In the past, when it comes to car sea tactics, the first thing that comes to mind should be the joint venture brand - Volkswagen. However, in this year, I believe that many netizens will think that it is Toyota. Before November, Toyota had intensively launched four new cars, including two special sedans: AsiaSea and Lingshang; a "luxury version" Highlander; and a world-renowned MPV-XENA.
With 4 consecutive vehicles, I thought Toyota's car-sea tactics had come to an end. But what people did not expect was that at the recent Guangzhou Auto Show, Toyota unveiled 4 new fuel vehicles, all of which are SUVs that have attracted the attention of the Chinese people. Is it a number, or is there some "killer skill"? In the end, is it right for the appetite of the Chinese people? Today, Brother Jiang will take a look at it with everyone.
1&2, Feng Lanta & Corolla Sharp
Pre-sale price: 13.50-17.50 million (Fenglanda)
Features: Toyota's cheapest SUV
Among the many new Toyota cars, Fenglanda and Corolla Relex should be regarded as the most efficient launch, from exposure to official debut, the time is only two months. Although the time is short, these two sister models are still very interesting. Among them, GAC Toyota Fenglanda is closer to the Japanese standard model.
Frontlanda
Japanese version of Corolla Cross
FAW Toyota Corolla Cross, named "Ruifang", retains the design elements of american models.
Corolla Sharpen
Us version of Corolla Cross
The difference in appearance and shape between the two is mainly reflected in the front grille, the large size grille used by Fenglanda is placed below, and after the design of the fog lamp with the upper convexity, it still looks quite wild.
The Corolla Sharp Put is to put the large size grille on the front face, looking quite a bit of the sense of sight of the RAV4, the overall shape is more inclined to the urban design.
In terms of size, the two are also similar, the three circumferences of Fenglanda are 4485/1825/1620mm, the wheelbase is 2640mm, and the three circumferences of The Corolla Sharp are 4460/1825/1620mm, and the wheelbase is 2640mm. Although the data looks relatively ordinary, if you compare it with Nissan Qashqai, Honda XR-V and other models, they still have certain advantages.
In terms of interior, in addition to the color matching, the two cars can be said to be exactly the same, using Toyota's traditional symmetrical interior design, equipped with floating central control screen, LCD instrument screen, multi-function steering wheel and other common elements. Although the overall appearance value is not very high, the practicality is still guaranteed.
Frontlander interior
Corolla sharpens the interior
In terms of power, both new cars are equipped with the same CH-R 2.0L engine, with a maximum power of 126 kW (171 hp) and a maximum torque of 203 Nm, matching a CVT gearbox that can simulate 10 gears. Among the joint venture opponents of the same level, the power of FengLanda and Corolla Ruifang is still relatively capable.
In addition to the power to play, the price of these two cars is also quite affordable. At present, the pre-price of Fenglanda is only 13.50-17.50 million, which is only a few thousand yuan more expensive than the lower Honda XR-V (guide price: 12.79-17.59 million), and it is directly cheaper than the same level of Qashqai (guide price: 15.49-18.89 million), which is directly cheaper by nearly 20,000. Cost-effective so high, after toyota's two cheapest SUVs launched, XR-V, Binzhi, Qashqai will not be fragrant?
Honda XR-V
Nissan Qashqai
3&4. Wesa & Lingfang Harrier
Pre-sale price: 22.00-31.00 million / 21.18-29.78 million
Features: Deluxe Edition Rongfang, Shell Lexus
Different from the small fame of Fenglanda and Corolla Ruifang, Weisa and Lingfang Harrier have attracted the attention of many domestic consumers once they were exposed. The reason why they have this popularity is more because their overseas prototype, the Harrier, has hung a unique harrier logo and was once a model built on the same platform as the Lexus RX.
Of course, that's the old model of the past. The Harrier, which is currently on sale, is actually built on the same platform as RAV4 Rongfang. Its domestic avatar Wei Sa, Ling Fang Harrier and RAV4 Rongfang are the biggest difference, the difference is mainly reflected in the design and materials.
Wei Sa
Lingharier
The difference in the design is that the sense of high-grade and exquisite sense of Weisa and Lingharier will be stronger, such as Weisa, which adopts a more exquisite black bright mesh grille to match the closed front of the car, making the visual center of gravity of the car more down and more sporty.
Lingfang Harrier is a direct continuation of the overseas version of the model design. Dark trim panels are used to connect the two light groups, chrome trim strips are used for visual layering under the headlights, and horizontal striped trapezoidal shapes are used to stretch the visual width in the lower grille. Relying on the perfect fusion of these elements, the delicate feeling of Lingharier can be said to be directly full.
On the side of the body, the design of the two cars is almost the same, and the slightly raised waist line is still more obvious after matching the tail and the through taillights. The only fly in the ointment is that the size of the two cars is not much larger than the RAV4 Rong, which is still quite a loss of points for the people who pursue great beauty.
In the interior part, the two cars are also the same design, the shape is a more traditional symmetrical layout, equipped with a suspended central control screen, and a large number of soft wrapping in places visible to the naked eye. The material is quite solid, and the texture of the hand touch is much higher than that of the RAV4 Rongfang, which is quite in line with the elegant and business positioning of their "medium-sized SUVs".
Wesa interior
Relax the HARRIER interior
The RAV4 features an interior
As for the power, both vehicles are equipped with the same power of the RAV4, that is, the fuel version of 2.0L+CVT and the hybrid version of 2.5L+E-CVT, with a maximum power of 126kW (171 hp) and 160/163kW, respectively. In terms of design and materials, Weisa and Lingfang Harrier are indeed much more advanced than RAV4 Rongfang, but because of this "sense of premium", if you have to pay 30,000 or 40,000 yuan, there may be many consumers who can't accept it.
Originally, in the domestic automobile market, Toyota's strategy has always been more conservative, and its sales are far inferior to Volkswagen's. But now, Toyota can not sit still, boldly use the volkswagen of the same model of the "car sea tactics", it seems that under the general trend of new energy, Toyota is no longer conservative about the "output" of fuel vehicles.
In recent years, Toyota has accelerated the introduction of its products and launched models specially supplied from China to cater to the needs of domestic consumers. However, as the boss of the global auto market, Jiang Ge feels that Toyota's attention to the Chinese market is still far from enough. Most of its energy is focused on the European and American markets, like today's popular models in China, almost all of which are the result of prioritizing the research and development of American consumers. For some popular models, domestic manufacturers even connived at dealers to increase prices to pick up cars, which also broke the hearts of many Toyota fans.
Blindly investing in new products, while ignoring user reputation and satisfaction, is not conducive to long-term development. But in any case, Toyota's brand and products still have their own unique charm, otherwise there would not be so many consumers who would have paid for it. In the face of more and more abundant Toyota models, has your brand favorability increased? Feel free to follow "Boundless" and leave a comment in the comments section below to share your thoughts on Toyota's new cars and toyota brand.