As more and more young consumers join the car buying army, distinctive personality has become the car label of almost every young person, such as cross-border SUVs, Coupe models began to attract wide attention. In November 2020, SAIC Volkswagen launched the Tiguan X, and its fashionable and sporty shape attracted the attention of many young people, and it became a popular player in the joint venture cross-border SUV. At the 2021 Guangzhou Auto Show, Ford's new crossover SUV, the Ford EVOS, also ushered in the official launch. As a new member of this segment, Ford EVOS will compete with volkswagen Tiguan X. Let's find out today.
In this comparison, we will select the 2022 Changan Ford EVOS EcoBoost 245 ST-Line with a guidance price of 257,800 yuan, and the 2022 SAIC Volkswagen Tiguan X 330TSI two-wheel drive premium flagship version with a guidance price of 262,900 yuan. Both versions belong to the models with higher configurations in their respective car series, and the official guidance price difference is only 5100 yuan, so many consumers who are ready to buy a joint venture coupe SUV are entangled in these two models.
Appearance comparison: Ford EVOS is both futuristic and the Tiguan X focuses on youthfulness
Ford EVOS is based on the FNV intelligent interconnection network architecture, and the overall style presents a strong sense of futurism. If it is the first time you have seen it, it is easy to think of it as a new energy model. The iconic polygonal grille symbolizes Ford's century-old sports heritage, while also having an active opening and closing function. The uniquely shaped split headlights look intimidating, and the ST-Line sports kit enhances the aggressiveness of the front face, and the overall combination is young, sporty and full of sci-fi colors.
Tiguan X is the first model to use the overseas version of the new Tiguan front face design, compared to the "matryoshka doll" like family design language, Tiguan X's design style is more youthful and refined. Multi-banner combination chrome-plated mid-mesh enhances the visual width, and with the R-Line kit, the sporty range is much stronger.
Thanks to the excellent design process, both cars present an elegant coupe posture. The Ford EVOS waistline is smooth and smooth, that is, it has a dynamic beauty like a coupe, and there is a sense of strength with arrows on the string and ready to go. The black top design effectively reduces the visual center of gravity and is full of proper movement. The concealed door handle design adds a technical element to the appearance while reducing the drag coefficient. The tiguan X side waistline is sharper, the roof line is rounded, the tail is more prominent, and the visual effect of the sedan is more intense.
Both vehicles are positioned as medium-sized SUVs, ford EVOS vehicle size 4920 * 1920 * 1600m, wheelbase 2945mm, Tiguan X size 4764 * 1859 * 1628mm, wheelbase 2791mm. Ford EVOS is overall ahead of the Tiguan X in size, especially in terms of length and wheelbase, and the Ford EOVS has the advantage of 156mm and 154mm.
Echoing from end to end, the Ford EVOS tail also has a sports kit. The "C" shape through the taillights are very eye-catching, the tail marker is applied in the middle position, which is upgraded, and the roof spoiler design further increases the sense of movement. In contrast, the tail of Tiguan X is somewhat thick, the upturned duck tail design is somewhat playful, and the design of the same through-line taillight group is also used, which is highly recognizable.
Interior comparison: Ford EVOS mainly focuses on technology Sense tiguan X Volkswagen style has improved
The youthfulness of the model is not only reflected in the design of the shape, but also the innovation of the interior. Not only is it a superficial youthfulness like the fusion of popular elements to generate labels, but the materials, workmanship and atmosphere creation are also quite elaborate.
Ford EVOS interior design is the main theme of science and technology, 12.3-inch LCD instrument and 27-inch central control LCD screen composed of a joint screen of 1.1 meters, almost throughout the entire center console, as well as knob shift, three-frame multi-functional steering wheel, as if in the interstellar cockpit, the scientific and technological atmosphere is not lost in new energy models. In terms of workmanship, the Ford EVOS center console is covered with soft materials, with red decorative embellishments and ST-Line embroidery to enhance the sports visual effect.
Compared with the popular interiors where the moderate style prevailed in the past, the interior style of Tiguan X is much younger. 10.3-inch LCD instrument + 12-inch floating LCD central control screen, the sense of science and technology is much stronger, but in front of The Ford EVOS is still a "younger brother". In terms of craftsmanship, sports elements such as imitation carbon fiber and red stitching have been added, and the overall style is still biased towards the public.
Configuration comparison: Ford EVOS biased towards intelligence Tiguan X biased towards practicality
As the "smart" module gradually upgrades, the existence of the car is not limited to transportation tools, it can also connect work, family, and even entertainment and trends.
Based on the FNV intelligent interconnection network architecture, Ford EVOS has a new generation of SYNC+2.0 intelligent interconnection system, equipped with Qualcomm Snapdragon 820A vehicle specification processor, support for AI voice assistant, and can control the vehicle through voice and gestures. At the same time, there is also a face recognition function, mainly used for automatic login of car account, password-free payment, to achieve the memory of personal preferences, such as screen seat memory adjustment, rearview mirror position adjustment, air conditioning temperature setting, mood light setting, media preferences and other settings.
Tiguan X has built-in SAIC Volkswagen MOS 3.1 intelligent car connection system, supports Apple CarPlay and Baidu CarLife, and also supports gestures, touch and intelligent voice interaction functions.
In the differentiated configuration part, Ford EVOS pays more attention to safety and intelligent configuration, such as knee airbags, passive pedestrian protection, L2 level assisted driving, reversing side warning, remote start, OTA upgrade, B&O audio, etc.; Tiguan X pays more attention to comfort configurations, such as steering wheel heating, rear independent air conditioning, main driver seat memory, etc. Overall, the configuration advantage of Ford EVOS is even greater.
Power comparison: Ford EVOS book data beats Tiguan X
Ford EVOS is equipped with a 2.0T engine with a maximum power of 175 kW and a peak torque of 376N·m, and the transmission system matches an 8AT transmission; the Tiguan X is also equipped with a 2.0T engine, with a maximum power of 137 kW and a peak torque of 320 N·m, and the transmission system matches a 7DCT transmission. From the book data, the Ford EVOS has an overwhelming advantage.
In terms of driving experience, both cars use front McPherson independent suspension and rear multi-link independent suspension. However, EVOS continues Ford's century-old sports pedigree, Andd EVOS adopts the sports modular architecture of optimized chassis tuning, and the application of aluminum alloy front and rear hem arms with a 53.8% reduction in under-spring mass, making the perfect lightweight body have high-quality handling and can better meet young people's paranoid pursuit of driving.
Write at the end
Through the perfect interpretation of youth and intelligence, the Ford EVOS has created a sense of sport, technology and luxury, especially the 1.1-meter screen is very eye-catching. After the integration of many young and sporty elements, Tiguan X has also improved its fashion sense a lot, but there is still a popular style.
As a latecomer to the crossover SUV market, ford EVOS is clearly more dominant in terms of design, size, intelligence and power.