Compact SUVs can be said to be the most competitive segments in the domestic automotive market, whether it is overseas brands or domestic independent brands have invested in a number of heavyweight products. Not long ago, Changan Auchan X7 PLUS was officially listed, as a newcomer to the market, there are naturally a number of opponents to face, and geely Boyue X, which was listed at the same time as the model, is a strong enemy.
The 2022 Geely Boyue X was launched in October this year, and the new car has a total of 4 configurations, with a price range of 112,800 to 142,800 yuan. The 2022 Auchan X7 PLUS was also listed in October this year, and the new car has a total of 9 configurations, with a price range of 7.99 to 133,900 yuan.
Next, The car uncle will focus on selecting the 2022 Geely Boyue X Zhizun version with a guidance price of 132,800 yuan and the Auchan X7 PLUS top version model for comparison, the price gap between the two is not large, let's take a closer look at their specific performance.
Exterior design
Geely Boyue X has made drastic improvements in appearance and styling, and the new design style of the new car is named Energy Storm, derived from the former cosmic echo design, which is also the first time to be applied to Geely's SUV products. Among them, the front part of the new model has a significant X-shaped design, the whole car shows a strong sense of strength, the style of the front fence around the two sides is rich in edges and angles, and the whole vehicle is integrated with black and orange as embellishments, which is very in line with the tastes of young people. The sharp headlights on the left and right sides of the new car are equipped with LED light sources inside the sharp headlights, and have FUNCTIONS such as LED daytime running lights, adaptive far and near lights, automatic headlights, and adjustable headlight height.
Auchan X7 PLUS continues the overall style of the basic version of the model in terms of appearance and styling, and at the same time, it has been modified in many designs, and the whole vehicle shows a stronger sense of fashion. Among them, the front face of the new car continues to use the hexagonal grille design, but the interior is integrated with black high-gloss trim strips, and is connected with the daytime running lights on the left and right sides, and the inside of the grille is upgraded to a chrome diamond-shaped pattern net, which has a strong three-dimensional sense. The headlights on the left and right sides of the new car are connected to the central network, and the LED light source is also used in terms of lighting, but compared to boyue X, it lacks adaptive far and near light.
In terms of body size, the specific length, width and height of geely Boyue X are 4544× 1831× 1713 mm, and the wheelbase is 2670 mm. On the body of this model we can see a lot of blackening kits, including exterior mirrors, roof luggage racks, rims, etc., highlighting the sporty style of the whole car.
The specific length, width and height of auchan X7 PLUS are 4370×1870×1720 mm, and the wheelbase is 2786mm, which is the leader in all data. The overall styling of the side of the body of the new model has not changed, with the suspension D-pillar design retained, and the bottom is also equipped with 19-inch multi-spoke wheels.
The biggest change in the rear of the Geely Boyue X is reflected in the rear surround, which highlights the sporty atmosphere of the whole vehicle through some design-like shapes. Among them, the left and right sides of the new model are still equipped with flat taillight groups, and the middle part is connected by black trim panels, extending the lateral visual effect of the tail. The diffuser style at the rear envelope has been modified, and the exhaust has a hidden layout.
The rear design of the Auchan X7 PLUS still gives people a heavy feeling, and the new taillights adopt the popular through-channel design, and the interior is an LED light source. The rear surround shows a strong sense of layering, with a bilateral exhaust decoration, and the reversing light position is slightly offset compared to the Auchan X7, but the exhaust still uses a hidden layout.
Interior design
The interior design of Geely Boyue X is not much different from that of Boyue PRO, mainly for the details of the car system and other details to be upgraded. The three flat-bottomed multi-purpose steering wheels directly in front of the new owner's drive are wrapped in leather fabric, with red stitching in detail, and the overall style is biased towards a sporty style. The dashboard is a full LCD screen, supporting full-screen display navigation, while the new car center console is matched with a 12.3-inch touch LCD screen, functional support satellite navigation, road call rescue, Bluetooth car phone, mobile phone interconnection mapping, voice recognition control, Car networking, OTA upgrade, etc.
The interior of Auchan X7 PLUS still adopts a design style that pays attention to horizontal language, while the design similar to the dual screen is integrated into the center console, which is more in line with today's trend. The overall texture of the interior of the new car is good, the top of the center console uses a vinyl process, the lower part is made of soft materials, and the area of the door panel that is often touched is also dominated by soft materials. The high-end version matches a multifunctional steering wheel wrapped in leather, with a moderately sized plate, a full grip, and punches on the left and right sides that give a certain degree of breathability. In addition, the new car is matched with a 12.3-inch touch LCD screen, which lacks navigation information display compared to Boyue X in terms of function, mobile phone interconnection mapping, but more gesture control and facial recognition.
The interior seats of the Geely Boyue X are wrapped in imitation leather fabric, which supports the two-way adjustment of the height of the main driver's seat, the electric adjustment of the main driver's seat, and the heating of the front seat. The interior of the front seats of the new model is filled with thick padding, the backrest is close to the human body, and the wings on both sides are prominent, which has better comfort and wrapping.
The interior seats of Auchan X7 PLUS are also wrapped in imitation leather fabrics, and the functions are more than the Boyue X with more electric adjustment of the passenger seat, the ventilation of the driver's seat, and the memory of the driver's seat electric seat. The front seats of the new car are cushioned with thicker cushions and are equipped with a wide backrest for improved comfort and support.
The rear seats in the Gilly Boyue X are aligned with the front seats, the fabric used to cover the surface is soft to the touch, the ride is comfortable, and all three seats are equipped with headrests that can be lifted.
Auchan X7 PLUS has more generous rear space, the backrest angle supports adjustment, the angle is very suitable for Chinese people to ride, and thanks to the flat rear floor, even if you sit in the middle of the back seat, you will not feel depressed.
dynamical system
Geely Boyue X is equipped with a 1.8T turbodynamic engine with a maximum output of 184 hp and a peak torque of 300 Nm. In terms of drivetrain, it is matched by a 7-speed wet dual-clutch transmission.
Auchan X7 PLUS is equipped with a Blue Whale NE 1.5T turbocharged engine with a maximum output of 188 hp and a peak torque of 300 Nm, which is more superior in performance. In terms of drivetrain, it is matched by a 7-speed wet dual-clutch transmission.
Uncle Che summed up
As the new and old representatives of domestic SUVs, Geely Boyue X and Auchan X7 PLUS have strong strength, of which Geely Boyue X has become more offensive after the redesign, and its own product strength has always had a good performance. Auchan X7 PLUS has a more eye-catching performance in terms of interior and exterior design, space and configuration, and at the same time, compared with Boyue X, it is also slightly ahead in terms of power, and the overall cost performance will be higher. From a family point of view, Auchan X7 PLUS is naturally a better choice.