With the gradual liberalization of the two- and three-child policies, many multi-child families have begun to focus on some compact MPV models. Priced at about 100,000 yuan of entry-level MPV, the new challenger Wuling Capgemini completed the listing at the end of last year, at the same time BYD Song MAX also launched an upgraded version of the model, today the car uncle will put these two products together for a comparison, to see which model is more cost-effective?
The 2020 Wuling Capgemini model was listed in November last year, and the new car currently has a total of 6 configurations in the whole series, with a price range of 8.58 to 134,800 yuan. The 2021 BYD Song MAX upgrade was launched in August last year, and the new car has a total of 7 configurations in the whole series, and the price range is 9.48 to 124,800 yuan. Next, Uncle Che will focus on selecting the top version of the two cars for comparison, and the price difference between the two is 10,000 yuan.
Exterior design
Capgemini adopts the new wing movement aesthetic design language of the Wuling brand in terms of appearance design, and the front face shape is angular, making it difficult to associate it with the previous Wuling model, and a major design highlight of the new car appearance is the use of split light groups. The upper part is a slender LED daytime running light, and the lower part is a four-lens matrix headlight, which is more unique in visual effect.
Compared with the old model, the Song MAX upgrade version did not make drastic improvements to the exterior design, and the main changes in the front face of the new car were concentrated in areas such as grille trim and lower encirclement, although they were all changes in the details, but the combined visual effect was quite good. The new car still matches the iconic large-mouth front grille, and the plated trim design has been slightly adjusted to make it look a little more layered. The new car cancels the front fog lights, while the C-shaped silhouette is more three-dimensional and can also play a certain diversion role, in addition, the new car has added chrome elements to the bottom as an embellishment, and the side and rear of the car form a wrap-around effect.
In terms of body size, Capgemini's specific length, width and height are 4875× 1880×1700 mm, and the wheelbase is 2800 mm. The body side design of the new car is relatively smooth, the waist line runs through the front and rear, and the new car also adopts a hidden B-pillar/C-pillar/D-pillar design to create the effect of a suspended roof.
The specific length, width and height of Song MAX are 4710×1810×1680 mm, and the wheelbase is 2785mm, which is lagging behind to a certain extent and looks smaller than Capgemini. As an annual redesign, the body size of the upgraded model has not been significantly adjusted, compared with the old model, the new car has only increased by 30mm in length, and the details of the tall waist line run through the entire body, and the overall shape is still coordinated and durable.
Capgemini's tail design is relatively simple and versatile, and the tail lamp adopts a diamond-cut multi-sided design method, which visually echoes the headlights. The middle part of the light group is matched with bright black trim joints, which effectively extends the lateral visual effect of the tail, and the letter logo of Wuling appears above.
The rear part of the Song MAX car has been significantly upgraded, in which the new car has been equipped with a new through-type taillight, a chrome trim strip has been added to the middle part to further widen the horizontal visual effect, and the LED brake light at the top has become more slender, which is indeed more refined than the old model.
Interior design
The center console in Capgemini's car is outlined with more flat straight lines, and a large number of chrome and piano paint materials are added to enhance the high-end feeling of the cockpit. The new car has a 10.25-inch touch LCD screen above the console, and this configuration is the new standard, which is worth praising! The screen adopts a folded surface suspension design, the shape is more unique, and its internal multimedia system contains conventional radio, music, air conditioning control, vehicle settings, etc., and also supports mobile phone interconnection, after downloading the corresponding APP, through the data cable or Bluetooth connection vehicle system can be used.
The visible changes in the car of the Song MAX upgraded model are the use of a new steering wheel, in addition to the use of matte trim panels in the center console and on the two sides of the door panels, other aspects are consistent with the old model. Although the shape of the center console in the car has not been adjusted, it does not look old, and the 12.8-inch rotatable central control display screen equipped above is still eye-catching, and there is more satellite navigation than Capgemini in terms of functionality. Internet of Vehicles, OTA upgrades, etc.
Capgemini's interior seats are wrapped in imitation leather fabrics, and the functions include two-way adjustment of the height of the main driver's seat, the electric adjustment of the main passenger seat, and the heating of the driver's seat. The front seats of the new car are relatively wide, and the internal padding is moderately soft and hard, making the ride more comfortable.
The song MAX interior seat is also wrapped in imitation leather fabric, and the function is more than Capgemini's waist support two-way adjustment, but it lacks the electric adjustment of the passenger seat and the heating of the driver's seat. The front seat padding in the new car is softer, the backrest is close to the human body, and the support for the waist is very good.
Capgemini uses a 2+2+2 6-seat layout, and the second row of seats is equipped with a magnetic floating four-way slide rail, with a sliding distance of up to 560mm before and after, and a maximum sliding distance of 160mm left and right. The second row of seats in the new car has three adjustment switches on the outside, which can adjust the front and rear of the seats, left and right and backrests, and it will take some time to get started.
Song MAX adopts a 2+3+2 7-seat layout, the 7-seat version of the seat layout is more in line with the family, the second row has 3 seats, can also be used as a 5-seat car. In order to ensure flexibility in use, the car's second row seats can be moved forward and backward, and the third row seats can be folded flat, providing more scene options for everyday use.
dynamical system
Capgemini is powered by a 1.5T turbocharged engine with a maximum output of 147 hp and a peak torque of 250 Nm. In terms of drivetrain, it is matched by an analog 8-speed CVT stepless gearbox.
The Song MAX is also powered by a 1.5T turbocharged engine with a maximum output of 160 hp and a peak torque of 245 Nm. In terms of drivetrain, the engine is matched by a 6-speed wet dual-clutch transmission.
Uncle Che summed up
As a product with high attention in the domestic compact MPV, Capgemini and Song MAX have different styling designs, but they both uphold a young and fashionable style, and the price of more than 100,000 yuan is also relatively close to the people. In terms of configuration performance, Capgemini is more abundant in terms of safety and comfort configuration, and Song MAX's rotary screen and multimedia applications are still its main highlights. In contrast, Capgemini has a larger external dimension, more generous interior space, and slightly more practicality.