If you talk about GAC Toyota SUV models, many people will think of Highlander for the first time, indeed, Highlander is the beginning of GAC Toyota SUV, and once became a benchmark for 7-seat SUV. Since then, GAC Toyota has launched Willanda and C-HR to seize more SUV markets. But it is clear that GAC Toyota will not be satisfied with this, coupled with the popularity of the domestic SUV market, so two SUV that are also strategic have also been launched at the same time - the Fenglanda positioning compact SUV and the weisa positioning the medium-sized SUV. This time, we came to Beijing Huairou and had a fresh tasting experience of these two cars to see what are their highlights? And is there any potential to become a blockbuster?
As another member of the "Lanta family", Fenglanda is highly expected, it was just listed on January 6, and the price of 125,800-169,800 yuan also made it a fire, because this is the most entry-level model currently on sale by Toyota, which can obviously attract many consumers who do not have enough budgets on hand to join it. So let's talk about Feng Landa first.
Feng Landa - super explosive potential, the main practical
Before talking about Feng Lanta, let's first talk about its positioning. Although positioning a compact SUV, the price of C-HR that positions a small SUV is highly overlapping, or even lower. Don't doubt the relationship between the two cars, from their wheelbase is 2640mm, it can be seen that they are definitely "blood relatives". The previous C-HR, including FAW Toyota Yize, are all models that are not popular, and many people like their appearance, but they cannot accept the depression caused by the obstruction of the rear view, so they have no choice but to give up on them. Obviously, Fenglanda is aimed at this part of the user, and it is also a more practical product launched by GAC Toyota for the market, and its practicality, we will talk about it later.
First of all, let's talk about the appearance of Fenglanda, which generally follows the design of the American version of the Corolla Cross, including body proportions, headlight shape and so on. However, the shape of the net personally believes that it will be more beautiful and fashionable, and the position of the air inlet of the net is also designed to have a good sense of layering.
The front surround, wheel eyebrows, etc. also use black hemming, very similar to the style of cross models, if the C-HR style is a sports student, then the Front Landa is more like a mature tough guy type man.
The FrontLanda side is one of my favorite angles because it is very similar to the Willanda, especially the design of the D-pillar, with a chrome decorative panel on the top, which makes the side texture improve again. The overall side line of the Fenglanda is also biased towards straight, although there is a certain downward trend from the B-pillar to the rear, but the amplitude is very small, and this design will also provide a good guarantee for the head space of the rear passengers.
In addition to the luxury PLUS version model priced at 159,800 yuan, the rest are equipped with 17-inch rims, even the top model with a price of 169,800 yuan on the spot is no exception, and the luxury PLUS version is equipped with 18-inch rims. The main 17-inch rim adopts a double five-spoke design, and the shape is simple, which is very in line with the mainstream aesthetic.
Feng Landa rear is also a simple and atmospheric style, there is no excessive exaggerated design elements, with a large size black bumper, the value can still play, but compared to the front and side, it will appear less characteristics.
The interior of the Fenglanda car is still a Toyota family design style, which is much inferior to the appearance, but the black and off-white color block design still makes it win back a round in the aesthetics of young people. 7-inch LCD instrument, 9-inch central control screen, there is not much to say, the exhibition car can not be energized, so for the experience of the car machine, we will also give you another interpretation when we have the opportunity later.
As the owner of the Asian Dragon, the most "unacceptable" thing I can't accept in the Fenglanda car is the steering wheel, which is exactly the same! A hundred thousand is the same as the steering wheel of a hundred thousand cars. Although I know that this is the advantage brought by the TNGA platform, I still have to hold a grudge for the majority of Asian dragon car friends, hey, really angry!
Feng Lanta seat is also a very popular style for young people, similar to the shape of sports seats, and shoulder supports are also designed on both sides, which can play a certain supporting effect. But in fact, the style is greater than the practical, and it is enough to look good.
Next, let's talk about the practicality of the main feature of This Time FengLanda, the front row space need not be said, mainly talk about the back row space. The 2640mm wheelbase, combined with the flat straight strip design on the roof, also provides a good space performance for rear passengers. I am 174cm standard height, after the front row is adjusted to fit the sitting posture, the second row of legs can still have more than 1 punch space, the head has 4 fingers performance, as long as it is normal height, such a space to meet the comfort of the ride is no problem. In addition to space, the biggest upgrade of Fenglanda compared to the previous C-HR is the rear view, the large size of the sunroof can be extended to the rear passengers' heads, the rear window area is also very large, the lighting is very good, can bring a very transparent view for the rear passengers.
The Fenglanda trunk space is also a major feature, in the 5-seat state, the trunk space can reach 438L, the depth, width and regularity are good, compared to those compact SUVs with large wheelbase, it is not inferior. At the same time, the second row of this car also supports a 4/6 ratio of reclining, which can extend the loading space after reclining, but unfortunately the second row of seats cannot form a plane with the trunk after being reclined.
In terms of power, Fenglanda is currently equipped with a 2.0L naturally aspirated engine with a maximum power of 171 horsepower, a peak torque of 205 Nm, and a CVT gearbox that can simulate 8 speeds. This 2.0L engine is equipped with C-HR, Lingshang, Willanda and other models, although the experience vehicle can not be driven on the road, but it is foreseeable that the 2.0L engine for a 1.4-ton compact SUV must be no problem, the power will be very abundant. However, whether Fenglanda will launch a dual engine model in the future is still unknown, and we will continue to pay attention to it. After that, after the FrontLander can dynamically test drive, I will bring you a more detailed driving experience. Next, let's talk about the second blockbuster member of gemini this time- Wei Sa.
Wei Sa - light luxury advanced products, the main style
The naming of Wei Sa may not be as familial as Feng Landa, but it is definitely domineering enough, so that people can feel its heroic posture when you look at the name. Wei Sa's close relatives are LingFang from FAW Toyota, and the two cars can be counted as sister models.
However, unlike LingFang, Weisa adopts another set of design concepts, "Refined-tech Simplicity" pursues the fusion of simple beauty and advanced sense. From my personal point of view, if Ling Fang is very similar to the Asian dragon that has been flattened, Wei Sa is very much like the Camry, especially the design of the vents that surround the sides, which has a high heritage with the Camry Sport, and the large size grille below also enhances the strong sporty atmosphere, making it have a stronger sense of movement than Ling Fang.
Wei Sa also has a small detail to be worth noting, the two lines raised on the cabin cover, converging to the center of the front of the car, does this shape feel familiar? Yes, it is very similar to SUPRA, but it is wider, so there is no need to doubt its athletic properties, right?
The side slip-back shape is also different from the conventional impression that toyota SUVs have brought us in the past. Weisa positioned a medium-sized SUV because its body length reached 4780mm, with the smooth lines of the upper body, bringing a very slender visual effect. The waistline that connects to the taillights is a highlight that provides a strong sense of power to the rear of the vehicle.
We experienced that this Vissa was equipped with 19-inch rims and was designed with a dense-striped spoke double color block to match the sporty style of the vehicle. But relatively speaking, among the two cars we experienced this time, I prefer the simple rim design of The Frontland.
The rear 45 ° of Wei Sa is also a very beautiful angle, the tail wing, through the tail lights, waist line, very well integrated together, with a total of two exhaust on both sides, if this is a performance SUV design, I think many people will agree.
Although it is easy to distinguish Wei Sa and Ling Fang through the appearance, the interior of the two cars is not much different, and it can even be said that they are exactly the same. The interior of Wesa is still the standard symmetrical layout, but it will be more advanced than the previous Toyota models. For example, the saddle shaped central armrest, large leather wrapping, two-color double stitching and other designs, everywhere no longer show the sense of high quality.
As a mid-size SUV, we don't have much to worry about, so we won't focus on it. Next, to talk about its power, Wesa will provide 2.0L version and 2.5L dual engine version to meet different needs of consumers. Personally prefer its 2.5L dual-engine model, not only powerful enough, but also lower fuel consumption, E-FOUR electronic four-wheel drive system can also bring a stronger dynamic limit to the vehicle, more suitable for those who love to drive, love passion of consumers.
Write at the end
The two SUVs launched by GAC Toyota have once again enriched the product line, which can be said to be a comprehensive coverage of various segments from 100,000 to 300,000. Feng Landa is a car with the most explosive potential in my opinion, from its starting price of 125,800 yuan and strong practicality, it is very in line with market demand; and the relatively more personalized C-HR is suitable for young people who like to maverick, and the two cars can be said to have once again refined toyota's hundreds of thousands of SUV products. Weisa positioning is higher than the Fenglanda, the overall quality is also stronger, it can be said to be an advanced model, suitable for those who want to add more travel quality on the basis of practicality, and its shape is also very suitable for those who like sports. We did not carry out dynamic test drives on the two cars this time, and after the test drive activities, we will also bring more in-depth reports, please continue to pay attention to Oh!