[Aika Car Shopping Guide Original]
From obscurity to becoming the backbone of the automotive market, SUV took just over 20 years to compete with cars. Nowadays, SUVs can be described as the hottest model category, occupying half of the Chinese car market. In the context of consumption upgrades, medium-sized SUVs have sprung up, attracting many users who pay attention to the sense of quality and personality expression. Seeing this piece of fragrant food, the joint venture brands have shot out, hoping to seize the commanding heights of the market. Because of this, the mid-size SUV market is fiercely competitive, and it is difficult to stand out without some real skills. Today, let's invite FAW Toyota Lingfang and FAW-Volkswagen to explore Yue X to see what highlights the Japanese representatives and Ashkenazi representatives have.
FAW Toyota Lingfang, which went public in November 2021, is a cutting-edge force in the joint venture mid-size SUV market, priced at 211,800 to 297,800 yuan. FAW-Volkswagen Tanyue X has been listed as early as 2020, and the price range is 235,800-295,800 yuan. Combined with the brand, size and price, Ling Fang and Tanyue X can be described as a needle tip to Mai Mang. The models participating in the comparison are lingfang 2022 2.0L CVT two-wheel drive flagship version (guidance price of 255,800 yuan) and Tanyue X 2020 330TSI two-wheel drive flagship version (guidance price of 249,800 yuan).
In terms of exterior design, Ling Fang and Tanyue X represent different styles of Japanese and Ashkenazi. At first sight of the two cars, Ling's sense of grade is more sufficient, while Tanyue X is more muscular. Ling Fang has a typical Oriental femininity, the whole car shape is elegant, quite a bit of Lexus style. As a coupe SUV, the tail design of the Tanyue X is bolder than that of the traditional SUV, but it still has the usual rigor of Volkswagen as a whole.
Appearance: Different interpretations of movement
A beautiful car can make people feel happy, and you have a good mood when you travel every day. However, the appearance is for others to see after all, and the interior is always the good friend who accompanies the owner. As first-line joint venture brands, FAW Toyota and FAW-Volkswagen have a lot of experience in this. On the basis of ensuring practicality, both medium-sized SUVs have a good interior texture, and the overall performance is worthy of the boutique positioning. In contrast, LingFang's interior design is more fashionable, and the texture also has some luxury brand flavor.
Someone once said that Toyota and Volkswagen are both national car brands, and there is not much luxury to speak of. However, with the change of the times, this statement has gradually been broken, and the national car can also have high quality. In terms of interior texture and machine quality, both medium-sized SUVs have a good performance. In contrast, Ling Fang's performance is more prominent, more like a light luxury version of the Lexus NX.
Interior: Lingfang is more textured
As a medium-sized SUV, the spatial performance of Ling Fang and Tanyue X naturally does not disappoint. Specifically, the front row of the two cars has plenty of head space and a large range of seat adjustments. The rear space is non-discriminatory, the comfort of the positioning seat is better, and the backrest fit and cushion support are of a high standard. In terms of luggage compartment, the overall strength of the two players is equal, and the size of space and the degree of regularity have their own advantages.
In terms of power, both Ling Fang and Tanyue X offer a wealth of options. The whole series is equipped with a naturally aspirated engine and offers three power configurations, namely 2.0L two-wheel drive, 2.5L hybrid two-wheel drive and 2.5L hybrid four-wheel drive. Tanyue X offers two powertrains, 2.0T low-power two-wheel drive (330TSI) and high-power four-wheel drive (380TSI), all of which are turbocharged models.
Participating in the comparison is the Lingfang 2.0L and the Tanyue X 330TSI, and the power performance has its own strengths. The power output of the ling is linear, the throttle response is fast, and the daily driving is smoother. Tanyue X is absolutely powerful, but there is a certain lag in turbocharging, and the smoothness of the dual-clutch transmission is not perfect. It is worth mentioning that Lingfang can use No. 92 gasoline, which has a lower cost of using the car, which helps the owner save fuel costs. Tanyue X requires No. 95 gasoline, which is slightly more expensive. In addition, Tanyue X is equipped with a GPF particle trapper, and its reliability has yet to be verified.
Editor's comments: Who is better in Japanese and Ashkenazi? There is probably no standard answer to this question. Through comparison, it is not difficult to find that Ling Fang and Tanyue X have different personalities and carry forward the advantages of their respective brands. As a rookie of TNGA, Ling Fang inherits the solid foundation of the FAW Toyota family, with spacious space, rich configuration and easy driving. At the same time, Ling put hard work on texture, and the design of the whole vehicle is dynamic and elegant, reminiscent of Lexus. Tanyue X has the rigorous core of the public, and the sense of sportiness is also above the level, but the sense of luxury is slightly insufficient. If you want to buy a high-quality midsize SUV, neither Ling Fang nor Tanyue X can go wrong. But if you're looking to be stylish, Ling Fang is undoubtedly the more flattering option.
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