In today's era of the whole people looking at the face, good looks can not only add points, but also determine whether you can win in the fierce competition, just like the singer selection competition, good singing skills may be to be determined, but the high value will often be directly promoted because of the public's likes, in fact, there is nothing unfair, you can also have a handsome face. As a high-value faction of the joint venture mid-size SUV camp, kia KX7 and Peugeot 5008 are very representative, of course, today we can not only look at the face, but also look at their internal and strength.
The 2020 Kia KX7 was launched in April 2020, and the new car was launched with a total of 4 configurations, with a price range of 214,900 to 276,800 yuan. The 2021 Peugeot 5008 was launched in April last year, and a total of 7 new models were launched, with a price range of 187,700 to 263,700 yuan.
Next, The car uncle will focus on selecting the top version of the two cars for comparison, both of which are less than 250,000 yuan after the terminal discount, let's take a closer look at their specific performance.
Exterior design
Kia KX7 has not changed much in terms of design since its listing, among which the new car adopts the tiger-style family-style network, in order to meet the needs of domestic consumers, the network also uses chrome material as decoration. The large headlights on both sides are designed with far and near light splits, equipped with a white eyebrow at the top, and the LED daytime running lights are located at the bottom air intake, in the same area as the fog lights.
After the mid-term redesign of peugeot 5008, there has been a great degree of improvement in appearance, the whole vehicle has maintained a high degree of consistency with the overseas version of the model, the detail design is more fashionable and exquisite, and the design language shows the French aesthetics. Among them, the model adopts the brand's new sharp design language, the middle net adopts a scattered dot matrix model, the middle part matches the brand's new lion emblem Logo, and the daytime running lights on the left and right sides adopt a fang-like design, which looks very recognizable, and also makes the shape of the entire front face appear more fierce. The headlights of the new car use an all-LED light source, and the design is also sharper in terms of design compared to the old model.
In terms of body size, the specific length, width and height of the Kia KX7 are 4730× 1890×1730 mm, and the wheelbase is 2700 mm. The side shape of the new car is more coordinated, although the design has a third row of seats, but the rear suspension is not exaggerated elongated.
The specific length, width and height of the Peugeot 5008 are 4676×1855×1655 mm, and the wheelbase is 2840mm, although the three-dimensional data is lagging behind to a certain extent, but the wheelbase is 140mm more than the KX7. The top-of-the-line GT version is equipped with the iconic GT logo on the left side of the fenders, and like the older models, the GT version has more sporty details such as a black roof, black exterior mirrors, and cooler rims.
The tail design of kia KX7 is the same as the front face, the shape is relatively conservative, and there are not too many fancy elements, of which the rear taillights of the new car are more regular in outline, and some functions are LED. The rear enveloping structure is quite thick, the exhaust is a bilateral double-out layout, and the exterior is also decorated with a wide chrome decoration.
The tail shape of the Peugeot 5008 can still see the shadow of the old model, and the smooth lines with the tail lion's claw LED taillights have a strong recognition. As a GT version, the rear of the new car has also been fully blackened, the blackened taillights are equipped with transparent light shells on the outside, the middle part uses black trim panels as a connection, and the rear surround is also equipped with bilateral exhaust gases.
Interior design
The interior design style of Kia KX7 is the same as the appearance of the body, which is based on simplicity and atmosphere, while paying more attention to functionality, which can meet the needs of home users. Among them, the top of the center console of the new car uses a large number of hard materials wrapped, and there is no sense of cheapness in terms of vision, but the touch is not good. The four-panel multi-function steering wheel directly in front of the main driver is wrapped in leather material, and the details are more chrome decoration, the texture is worth affirming, and the leather holes are used at 3:00 and 9:00 to increase friction, and the grip is fuller. The center console of the new car is also equipped with an 8-inch touch LCD screen, which supports satellite navigation, Bluetooth car phone, mobile phone interconnection mapping, voice recognition control and so on.
The Peugeot 5008's i-Cockit cockpit style is still very personal, and the new model has added fur material to the center console and door panels, further enhancing the sense of luxury of the whole vehicle. The soft material above the center console feels hard, but it is not a traditional acrylic process, but a new type of degradable and environmentally friendly material. The small size of the steering wheel feels excellent, welcomed by many domestic consumers, fixed paddle shifter is also very sporty, in addition to the new car is also equipped with a 12.3-inch full LCD dashboard and a 10-inch touch LCD screen, while in the multimedia configuration compared to the KX7 more than the navigation of the road information display, road call rescue, car networking and so on.
The Kia KX7 interior seats are wrapped in leather fabrics, and functionally support the four-way adjustment of the main driver's seat / two-way adjustment of the waist support, the electric adjustment of the main passenger seat, the heating /ventilation of the front seat, the memory of the driver's seat electric seat, etc. The backrest of the front seat of the new car has a perforated design, the internal padding is moderately soft and hard, and the seat surface is wide, making the ride more comfortable.
The Peugeot 5008 interior seats are also wrapped in leather fabrics, and the function is more than the KX7 with four-way adjustment of the waist support of the passenger seat and the adjustable buttons in the rear of the passenger seat. The interior padding of the new front seats is thick, the surface has diamond-shaped patterns, and the touch is very solid.
The backrests of the rear seats in the Kia KX7 are equally wide and thick, as soft and hard as the front seats, and can be manually adjusted at an angle, but the length of the seat cushions is average and cannot give the rear passengers good leg support.
Peugeot 5008 rear seats in the car in the use of materials and workmanship and the front row to maintain the same level, the rear of each position have a liftable independent headrest, and the air outlet, power interface, central armrests are equipped, enough to meet the needs of family users.
dynamical system
The Kia KX7 is powered by a 2.0T engine with a maximum output of 241 hp and a peak torque of 353 Nm. In terms of drivetrain, it is matched by a 6-speed manual transmission.
The Peugeot 5008 is powered by a 1.8T engine, with a maximum output of 211 horsepower and a peak torque of 300 Nm, which lags slightly behind in performance. In terms of drivetrain, the engine is matched by an 8-speed manual transmission.
Uncle Che summed up
As non-mainstream joint venture mid-size SUVs, Kia KX7 and Peugeot 5008 are not too concerned, but the overall cost performance is still quite good. Through the comparison of the above aspects, we can see that the advantages of the two models are different, of which the Kia KX7 has a greater preferential margin, while having a more flexible seat layout, more excellent power performance performance, Peugeot 5008 has a more comprehensive functional configuration and a more comfortable riding experience, from the perspective of vehicle practicality and cost performance, Kia KX7 is significantly more attractive to consumers, so in this round of showdown, the car uncle is more recommended is Kia KX7.