Most of the time, China's small SUV market has been firmly controlled by mainstream joint venture models such as Binzhi and XR-V, and the performance of independent brand models at this level is mostly "short-lived". With the gradual development of Chinese brands in quality, a fresh role has also been squeezed into this market today: Geely Binyue, with the strong brand of Geely as the endorsement, its excellent product strength has broken the situation of small SUV joint venture brands dominating the list for a long time.
Since it comes to the newcomer Binyue and the old overlord Binzhi, today I have to compare them, let's take a look at who is more worthy of recommendation and who is more worthy of purchase.
For current consumers, the first factor they consider when buying a car must be power, after all, they grew up in the Internet era, and enough speed is everything. And the two cars in the promotion of the "sports" without exception put "sports" on the lips, then let's see how the basis of their movement is.
Geely Binyue is equipped with 1.4T and 1.5T engines, of which the 1.4T engine has a maximum power of 104 kW and a maximum torque of 235 N·m, which is matched by a 6-speed manual and 6-speed wet dual-clutch transmission, while the 1.5T engine has a maximum power of 130 kW and a maximum torque of 255 N·m, which is matched by a 7-speed wet dual-clutch transmission. The 1.5T model has a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of 7.9 seconds and a fuel consumption level of 6.3 L/100 km.
In terms of powertrain, Honda Binzhi offers 1.5L naturally aspirated and 1.5T turbocharged engines to choose from, of which the 1.5L engine has a maximum power of 96kW, the 1.5T engine has a maximum power of 130kW, and the maximum torque is 220Nm. The former matches a 6-speed manual and CVT stepless gearbox, while the latter matches a CVT stepless gearbox.
Compared with the fully turbobinized Binyue, Binzhi does not have an advantage in the two power layouts, 1.5L natural suction power is more like to pull down the threshold of the audience, whether it is absolute power or torque are inferior in parameters, the entry price of 1.5T models of 145,800 yuan is not cheap compared with Binyue, which also indicates that Binyue has crushed Binzhi in terms of the performance of the main force of the two vehicles.
In fact, not only the official announcement of the fastest 100 km acceleration requires 8.9 seconds of Binzhi, compared to the traditional sports car, Binyue is not afraid at all, such as Fox, Golf and other models in the 100 km acceleration capacity is not as good as Binyue, in the market, Binyue This steel cannon title is not a waste.
The data is only the basis of the movement, and the gearbox that is good enough can raise the tone of the movement again, and the quality of the gearbox directly determines the personality of a car. The seven-speed dual-clutch transmission equipped by Binyue has been installed on many geely models and has gained a fairly good reputation, its positive gear shift, the power transmission efficiency is more efficient and more driving pleasure, and the most important thing is that this wet dual-clutch transmission has drawn a clear boundary with the former dry dual-clutch transmission.
Honda Binzhi full range of CVT gearbox due to the limitations of innate characteristics, with driving smoothness and comfort guarantee, but also let the car basically and driving pleasure is basically not related, high-end power models equipped with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission and Binyuechu on the same level but for daily home transportation. Overall, in terms of driving experience, the two models have taken completely different routes.
Subjective driving control is easier to give you passion, and in this regard, Geely offers consumers who purchase the Binyue PRO 260T DCT Battle model an optional "sound wave kit", which controls the angle of the exhaust valve to create a device with different sound effects. The sense of ambience is full.
Obviously, in terms of driving pleasure, whether it is the basic parameters of the real or the subjective driving control atmosphere, the color is beyond the wisdom of the people too much, who can impress the young consumers The answer is obvious.
In the face of discerning young consumers, although motivation is a big factor to consider when buying a car, appearance is the key to their decision whether to pay or not. Although the design is a matter of opinion, but the two-car PK, there is always one that will look more pleasing to the eye.
In the continuation of the Geely family design language, with the "energy storm" of the geely 4.0 era of science and technology as the design inspiration, the front face of the Binyue uses a relatively flattened shield-shaped middle net, with red trim strips added as embellishments inside, the latest X-shaped front face is very dynamic, and the angular front headlight group on the left and right sides is connected with the middle net through the trim plate, which further enhances the integrity of the front face, and the visual sense of a small steel cannon. On the whole, its style is more exaggerated, the appearance of the shape is more and more to take the sports route, the young temperament is bursting.
Honda Binzhi's model has been on the market for 6 years, and although it has undergone many minor changes during this period, the overall style has remained basically unchanged. In terms of shape and contour, Binzhi as a whole appears to be more rounded, and the change of shape and surface has a unique three-dimensional sense. Although there is a youthful style, the design style of the middle in the bones is still clear at a glance, and the rounded roof arc focuses on the creation of details, which is considered to be a movement for the sake of sports.
In terms of body size, the specific length, width and height of Geely Binyue are 4330×1800×1609 mm, and the wheelbase is 2600 mm. The body side design of the new model also has a clear sporty style, in which the new car matches the wheel rim with double five spoke style at the bottom of the car, for the car design, a short cover ugly, 1609mm body height is significantly lower than the Binzhi, visually will be more handsome.
Honda Binzhi's specific length, width and height are 4335×1772×1605mm, and the wheelbase is 2610mm, the car and Binzhi in terms of three-dimensional data to distinguish between the win and the loss, the wheelbase level and binyue almost the same also means that the two cars will not have a significant difference in the actual interior space.
The rear shape of the Geely Binyue car is very moving, the tail lights on the left and right sides have been blackened, the middle part is connected by the black trim panel, and the brand logo also appears in the middle of the trim plate. The rear enveloping structure is quite thick, and matches the false exhaust of the two sides in total, and the exaggerated shape should be more pleasing to young people.
Honda's tail design is obviously duller than the front face, the straight lines do not have much fashion temperament, the rear surround is equipped with heavy silver protective plate decoration, the exhaust is completely hidden and there is no modeling decoration, it looks ordinary. In terms of design, it is not as innovative as today's new cars, but it is still more in line with the aesthetic habits of home users.
From the highest value of the high-end model rim style, Binyue's dense spoke shape is more textured, especially with bright black livery, the overall sense of sport will be more intense; tire size, Binyue's specifications are 215/55 R18.
Honda Binzhi's wheel style is quite ordinary, that is, the primary color of aluminum alloy, the sense of grade is relatively weak, and the overall temperament and sports atmosphere are weakened a lot. The tire size is 215/55 R17, which is a full lap smaller than the Binyue in size.
Coming to the interior, the Binyue cockpit uses suede sports seats, meticulous craftsmanship brings intuitive high texture, the interior provides red black and yellow black two colors, the contrast design is very jumpy in the console A large number of soft materials are integrated with a matte metal brushed panel embellished with colored lines, which is quite stylish. At the same time, the vehicle has created a highly technologically exclusive racing-like cockpit, and the suspended central control screen adopts a 12.3-inch high-definition touch screen.
Binzhi's family-style center console has not changed for several years, the overall design of the asymmetrical design is simple, very few metal trim embellishments are quite simple, and the plastic sense is very strong. Enhanced convenience sacrifices the aesthetic design, but the design of the functional area is too practical, the freshness of the overall technology is not enough, and the color, material, and functional area design in the car are obviously much duller than the color.
Obviously, in terms of the appearance of the internal and external design, it is also a family design, but the Binyue designed for young people has its own characteristics rather than simply carrying it from high-end models, which completely surpasses Binzhi and is more in line with the needs of young consumers.
Earlier we said that the wheelbase of the two cars is basically no difference, but to ensure that the occupants are comfortable, more through a reasonable space layout and ergonomics, let's see how the actual space performance of these two cars is.
Now the independent brand SUV has a good grasp of the space, and it is no longer necessary to compare with the Binzhi next door. The rear floors of binyue and binzhi are all flat designed. The height of the two experiencers is 175cm, and from the riding experience map, Binyue is an absolute winner in terms of overhead space, knee space and horizontal space, giving consumers enough space to ride.
Another aspect of practicality is the car machine system, under the background that the entire independent brand will be intelligently increased, what kind of performance does the dual car have?
Equipped with the Geely Galaxy OS system based on the E02 platform, in terms of hardware computing power, Binyue is equipped with the E02 new generation of digital intelligent cockpit platform, and adopts a 12nm production process, and the CPU computing power is 3.3 times higher than that of the previous generation, in addition, it is also equipped with a 12.3-inch high-definition smart screen. At the same time, the Geely Galaxy OS system realizes the most fashionable flat display through the new UI interface design, Baidu map navigation is updated online at all times, and the system further opens up more tide play interactive entertainment APP.
In addition to the elite version, Shenyu models are equipped with an 8-inch central control screen, the size performance is acceptable, but it is slightly inferior in function: only has Bluetooth phone / audio functions in terms of function, and there is no integrated navigation, mobile phone mapping and other common options, which can only maintain the simplest operation. Tire pressure monitoring, which is used frequently on a daily basis, does not yet show values.
Editor's summary: As an important product of Geely Automobile's layout on small SUVs, Binyue has a fairly high degree of popularity since its listing, with a recognizable appearance design, with a sports appearance kit, with the appearance and strength to win the choice of consumers, the cumulative sales volume exceeded 280,000 vehicles, long-term among the top three small SUV sales, monthly sales exceeded 10,000 is the norm. Honda Binzhi is a traditional veteran at this level, and it also stands at a high position in the small SUV market, and its strength should not be underestimated.
Both cars represent the TOP sales of small cars in the Chinese market, so both are sufficient and the strength is relatively close. However, in terms of the point of view of the actual use of users, the attributes of power, space, appearance and intelligent level, close to the release of new models, today's Binzhi has appeared to be old when facing Binyue, and Binyue is obviously a "polygon warrior" that takes into account all aspects properly, and its advantages are more and more obvious in comparison.