For the older generation of "Toyota fans", the mention of harrier and VENZA two medium-sized SUVs should not be unfamiliar. After all, these "two brothers" were not only positioned higher than RAV4 that year, but also entered the Chinese market in a pure import manner. But unfortunately, it is precisely because of its high positioning, coupled with the high price of pure imports, that it has not existed in China for a long time; even, the follow-up Toyota has successively stopped production. However, Toyota, which aims to deepen the layout of SUV products, took the lead in "reviving" the two in overseas markets with a new generation of models after the two were discontinued for several years. Even in China's automobile market, the "two brothers" after the replacement have been introduced from the original pure import to the introduction of joint ventures. As a result, there is FAW Toyota Lingfang, and GAC Toyota Weisa, which has continued the name of English translation Chinese.
Now, after FAW Toyota Lingfang took the lead in entering sales, GAC Toyota Wesa also recently opened a pre-sale. So, what surprises can this slightly legendary Toyota SUV bring to us after entering domestic sales in the form of a joint venture? And let's take a look at it from the new car brought by a group of netizens to the store.
First of all, from the appearance point of view, the front face of the new GAC Toyota Wesa has the latest family-style large-size grille, with a sharp full LED headlight and chrome trim separating the grille and the lower dam air intake interval setting, so that it shows sharpness at the same time, but also has the temperament to catch up with lexus products of the same type.
On the side of the car, Wei Sa and Ling Fang are somewhat similar, both of which will be equipped with a sharp waistline that rises rapidly and a C-pillar with a very high tilt. It is used to maximize the dynamic effect of the side face and show the body shape characteristics of the coupe SUV. In addition, as a medium-sized SUV positioning, wesa has a length, width and height of 4780mm/1855mm/1660mm, and a wheelbase of 2690mm. It has to be said that such a size arrangement does not seem to have an advantage in the joint venture products of the same level.
In the tail design of the new car, the spoiler with the high brake light belt, coupled with the smooth "duck tail" under the slippery back layout, the sense of hierarchy is more in place. The combination of the round hole exhaust pipe that surrounds the double in and out of the car and the "shark fin" on the roof gives a perfect finish to its overall sporty visual effect.
Moving the gaze to the car, WISA is very similar to LingFang, whether it is a combination of a full LCD instrument and a suspension central control screen used to create a scientific and technological atmosphere, or a central control layout form of diamond-shaped cutting. However, due to its large number of chrome trims in the interior, coupled with the soft material paving of black and brown stitching, it is more in line with the positioning mode of its luxury mid-size SUV.
As for the power, Wesa will provide two powertrains available: 2.0L fuel version and 2.5L hybrid version. The former has a maximum power of 171 hp and a peak torque of 207 Nm, matches the CVT transmission and has an optional four-wheel drive system. The latter is matched with an E-CVT gearbox and equipped with an electronically controlled all-wheel drive system.
Overall, WIC Toyota Wesa has indeed achieved the positioning of a luxury SUV, whether it is directly catching up with the temperament of Lexus or the interior design with a light luxury texture. But its size arrangement seems to be a little awkward. So, will Weisa, which is pre-priced between 220,000 and 310,000, be the object of your consideration?