcome screen will be displayed. On the interface Various information such as fuel consumption and Honda? SENSING will be displayed.
The content level of this Internet of Vehicles system is relatively simple, including only a few common functions, such as Baidu Carlife, radio, Bluetooth phone, etc.
It is worth noting that the 7-inch full-color TFT LCD screen is not standard, and at the same time, the car audio is omitted in the lowest configuration model.
All to reduce costs.
The fourth-generation Fit’s intelligent driving function is very surprising. The car is equipped with Honda’s latest Honda SENSING (safety sensing) system.
By using a high-definition wide-angle camera at the front, instead of the previous combination of high-definition cameras and millimeter-wave radars, the accuracy of image recognition is improved and various auxiliary functions are enhanced.
At the functional level, lane departure suppression, lane keeping assist, collision mitigation braking and active cruise control systems can be implemented.
Among them, lane departure suppression can also be used in the most common driving scenario of 30km/h speed. RDM can clearly identify the road boundary, and through the expansion of the viewing range, at the turn It can also identify the road conditions ahead.
When the collision mitigation braking system detects oncoming vehicles when driving straight, or when the vehicle turns left, the camera will monitor the situation in the opposite lane and assist in collision avoidance.
In addition, through system improvements and improved recognition rates, the new system can also detect bicycles and pedestrians crossing the road at night.
The first two systems require extremely special scenarios. In order to ensure driving safety, smart driving monarchs must experience the lane keeping assist function and active cruise control function of this system on Zhuhai's highways and urban roads.
The way to turn on these two systems is very simple. When the vehicle speed exceeds 30km/h, it can be turned on through the active cruise control button + active cruise deceleration button on the right side of the steering wheel.
The Fit's performance is very stable in the city. Because it has a smaller body and uses a CTV gearbox, the car's automatic following performance is better than that of most models.
When the vehicle speed exceeds 70km/h, the lane keeping assist function can be turned on. At this time, the vehicle can cooperate with the active cruise system to achieve L2 level autonomous driving.
After some experience, the car can actively turn along the lane and accurately keep driving in the road. I thought that relying solely on the camera would be affected by the weather. During the test drive, it happened to be During the heavy rain in Zhuhai, Zhijiajun briefly tested this function and it still worked normally.
In terms of power, the fourth-generation Fit is equipped with a 1.5L naturally aspirated engine with a maximum power of 131 horsepower and a maximum torque of 155 Nm. It is matched with a CVT gearbox and relies on completely reducing friction and driving adjustment. Optimized to improve driving performance while maintaining low fuel consumption.
Because the Fit is an A0-class model, driving it through the buildings in the city is a relaxing state. You will soon have a sense of tacit understanding. The smooth output of power produces good linearity, and the throttle The pedal response is very sensitive, inheriting the advantages of the current Fit (FIT), and the steering wheel is flexible to control. It achieves a linear response when the steering wheel is first operated, achieving natural and smooth turning, and the steering accuracy is superior to that of the current model.
Although it is equipped with a CVT gearbox, when you step on the accelerator, the vehicle will give you the feeling of simulating upshifts and downshifts, especially in sports mode, which is more obvious.
It is worth mentioning that the exclusive setting of Honda's unique G-Design Shift control technology improves the climb and responsiveness of G during acceleration, achieving linear acceleration and increasing engine speed while taking into account NVfeeling.
On the basis of inheriting the platform, a body is created that is in line with the positioning of the new model. By strengthening the support parts of the front and rear suspensions and the lower skirts connecting the front and rear suspensions, the handling stability and ride quality are further improved. In terms of comfort, compared with the current Fit (FIT), the rigidity has increased by 6%-13%.
In terms of ride comfort, the fourth-generation Fit is also even better. It uses low-friction technology to keep the front suspension operating well, and also adjusts the damping force and spring rate of the rear suspension. In terms of front suspension, improvements have been made to address the problem of stiffer current suspension, improving driving performance and reducing friction. By adjusting the elastic curve of the coil spring to the optimum and reducing the friction between the bushing and the ball head, the stiffness and fine vibrations at first start are suppressed.
The rear suspension has changed the shock absorber bracket to take into account both controllability and riding comfort. On the current Fit (FIT), large forces are absorbed by the body, while small and medium forces are absorbed by the rubber support. The fourth-generation Fit (ALL? NEW? FIT) not only increases the polyurethane bushing, but also expands the stress-bearing area of the transmission metal plate, and the optimally adjusted bracket performance is maximized.
So when driving on the street and passing through uneven roads, the up and down vibrations can be effectively suppressed without any discomfort.
Due to additional reinforcement materials at the lower part of the front windshield, two sealing strips were added to reduce the mid-range frequency, and through measures such as increasing the thickness of sound insulation materials, sound-absorbing materials, and instrument panels, the fourth-generation Fit The sound insulation inside the cabin is very quiet.
Some comments say that the fourth-generation Fit’s 0-100-meter acceleration has slowed down, and the appearance of the vehicle has lost the original “supercar” feel. Today, with the development of intelligence and energy conservation, Fit is passing Technology experience makes vehicles safer and easier to drive. As for this generation of Fit, it has strengthened its capabilities for family use and technological advancement.
This article comes from the author of Autohome Chejiahao and does not represent the views and positions of Autohome.