Although SUVs have become the focus of many Chinese people when buying cars, but compared with the sales rankings, we can also find that the demand for cars, especially compact cars, is still very high. Compared with SUVs, cars obviously have great advantages in terms of comfort and cost performance, and today The car uncle has found two joint venture compact family cars with good space, which are Hyundai Elantra and Toyota Lingshang.
The 2021 Hyundai Elantra was launched in October last year, and the new car currently has a total of 7 configurations, with a price range of 99,800 to 141,800 yuan. The 2021 Toyota Lingshang model will be listed in June this year, and there will be a total of 2 new cars, with a price range of 148,880 to 158,800 yuan. Next, the car uncle will focus on selecting the top version of the hyundai Elantra and the Toyota Lingshang entry-level model for comparison, the price difference between the two is 0.7 million yuan, so which model has more prominent product power under this premise? Let's take a closer look.
Exterior design
The exterior design of the hyundai Elantra is very radical, due to the low position of the net, so the car comes with a low-lying special effect, and the parametric gem grille on the front face brings a sense of stretch. The internal design of the central network is very distinctive, and the high-gloss black trim shows a mirror effect, coupled with irregular arrangement, which is very eye-catching. The angular headlight group is seamlessly connected with the central network, and the LED light source is used in terms of lighting, and it has the functions of LED daytime running lights, adaptive far and near lights, automatic headlights, and adjustable headlight height.
Toyota Lingshang has a relatively similar side to the Toyota Ralink Sport model in terms of design, in which the grille area surrounded by the front of the new car is large, so that the whole vehicle has a strong visual impact, and a large number of chrome trim strips are added to the details, which makes great efforts in creating a calm atmosphere. The headlights are very sharply designed, and the entry-level models are also equipped with front LED headlights, but compared to the hyundai Elantra, the headlight delayed off function is missing.
In terms of body size, the specific length, width and height of the Hyundai Elantra are 4680×1810×1415 mm, and the wheelbase is 2720 mm. The side lines of the new car are more stretched and smooth, and the 17-inch wheels equipped at the bottom adopt a dynamic design style, and the size matches the overall body just right.
Toyota Lingshang's specific length, width and height are 4695× 1780×1435 mm, and the wheelbase is 2750mm, which has a slight advantage in body length and height, as well as wheelbase level. The model still maintains a sharper side in terms of the overall line sense of the side, the bottom is also matched with a 17-inch rim, the texture of the gun gray paint is still in place, and the tires are equipped with the Bridgestone Calmer series.
The tail design of the modern Elantra is more complex, but there is no sense of messiness, the center of gravity is prominent, the three-dimensional sense is strong, the entire tail is quite stunning from a 45-degree angle, the tail light group design serves the whole, and cleverly intersects with the side edges, which is a plus at the design level. At the same time, the tail light group has played a great role in improving the rear temperament of the car after being lit, and the recognition at night is very high.
Toyota Lingshang rear adopts a tall and compact design, the details are still familiar, trying to inherit the family design style. The middle of the taillight is designed with a left and right penetrating black trim, the overall sense is relatively in place, the rear enveloping shape is still simple, with reflectors on both sides, and the through-type chrome trim is also provided below.
Interior design
Modern Elantra emphasizes a sense of surround in interior design, and has a clear hierarchical progressive relationship, giving people a sense of youth. The new owner is equipped with a unique flat-bottom steering wheel directly in front of the driver, the overall grip is full and has functions such as heating, but the lack of front and rear adjustment is very puzzling, which makes the car's main driving posture compatibility a lot less. The top version of the model is equipped with a double 10.25-inch one-piece screen, of which the LCD dashboard has three display modes, the sense of technology is enough, but the degree of information richness is not much improved compared to the low-end version.
Toyota Lingshang interior layout is still our familiar look, the overall angle of the center console is high, so the front passenger's sense of surround is better, the details of the material also have a good sincerity, and the coverage area of the soft material is considerable. The new car is equipped with a three-panel multi-function steering wheel, moderate size, tight function buttons on both sides, and support for manual four-way angle adjustment, and the leather texture and stitching effect are of a high level. The car is equipped with an 8-inch touch LCD screen above the center console, which lacks satellite navigation, voice recognition control, and Internet of Vehicles compared to modern Elantra.
The modern Elantra interior seats are wrapped in imitation leather fabric and functionally support 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 padding of the front seats of the new car is moderately soft and hard, and the backrest has good lateral support, but the cushions and backrests are relatively short, which is not particularly friendly to tall people.
Toyota Lingshang's interior seats are also wrapped in imitation leather fabrics, but the entry-level model only supports manual adjustment and does not have a front seat heating function. The new car's front seat padding is softer, the backrest is close to the human body, the wings are protruding on both sides and the headrest is perfectly connected to the backrest, which can give the front passengers a good riding experience.
The rear seats in the modern Elantra are matched with independent headrests that can be lifted, the internal padding is soft and hard, the backrest angle is appropriate, and the disadvantage is that the length of the seat cushion is short, and the leg support for the rear passengers is more limited.
The rear seats in the Toyota Lingshang car are of the same level as the front in terms of material application and workmanship, and the softness of the rear middle seat cushions is still excellent, and the central bulge of the floor is relatively low, which can ensure the basic comfort experience of passengers.
dynamical system
The modern Elantra is powered by a 1.4T turbocharged engine with a maximum output of 140 hp and a peak torque of 211 Nm. The drivetrain is matched by a 7-speed dry dual-clutch transmission.
Toyota Lingshang is equipped with a 2.0L naturally aspirated engine with a maximum output of 171 hp and a peak torque of 205 Nm. In terms of drivetrain, it is matched by a simulated 10-speed CVT stepless gearbox.
Uncle Che summed up
Overall, the Hyundai Elantra and Toyota Lingshang have performed well as popular joint venture compact family cars, but through comparison, we can find that the advantages of the two models are different. Among them, the Hyundai Elantra has a more comprehensive functional configuration and a more aggressive shape design, while the Toyota Lingshang has a larger external dimension, a more comfortable riding experience, and a more generous rear space performance.