Now more and more consumers have begun to pay attention to domestic models, compared to joint venture cars, the advantages of domestic cars are mainly reflected in the sense of science and technology and driver assistance systems inside and outside the car, and in the appearance and interior design, they have also got rid of the previous imitation route and began to take the original road. Today, Uncle Che brought you two very good pragmatic family cars, they are Roewe i5 and Dongfeng Yixuan.
The 2021 Roewe i5 was launched in April this year, and the current price range of the new car is 67,900 to 99,900 yuan. The 2021 Dongfeng Yixuan also completed the product update in April this year, and the price range of the new car is 69,900 to 98,900 yuan. Next, the car uncle will focus on the top version of the two cars for comparison, the price difference between the two is not large, so which model has a higher cost performance under this premise? Let's take a closer look.
Exterior design
Roewe i5 high-end GT version of the model compared to the ordinary version of the biggest change in appearance is its front face design, of which the new car adopts the latest family rhythm design method, the whole vehicle has a stronger aura, the dragon scale trim plate in the grille is very exquisite, the design of the front bracket end is also more sporty, the left and right sides of the angular front headlight group through the upper trim plate of the middle net, enhance the integrity of the front face design, the lighting aspect of the natural use of LED.
Dongfeng Yixuan's exterior design is very eye-catching, in which the arc of the new front hatch is smooth and full, and the large-angle chrome folding line on the side of the headlight forms a visual impact. Led headlights and flowing water turn signals are particularly eye-catching when lit, and the front fog lights are more refreshing after the front fog lights are turned on.
In terms of body size, the specific length, width and height of the Roewe i5 are 4615×1818×1489 mm, and the wheelbase is 2680 mm. The side design of the new model has not changed, because of the new front face, so the body length is increased by 8mm compared to the ordinary version, in addition, the GT version of the car is equipped with 17-inch wheels as standard, and its shape is very distinctive, which is matched by Michelin Primacy 4 tires that focus on wet handling and silent performance.
The specific length, width and height of Dongfeng Yixuan are 4660×1812×1490 mm, and the wheelbase is 2680mm, which is not much different. The side waistline of the new model gradually rises from front to back, a bit of a swooping feeling, the roof contour is smooth and rounded, and the back design connecting the rear also adds a touch of coupe atmosphere to the car.
The main changes in the rear of the Roewe i5 are reflected in the markings, not only the addition of GT in the rear of the i5, but also the addition of a 300TGI representing 1.5T power. The taillights on the left and right sides of the new car are rounded and full, the internal polyline light strips are neatly arranged, and the middle part matches the chrome trim that runs through the interior of the light group, which extends the lateral visual effect of the rear to a certain extent.
Dongfeng Yixuan rear uses the popular through-type taillights, as a young model, the car also follows the trend in the detail design, the tail light group shape is more concise, with a quite layered rear, making people look very comfortable, and the chrome decoration on both sides of the rear also forms a good echo with the front part.
Interior design
Compared with the regular version of the model, the interior change of the Roewe i5 GT is only the replacement of a new electronic barrier, and the bright trim and stitching have been retained. The new model is equipped with a 12.3-inch LCD combination virtual instrument as standard, the display style is relatively simple, and the 10.25-inch floating touch LCD screen is also standard, with satellite navigation, Bluetooth car phone, voice recognition control, Car Networking, OTA upgrade, etc., which is enough to meet the daily car needs.
Dongfeng Yixuan's overall interior style is practical and concise, the design partition is more reasonable, it is very easy for people to get started, the interior color matching highlights the sense of movement, the full LCD dashboard, the central control display screen highlights the sense of science and technology, which is quite good for an entry-level car. Different textured materials are used on the center console of the new car, and they are all soft leather fabrics, which are relatively thick to the touch and the materials are very solid. In addition, the touch LCD screen size of the new car also reached 10.25 inches, built-in intelligent human-computer interaction system, good response speed, and compared with the Roewe i5 in terms of function, there are more mobile phone interconnection mappings.
Roewe i5 interior seats are wrapped in imitation leather fabrics, and have two-way adjustment of the height of the main driver's seat, two-way adjustment of waist support, electric adjustment of the main passenger seat, and heating of the front seat in terms of function. The interior padding of the front seats of the new car is moderately soft and hard, the backrest is close to the human body, and the seat cushions and the wings on both sides of the backrest are prominent, which has good wrapping and support.
Dongfeng Yixuan car interior seats are also wrapped in imitation leather fabrics, but in terms of function, compared with the Roewe i5, it lacks the two-way adjustment of the main driver's seat support, and the front seats are heated. The interior seats of the new car are more sporty, the leather fabric used for wrapping on the surface is soft, and the interior is thickly padded, which makes the ride comfortable.
The rear seats in the Roewe i5 car are of the same level as the front row in terms of material use and workmanship, the length of the seat cushions is excellent, which can give the rear passengers good leg support, and the 512 liters of trunk volume of the new car is enough to meet the daily needs, but the rear seat back is better if it can be upgraded proportionally.
Dongfeng Yixuan car in the rear space is relatively generous, the new car in the rear with three independent headrests that can be lifted, the middle seat backrest is harder, there is a relatively high platform under the feet, the comfort performance is not good.
dynamical system
The Roewe i5 is powered by a 1.5T turbocharged engine with a maximum output of 173 hp and a peak torque of 275 Nm. In terms of drivetrain, it is matched by a 7-speed wet dual-clutch transmission.
Dongfeng Yixuan is equipped with a 1.5T turbocharged engine with a maximum output of 150 horsepower and a peak torque of 230 Nm. In terms of drivetrain, it is matched by a 6-speed wet dual-clutch transmission.
Uncle Che summed up
In general, as domestic entry-level family cars, Roewe i5 and Dongfeng Yixuan do not have much gap in overall price and performance. However, through the above detailed comparison, we can still see that Roewe i5 has a slight upper hand in terms of power performance performance and functional configuration level, and the overall product strength and cost performance are higher, so in this round of domestic car showdown, Uncle Che is more recommended is Roewe i5.