In the domestic compact car market, the domestic cars that can often enter the top ten of the sales list are none other than Emgrand and Yidong PLUS. In October 2021, Emgrand sold 17,585 units, ranking first in the sales list of domestic cars. The Yidong PLUS is slightly inferior, ranking behind with 13113 units.
But even so, their sales are still unattainable by many domestic car companies. After all, the October sales of the competitor Model Arrizo 5 PLUS were 7108 units, and the Arrizo 5 was only sold 1357 units.
So, what are the advantages of these two cars, and why can they maintain monthly sales of more than 10,000 for a long time?
The price is good, it is really good.
Emgrand 2022 4th Generation 1.5L Manual Luxury Official Guide Price is 69,900 yuan. Although the price is less than 70,000 yuan. However, it is equipped with a 12.3-inch LCD meter and a 10.25-inch central control screen. Coupled with the leather multifunction steering wheel and leather seats, you really feel that this is not a cheap car.
The official guidance price of the 2021 Yidong PLUS 1.6L GDI manual luxury type is 77,900 yuan, and the actual price is 67,900 yuan due to the market discount of 10,000 yuan. 3.5 inch LCD instrument, 10.25 inch central control LCD screen. The same leather steering wheel and imitation leather seats. However, compared to the Emgrand 2022 4th generation 1.5L manual luxury model, there is more than the skylight and LED light source near and far light configuration.
Spend less than 70,000 yuan to buy a compact car, the key interior part is completely unlike a low-end car, think about it. Friends who have a manual gear can focus on these two cars.
Knock on the blackboard and say the point. How to choose the automatic emgrand and Yidong PLUS?
The price range of the fourth generation Oftier is 69,900-88,900 yuan, and a total of one manual gear and three automatic gears are equipped with four models. The manual transmission model has been introduced earlier. Here is a focus on the automatic transmission Emgrand, the three automatic gear models are, 78,900 Emgrand 2022 1.5L CVT Luxury, 83,900 Emgrand 2022 1.5L CVT Premium and 88,900 Emgrand 2022 1.5L CVT flagship.
Although the 2022 1.5L CVT flagship model sells for 88,900, it is the highest price of the three cars, but it is the most worth buying. Because only this top-of-the-line Emgrand is equipped with main passenger seat airbags, front side airbags and front and rear head airbags. The other two automatic models only have two airbags for the main passenger, which needs to be improved in terms of safety. And the airbag is not a safety configuration that can be installed later, or it is not a good idea.
Other functions such as main driver's seat electric adjustment, LED far and near lights, 6 speakers, exterior mirror electric folding, automatic folding of the lock car, inductive rear tailgate, flipped fur seats and other functions are "icing on the cake", although it increases the comfort and convenience of the vehicle. However, it is not necessary and increases the budget of consumers.
The 2021 Yidong PLUS automatic sedan is more abundant in power. There are two 1.6L models, the 2021 PLUS 1.6L GDI CVT Elite for 84,900 and the 2021 PLUS 1.6L GDI CVT Deluxe for 89,900.
The 1.4T model also has two 2021 models priced at 93,900 Yidong PLUS Blue Whale NE 1.4T GDI DCT Premium and 103,900 PLUS Blue Whale NE 1.4T GDI DCT flagship model.
Compared with the Emgrand with a displacement of 1.5L (maximum power 114 horsepower, maximum torque 147N.m), and 1.6L (maximum power 128 horsepower, maximum torque 161N.m) Oftle PLUS, it is said that it is more powerful. Then, the 1.4T (maximum power 160 horsepower, maximum torque 260N.m) of the Yidong PLUS is the existence of the same level of ceiling in terms of power.
In terms of gearbox, Emgrand's CVT gearbox was replaced by Nanjing Bunge to Wanliyang. The CVT transmission of the 1.6L Yidong PLUS uses the Nissan GATCO CVT transmission.
The 1.4T Yidong PLUS matches the 7-speed wet gearbox independently developed by Changan, which increases the transmission efficiency of the 1.4T Yidong PLUS to a certain extent. However, the shift smoothness and stability performance of the dual-clutch transmission still need to be tested by the market.
Who has a higher appearance and more space.
The fourth generation of Emgrand is more "magnificent" in appearance. The shield-shaped straight waterfall-style net is noble and elegant, and 18 columns are dotted with it. With the black Geely brand LOGO and the three-stage pulse LED daily running lights on both sides, it looks full of aura and has a sense of vision of a medium-sized sedan.
Three-stage pulsed LED daily running light
Yidong PLUS adopts a stylish dual front face shape. A chrome-plated mid-mesh shape with a banner, the upper part extends horizontally to the headlight corner, and the overall shape highlights the calm atmosphere.
The other front face part adopts the butterfly wing type of the middle net shape, the sharp split headlight group on the left and right sides and the lower air intake are integrated with the entire middle net, and the middle net is blackened, and the S red label is embellished, which adds a certain sports atmosphere while ensuring the high value of the vehicle.
The fourth-generation Emgrand has a length, width and height of 4638/1820/1460 mm and a wheelbase of 2650 mm. Changan Yidong PLUS has a length, width and height of 4730/1820/1505 mm, and a wheelbase of 2700 mm, which is better than the fourth generation Emgrand in terms of both length and wheelbase.
Therefore, in the actual riding space of the rear row, the Yidong PLUS has a clear advantage. In addition, the back central headrest of the Yidong PLUS is more practical, while the central headrest of the Emgrand is somewhat perfunctory.
Yidong PLUS
The fourth generation of Emgrand
Although the trunk compartment volume of the 4th generation Emgrand and EDPLus is 500 liters, the trunk space can be expanded to 1100 liters after the Emgrand rear seats are receded, and the second row of seats of the 1.6L Edley PLUS does not support reclining, and the trunk space cannot be expanded. However, the second row of seats of the 1.4T Yidong PLUS supports reclining, but the actual space after reclining is smaller than that of Emgrand. Therefore, from the perspective of the actual loading capacity of the trunk, Emgrand performed better.
The power of 1.4T Yidong PLUS has obvious advantages.
1.5L Emgrand maximum horsepower 114Ps, peak torque 147N·m, 1.6L Yidong PLUS maximum power 128 horsepower, maximum torque 161N.m. The dynamic performance of the two is basically equal.
Fortunately, their low torsion performance is not lazy, the throttle is linear, and the power output of the CVT transmission is smooth, which is more suitable for commuting on urban roads. Due to the limitation of power, high-speed overtaking needs to slam on the accelerator, while the speed climbs, with the increase of engine roar, the power slowly comes, but the long-lost feeling of pushing back did not come as expected.
The 2021 Yidong PLUS 1.4T model has a maximum engine power of 160 hp and a peak torque of 260 Nm. The abundant power allows it to obtain a strong sense of pushback at the moment of stepping on the accelerator, and the driver can be more confident when overtaking at high speed.
Matched with this is a 7-speed wet gearbox, although there will still be a sense of frustration in the low-speed stop-and-go section, but the mid-high speed gear change is relatively coherent and smooth. The gearbox will still have a slight hesitation when it accelerates and downshifts.
summary:
The reason why Emgrand and Yidong PLUS have maintained a good result of more than 10,000 monthly sales for a long time. It is because they have many advantages such as high value, large space, rich configuration, and the most critical price economy. Regular city commuting, choosing 1.5L Emgrand and 1.6L is enough. As for the appearance of appearance, the benevolent see the benevolent, and the wise see the wise. If the high speed is relatively more, then choose the 1.4T Yidong PLUS, which has abundant power and will bring you a better sense of control.