(The picture shows the Lantu Dreamer pure electric vehicle model)
In the gradually popularized new energy vehicle market, the MPV field seems to be a special existence, and there are not many new energy models in this field, and Lantu Dreamer is one of them. At the Guangzhou Auto Show, we have already seen its pure electric model, but recently we have seen the declaration map of the Lantu Dreamer Extended Journey Version from the official website of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, which is expected to be officially listed this year. So does Lantu Dreamer, who positions medium and large luxury MPV, have the strength to challenge the Buick GL8, the benchmark model in the MPV field? Next, let's analyze it briefly.
The bigger the "mouth" on the front face, the more stylish?
Judging from the declaration chart of the Lantu Dreamer Zengcheng Edition, the shape of this car is basically the same as that of the previous appearance at the auto show. The front face adopts a large straight waterfall grille design, which looks very aura. In addition, the design of the Landu FREE is continued in the details, such as the through-line light strip connected to the headlights on both sides, and the Lantern logo that emits light, etc., which should be able to create a full sense of technology after lighting.
For the Buick GL8, different models have different appearances, ES Luzun and Avenir Avia front face design is relatively close, the chrome trim on the middle net are fused together and extended to the inside of the headlights on both sides, which is three-dimensional. However, the grille design of the two models is different, ES Luzun is a horizontal design, and Avenir Evia adopts a honeycomb mesh design, which looks more refined than the former and has improved recognition. Overall, the buick GL8's exterior uses a typical business MPV shape.
The rear of the two cars are more square shapes, the taillight design of the Lantu Dreamer Extended Range Edition is more special, the effect after lighting should be good, quite personal, the exhaust pipe adopts a hidden design, simplifying the rear layout. The Buick GL8 has a penetrating chrome trim strip on the rear, which divides the tail into two parts, and the overall design is relatively simple.
Dreamer Technology can "win", but the price is unknown
In terms of interior design, the overall layout of Lantu Dreamer and FREE are slightly different, but the most eye-catching triple screen design that runs through the entire center console still continues. Many physical buttons are also retained in the car to facilitate operation when driving. In addition, on the main color of white, many rose gold trim strips are also used to embellish it, which looks very delicate. In short, walking into the car of Lantu Automobile, in addition to the cool technology atmosphere, you can feel the sense of luxury that is in line with its positioning. For the Buick GL8, its interior looks more business-oriented, and although the top model Avenir Evia adopts a dual screen design, the sense of technology is still significantly less than that of the Lantu Dreamer. The white + brown contrast color combination used in the car creates a sense of luxury at the same time, but also has a touch of maturity and stability.
In addition, in terms of configuration, it can be inferred from the existing configuration of the Lantu FREE extended range version that the Dreamer is expected to still be equipped with 5G in-vehicle entertainment and office systems, including satellite navigation systems, navigation road condition information display, facial recognition and car networking and other functions; on the intelligent driving assistance system, it is expected that there will also be parallel assist, front and rear parking radar, full-speed adaptive cruise and automatic parking functions. In addition, according to the information of the first vehicle OTA upgrade of Lantu FREE some time ago, presumably the Dreamer's vehicle OTA upgrade should also be improved in the direction of automotive entertainment system, human-computer interaction function and performance performance.
The scientific and technological performance of the Buick GL8 is also very perfect as a whole, and the satellite navigation system, roadside assistance call and Bluetooth/car phone are all available, and the practicality and perfection in the driving process are very good. However, if compared with the Dreamer as a whole, it can be found that GL8 is slightly lacking in intelligent interaction systems such as gesture control and facial recognition functions, and the intelligent experience of driving and riding may not be as good as Dreamer. In general, the Buick GL8 compared to the traditional MPV model has done a good job in terms of configuration, but the Dreamer has a more intelligent in-car entertainment and driver assistance system, in terms of scientific and technological performance can be said to be "completely superior" to the GL8, and the creation of a sense of luxury in the car is also sufficient, I believe that if the price is right, it should attract many consumers.
It is 112mm longer than GL8, and it only takes 92 gauge to refuel
In terms of body size, the Lantu Dreamer's length, width and height are 5315/1985/1820 (1800) mm, and the wheelbase is 3200 mm; while the Buick GL8's various dimensions are slightly inferior to the former, and the wheelbase is also 112mm shorter. As the benchmark model of MPV, we are not unfamiliar with the GL8's riding space, whether it is the driver's seat, or the second and third rows of seats have a lot of room for activity, even if the full ride will not feel crowded, and the trunk volume performance is not bad, go out to place some daily necessities. It is conceivable that the Lantu Dreamer Extender Edition with better dimensional parameters naturally does not need to worry about internal space, and may also bring better riding performance.
In terms of the most important power, the Lantu Dreamer Extender Edition will be equipped with an extended range drive system composed of a 1.5T engine and dual motors, of which the maximum power of the engine is 136kW, the maximum power of the front and rear motors is 130kW and 160kW, respectively, in addition, the air suspension on the car, CDC shock absorption system and other functions will not be absent, and the driving comfort should be good. Buick GL8 is equipped with a 2.0T turbocharged engine, and adds a 48V light mix system, with a maximum power of 174kW and a maximum torque of 350N·m, matching a 9AT gearbox, which may be slightly more interesting to drive. However, from the perspective of fuel consumption, GL8 should use No. 95 gasoline, but from the reasoning of the Lantu FREE extended range version, the Dreamer extended range version should only need to use a cheaper No. 92 gasoline, and as a range extender hybrid model, the motor drive can also save a lot of fuel costs.
Write at the end
As the second model of Landu Automobile, Lando Dreamer has launched its range extended hybrid model, enriching the car purchase options in the MPV field. In terms of technology configuration and space, it has a strong strength, which is enough to challenge the benchmark of the same class model, the Buick GL8. However, considering that the price of Landu FREE is not close to the people, if the pricing of land map dreamers is more grounded, and the Same level as TheVenir Evia of Buick GL8, and even ES Luzun, it will surely attract more MPV consumers.