Exceptional power and handling, test drive the Mazda CX

　　The newly launched Mazda CX-50 line also HEV has joined the hybrid system, providing a front and rear dual-motor four-wheel drive version. Friends who love driving will surely care how much progress the Mazda with "electric" can make in terms of control? Mazda’s "Chuangchi Blue Sky" power has both historical heritage and housekeeping skills. For example, it can burn more efficiently, reduce energy consumption, and still does not need to install particle traps under the current strict emission standards. For example, it has intelligent cylinder-changing technology, which stops the outer two of the four cylinders at a constant speed. With EGR exhaust gas recirculation technology, it can improve the actual fuel consumption performance. The CX-50 line also HEV is equipped with a 2.5L naturally aspirated engine, with a maximum power of 131kW and a maximum torque of 221N · m. The total power of the four-wheel drive version motor is 128kW, and the total torque of the motor is 323N · m. Match the E-CVT stepless transmission.

　　The test drive activity of "Changan Mazda 2023 Super Driving Fun Academy" was held in a small closed venue on the outskirts of Beijing. The activity set up Jinkana, linear acceleration, pulley block and other projects for the Mazda CX-50 line also HEV, and the models used were all 2.5L four-wheel drive HEV version models.

　　In the linear acceleration area, the CX-50 line HEV equipped with front and rear dual motors does start more smoothly, and the vehicle immediately bounces out when one foot of the accelerator goes to the bottom. It can be clearly felt that the front and rear motors will intervene first, and then the engine will quickly cut into the power process, which makes people feel that the power response is almost without hesitation, and the subsequent output is very linear. Mazda has a Kick-Down Switch to enhance its sportiness. When the driver presses the accelerator pedal deeply to trigger the switch, the gearbox will force the shift, thus outputting a greater driving force. During the entire test of rapid acceleration and sudden braking, the body posture of the CX-50 line HEV was well controlled, and there was no serious head-up or nod phenomenon. During intense driving, its chassis suspension provides stable support. Mazda’s CX-50 line also uses a McPherson-style independent structure for the front suspension, and the rear suspension is a SEB butterfly-shaped bionic structure suspension. Although it is not an independent rear suspension, it is different from the traditional torsion beam suspension. This suspension has a certain torsional deformation ability and adopts a rough diameter design at the connection with the wheel. It makes the connection between the suspension and the wheel more rigid, effectively improving the traceability of the wheel, and the body responds faster and has a better sense of control.

　　In the Kinkana experience, the CX-50 line HEV equipped with front and rear dual motor e-AWD electronic four-wheel drive is also more sensitive to cornering and has better body stability. The organizers specially designed narrower continuous corners, and the CX-50 line HEV, as a compact SUV with a large size, can still swim freely. Moreover, its steering wheel has a clearer road feel and more accurate pointing. The 13.4:1 steering gear is faster and more flexible than the steering wheel, and it only takes about 1.2 turns to kill the direction. In the emergency lane change, the front of the CX-50 line HEV responds quickly. At the same time, good site support makes the body posture very stable, and there is no particularly large roll.

　　The Mazda CX-50 line also performs well in power and handling. As an SUV product that focuses on outdoor scenes, its stronger passing ability is also its competitive advantage. (Source: Changan Mazda)