To this day, the SUV market is still attracting consumer attention, and most of the main sales models of major car companies are still concentrated in SUV models. Recently, GAC Toyota's new SUV Fenglanda was officially launched, and the starting price of 125,800 made it Toyota's cheapest SUV in China. Although the price is cheap, Fenglanda is still based on the TNGA-C platform and also has the high quality given by TNGA. From the positioning point of view, although it is the same compact SUV as the Veranda, the Positioning of the Frontlanda is lower, between the C-HR and the Willanda. It can be seen that the launch of Fenglanda is not only to enrich the product matrix of GAC Toyota, but also to occupy more market segments.
On January 6, 2022, GAC Toyota Fenglanda was officially put on sale, with a guidance price of 125,800-169,800 yuan, and a total of 5 models of new cars were launched, all equipped with 2.0L naturally aspirated engines and CVT stepless transmissions. The appearance of The Frontland adopts the same shape as the Japanese version of the Corolla Cross, and the interior and exterior configuration of the car are also high, which is very competitive. So which of these five cars is the most suitable to buy? Which is the best value for money? Let's take a look at it today.
First, a brief description of the model
In terms of appearance, although the Fenglanda is a brand new model of GAC Toyota, its design still follows the design of the overseas version of the Japanese version of the Corolla Cross, and the overall shape is more conservative, with a strong Toyota family style. The front face adopts a large air intake grille with a unique headlight group, and the entire front of the car looks very exquisite and atmospheric.
The shape of the side also continues the style of the Corolla CROSS day version, and the roof line is relatively straight, which can better ensure the head space of the rear occupants. The waistline of the body extends from the front fenders to the rear of the car, and the overall shape is relatively smooth. In terms of body size, the new car has a length, width and height of 4485/1825/1620mm and a wheelbase of 2640mm, which is a decent level in the compact SUV. In addition to making the car look tougher, the blackened wheel eyebrows and side skirts of the new car also have a certain practicality, and there is also some meaning of "trumpet Veranda".
The tail shape is more rounded and full of design style, and it is more in line with the aesthetics of most consumers. The roof is equipped with a black tail wing, and the taillights on the left and right sides are narrow and long, echoing the headlights. The lower enclosing area is equipped with a large area of black skid platelets, which are run through with a chrome trim strip, and the tail exhaust is concealed.
Feng Lanta has prepared a variety of exterior colors for consumers to choose from, with a total of seven monochrome car paints, namely: coral red, glazed gold, platinum pearl white, desert gold, fluorite blue, crystal silver and ink crystal black. In addition to the monochrome car paint, there are also four available two-tone body colors that can be selected: coral red and black, glazed gold black, platinum pearl white and black, and desert gold black and black. Among the above colors, the two-color body and platinum pearl white need to pay an additional 2,000 yuan if you want to choose, and the platinum pearl white and black two-color need to pay an additional 4,000 yuan.
In terms of rims, in addition to the luxury PLUS version equipped with 18-inch aluminum alloy wheels, the elite version, the leading version, the deluxe version and the premium version are all 17-inch aluminum alloy wheels, but the style is different, the wheel shape of the low-end model is relatively simple, and the wheels of the high-end model use a two-color cutting design.
The interior layout is still the familiar Toyota style, the entire interior is relatively simple, above the center console, the door panel part is wrapped in soft materials, the sense of luxury has been improved. The design of the three-spoke multi-function steering wheel, the suspension central control screen and the air conditioning and the gear area are all relatively decent, and there is no difficulty in getting started and skillfully operating. Functionally, it supports a variety of intelligent interconnections such as CarPlay, CarLife, and Huawei HiCar, and can realize many functions such as online navigation, online audio and video, and car-home interconnection. In terms of safety, Fenglanda is equipped with Toyota's latest TSS2.0 smart travel safety system, which has functions such as active braking, ACC adaptive cruise, blind spot monitoring and rear intersection alarm.
In terms of power, the new car is equipped with a 2.0L naturally aspirated engine codenamed M20C, with a maximum power of 126 kW/6600 rpm and a maximum torque of 205 Nm? M/4600-5000rpm, matching the CVT transmission that can simulate ten gears, of course, Toyota engine-specific technology, such as VVT-iE intelligent electric variable valve timing intake system, VVT-i intelligent variable valve timing electronic control system, etc. are also not absent.
Second, the model configuration highlights and recommendations
The entry-level model of the Fenglanda series is the 2.0L elite version priced at 125,800 yuan, which can be said to be toyota's cheapest SUV in China. However, the overall configuration level is also somewhat unsatisfactory. First of all, in terms of safety configuration, the entry-level model still has a lot of deficiencies in terms of auxiliary systems and radar images, and even the basic reversing images, front/rear radar and other functions are not equipped. However, equipment such as uphill assist, automatic parking and engine start-stop can also make up for some deficiencies. Secondly, in terms of convenience and comfort configuration, there are also many gaps between entry-level models and medium- and high-end models, the most basic keyless start and keyless entry are not equipped, and the lighting is only equipped with halogen headlights, and in terms of comfort configuration, the sunroof that the Chinese people value is also missing. It can be seen that the start-up model configuration is relatively shabby, and it should not become a volume model, and we do not recommend it here.
Third, the difference between the recommended model configuration analysis
Looking at the entire series of models, it is obvious that the 2.0L luxury PLUS version, which costs 159,800, is more worthy of recommendation. Compared with the lower level of 2.0L luxury version, the recommended model is 10,000 yuan more expensive, but this 10,000 yuan difference can be said to have a qualitative leap in configuration. This is especially true in terms of driver assistance, convenience and smart configuration. First of all, in terms of driving assistance, the recommended models have been upgraded to 360 panoramic images compared with the deluxe version, which can be said to be more comprehensive in safety protection. In terms of convenience, the recommended model has increased the electric induction trunk opening, but also with a memory function, the external rearview mirror function is also more abundant, in the deluxe version only electric adjustment on the basis of the addition of electric heating, electric folding and automatic folding function of locking car, the convenience has been further improved. If the first two items are not enough, then the most important aspect of intelligent configuration, the new voice control system of the recommended model has been worth this difference, and now in the era of intelligence is king, a joint venture SUV is not even equipped with voice control, which is inevitable. In addition, the Internet of Vehicles and OTA upgrades are also equipped with recommended models, which can also ensure that the vehicle remains in the best condition at all times. In addition, the size of the central control screen of the recommended model has also been upgraded from 8 inches to 9 inches, and the navigation function has been added.
Compared with the recommended models, the price of the top-mounted model has increased by 10,000 yuan again. However, the additional configuration is very limited, and it can only be said that some upgrades have been made on its basis. The most obvious change is the electric sunroof upgrade to an openable panoramic sunroof, while the dashboard is upgraded to 7 inches, and the upgrade to the automatic air conditioning system, although these changes are also very practical, but the price has been close to 170,000 yuan, the cost performance is not high. Therefore, after a comprehensive comparison, we still recommend the luxury PLUS version to you, which has the most comprehensive configuration and relatively suitable price, which is the most cost-effective of the five models, and it is recommended to give priority when purchasing.