Corolla Sharp Release / Feng Lanta has been unveiled for a long time, users who pay attention to this level should be more familiar with it, it is also another pair of toyota strategic models in China, and it is also the domestic version of the Japanese version of the Corolla Cross, which is called Fenglanda on the side of GAC Toyota, and carrolla Sharp In FAW Toyota.
Although the official positioning of both models is a compact SUV, its most direct competitors are Honda Gemini, XR-V and Binzhi, which have dominated the joint venture small SUV market for many years, whether in terms of price or size. Excellent word of mouth and low price make it the choice of many users who do not have so high space requirements, even in the current decline in the popularity of domestic small SUVs, they still have a very good performance.
Let's first take a look at FAW Toyota Corolla Sharp, the shape of its vehicle is closer to the North American version, the front face uses a larger size grille, it will look more rough, and also consistent with its own Rongfang, Lufang and other models. The shape of the body side is relatively normal, and the chrome decoration throughout the roof also adds some fashion temperament to the new car. In terms of size, the new car has a length, width and height of 4460/1825/1620mm, and a wheelbase of 2640mm, which is a big loss compared to Honda's Gemini.
The overall shape of GAC Toyota Fenglanda is closer to the Japanese version of the Corolla Cross, the upper grille adopts a closed type, the lower is a larger size design, and the sides are also equipped with circular fog lights. There are still big differences in the appearance and style of the two models, and I believe that everyone can distinguish them at a glance. The shape of the body side and the rear is not much different, and the size is basically the same.
Coming to the car, both models are basically continuing the interior style of Corolla, the traditional combination of mechanical instruments and central control screens, with the physical touch panel below, there is no superfluous design, very traditional but the practicality is still good. Configuration part, Corolla Relfang will also be equipped with TSS safety system and 7 airbags as standard, it has to be said that Toyota has replaced the TNGA architecture, the overall safety configuration has improved a lot.
In the power part, both models will be equipped with Toyota 2.0L self-priming engines, with a maximum output of 171 horsepower and a maximum torque of 205 Nm, and the engine is matched by a CVT transmission that can simulate 10 speeds. The chassis section is also common in this class for the front McPherson-style independent suspension and the rear torsion beam type non-independent suspension. According to previous sources, both models will launch a mixed version in 2022.
Regarding these two new cars, I believe that many domestic users have long begun to pay attention to it, which was initially officially launched in Thailand in 2020, and gradually listed worldwide. Its positioning is also similar to that of Corolla, focusing on the economical and practical home market. There may also be many friends who will ask, Toyota already has C-HR and Yize two compact SUV in China, why will it continue to launch these two entry-level compact SUVs.
In fact, from the two names of C-HR and Yi ze, we can see some clues, they do not use the X and X Landa we are familiar with, but two completely different names, which indicates their more personalized positioning, while the Two models of The Corolla Release and The Fenglanda are more family-oriented, just like the other SUV brothers in the family.
Competitor Analysis:
As mentioned earlier, the main competitors of the two models should be Honda Gemini XR-V and Binzhi, of course, there are Nissan SUV's current pillar Qashqai, and Volkswagen's Tange and Tuyue, the market performance of these models is very good, especially the same Japanese brand of Honda Gemini and Qashqa, even if it is replaced for many years, the interior looks even a little old, with excellent word of mouth can maintain very good sales.
Compared with the previous models, the Corolla Ruifang and Fenglanda will look younger, and Toyota's brand influence in China is also strong enough, from the perspective of price and configuration, it can also achieve some advantages. Both new cars will be available in the near future, so let's look forward to it.
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