The luxury level is comparable to the QX56! Experience the new Nissan Tule
[Autohome in-depth experience] We often use the phrase "hero sad beauty pass" to describe how the "big hero" of all times and all over the world falls under the pomegranate skirt of the beauty. For a "tough guy" model that has a history of 60 years and has developed to the sixth generation, market demand has become the vane that it has to follow for replacement and replacement.
Just like entertainment stars always sing when they perform well, in recent years, the stars of the off-road vehicle industry are no longer willing to just show off on the rocks and show their power in the mud. They have increased the size, increased the configuration, improved the chassis suspension, and constantly improved their comfort to adapt to the use of cities and highways, hoping that they can also develop off-road and urban amphibious development. "Road Patrol" is like this, "Big Cut" is like this, and so is today’s protagonist Tule.
Who is Tule?
When it comes to Toula, many non-fans may not be familiar with it. Is this Nissan’s new flagship SUV? Not really. As mentioned at the beginning, the first generation of Toula was born in 1951, the same year as the "Road Patrol" we are familiar with. After 60 years of baptism, the Toula in front of us is already its sixth generation model. Friends who want to know the history of Toula models can[Click here].
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The domestic market has introduced a small number of Toule’s fourth and fifth generation models, and their positioning is also very clear, that is, off-road, so in the domestic off-road vehicle industry, Toule gives people the feeling that it is a tough guy and a pure off-road vehicle. Many off-road players even directly purchase the short-axis version for modification.
The Toula is the sixth-generation model imported from Japan. It was officially released in 2010 in its main market, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The current global market is mainly concentrated in the Middle East and parts of Asia. The relationship between it and the Infiniti QX56 can be seen at a glance. The main technology and even the interior of the two cars are very similar. The relationship between the two is similar to Toyota’s LC and Lexus’s LX series.
Dimensions: A huge, typical Nissan SUV
The shape of the Tule can be described by two "very", one is very Nissan and the other is very big. The reason for the very Nissan is the three-hole family air intake grille that has been used for many years. If there are no other models as a reference, it even looks a little similar to the familiar Paladin from a distance.
As for the size, we have to talk about its size, the length of the car is more than 5 meters, the width of the car is more than 2 meters, and the height is also 1.96 meters. Not to mention the BMW X5, Audi Q7, which are big guys in the eyes of Europeans, even compared with the full-size SUVs such as Escalade, Landcooluzer, and QX56, the size of Tule is also a winner.
If the front face of Nissan is still original, then the side of the Tule completely exposes its relationship with the QX56, and the side lines of the two cars are almost the same. The use of tires on the Tule has finally maintained its tough character. The A/T all-terrain tires from Bridgestone are 265/70 R18 in size, and the flat ratio of up to 70 also ensures that the tires are thick enough to handle more impact.
The new Toule retains a more sturdy non-load-bearing body design, but the suspension has been changed from the previous generation of front and rear integrated axles to the front and rear forkarm suspension with better road performance. With the HBMC hydraulic body dynamic control system, the comfort and stability have been greatly improved. Open the fuel tank cover. It is a pity to mention that the new Toule does not have a good stomach to eat No. 93 coarse grain, and the engine with direct injection technology clearly requires non-No. 97 gasoline not to drink. This seemingly reasonable requirement in the Middle East may become a reason for many people to give up it in China.
Notes: What is HBMC?
The full Chinese name of HBMC is the hydraulic body dynamic control system. When driving on the highway, the main function of this system is to inhibit the body roll and ensure the driving stability of the vehicle. On the off-road road, the system will maximize the suspension stroke, so that the four wheels can maintain the grip as much as possible and improve the vehicle’s ability to get out of trouble.
The nature of the car also brings some problems that do not exist in small cars, such as entering and leaving the basement or buildings with height limit signs. For example, some height limit columns with a height limit of 2m are only 4cm away from the roof, which is really a crushing stone. The problem of getting on and off the car that some friends are worried about is not serious. With the help of pedals and A/B column handrails, getting on and off smoothly is basically not a problem.
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Interior and configuration experience: BOSE audio can produce wind, new off-road mode selection
The design of the center console of the Tule is 90% similar to that of the QX56, which is only a conservative estimate, because in addition to the different logos on the steering wheel, the differences in other parts are more due to the configuration and color. The beige interior looks very noble, but this also completely discourages the owner from driving it wildly. Think about the effect of white countertops, door panels, or seats stained with black. This is like driving a new Porsche 911 to the WRC sandstone stage. Anyone who loves cars will berate you for wasting money.
The style of the leather steering wheel is also exactly the same as that of the QX56, and the workmanship and feel are not the same. The slender, white and tender steering wheel looks so pitiful that after digging the sand, I can’t bear to hold "her" directly with my dirty hands, and I have to take out a wet tissue to wipe it well. The electric heating of the steering wheel may not be used in this spring and summer season, but don’t forget that this winter has just passed, and northern users have especially strong demand for this function.
The steering wheel’s audio control, cruise control, and other functions I will not introduce too much. The newer configuration is the front collision warning, lane departure warning, and line-in prompt. Although it has been seen many times on other brands, this is the first time it has been used on Nissan.
The front collision warning system will activate when it detects the threat of a rear-end collision, and it has a high degree of intervention. When the accelerator brake is released, it can help the vehicle stop completely. If the driver insists on pressing the accelerator, it will also give the accelerator pedal an upward thrust to prevent you from continuing to refuel. Of course, this force is resistable. As long as the driver insists on pressing the accelerator, it will still submit to your dangerous actions after resisting it.
Another configuration that is very suitable for Tule is the AVM body surround monitoring system. Although Nissan is now equipped with this configuration as low as Qashqai, considering the huge body size of Tule, I still insist that this is the most essential equipment for Tule in the next few days.
Tule’s air conditioner and stereo are very Nissan, with fine workmanship and excellent feel, but it can only be regarded as a million-class SUV. There is an overhead air supply function in the lower right corner of the air conditioner, which is very practical. The air conditioner will not blow directly on the body, but the temperature in the car will drop significantly. When turning on this function, several trends are not air supply, but you can still feel the air conditioner working, so where does the wind come from? BOSE stereo! This is not an April Fool’s joke. The wind does blow out from the BOSE stereo, but to be precise, it should be the trend of the air conditioner hidden in the BOSE stereo cover.
Toule has further enriched its off-road functions on the basis of the QX56. In addition to electronically controlled four-wheel drive switching, the new Toule has also added four-wheel drive locking, driving mode switching and other functions. There are four modes of road, desert, rock and ice to choose from, basically covering common road conditions.
Looking up at the problem, the ordinary sunroof of the Tule is too low-grade. Is it because of the rigidity of the body? In short, consumers do not listen to the explanation. It must be unpleasant to spend more than one million yuan to buy an SUV without a panoramic sunroof. At this time, the sun visor that can be lengthened is a small comfort for me. When driving on weekdays, I am often unable to open my eyes by the sunlight between the two sun visors. At least I don’t have to worry about this problem anymore on the Tule.
Ride: 3075mm wheelbase PK third row seat
The Tule’s riding experience can be described as comfortable, and this kind of sofa-like riding experience is something you can’t find in expensive German bodies. In fact, Nissan cars are already very "sofa" at the level of Xuanyi and Teana, but the Tule seats are thicker, especially the first row seats, which are also equipped with three-level adjustable heating and ventilation functions.
For such a full-size SUV, there is no need to worry about the space for the first two rows of passengers. The 175cm-tall experiencer has more than two punches of head space in the first row, and the space for the second row of passengers is also unnecessary. Since the angle of the seat back can be adjusted, passengers can enjoy a more comfortable ride.
The real test is actually the third row, because 99% of full-size SUV owners are not worried about the space problem in the first two rows, but the practicality of the third row is really poor. Tule has a wheelbase of more than 3 meters, but unfortunately, as long as your height is more than 170cm, you can still feel cramped in the third row and have enough overhead space, but there is no room in front of your legs, and the feeling of knees against the second row of seats is really not good.
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Entering the third row of seats requires three steps. First, the second row of seats is lowered, then the third row of seats is opened, and finally the third row of seats is drilled in. The few steps are not laborious, and Tule’s performance in the flexibility of space change is remarkable.
Storage: Folio refrigerator is the highlight
The user-friendly design of Japanese cars is very reassuring, so there is no need to worry about the lack of space for the water cup. Not only do the three rows of seats provide cup holders, but they all have at least four starting points. If you want to pick the wrong one for the Japanese in this regard, it is definitely the wrong door and the wrong hall.
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The refrigerator that can be opened is a more ingenious design, so that the front and rear rows can easily take drinks. And the volume of this refrigerator is also very good, just enough to hold 6 bottles of 600ml drinks. This function is obviously for the people of the Middle East. Imagine the scorching sun, facing the endless desert, when people are trapped and the car is tired, everyone will come to a bottle of cold drink to ensure that the blood is full of magic on the spot.
The trunk space can be divided into two categories according to the open state of the third row of seats. When the third row of seats is opened, the depth of the trunk is naturally unsatisfactory, but with the advantage of the height and width of the body, you can still fit a set of golf clubs or a 28-inch trolley case.
Of course, we didn’t spend more than a million yuan to ride seven people, so most of the time the third row of seats is still reclined, and there is enough space for two 28-inch trolley cases, a set of golf clubs, a set of testers, and two camera bags. If this kind of space is not enough for you, then I can only recommend that you buy a pickup truck. In addition, I have to mention that the opening of the trunk is really high, and it is really laborious to carry heavy objects.
Summarize:
After reading the article, you may be worried about the off-road performance of the new Toula. Is the suspension stroke of the front and rear integrated bridges enough? Is the strength enough? From a technical point of view, the front and rear fork arms suspension may not be as good as the previous front and rear integrated bridges in terms of travel and strength, but the slight weakening of off-road performance has resulted in a significant improvement in highway performance. From this perspective, such a change is worth it. In addition, the main markets of the new Toula are still several markets such as the Middle East, Asia and Africa, and Australia. Compared with rock climbing that requires a higher suspension stroke, roads, sandy land, and potholed grasslands may be the main terrain that Toula has to face. I think this is also an important reason why it boldly abandons the suspension of the front and rear integrated bridges. What’s more, with such an exquisite and luxurious light-colored interior, who would be willing to be puzzled by the sand slopes and puddles? (Photo by Autohome Liu Yuxin)
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