Bitauto Original Youth and sportiness are the mainstream of new car design today, and consumers are willing to pay for such a design. Therefore, various car companies are also launching more young and sporty models in market segments to meet the needs of consumers. Chevrolet's blockbuster new car this year, the Star Milo, is such a car. Star Malo is positioned in the compact SUV market, but Chevrolet already has the Chuangjie model in this market. As for the target users of Star Malo, it is consumers who have certain requirements for youth, fashion, personality and sports. And compared to Chuangjie, Star Milo uses a 1.5T four-cylinder engine, which is more powerful and the four-cylinder engine will not cause consumer prejudice. So today let us take a look at whether there will be any surprises when driving this car.
Plenty of power and a good test drive experience
The Chevrolet Star Milo uses the eighth-generation Ecotec 1.5T four-cylinder engine with a maximum power of 135kW and a maximum torque of 250N·m. The engine's power parameters are quite advantageous in the same level. Moreover, starting from Chuangku's replacement of four-cylinder engines, and then the Star Milo only launching four-cylinder engine models, it can be seen that Chevrolet has finally abandoned the three-cylinder engine that is not popular with consumers. After all, in the domestic market, it is really There are no three-cylinder engine models that are popular. The correct way is to use four-cylinder engines honestly.
The book data of this 1.5T engine is quite good. Before I test drove this Star Milo, I actually had some expectations for its power. In terms of actual driving experience, the Star Malo's initial power response is very positive, and it can have a relatively direct sense of acceleration. The vehicle performs very well at low speeds and torque, and the official maximum torque range is 1500-5000rpm, which shows that whether Star Milo will have good torque response at low or high speeds.
Star Milo not only responds positively to power in the initial stage, but also has abundant power throughout the entire acceleration process, even in the middle and later stages. The official 0-100km/h acceleration time is 7.9 seconds. In actual experience, if the temperature and other conditions are suitable, it should be faster than this official time.
The suspension is still more tuned for comfort, filtering out road bumps more simply, and resolving fine vibrations more thoroughly and cleanly. Even on the continuously undulating road sections in the test track, Star Milo's The overall performance still appears to be smooth, and the tight chassis texture should be liked by most consumers.
If faced with more intense driving, the suspension can also provide good support, and the roll feeling in the car will not be particularly obvious. It can be seen that the engineers have made some adjustments to the chassis of Star Milo. Kung fu. So Star Milo is hereWhile ensuring comfort, it also allows you to feel good sports attributes. It can be said that it is a car that is easy to drive and has a certain amount of fun.
The steering feels relatively light, and although there is a certain amount of slack, it is not obvious. The directivity can also be considered relatively accurate, and the sensitive steering makes the Star Milo very easy to control. If you switch to sport mode, the steering will feel heavier, but it will make the vehicle more controllable. I personally prefer the steering in sport mode. Of course, the steering force in comfort mode will be more suitable for daily driving.
As for NVH, the performance of Star Milo is also at a relatively high level in its class, and the quietness in the car is very good. Especially at medium and low speeds, the noise inside the car is limited to a relatively low level. But at high speeds, the tire noise and wind noise of the vehicle will be more obvious.
Overall, the dynamic performance of Star Milo still left a deep impression on me. First of all, it is easy to drive and drive, and the adjustment of the chassis and suspension is also neat and tidy. This is for most consumers. That said, I am quite satisfied. And Star Milo's ambitions obviously don't stop there. After all, it is equipped with an engine with good power parameters. Star Milo also has certain requirements for its own control experience. Of course, I think if it wants to become a sports benchmark of the same level, Star Milo There is still some room for improvement, but that may require giving up a certain amount of comfort. It depends on how the manufacturer adjusts it according to different needs.
Dynamic and fashionable appearance appeals to young people
Chevrolet has always had a sporty gene, and the Star Milo also reflects this well in its exterior design. The sporty body shape and eye-catching color matching give the vehicle a very good sense of fashion. For young people who pursue individuality and sports, the appearance design of Star Milo should be very suitable for them. And it is currently understood that the Star Milo that will be launched in the early stage will be the RS version, and there will be no difference in appearance design. It is expected that a completely "blackened" Redline version will be launched later.
The front face design of Star Mailo adopts an "X"-shaped structure, with a blackened grille and through-type chrome trim strips, which strengthens the muscular look of the vehicle and makes the front face more impactful. The overall design is similar to that of the Trailblazer, but because the Star Milo is smaller in size and positioned more youthfully and sportily, the design style is also a lot more flamboyant.
The headlights of Star Mailo adopt a split design. The LED daytime running lights are located above the through-type chrome trim strip and have a long and narrow shape. Below are the high/low beam lights and turn signals. The overall layout fits well with the front face design, and the shape is also very fashionable.
The side shape of the body is also full of crossover style, and the style is more like a coupe SUV. The roof and luggage rack adopt the same material as the bodyDifferent colors want to highlight the trend of the vehicle, but I think it is still a bit conservative. Directly using a black and yellow body design may make the crossover style of the vehicle more obvious. In addition, in terms of body size, Star Malo is still a standard compact SUV, but the wheelbase of 2700mm is indeed in the leading position in its class. Of course, for the sake of the overall body shape, the height of the vehicle has also been affected to some extent, which may be Affects rear headroom.
The exterior rearview mirrors are also painted in black and integrate turn signals, cameras and parallel assist functions. The five-spoke rims are dynamic and stylish in shape. The tires are Continental UC6 and the tire size is 225/55 R18.
The rear design of the car is full and layered, and it is also decorated with a black spoiler. Although it has no actual effect, it also enhances the sporty atmosphere of the rear of the vehicle. In addition, as a car that focuses on individual sports, the Star Milo uses a hidden exhaust, which is somewhat unreasonable.
The appearance design of Star Milo is quite satisfactory. The overall design is not radical, but it has also completed the task of creating a sporty and trendy atmosphere very well. Subsequent Redline models may be "blackened" even more thoroughly, making the vehicles more exciting.
The interior has made significant progress and its configurations are leading in its class
The progress of the Star Malo's interior is quite obvious in the Chevrolet family. The interior of the previous generation has been used for too many years and is somewhat out of date in today's large-screen era. Moreover, Star Milo's interior also pays great attention to creating a range of motion, such as the black and red trim panel and red trim in front of the passenger seat, plus the red decoration of the air-conditioning outlet. As for the materials used in the car, the Star Milo is relatively average. Fortunately, it uses an all-black interior, and the plastic feel is not obvious at first glance.
The two 10.25-inch large screens can be said to be the biggest highlight of Star Mailo's interior, and these two screens are also relatively good in display effect. The UI design of the central control screen is simple and clear, and it has built-in Xiaoxue OS intelligent car connection system, which has intelligent voice control, Baidu map, home interconnection and many third-party apps. In addition, Star Milo also supports wireless CarPlay, which can solve the mobile Internet needs of most users.
Star Milo's seats look very thick, and they feel so when riding. The internal filling is very soft and provides good comfort. There are also red stitching on the seats and RS logos on the headrests to highlight the sporty atmosphere. As for functions, Star Milo's front seats support 6-way electric adjustment and also have seat heating/ventilation functions, especially seat ventilation, which is definitely a rare configuration in its class.
The long wheelbase brings enough space
Ride spaceOn the other hand, if an experiencer with a height of 173cm sits in the front row, there is still enough space for his head to punch. When it comes to the back row, although the height of the car is not high, in order to provide more head space, Star Milo has a hollowed-out design, so that the head can also have a punch of space. As for the leg space, it benefits from Long wheelbase, more than two punches of performance.
The trunk has a relatively regular shape and a volume of 414L. Moreover, the rear seats also support a 4/6 ratio folding, but they cannot be flat after being folded, and there is still an angle. In terms of functions, the electric tailgate will naturally not be missing.
Editor’s comment: It can be said that this Chevrolet Star Milo still brought me a lot of surprises. As a new player in the compact SUV market, its dynamic and stylish appearance and solid driving experience are its plus points. . Of course, the competition in the compact SUV market is quite fierce. Even models with good product quality must have a competitive price. If the Star Milo can have a suitable price in the end, I believe that consumers will like this car. There should be quite a few.
According to Bitauto App's "Compact SUV Popularity Ranking" data, Chevrolet Star Milo has an average daily attention of 11,000, ranking 104th in the ranking. If you need more data, please go to Bitauto App to view.