Easy Car Original has arrived at the end of the year to buy a car, whether it is because the year-end bonus is in hand to treat themselves, or for the sake of face upgrade want to change a more luxurious model, many people will choose to buy additional vehicles at this time. Therefore, luxury brand models often usher in a wave of sales rise, especially luxury mid-size SUVs, which can take into account both face and performance, and become the common choice of most middle classes.
Looking at the current luxury mid-size SUV market, the price range of hot-selling models is mainly between 300,000 and 500,000 yuan, this article recommends five luxury medium-sized SUVs that have just completed the upgrade and transformation recently, namely Mercedes-Benz GLC, BMW X3, Audi Q5L, Volvo XC60 and Cadillac XT5, see what their characteristics are, which is your dish.
The Volvo XC60 is at the top of the list because it is the only model with a plug-in hybrid version of the recommended model, which can better meet the requirements of green cards and performance, and cover a wider range of people. 2022 Volvo XC60 as a mid-term modification model, in addition to the upgrade of the intelligent car networking, the new car still has a leading advantage in performance, comfort and luxury configuration, and the current Shanghai area preferential margin is higher, the fuel version of the whole series of discounts of about 63,000 yuan, T8 plug-in hybrid version of the highest discount of 115,000 yuan.
The appearance of the new car is still Volvo's classic family design, especially the front part of the straight waterfall type of the grid grid has endured, the new network logo has become a 3D mirror style, and the vertical grille is embedded in the middle of the black trim, the overall more exquisite and luxurious.
The narrow and wide shape of the tail creates a sporty effect, the classic Viking Axe tail light is very recognizable, and the new model also adopts a hidden exhaust pipe, which is more concise and atmospheric.
In terms of body size, the length, width and height of the new car are 4708mm× 1902mm×1658mm, the wheelbase is 2865mm, the rear space can fully take care of the comfort needs of the 180cm height crowd, the rear drain can also form a flat space, and the luggage compartment volume is as high as 1410L.
The overall design style of the interior has not changed, with a 12.3-inch full LCD digital instrument and a 9-inch central control screen as standard, and the car machine system is based on the development of the native Android system, and the operation speed is faster and smoother. At the same time, the system has also been localized and upgraded, embedded in tmall genie and iFLYTEK voice interaction system, deep integration of autoNavi navigation, Tencent Aiqu listening and other common apps, but also opened up the interconnection bridge with Huawei mobile phones, compared with the previous generation in the local intelligent experience is a leap-forward upgrade.
In terms of comfort and luxury, the whole series of new electronic barrier bars, of which the deluxe type adopts Orrefors crystal barrier bar, the luxurious texture is further enhanced, the B&W Bower Weijian audio option will not be absent, and the Nautilus Nautilus top sound processing technology can definitely bring enviable sound effects.
In terms of performance, the main version of the B5 model is equipped with a 2.0T high-power engine + 48v hybrid system, the maximum power of the engine is 184kW, the peak torque is 350N·m, this Drive-E series engine has also been launched for some years, the market reputation is good, not only has a very wide torque plain, but also very fuel-efficient.
In terms of transmission, it matches the Aisin 8AT gearbox, and the word-of-mouth quality is guaranteed. From the actual experience, this power system has good acceleration and smoothness and explosive power, and has excellent fuel consumption economic performance, only 7.3L per 100 kilometers, which is more fuel-efficient than BBA competitors. The most important thing is that the B5 model can be started for 330,000 yuan, and the reference price of the BBA high-power version model is basically more than 380,000 yuan.
If you want to experience more powerful power, volvo XC60 also has a T8 plug-in hybrid version, equipped with a turbo + mechanical dual supercharged engine, the maximum power is 223kW, the maximum torque is 400N·m, the maximum power of the rear axle drive motor is 65kW, the maximum torque is 240 N·m, the system is integrated with a maximum power of 288kW, and the comprehensive torque is 640N·m. The acceleration of 100 kilometers is as fast as 5.5s, the fastest in the same level, and the reference price is only 427,900 yuan, and the top match is less than 500,000 yuan, and there is no opponent at the same level in terms of performance.
The chassis uses the front double wishbones + rear multi-link independent suspension, the top version of the model also has air suspension, and compared to several other models, the advantages of the front suspension structure can bring better control, in fact, the tuning of the whole car is also at an excellent level in the luxury brand SUV, and the overall control gives people the feeling of even having a fight with bmw X3.
In addition, Volvo, which is known for its safety, will be more reassuring at any time, compared to most luxury cars that are only equipped with a rich automatic driving assistance system on medium and high-end models, Volvo XC60 is equipped with a minimum B4 version, which is safer.
Model comments: The biggest advantage of Volvo XC60 is that it has stronger performance at the same price, and less than 350,000 yuan cannot buy the BBA's high-power version of the same level, but can buy the B5 model of Volvo XC60, and the power control is excellent. And if you want to experience the performance, at present, only the Volvo XC60 has a T8 plug-in hybrid version, which can be said to be the ceiling of a 500,000-level luxury performance SUV, which is definitely a low-key luxury.
In the Chinese market, the brand image of Mercedes-Benz is always stronger, which can bring good sales gains to its models, and the monthly sales of Mercedes-Benz GRCs have always maintained tens of thousands of units, ranking in the top three in luxury medium-sized SUVs. As a small annual revamp, the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC has been adjusted in price and configuration compared with the old model, of which the 300L model has been reduced from the previous 5 models to 4 models, and the highest-priced AMG-Line model has been cancelled.
The appearance is almost unchanged from the current model, and it is still equipped with the AMG body style kit + star-type mid-net design, which looks luxurious and elegant and highly recognizable.
In terms of body size, the length, width and height are 4764mm× 1898mm×1642mm, the length advantage is not obvious, but the wheelbase of 2973mm after the extension is enough to stand out from the crowd and become a benchmark of the same level, which also brings a good spatial performance.
The interior style follows the Mercedes family design, the classic double gun barrel instrument panel, the combination of mechanical hands + color screen, luxury wood grain central control panel and leather wrapping is always first-class in the interior luxury creation.
The floating central control screen is controlled by the COMMAND system, supporting CarPlay/CarLife, Android Auto and the Internet of Vehicles, which has not been greatly improved in terms of intelligence and ecology.
In terms of power, it continues to be equipped with a 2.0T high/low power turbocharged engine, with a maximum power of 145/190 kW and a maximum torque of 320/370N·m, and the power parameters are also mainstream, but the maximum torque threshold and torque plain are not as good as the 2.0T engines of bmw X3 and Audi Q5L. In terms of transmission, it matches Mercedes-Benz's own 9-speed manual transmission, and the WLTC consumes about 8.7L of fuel per 100 kilometers.
In terms of chassis, the front and rear are equipped with multi-link independent suspension, and the whole series is equipped with a 4MATIC full-time four-wheel drive system. From the experience point of view, the suspension tuning is more comfortable than the BMW X3, the quietness of the carriage is better, and the luxurious texture of the car is more prominent.
Model summary: It is undeniable that Mercedes-Benz GLC is leading in the current luxury mid-size SUV sales, after all, the brand effect will become an important reason for many people to choose it, and the comfort is good, for white-collar workers and gold-collar workers who work in big cities, buying a home for the New Year is absolutely possible. But on the other hand, Mercedes-Benz GLC has been reducing allocation, where you can see to do addition, where you can't see to do subtraction, for example, the 2022 GLC has no Berlin Voice, no geometric multi-beam headlights, no trunk induction open, all have to be selected, and these in 2021 high matching is directly provided, so don't look at the car price seems to be cheap, in fact, it is a routine of reducing the price.
Since the introduction of the Audi Q5 into the Chinese market in 2009, this series has become one of the most successful luxury SUV models in China, ranking second in the luxury mid-size SUV market for many years. The 2022 Audi Q5L is almost indistinguishable from the old model in terms of exterior interior design and power, but a new 40T RS kit fuel-type configuration version is added, using the exclusive paint of Kemora gray, and the guidance price is 422,600 yuan. At present, the highest discount in Shanghai is 73,100 yuan, so the actual reference price range is 337,300-413,900 yuan, and the overall preferential strength is also a major reason for its leading sales.
In terms of appearance, the new car as a whole is still rounded and smooth, and the details are still closer to the latest family design. The front face is highly recognizable, and it also provides two different design styles of dynamic and elegant to meet the needs of consumers.
The overall body size is 4770mm * 1893mm * 1667mm, the wheelbase is 2907mm, and the extended wheelbase is also leading in the same level of competitors, which is more advantageous in the rear space of the car, and the flat space after the rear exhaust is very practical.
Interior design is still a simple and scientific style of Ashkenazi, but this is also a place that many people cannot accept, lacking a sense of luxury. It is true that the Audi Q5L interior is not known for luxury, but it does not represent the low end, the workmanship materials in the car are still good, with metallic luster trims, central control large area soft materials and exquisite stitching in the car, revealing high-end everywhere.
In terms of screen, the 12.3-inch LCD instrument + 10.1-inch central control screen of the digital cockpit of the Volkswagen system has been well received, the 12.3-inch LCD instrument can display navigation in full screen, full of scientific and technological sense, the 10.1-inch central control screen is equipped with the Android version of the MIB3 system, the function has been localized and upgraded, the response speed is also faster, and it is a good product in the joint venture car networking system.
In terms of power, the whole series is equipped with a 2.0TFSI high/low power turbocharged engine, the maximum power is 185/140kW, the maximum torque is 370/320N·m, matching the 7-speed S tronic dual-clutch transmission, this old partner combination is first-class, the power copes with 90% of the daily use scenarios without too much pressure, and the tuning is much better than the old model, the throttle response is more positive, and it is also very fuel-efficient, with a new generation of intelligent quattro intelligent four-wheel drive system. Fuel consumption per 100 kilometers is only 7.2/7.5L.
Model comments: The keyword of Audi Q5L is a sense of technology + German quality, in addition to the high-power 2.0T engine and the signature quattro four-wheel drive system can also bring a good driving experience, the overall performance is very balanced, and really fuel-efficient. It is true that luxury design is not its specialty, but the overall experience it can bring is still high-end, and there is really no better alternative for Ashkenazi fans at the same price.
BMW X3 is also a car with a story, in the just domestic even to the point of price increase, it can be seen that there are still many people on the BMW control shows a fascination with God, so even if you buy BMW X3 now there are still not too many terminal offers, the price is the strongest of several models.
As a mid-term remodel, the appearance of the 2022 BMW Brilliance X3 has been significantly changed, and it is highly consistent with the latest overseas BMW X3. In fact, this set of design languages has been used on the 5 Series and 3 Series for a long time, and there are many praises, so the change of the new BMW X3 should be popular with consumers.
In addition, the new car canceled the 28i model, only provided 25i and 30i versions, and for the first time added the BMW M Obsidian suit, mainly reflected in the front grille, front/rear brackets, window trim and roof racks and other positions are blackened, the overall sense of sport is stronger.
In terms of body size, it is the only model in the BBA class that has not been lengthened, which is also in line with BMW's spirit of pursuing extreme control. But although there is no length, the new car wheelbase is still 2864mm, the body length, width and height are 4737mm× 1891mm×1689mm, from the actual measurement experience, the rear space is not behind several other models, still retain the head punch, legs two punches more than the margin.
The changes in the interior are not as obvious as the exterior, mainly fine-tuning the details, such as the air conditioner air outlet and the button area area is reduced, and the overall is more refined. In addition, the screen size has been increased, and the double 12.3-inch large screen has been replaced.
Power is equipped with a low/high power 2.0T engine, matching the 8-speed manual transmission, low power maximum output of 135kW, high power maximum output of 185kW, the most outstanding engine is its low torque performance, high and low power version at 1450/1350rpm can play the maximum torque, the transmission system matches the 8-speed manual transmission.
From the test drive experience, the whole system is indeed more perfect in power matching, transmission adjustment, power response and compliance are excellent, and the sense of control will be better than Mercedes-Benz Audi competitors. And the whole series provides xDrive intelligent all-wheel drive system, relying on the electronic control system to achieve stepless adjustment of front and rear axle power between 0:100 or 100:0, and the most important thing is driving pleasure.
Model summary: If the Mercedes-Benz GLC is comfortable to sit up, then the BMW X3 is comfortable to drive. The BMW X3 with driving genes is still an original Ashkenazi sport style, no longer, the size is certainly not as good as the Mercedes-Benz GLC and Audi Q5L, but the perfect counterweight of 50:50 in front and rear plus the front and rear power distribution of daily driving 40:60 makes it always one step ahead in driving control. The only problem now is that there are basically no discounts in the whole department, so if you pursue a pure sense of driving control, you have to have more "blood".
As the most representative model of the American luxury SUV, cadillac XT5 is more balanced in style than the young XT4 and the mature XT6, and it can be seen from its stable position in the hearts of consumers from the fact that it has not been overhauled since its listing for 5 years.
The 2022 Cadillac XT5 is still just a small facelift of the year, with little change in appearance, continuing the luxurious and atmospheric design style of American cars. The exterior shape is angular and angular, and the tear-eyed LED daytime running lights and vertical taillights are the iconic designs that Cadillac has long insisted on, and they are highly recognizable.
The body length, width and height are 4813/1903/1682mm, the wheelbase reaches 2857mm, although the wheelbase is not the longest, but the body size is placed there, and the length of more than 4 meters 8 is the largest of several cars. Judging from the measured performance, especially the rear seat space is very spacious, and the trunk volume under normal seating is also 581L, which is the largest among several models.
The interior is generally stable, but the large leather wrapping and soft materials are still the classic charm of American luxury. In addition to the top of the screen with 8-inch full LCD instrument, other configurations are still traditional mechanical instruments, and the whole series is equipped with 8-inch central control screens, which are not mainstream at the moment, so they have been complained about, but also in the Car Networking System, it keeps pace with the times, supporting Baidu intelligent voice interaction, CarPlay/CarLife, Internet of Vehicles, OTA upgrades and other functions. Coupled with the OnStar Onstar roadside assistance call, the overall functionality and experience are not bad.
In terms of power, the Cadillac XT5 is equipped with a general-purpose 2.0T closed-cylinder technology engine + 48V hybrid system, the maximum power of the engine is 174kW, and the peak torque is 350N·m, matching the universal 9-speed manual transmission. This power system is not only mature in technology, power and smooth experience are good, and the fuel saving effect of closed cylinder technology in the high-speed section is not bad, and the WLTP fuel consumption is less than 8L/100km, which is quite fuel-efficient.
Model comments: When it comes to cadillac XT5, the first thing that will come to mind is its "price for volume" marketing model, the whole series of preferential efforts is relatively large, less than 300,000 yuan can get started with luxury medium-sized SUV, it can be said that the lowest threshold among several models. In addition, cadillac XT5 has been sold for so many years, from the market feedback point of view of the overall reputation is OK, balanced performance, mature core technology, power and driving experience are good, so if you are a U.S. luxury SUV fan and budget is limited, then there is no choice, just it.
Finally, let's take a look at the overall comparison table
Editor's summary: Each of the five models has its own strengths and is more prominent in its own advantages. Mercedes-Benz GRC pays more attention to the luxury of the interior atmosphere, and the comfort experience is also good. Audi Q5L has shown a strength recognized by consumers in the technology configuration, which is a balanced choice. If you pay attention to the ultimate control, bmw X3 has a strong foundation in sports, which should bring a better experience, that is, the price is a bit expensive. In addition to the advantages of active and passive safety configuration, volvo XC60 has the same price point and its power and four-wheel drive control performance are comparable ceilings, which is the cost-effective choice in luxury performance SUVs. Cadillac XT5 has a low price threshold and best represents the American luxury style, which can put people on the road to luxury SUVs for people with lower budgets.