Recently, when I live broadcast with my colleagues, I often have netizens ask such a question: I want to buy a medium-sized SUV, but this 5/6/7-seat model, how should I choose? Today, I will talk to you about how to choose between the three seat layouts when choosing a mid-size SUV, and we have not recommended a representative model.
First of all, the regular 5-seat model, if there is no 6/7 seat just needed, then a large five-seat SUV in terms of comfort performance experience people will say "real fragrance". As a mid-size SUV, the excellent body size eliminates the need to worry about space, and it is design, configuration and comfort that need to be considered. In terms of 5-seater midsize SUVs, I would recommend the Changan UNI-K.
As the flagship model of the Changan SUV family, UNI-K continues the design method of "simplicity + super symbol" of the UNI sequence. The "borderless design concept" front face, the fusion of extremely simple style and complex shape is not at all prominent. On the side is the typical coupe SUV style: high waist line, narrow windows, small slip back and large rim, the visual impact is unquestionable. The large tail spoiler, through taillights and four exhaust air are evenly distributed in the upper, middle and lower parts of the tail, creating a strong sporty atmosphere.
Since to create a sense of the future, then the headlights are naturally a very important part, UNI-K's "starship headlights" shape is slender and sharp, but also has a starship-like silhouette, and the full LED light source also has a flowing water turn signal function.
The through-type taillights have been seen a lot in the past two years, but the taillight design of UNI-K is still quite eye-catching, and the concave and convex shape and the internal structure of the dot matrix are very recognizable, and the front grille also has a good echo effect. And the tail lights can also automatically adjust the brightness and shade during driving, so as not to affect the rear car, full of humanity, but also highlights the warmth of science and technology.
With the appearance of a starship, then the car naturally also has to do its best to feel science fiction, the center console around the driver is naturally indispensable, and the sci-fi sense brought by the multiple LCD screens alternating on the center console is naturally much stronger than the common double screen today. The dashboard is composed of three screens, and all the information related to driving is integrated in the three screens, so that you can see the dashboard without looking down and turning your eyes, improving driving safety.
As a flagship mid-size SUV, the UNI-K's performance in terms of configuration is also remarkable, and the standard configuration of the whole series is very rich. Even the two-wheel drive deluxe version, priced at 145,900 yuan, has full LED headlights, panoramic sunroof, full LCD dashboard, dual-zone automatic air conditioning, 360° panoramic image, driving mode selection and other configurations.
Earlier, UNI-K also added three new optional bags for two entry-level models. For friends who do not have such a sufficient budget, the entry-level model plus a little money on the optional package package is also a new choice that has both face and inside.
In addition to the option package, which allows the entry-level model to be consistent with the high-end model in appearance, the added seat heating/ventilation function also improves the comfort of the driver and passengers.
Recommended models of the same kind:
Although the Geely Star-Yue L is officially called a compact SUV, it is enough to be counted as a medium-sized SUV in terms of starting price and a wheelbase of up to 2845mm. The excellent exterior and interior design are full of high-end, which also helps it quickly open up the market. The standard 2.0T engine of the whole series is also sincere, but the two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive models match the transmission is different, and if you want an 8AT gearbox, you can only buy a four-wheel drive version.
As an attempt by Haval in intelligent technology, Haval Divine Beast is very bold in internal and external design, and the performance of the creation of scientific and technological sense and the configuration of science and technology can also be remarkable. However, its 2800mm wheelbase is not as good as the so-called "compact" Hoshikoshi L, and the overall space performance is slightly weaker in the same class.
Summary: For friends who simply want a large 5-seat medium-sized SUV, whether there is enough space is no longer a question that must be considered. At this point, then, their focus is naturally on the performance of configuration and design. UNI-K as one of the representative models, a high sense of technology inside and outside design has a strong visual impact, the whole series is equipped with Blue Whale's new generation of 2.0T engine + Aisin 8AT transmission, such a combination is indeed difficult to refuse.
The hot sales of the ideal ONE show that the 6-seater model is also very suitable for family use. The 2+2+2 seating layout provides better comfort than 5- or 7-seater models when travelling for 3-4 people. And after the child seat is installed, it will not have much impact on the comfort of passengers in the same row. However, its price of 338,000 yuan is still too expensive for most consumers, and here I recommend to you the price of 95,900-129,900 yuan of scenery new 580, excellent cost performance can be regarded as the ideal ONE perfect replacement.
The appearance of the new 580 adopts the design language of "new national tide aesthetics", which is not stunning and dazzling, but extremely attractive. The 4720mm body length and 2785mm wheelbase are not outstanding among the mid-size SUVs, but they are enough to lay out the third row of seats.
As a milestone model of the Scenery brand this year, the New 580 has put a lot of effort into the interior texture and design. Not only does it adopt a new design language, but it also uses generous materials, bringing an excellent luxurious atmosphere. The central control layout of the new car is simple and avant-garde, the overall shape is layered, and the double-spoke steering wheel is a major highlight. In addition, the new car also adopts the popular through-line dual screen design, and the new 12.3-inch interconnect intelligent control screen + 7-inch full LCD instrument can bring a stronger sense of technology.
As a model that is highly expected by the Fengguang brand, the new Fengguang 580 has many new standard functions, especially the second row as the focus of publicity, the whole series is equipped with multi-directional electric adjustment function, which has a great improvement in comfort and convenience. Even entry-level models are enough to meet the daily needs of multi-tire families.
Compared with the 2+3+2 7-seat layout model, the second row reserves a spacious passage, which not only facilitates the free boarding and disembarkation of the third row of passengers, but also makes the second row of passengers' experience to the extreme, whether it is the sense of privilege or comfort of the riding space, which is significantly better than the traditional 5-seater model and 7-seater model.
The experiencer is 183cm tall, and even in the third row, there is a four-finger headroom and two-finger legroom.
The two independent seats in the second row of the New 580 are equipped with ISOFIX child safety seat interfaces to support the vast majority of child safety seats on the market, and with multi-directional electric adjustment, installation and removal are also more relaxed.
Chery Tiggo 8 Craftsman Pai co-branded model is built on the basis of the Tiggo 8 Kunpeng version of the model, with as many as 40 upgrades. However, the wheelbase of the 2710mm is destined to make its third row suitable for emergency use only, and the 7-seat layout makes the comfort of the occupants of the car weaker than that of the new 580 when riding with 4-5 people.
Summary: In the past two years, brands have launched a lot of compact 7-seat SUVs, but the experience of dismal sales also shows that hard-plugging the third row of seats in the case of insufficient wheelbase is not feasible. With a wheelbase of 2785mm, the New 580 offers six seats large enough to sit an adult male, which alone has a sufficient competitiveness. Its price of 95,900-129,900 yuan and rich standard features are undoubtedly the most cost-effective models at this level.
Finally, let's talk about this level of "pentathlon" (appearance, interior, space, power, off-road), models that can perform well in these five aspects, undoubtedly the flagship models of their respective main brands, and some of them naturally have them. Among them, the first model is the second-generation GS8 of GAC Trumpchi, which was launched this month.
The new second-generation GS8 was born on the GPMA-L platform, and the modular architecture of GAC's global platform is very familiar to everyone, and the derived "L" platform will be gac Trumpchi's flagship platform for medium-sized/medium-sized products. In addition, the "L" also stands for Rage (large space) and Luxury (luxury). In terms of appearance design, the new second-generation GS8 adopts the design language of Star Diamond Diamond Shadow, and provides two styles of "Spread Wings" and "Dragon Scale Wings" for consumers to choose.
The interior of the new second-generation GS8 continues the simple and atmospheric style of appearance, and the 12.3-inch LCD instrument is equipped with a 14.6-inch scroll thin screen. The large area of leather wrapping gives a double impact of vision and touch, and the luxurious atmosphere is also created very well.
The new second-generation GS8 series is given very sincerely as standard, there is no difference in appearance of the whole series of models, the safety configuration is completely unified, and the control configuration is also very complete. In terms of comfort, configurations such as leather seats, front power seats, front seat heating and three-zone automatic air conditioning are standard.
The experiencer is 177 cm tall and each row of seats offers excellent comfort. And the head and feet of the third row of seats have been hollowed out to make the third row as much space as possible.
The most interesting powertrain of the second-generation GS8 has two kinds of powertrains, of which the fuel version is equipped with julang power 2.0TGDI engine + Aisin's latest generation 8-speed manual transmission, and the hybrid version will be equipped with 2.0TM engine + Toyota's fourth-generation THS hybrid system, which is the first model of a Chinese brand equipped with Toyota's fourth-generation THS hybrid system.
The fuel version of the engine has a maximum power of 185 kW (252 Ps) / 5250 rpm and a maximum torque of 400 N·m / 1500-5000 rpm. The official fuel consumption of the WLCC is 8.6L/100km for the two-wheel drive version and 9.2L/100km for the four-wheel drive version.
The hybrid version has a maximum engine power of 140 kW (190 Ps) / 4500-5000 rpm and a maximum torque of 320 N·m / 1500-5000 rpm. The maximum power of the front motor is 134 kW and the maximum torque is 270 N·m; the maximum power of the rear motor is 40 kW and the maximum torque is 121 N·m. The official WLTC fuel consumption is 5.96L/100km for the two-wheel drive version and 6.33L/100km for the four-wheel drive version. The fuel consumption of the two-wheel drive version of the easy car is 5.68L/100km, which is only 5 cents per kilometer.
In terms of gearbox, the fuel version of the model matches the third-generation Aisin 8AT transmission, and the hybrid version matches the E-CVT transmission.
GS8 fuel version of the four-wheel drive model is the use of multi-piece clutch timely four-wheel drive system, dual-engine version of the four-wheel drive model is the use of electric four-wheel drive, although in terms of pure off-road capabilities are not outstanding, but in the face of daily life common situations, it is enough to easily cope.
As the flagship SUV model of the entire Chery, Xingtu Lanyue has been blessed with the latest and best technology of Chery, and from the perspective of various functional configurations, such as electric induction tailgate, intelligent driving ADAS, 360° panoramic image and HUD head-up display, etc., all appear as standard. However, compared with the second-generation GS8 with THS blessing, the performance of Xingtu Lanyue in terms of fuel economy is still slightly inferior.
Another recommended model is the Haval H9, as a "veteran" of this level, the identity of the Haval H9 hardcore SUV is more prominent in terms of off-road capabilities. However, if you look at it as a family model, the Haval H9 is not as good as the Trumpchi GS8 and The Star Path Moon in terms of comfort.
Summary: This level of medium-sized SUVs, whether in terms of size, configuration or power, has basically reached the flagship level of their respective brands, and there are almost no obvious shortcomings. After the second generation of Trumpchi GS8, it has Toyota THS support, and because it uses a 2.0T turbocharged engine, the overall power performance is better than that of Highlander. And trumpchi GS8 also offers a 6-seater model, which is enough for daily home and business reception.
Editor's comments: In fact, various independent brands have been trying to enter the mid-size SUV market in recent years, and finally achieved some achievements in the past two years, which is not only the market's return to their efforts over the years, but also the affirmation of consumers of these products. And the main market segments of many products are also enough for consumers to choose models that are more suitable for them according to their actual needs. We also hope that in the future, our respective main brands can further upgrade and launch medium-sized, large and even full-size SUVs, which means that China's auto brands have grown into truly international brands.