In the past two years, with the consumer's demand for diversified models, as well as the rise of freight platforms such as "Cargo Pull X" and "Fast X Taxi", the domestic MPV market has shown a growing trend. At the same time, among the models at the top of the MPV sales list, Chinese brands account for a relatively large proportion. Our comparison link today also chose two domestic brand models with good reputation, good heat, and relatively affordable prices, one is a "veteran" who has achieved a small success in the MPV market - Dongfeng Fengxing Lingzhi M5L, and the other is a thick and thin "new Ding" - Wuling Journey, let's also take a look at the two cars today who are more in line with the needs of current consumers.
(Lingzhi M5L)
(Journey)
Dongfeng Fengxing Lingzhi all series of guidance price range of 5.99-999,900, the whole series provides 2, 5, 7, 9 seat models, while providing 1.6L, 2.0L models, the choice of car series is relatively rich; Wuling Journey all series guidance price range of 7.58-9.08 million, the whole series provides 2 or 7 seat models, and the 7-seat model supports optional 8 and 9 seat layout, and its entire series only provides 1.5T models. To its credit, both Lingzhi and Zhengcheng offer operational models.
In terms of the richness of the car system, Dongfeng Fengxing Lingzhi and Wuling Journey are still relatively rich, which can meet the needs of different consumers, such as pulling goods to choose 2 seats, carrying people to choose 7 seats, 8 seats, 9 seats. Since it is a comparison, we choose two models with similar prices, namely Lingzhi 2022 Struggle M5L 1.6L Luxury 7-seater (86,900, hereinafter referred to as: Lingzhi M5L), Zhengcheng 2021 1.5T Manual Luxury (83,800, hereinafter referred to as: Journey), the following take these two specific models as an example to start today's comparison.
The appearance of MPV does not need to be so fancy, on the basis of practicality, more texture can be. The overall line of the Lingzhi M5L is rounded, the large-size grille has a good momentum, and the split-type light group also appears to be more personalized, but its body side and tail lines are slightly mediocre, saying that it is good to hear is classic, and it is called obsolete if it is not good;
The overall line of the journey is mainly straight, the shape is relatively tough, and the "square box" shape can also add a fashion atmosphere. At the same time, the front of the journey adopts a large number of horizontal lines, which broadens the visual tension and increases the visual effect of the wide body. Overall, the rounded shape of the Lingzhi M5L and the tough shape of the journey can ensure sufficient space utilization, and the practicality of both is good. However, in terms of texture, I personally prefer the journey. Of course, appearance is a matter of opinion.
The hard power of MPV lies in space, comfort and other parts, let's focus on the spatial performance of the two cars. Lingzhi M5L length, width and height are 5135, 1720, 1970mm, wheelbase 3000mm, journey length, width and height of 5150, 1840, 1895mm, wheelbase 3180mm, Lingzhi M5L height has some advantages, the length, width, wheelbase and advantages of the journey, relatively speaking, the journey has better spatial performance.
In terms of seat layout, the Lingzhi M5L and the journey both adopt a 7-seat layout of 2+2+3, and the second row is equipped with independent seats, and the basic comfort of both is good. The second row of seats of the Lingzhi M5L supports front and rear, backrest, and rotation adjustment, and the journey only supports front and rear and backrest adjustments. However, the Lingzhi M5L is only equipped with a right-side manual sliding door, while the journey is a double-sided manual sliding door, and its practicality is relatively excellent. To its credit, both the Lingzhi M5L and the Journey are equipped with independent air conditioning in the rear, and both cars can provide basic comfort.
For MPV at this price point, the configuration is a key part of improving the car experience. In terms of safety configuration, Lingzhi M5L and Journey have the main co-pilot airbag, tire pressure display, ABS and other configurations, but both are not equipped with ESP, the performance is decent; auxiliary/control configuration, Lingzhi M5L and Journey have rear radar, reversing image function, and The journey has more cruise function; multimedia configuration, Lingzhi M5L and Journey are equipped with 8-inch central control screen, and both support mobile phone interconnection function, the performance is not bad; lighting configuration, Both the Lingzhi M5L and the Journey are equipped with halogen headlights, the Lingzhi M5L has more LED daytime lights, and the Journey has more front fog lights. Overall, the configuration performance of Lingzhi M5L and Zhengcheng is expected, and the gap between the configuration level of the two is only between Bozhong.
As a production tool, economy is also an important part of MPV. Lingzhi M5L adopts a combination of 1.6L engine + 5MT transmission, its maximum engine power is 122 horsepower (90 kW), the maximum torque is 151N·m, the power parameters are decent, the vehicle NEDC fuel consumption is 7.9L/100km, for a 5-meter-long MPV, the economy is not bad; the journey adopts a combination of 1.5T engine + 6MT transmission, and its engine maximum power is 147 horsepower (108 kW) and the maximum torque is 250 N·m Due to its turbocharged engine, its power parameters also have some advantages, and the fuel consumption of the vehicle NEDC is 7.6L/100km.
Summary: First of all, we need to praise both the Lingzhi M5L and the journey, after all, both have achieved a 5-meter-level length in the price of about 80,000, and the space and practicality of the two are quite good, but there are some differences in the details; in terms of configuration, the performance of the Lingzhi M5L and the journey are decent, and the difference is not large; at the power level, the power parameters and fuel consumption performance of the journey are slightly better. In short, Lingzhi M5L and Journey are more worth choosing, but if I recommend it, I may still recommend Wuling Journey, after all, its motivation is stronger, and it is more relaxed to climb the hill.