This has just begun the year, GAC Toyota has been connected to two new models, following the Fenglanda, based on the TNGA-K architecture built weisa also launched a few days ago. The new car launched a total of three fuel models and three dual engine models, priced at 216,800-303,800 yuan. Among them, the fuel version is equipped with a 2.0L naturally aspirated engine, with a maximum power of 126kW and a peak torque of 209N.m, matching the CVT stepless transmission and providing two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive models; the dual-engine version is equipped with a combination of 2.5L Atkinson cycle engine + electric motor, matching the E-CVT transmission, the two-wheel drive version of the model system has a comprehensive maximum power of 160kW, and the four-wheel drive version of the model system has a comprehensive maximum power of 163kW.
As we all know, GAC Toyota Wesa and FAW Toyota Lingfang are sister cars to each other, but compared to Lingfang, Weisa's design is obviously younger, maintaining most of the design on the US version of VENZA. For example, the huge mesh blackened grille, the eagle eye headlights of the "double L-shaped" structure, the sports car-like slipback roof and the slender through taillights really have the visual sense of the Toyota Supra sports car.
The body size of The Wisa is 4780mm/1855mm/1660mm, the wheelbase is 2690mm, from the body size of the Visa and Veranda is not much different, but its positioning is higher than The Velanda, into the car can obviously feel a light luxury atmosphere, the whole series of models have adopted leather steering wheel and leather seats, other soft materials cover parts are everywhere, and even some people compare Wisa to lexus NX relabeling models, It can be seen that the sense of luxury embodied by Weisa is unprecedented.
So how should we choose as a model with a light luxury style? Because the fuel version and dual engine models are divided into two-wheel drive deluxe version, two-wheel drive premium version and four-wheel drive extreme version, and the configuration is almost the same, which is actually easier for consumers to choose.
The first is the 2.0L CVT two-wheel drive deluxe version priced at 216,800 and the dual-engine 2.5L CVT two-wheel drive deluxe version priced at 246,800, although they are the entry-level models, but the configuration is already in place, equipped with 7 airbags, full-speed adaptive cruise, lane departure warning, lane keeping assistance, active braking and other rich active and passive safety configurations. However, there is still a lack of intelligent interaction and comfort configuration, as a high-quality SUV, the entry-level model does not reflect the value of Weisa.
Next is the 2.0L CVT two-wheel drive premium version priced at 234,800 yuan and the dual-engine 2.5L CVT two-wheel drive premium version priced at 264,800 yuan, both of which are 18,000 more expensive than the previous configuration model. Upgraded with 19-inch tires, front and rear parking radar, electric induction trunk, imitation leather/leather mix-and-match seats, lumbar support adjustment of the main driver's seat, electric adjustment of the passenger seat, heating/ventilation of the front seat, 12.3-inch central control screen, satellite navigation system, voice recognition control system, Internet of Vehicles, OTA upgrade, 9-speaker JBL audio, LED daytime running lights, etc. This configuration model can be said to be greatly upgraded in comfort, and obvious differences can be seen in the appearance and interior, relatively speaking, Xiaobian believes that the two-wheel drive premium version is more worth buying.
Finally, the 2.0L CVT four-wheel drive extreme version priced at 268,800 and the dual engine 2.5L CVT four-wheel drive extreme version priced at 303,800 yuan are 34,000 and 39,000 more expensive than the previous configuration model, the difference is mainly the difference between the four-wheel drive system, the fuel version model is equipped with an ordinary four-wheel drive system, and the dual engine version is equipped with an electronically controlled four-wheel drive system, and there is a set of rear motor drive systems.
At the same time, the dual-engine four-wheel drive model also has some more streaming rearview mirrors. In other configurations, they add parallel assist, 360-degree panoramic image, reversing side warning system, panoramic canopy, steering wheel heating, 12.3-inch full LCD instrument, HUD head-up digital display, front mobile phone wireless charging, driver's seat power seat memory, facial recognition function, front multi-layer sound insulation glass, exterior mirror memory/reversing automatic rollover, on-board air purifier, etc.
Although the top model has more four-wheel drive systems and more configurations, the biggest problem is the price, especially the dual-engine model has entered the 300,000 range, why not choose a higher level Highlander?
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Weisa's positioning between Veranda and Highlander, from the configuration of the vehicle, the materials for the interior are indeed better than Veranda, but there is not much market space left between Veranda and Highlander, after the comprehensive quality and price, Xiaobian believes that whether it is the fuel version or the dual engine version, it is more worth buying the two-wheel drive premium version.