【Pacific Auto Network Shopping Guide Channel】 The domestic SUV market is never short of vitality and topics, some cars sold to 20,000 units this month, and next month there may be other new cars directly "explosive" over its limelight. Thanks to the Preference of chinese people for SUVs, whether it is independent or joint venture brands want to share a piece of the pie on this, and with the segmentation of models, small SUVs, which are suitable for young people, are becoming more and more popular, and the Honda Binzhi, Haval H2 and so on that we are familiar with belong to this level.
However, the protagonists we introduce today are not these long-established models, because many brands have launched new models, so we have set our sights on the recently launched and potential new small SUVs - joint ventures / autonomy - to see if they can become powerful "challengers".
Official guidance price: 7.68-11.98 million yuan
Recent monthly sales: no new cars
From the beginning of 2015 to the beginning of 2016, BAIC Senry released three SUV models in a row: first the compact x65, then the entry-level x25, and then the new x55. x55 is positioned as a small SUV, but its "ambition" is not small, in this piece of the market has a long-established Changan CS35, Haval H2, Chery Tiggo 3, etc., so what kind of strength can Gentry x55 with what strength to become a challenge to these "champions" of the capital? Let's take a closer look.
-Recommended for one reason: Front and rear independent suspension with 1.5t engine options
Generally speaking, this level of small SUVs are basically low-cost torsion beam rear suspension structures, while The Gentry x55 is rarely matched with a rear multi-link structure, which is more sincere in the same level, and this level of independent rear suspension can indeed give better comfort and dynamic performance.
In terms of power, the real-time model is equipped with a 1.5-liter turbocharged engine, which is matched by a cvt stepless transmission, while the low-end model will also have a 1.5-liter naturally aspirated engine and a 6-speed manual transmission to choose from, which is a rich choice of power.
-The second reason for recommending it is that the high-end model is outstanding
The starting price of Senova x55 is 76,800 yuan, and the top model is also in the early 100,000 years, but the performance of the configuration of the high-end model is also commendable, leather power seats, keyless entry + one-button start, esp, automatic air conditioning, fixed speed cruise, etc. are equipped on the real-time model.
-Recommended for three reasons: the interior and exterior design is original enough, the ride space is large enough
Gentry x55 is positioned between The Gentleman x25 and x65, and the design also draws on the excellent design elements of the two cars, which not only has a good fashion sense of x25, but also loses the domineering spirit of x65. Although some of the details are a bit of a Korean car, compared with the "reference" of some other independent brands, this wording already belongs to the bones in the egg.
The interior does not borrow the design style of Mercedes-Benz like the Gentry X25, but has a good originality, although the overall feeling is relatively simple, but the materials and assembly process are excellent in the independent brand.
The x55's seating space performance is a major highlight, thanks to the large body and reasonable layout, it can provide a very generous rear and head space, and the trunk volume has reached 388l, which is a good performance.
Model comments: The Senova x65 bought more than 20,000 units last year, and the x25 reached the level of 5,000+ monthly sales, especially the latter is a good sales performance. From the perspective of the positioning of The Squire x55, it has a relatively broad consumer group, and the performance of all aspects is relatively balanced, especially the four-wheel independent suspension and high-end car configuration is a highlight, I believe it can become a dark horse in this year's independent small SUVs.
● Changan Suzuki Vitra
Official guide price: 9.98-15.98 million
Recent monthly sales: 4,550 units
Super Vitra is a classic hardcore urban SUV under Suzuki, and the new Vitra, which was launched not long ago, has inherited the "super dimensional" tough and sunny styling style at the same time, but the positioning has transformed into a pure urban style small SUV. From hard-hitting to fashionable, Suzuki has finally kept up with the trend of the market, with 4500+ units sold in the first month of Vitra's listing, making it the most conspicuous "challenger" in the recent joint venture SUVs.
-Recommended for one reason: it comes with several mainstream configurations
The overall configuration is Suzuki's consistent style, in the Vetra luxury type, you can see including LED headlights, panoramic sunroof, rain sensor wipers, cruise control, automatic air conditioning and an 8.7-inch central control large-screen entertainment system are equipped, and the central control large-screen entertainment system is also integrated with iOS carplay, Bluetooth, navigation functions. It can be said that the popular configurations of the times are all installed on Vitra.
- Recommended for two reasons: the interior space is remarkable
Although in terms of body size, Vitra does not have much advantage. However, with the boxy hard style, the internal space is still quite outstanding in actual use. Another advantage of the small size is that it will have a lot of convenience when it comes to daily use.
-Recommended for three reasons: 1.4t+6at combines performance with fuel consumption
In terms of power, the new Vitra is equipped with a 1.4t turbocharged engine in addition to the low-end model, which also won the grand prize in the 2015 "Heart of China" Top Ten Engines in October, with a maximum power of 103kw, a maximum torque of 220nm, a fuel consumption of 5.6l (two-wheel drive) / 5.9l (four-wheel drive) of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, and also equipped with an automatic start-stop system. Moreover, it is far superior to the opponent in terms of maximum torque and maximum torque output range, and the maximum power is also at a high level.
Model review: In the face of Honda Binzhi, Hyundai ix25 and other small joint venture SUVs in the "bellwether", Vitra has a quality that is not inferior to the opponent in terms of design and space, fuel consumption and configuration, and our review editor also gave it a very good evaluation (Vitra Ice and Snow Test Drive Point I). So if you just want to buy a small SUV with 150,000 or less, you can really include Vitra in the list of choices.
●Dongfeng Fengshen ax3
Official guidance price: 6.97·877 million yuan
Thanks to the strong background of joint venture resources, Dongfeng Passenger Vehicle has launched many models in combination with various technologies, and its compact SUV Fengshen AX7 sold more than 60,000 units last year, which is also a very good performance. But how can a single model stand out in the highly competitive market, so the new Fengshen AX3 was officially launched at the end of the year. At the previous Guangzhou Auto Show, I experienced it statically, although strictly speaking, it is a "crossover" sUV between compact and small, but in the end it is less than 70,000 yuan to start at a price, to be honest or amazing to me, why say so? Look down.
-Recommended for one reason: very large longitudinal space in the car
Thanks to the length of 4.5 meters, the ax3 can provide quite amazing interior space, the trunk in ordinary state alone has a conventional volume of up to 550l, after reclining the seat can be directly extended to 1310l, put a 2-meter-long mattress is no problem, it is really big enough.
In addition to the large volume of the tail compartment, the ax3's seating space is also quite considerable. Although the lower body does not have the head space like a traditional SUV, the legroom is quite generous, and the fully flat rear platform also improves the comfort of the full load.
-Recommend it for two reasons: the low price configuration is not low
The starting price of ax3 is less than 70,000 yuan, even if the top is less than 90,000 yuan, it is equipped with double airbags, aluminum alloy wheels, LED daily running lights, reversing radar, and even standard cruise, which is quite rare. In addition, the medium version provides a 7-inch LCD screen, and the most expensive version of less than 90,000 has 6 airbags + esp, which can be said that the configuration is really thick.
-Recommended it for three reasons: crossover styling has personality / two kinds of power to choose from
In terms of appearance, the ax3 uses the brand's signature inverted trapezoidal chrome mid mesh, which has a certain degree of recognition. The relatively low body with the metal luggage rack on the roof also gives the whole car a touch of crossover atmosphere.
The interior design of ax3 is relatively simple, using a black-dominated design, and the structure of the central control upper and lower layers divides the multimedia and air conditioning operation areas, which is more functional and the workmanship materials are also of average level.
In terms of power, it is equipped with a 1.5-liter naturally aspirated engine and a 1.4-tot turbocharged engine, and can optionally be equipped with the STT intelligent start-stop system. Among them, the maximum output power of the 1.5l engine is 85kw (116ps), and the maximum power of the 1.4t engine is 103kw (140ps). In terms of transmission, a 5-speed manual transmission and a 4-speed automatic transmission are available.
● Model review: Fengshen AX3 hits a differentiated route, it is cheaper than the traditional independent compact SUV, but it has a larger and more practical space than the small SUV of the same price, and at the same time, coupled with a good configuration, this is the main reason why it will be more optimistic. Large space, cheap, high configuration SUV has always been a good seller in China, it depends on how Dongfeng Fengshen plays the "card" of ax3.
●Dongfeng Yueda Kia kx3 Pride Run
Official guidance price: 11.28 ~ 186,800 yuan
Recent monthly sales: 8,388 units
Among a bunch of joint venture small SUVs, the Kia KX3, which was launched at the beginning of this year, is also a latecomer. If you've seen the Kx3 Run, I'm afraid you'll be hooked by its distinctive personality. The kx3 went from more than 5,000 units sold in the month of its launch to more than 8,000 units sold at the end of the year, which is enough to prove that it is a powerful challenger.
-Recommend it for one reason: the exterior interior design is avant-garde
There is no doubt that its styling design, Kia's design is always very avant-garde, even suvs can maintain a youthful vitality. The shape of the Aopao uses a relatively rounded line, but this design does not dispel its personality, and it still looks like it can give us a good visual impact. The design of the headlamp can be regarded as the most daring and innovative stroke of the front part of the face, and the visual effect is indeed outstanding, which is easy to think of free light.
The side of the car also maintains a good visual effect, and also uses chrome in a large area, in addition, the top three displacement models will also be equipped with a rearview mirror electric folding function.
In terms of body color, Aopao has 7 colors for everyone to choose, including amber brown, dream blue, peony red three more dynamic colors, and two-color body color is optional, there are white blue and black and red two schemes to choose from.
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Optotle's interior options are also numerous, including black/beige, black/brown and solid black interiors. However, even if it is a pure black interior, you can choose to match it with red or silver hemming.
- Recommend it for two reasons: the space performance is really good
Most consumers who buy small SUVs are very concerned about the performance of the space, and the rear and front rows of the Proud Run have been experienced, and should belong to the middle and upper level in the same level, better than models such as Yibo, Oncora and 2008.
-Recommended it for three reasons: 15 million can buy a 1.6t model
Dongfeng Yueda Kia has prepared three engines for Aopao, namely the gamma 1.6l dvvt naturally aspirated engine, which has a maximum power of 92kw/6300rpm and a maximum torque of 151nm/4850rpm. Unlike the NU 2.0l DVVT engine, this engine has a maximum power of 118 kW/6200 rpm and a maximum torque of 192 nm/4800 rpm. As well as the gamma 1.6t engine, the maximum power is 118kw/5500rpm, and the maximum torque is 250nm/1450-4500rpm.
In terms of transmissions, Aopao is also equipped with three options, namely a 6-speed manual transmission, a 6-speed manual transmission and a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission, of which the 7-speed dual-clutch transmission is the exclusive configuration of the 1.6t model.
● Model review: Kia kx3 pride is a latecomer, but do not underestimate it, first of all, its price is not expensive, 150,000 budget can buy a very good configuration, most importantly, its styling design is indeed very big factory style, bold and personality. Of course, there are two sides to everything, and a budget of more than 150,000 people will inevitably feel that it is "not worth it", but if you like it, why care about the eyes of others? (Text/Photo: Lan Bowen of Pacific Auto Network)