Car delivery one month ago | Fair review of the Lan Tu dreamer.

1. Reasons for choosing: The original intention of choosing a car is for family use, picking up children, and self-driving tours, so safety is the most important factor, including safety inside and outside the car. Dreamer’s car interior has a better smell compared to other brands’ “new car smell” and is OEKO-TEX certified, which ensures that even new car passengers such as family members and children can sit comfortably. It also has its own built-in air purification system, which automatically activates when air quality inside the car is poor, ensuring a safe environment inside the car. In addition, the safety of the car body claims to be over 70% strong steel, and it has a large side airbag, although we cannot verify this and do not want it to be tested. Then comes the power. Among the 7-seat MPVs currently on the market, Dreamer should be the strongest, with no match, and it is very enjoyable to drive alone. And I particularly like the glowing logo on the exterior, which looks very cool at night. The overall design of the car is moderate, not too flashy or too mediocre, and has its unique style with high recognition.

2. Space: The internal space doesn’t give the feeling of fully utilizing space like the Japanese MPVs do. For a 5.3-meter-long, 3.2-meter-wheelbase car, the internal space in the front and back row is not particularly outstanding, but it is enough for my family needs. I measure 1.73 meters, and in a comfortable sitting position, the legroom in the front passenger seat is 1.5 fists, the legroom in the second row is 2 fists, and the legroom in the third row is 1 fist and 1 finger. As for headroom and lateral space, I don’t need to measure them. All positions have plenty of space. The armrest of the second-row seat near the door can be lifted, which I think is a nice design and is very convenient for getting in and out of the car. The front and rear adjustment range of the seat is quite large. In the case where there is no one sitting in the third row, it can be used as a large four-seater, leaving a completely flat floor space. When the seat is lying down and the footrest is lifted, it is basically a massage chair. The adjustment of other seats is all electric, but the front and rear adjustment is manual. Although manual adjustment is fast, it lacks some elegance. The width of the aisle between the second-row seats and the third row is also wide enough, so there is no need to “shimmy” to enter the third row, and even people who are not particularly slim can easily get in and out. Because the third-row seat is quite soft, even if the second-row seat is adjusted to touch the third row, the third-row passengers still won’t feel uncomfortable because the back of the second-row seat is also soft. However, the third-row seat does not support backrest and front and rear adjustments. In addition, the middle seat in the third-row cannot be folded down like an SUV’s front seat, so the overall flexibility of the third-row space is still lacking. The trunk space is definitely sufficient. Although it does not have a sinking space to completely flatten the third row of seats, the horizontal and vertical space is quite large. When carrying children, there are always a lot of bags, but there are basically no problems with luggage when it is full of people. When taking children out for a walk, even a small stroller can be thrown directly into the trunk without folding it up. The picture is of a van for picnics, it is quite large and can be thrown into the trunk without folding it up.

3. Driving experience: Mine is a top-of-the-line dream model with air suspension. The throttle response and suspension hardness are closely related to the chosen driving mode, which includes economy, comfort, sport, countryside, and personalized mode. Let’s talk about the suspension first. Simply put, it is…Economic and comfort suspensions feel the same, softer than sports mode. The benefit of softer suspension is that it provides more comfort when passing over speed bumps or potholes. However, at speeds under 5km/h, especially when braking after passing over a speed bump, there is a noticeable sensation of floating, like being on a boat. At slightly higher speeds, the sensation becomes smoother. In sports mode, the suspension is slightly harder, and the pedal feedback and cornering stability are better. The throttle response in all modes is powerful, and the Dream Cruiser can provide solid driving confidence and enjoyment despite its large size. In Economic mode, power delivery is smoother and more linear. In Sports mode, acceleration is more direct, producing a strong feeling of being pushed back. Comfort mode falls somewhere between Economic and Sports modes. The regenerative braking system has weak, standard, and strong modes. The differences between them are self-explanatory. The Dream Cruiser’s intelligent multi-mode system entails purely electric driving, series, parallel, and direct-drive modes. While it sounds complicated, it is easy to understand. If there is battery power available, the car can drive purely on electric power at speeds below 70km/h (this may vary with battery level); when the battery dies, the car will burn gasoline to generate power. The engine takes over in direct-drive mode at speeds above 70km/h; if the battery has died, direct-drive mode will also generate power. During hard acceleration, the engine and electric motor work together regardless of whether there is battery power. While driving, passengers cannot perceive the mode switches, and when the engine starts, there are no particular sensations. Engine sound insulation is adequate, and mode switches are smooth, with no jarring sensations. However, the engine produces a lot of noise when operating outside the car, particularly when starting during charging. The Dream Cruiser offers three driving modes: Intelligent, Electric, and Gasoline. Drivers should not complicate driving by themselves, so Intelligent mode would be the option recommended. In Intelligent mode, the car switches between EV and HEV modes based on battery level and speed. Of course, on long highway trips, prioritizing Gasoline mode is advised. In Battery Saving mode, driving will be more fuel-efficient because the engine will not only drive the car but also charge the battery when there is no electric power left. Fuel consumption for 100 to 120 km/h driving with air conditioning in Gasoline mode under normal driving conditions will be around 9L/100km, assuming the driver doesn’t adopt a relaxed driving style. Since the author’s travel plans have been disrupted due to the local epidemic situation, they have driven only 400 or 500 kilometers, with 100 kilometers in Gasoline mode. However, since there is a charging station at home, they usually use electric power for city trips and errands. Therefore, the most appropriate car for an individual’s actual needs is always the best option, regardless of which car they choose.

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