All round car designer

Chapter 243 Restarting the MPV Project (Part [-])
Zhou Fei actually wanted to restart the original project. Except for Ma Huafu, who had already known about it in advance, the rest of the former senior officials of Weipeng Motors were very surprised. Get results.

What's more, according to what Zhou Fei just said, he seems to want to overthrow this project and start over. Doesn't that mean that all the previous research and development achievements of Wei Peng Automobile will be abandoned?
"Mr. Zhou, do you mean that the development of the model should start from scratch?" Ma Huafu who was on the side also understood Zhou Fei's meaning and asked quickly.

Zhou Fei didn't mention this to him. Ma Huafu thought that he would continue with the previous progress.

"It's not a fresh start. I just made certain improvements to the initial achievements and revised the technical requirements of the vehicle." Zhou Fei explained with a smile.

"I just said that, and you may not have any impression, so let's take a look at the PPT first. I have already made a model of what the car will look like." Zhou Fei clicked on the next PPT.

Then, on the big screen, the rendering of Wuling Hongguang appeared.

Regarding the aesthetics of MPVs, everyone has different opinions. Compared with ordinary cars, the appearance of MPVs is not very beautiful, but if it is simply compared with MPVs, Wuling Hongguang Still has its own characteristics.

In terms of body design, Wuling Hongguang adopts the very popular double-U front face design and three-dimensional straight waterfall chrome-plated air intake grille, which not only makes the front part look more fashionable and dynamic, but also inherits some characteristics of the GM car series .

In addition, its eye-catching eagle-eye crystal headlights and plume-shaped crystal diamond front fog lamps further enhance the sense of class of the vehicle.Two vigorous and powerful lines are raised on the engine compartment cover, visually giving a strong sense of strength.

The large-size roof luggage rack configured on the top of the body further embodies the multifunctional characteristics of the compact commercial vehicle. The integrated arc-shaped rear wing at the rear of the body can effectively reduce turbulent flow during driving and provide appropriate downforce. The pulsating waistline and wedge-shaped skirt line on the side make the side of the body more layered and smoother.

Judging from the design of the body, Wuling Hongguang does not have any grandstanding. It looks like a very ordinary and very practical car, but these are precisely the biggest selling points of Wuling Hongguang.

"It's a bit different from the models we designed before, but there are also similarities."

"It looks pretty unpretentious."

"In such a short period of time, Mr. Zhou was able to complete such a design. Isn't that too fast?"

Looking at the renderings on the screen, many people commented.

"Mr. Zhou, doesn't the design of this car look a little too plain and ordinary?" Ma Huafu couldn't help frowning.

"I know what the horse always means, but I think the original design is the biggest problem with this project."

Under the project initially led by Ma Huafu, the vehicle's design was garish, making it look less like a practical car and more like a show car.

"First of all, everyone needs to figure out the positioning of this car. What is dual-use for commercial and civilian purposes? It means that it can carry people or goods. We should have no disagreement on this point. Then the next question is, the customer group of this car What are they? According to the original design, this car should be positioned as a high-end commercial vehicle, but if it is a high-end commercial vehicle, how can it be used for both business and civilian use?"

Seeing that Ma Huafu and the others were still somewhat puzzled, Zhou Fei simply explained in detail.

"The so-called commercial and civilian dual-use, I think the largest customer group is the working class and traders in small counties, suburban areas, and rural areas in China. In these places, cars are not only a means of transportation for them. It should become a production tool, this is the real dual-use for business and civilian use!"

"If you followed the luxurious design you had at the beginning, would you be willing to let this car pull goods?"

When Zhou Fei said this, Ma Huafu and others couldn't help but fell into deep thought. Although they were right in the general direction, they really wanted to design this car according to the principle of dual-use for commercial and civilian use, but in terms of target consumption The selection of the group has not been implemented in place, at least it is reflected in the design.

Looking at Zhou Fei's perfected design now, I don't think there is anything wrong with it. Although it looks a bit plain and unpretentious, as Zhou Fei said, the target group of this car is to This effect!

"When Mr. Zhou said this, I really felt a sense of enlightenment. No wonder there has been no substantial progress for such a long time. It turns out that our initial direction was wrong." After thinking for a while, Ma Huafu smiled wryly said.

"In fact, in the design of the whole car, the problem is not only the appearance, but also the interior space and its layout. The original interior space, you all come from ordinary cars, which is actually a fatal problem. mistake."

It stands to reason that Ma Huafu's design concept was inspired by station wagons. In terms of space design, such mistakes should not be made. If the space inside the car is not large enough, what is the dual use for commercial and civilian use?
A normal MPV needs to have a complete and large occupant space, so that it has great flexibility in its internal structure, which is also one of the most attractive aspects of an MPV.

Generally speaking, the MPV compartment can accommodate 7-8 people, and there is still a certain amount of luggage space; the layout of the seats is more flexible and changeable, all of which can be folded or laid down, and some can also be moved forward, backward, left, and right. Even spin.

For example, if the third row of seats is folded down, it is like a sleeping car with a large luggage space; if the three seats on the right are also folded down at the same time, it will have a long cargo space; If the seat can be turned back 180°, you can even sit face-to-face and talk with the third row, or fold the backrest forward, and the back of the seat is the desktop, so that you can carry out office and entertainment in the car.

The one that has done the best in this regard is Foton's Meng Paike.

Of course, it does not mean that every MPV has to fulfill these functions completely. Different MPVs may have some differences due to different seat layouts, but at least in terms of overall functions, there should not be too much difference. .

The advantage of having enough space must be preserved!

In the original design of Wei Peng Motor, the whole car can only accommodate five people, which is no different from ordinary cars, and the seat layout is also carried out in accordance with the standards of cars. use?

Therefore, in response to these existing problems, Zhou Fei made modifications and improvements one by one.

After talking about these existing problems, Zhou Fei then began to introduce Wuling Hongguang in detail.

(End of this chapter)