The competition in the domestic SUV market is extremely fierce, and the new products are more segmented and personalized, which is no longer the impression given to us by traditional SUVs in the past. With the Z generation crowd gradually show strong consumption power, the domestic market has also appeared a lot of more youthful style and sports style of the obvious products, today Uncle Che chose two domestic compact SUVs with such quality, they are StarWay Wind Chase and YiXuan GS.
The 2022 Starway Chasing Wind was launched in September last year, and the new car was launched with a total of 5 configurations, with a price range of 109,900 to 139,900 yuan. The 2021 Yixuan GS was launched in April last year, and the price range of this model is 74,900 to 108,900 yuan.
Next, Uncle Che will focus on selecting the entry-level model of chasing the wind and the top version of Yixuan GS for comparison, and the price gap between the two is 0.1 million yuan, so which model is more prominent under this premise? Let's take a closer look.
Exterior design
Chasing the wind was previously known as the Starway LX, the car is the third product named after the Chinese method after the continuation of the moon and the lingyun, the positioning of the new car is no different from the LX, it is still a compact SUV, and it has also been modified in terms of design. Among them, the front part of the new car adopts the latest family design style of Xingtu, which mainly makes certain adjustments to the front bracket, and looks more sporty than the old model. The front part of the new model uses a lot of horizontal lines, which not only increases the visual width and stability, but also gives the car a technical face. The new car is equipped with a standard LED light source, the chrome metal strip above the headlights is very delicate, and the turn signals also have a running water effect.
Yixuan GS is built with a new global modular platform, positioning urban compact SUVs, labeled as young sports and trendy. The exterior design of the new car highlights the sense of movement, the grid grille is very exaggerated, the latest abstract English letter logo is very eye-catching, as the top version, the new car is matched with matrix LED headlights, the visual effect after lighting is very stunning, and its turn signals also have a flowing water effect.
In terms of body size, the specific length, width and height of the wind chasing are 4533×1848×1699 mm, and the wheelbase is 2670 mm. The side contours of the new car's body are quite coordinated, and the sturdy waistline, the original color trim at the wheel arch and the sill are just right to pinch out the healthy posture, which is unforgettable.
The specific length, width and height of the Yixuan GS are 4610×1830×1600 mm, and the wheelbase is 2680mm, which occupies a certain advantage in key body length and wheelbase. The side shape of the new car is more slender, with a bit of crossover station wagon charm, and the lateral chrome trim strips at the two-color body and the head and tail are also a plus point for the shape design.
The led taillights that run through the rear of the windmill spread from the center to the sides and fall significantly, and the wheel arches with the expansion are very capable, which also strengthens the stability of the rear design. The exhaust pipes that are doubled on both sides at the bottom are not decorative, making the "obsessive-compulsive disorder patients" feel comfortable. In addition, the new car is also equipped with bright colored skid plates as decoration in the rear surround, further enriching the details of the rear design.
The lines at the rear of the GS are tough, the details are rich, the two-tone rear is surrounded, the chrome trim and the black roof blend together, and it does not look too cluttered. The tail light group is undoubtedly the finishing touch of the entire tail, its interior also matches the full LED light source, but also with a blackening treatment, the folded strips equipped on both sides and the design of the headlight group perfectly echo, while the dot array light strip inside the light group is neatly arranged, and the visual effect after lighting is very eye-catching.
Interior design
The center console in the wind chaser is very meticulous in both material workmanship and the collocation of different materials, and the sense of high quality has been successfully reflected, and the surface of the three flat-bottom steering wheels directly in front of the main driver is wrapped in leather fabric, which is more excellent, of course, if the steering is not so large, it is certainly cool to hold the following one when turning around. Although it is an entry-level model, the car still matches the dual 12.3-inch integrated screen, the screen resolution is higher, the effect of the dashboard display is very clear, but there is a little reflection on the screen.
Yixuan GS retains the sports style highlighted by the appearance in the interior design, but the complex details are swept away and a concise route is taken, of which the overall design of the dashboard in the car is surrounded, and the central control area pays attention to the symmetrical aesthetics, such an interior shape is not easy for people to fall in love at first glance, but they will not feel bored after getting along for a long time. The three flat-bottom steering wheels in front of the new owner's drive are not very large, but they are decorated with piano paint and the plate feels very full. The car is equipped with a 10.25-inch touch LCD screen above the center console, and the multimedia system uses WindLink 4.0 Pro, which is consistent with the wind chasing.
The seats in the wind chaser are wrapped in imitation leather fabric, and the function supports the two-way adjustment of the height of the main driver's seat and the electric adjustment of the main driver's seat. The interior padding of the front seats of the new car is moderately soft and hard, the fabric used for covering the surface is delicate, and the seat back and the wings on both sides of the seat cushion are more prominent, with good lateral support.
The seats in the Yixuan GS car are also wrapped in imitation leather fabrics, and the function is more than the electric adjustment of the passenger seat compared with the star chasing wind. The front seats of the new car are embellished with red leather and stitching, highlighting the sporty atmosphere, the seat surface is wide, the backrest is close to the back of the human body, and the support and comfort are quite good.
The rear seats in the wind chaser are of the same level as the front row in terms of material use and workmanship, the seats on both sides are slightly inverted, the central bulge of the platform is almost negligible, and the overall space performance is in line with expectations.
The rear space of the GS is more generous than that of chasing the wind, the seat shape is wide, the backrest angle and the height of the cushion are very reasonable, except for the lack of central armrests, there is almost no fault. However, the comfort of the rear central seat is average, and due to the level limitations, the lateral space stretch of the three adults sitting in the rear seat is not ideal.
dynamical system
It is equipped with a 1.5T turbocharged engine with a maximum output of 156 hp and a peak torque of 230 Nm. In terms of drivetrain, it is matched by a simulated 9-speed CVT stepless gearbox.
Yixuan GS is equipped with a 1.5T engine, with a maximum output of 150 hp and a peak torque of 230 Nm. In terms of drivetrain, the engine is matched by a 6-speed wet dual-clutch transmission.
Uncle Che summed up
As a new face in the field of domestic compact SUVs, Chasing Wind and Yixuan GS have shown good competitiveness, but after experiencing the above comparison, we can see that the interior and exterior design of Yixuan GS is obviously more in line with the tastes of young consumers, and at the same time, in the case of little price difference, the car has a more comprehensive functional configuration than Xingtu Chasing Wind, larger external size, more generous rear seating space, and the vehicle cost performance and product force are more outstanding, so in this round of showdown, the car uncle recommended Yixuan GS.