What is the actual measured 0-100 km/h acceleration time of the Asia Lion?
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According to the official data, the Asia Lion has a displacement of 2.0L and a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of 8.89 seconds. The factors affecting a vehicle's 0-100 km/h acceleration time are as follows: Torque: Torque, in simple terms, indicates how much force is available. The greater the torque, the stronger the force pushing the vehicle, and naturally, the faster the acceleration. The Asia Lion has a maximum torque of 205 Nm and a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of 8.89 seconds. In comparison, the Verano has a torque of 250 Nm and a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of 7.7 seconds. Transmission efficiency: The transmission is the medium for power transfer and inevitably involves power loss. The higher the transmission efficiency, the better the acceleration performance. Generally, the ranking of transmission efficiency is as follows: manual transmission > dry dual-clutch transmission > wet dual-clutch transmission > AT transmission > CVT transmission. The Asia Lion is equipped with a CVT (simulated 10-speed) transmission. Power-to-weight ratio: The relationship between horsepower and vehicle weight is called the power-to-weight ratio (unit: Hp/T). The higher the power-to-weight ratio, the faster the acceleration. The Asia Lion 2.0L has a power-to-weight ratio of 124 Hp/T and a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of 8.89 seconds. The Verano Pro 1.5T has a power-to-weight ratio of 140 Hp/T and a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of 7.7 seconds.
Last week, the veteran mechanic and I tested the top hybrid trim of the Asia Lion. With three people in the car and the air conditioning on, it clocked a 0-100 km/h acceleration of roughly 8.3 seconds. When driving solo with the AC off, it managed around 7.9 seconds. The electric motor delivers strong initial thrust, offering noticeable acceleration push, but beyond 60 km/h, the engine noise increases and acceleration tapers off. Previously, we tested the Civic Hybrid in the same class, which broke into the sub-7-second range. The Asia Lion, being more family-oriented and comfort-focused, has its throttle response deliberately tuned to be slightly slower. However, its acceleration is more than adequate for family outings. In ECO mode, the power delivery is smoother, but acceleration extends beyond 9 seconds.