[Aika car shopping guide original]
The Spring Festival holiday is coming, I believe many people will choose to travel by car or drive home for the New Year, at this time a car suitable for long-distance self-driving travel is particularly important. Today I recommend 6 cars for everyone, guaranteeing that no matter where you go, there will be one for you.
● Dongfeng Citroen Versailles C5 X
● Official guidance price: 14.37-18.67 million yuan
When it comes to French cars, it is difficult to leave the word "design", after all, its unique design concept has almost no opponent in the market, and the Versailles C5 X is like this. The Versailles C5 X is the first model of Citroën's new generation of family design language, and the positioning of the five-door five-seat hatchback also makes its unique design play to the fullest, and the overall visual experience is still very outstanding. The 193mm no-load ground clearance, the front 18° and the rear 23° approach angle and departure angle give the Versailles C5 X a certain degree of passability.
Not to mention the appearance full of personality, even compared with the previous French car, the interior of the Versailles C5 X is too simple, and the straight interior lines make the division of the functional area very clear and look more concise. The dark interior colour scheme with wood grain panels and piano lacquer panels gives a nice sense of luxury. The display method of the 7-inch LCD meter is very direct, and the font size is relatively large, although it can also display navigation information, but the designer wants to transmit information through the HUD head-up display, reducing the driver's action of looking down at the dashboard, after all, at this price point, the model that can project a full-color map is still relatively rare.
Versailles C5 X positioned as a mid-size car, with a body length/width/height of 4805×1865×1505mm, and a wheelbase of 2785mm, although this size is not outstanding in the same class, but the interior space is still relatively spacious. The 1.7m tall experiencer sits in the front row, adjusts the seat to the lowest and adjusts the sitting position to get more than 1 punch of head space. Keeping the front row position unchanged, the experiencer can also get more than 1 punch of head space in the back row, and there is also more than 2 punches of remaining space in the legs. The luggage compartment space is also considerable, at 545 litres in the normal state, and the rear seats can be extended to 1640 litres when fully reclined.
In terms of power, the Versailles C5 X is equipped with a 360THP 1.6L turbocharged engine, and the maximum power is increased from the 125kW (168 hp) of the old 1.6THP engine to 129kW (175 hp), and the peak torque has reached 250 Nm. The whole machine adopts all-aluminum cylinder block, which reduces weight by more than 30% compared with cast iron cylinder block. In terms of drivetrain, it matches the 8AT gearbox from Aisin, Japan. The Versailles C5 X uses a lever-type gear shift mechanism, R, N, D need to be controlled by levers, and P and M need to be operated by pressing the left button. At the same time, the driving mode operation buttons are also placed behind the lever.
French cars have never lacked individuality, and although the Versailles C5 X is positioned as a 5-door 5-seat hatchback, it has a slender line similar to a station wagon and a high ground clearance of the SUV, which are originally irrelevant designs on the Versailles C5 X but are particularly coordinated. The configuration is equipped with 19-inch two-color active intake aluminum wheels, active opening and closing intake grille, panoramic sunroof, keyless entry and start, 6-way electric adjustable leather seat for driver and co-pilot, electric folding exterior mirror with heating, 8 speakers, 10-inch color HD touch display, C-Connect 3.0 intelligent network connection system, OTA online upgrade, etc., which can be said to be entry and high-end. As for the power side, although the book parameters are mediocre, it is absolutely enough to meet the needs of daily use. However, there is a point to note, that is, the high and narrow tires of versailles C5 X, due to the 205/55 R19 Goodyear Royal Ride II. tire specifications are relatively rare, the price of the e-commerce platform is as high as 999 yuan / bar, but the official commitment is that the price of this customized tire is only 748 yuan / bar, and the owner will also enjoy a nationwide 2-hour rescue speed service.
●Changan Ford EVOS
● Official guidance price: 19.98-25.98 million yuan
The EVOS is definitely the most alternative model of the Ford family, and the exterior adopts the latest design concept of the family, which at first glance looks somewhat similar to the Mustang Mach-E, but the more slender lines make it look more like a crossover. The flattened front face highlights the sporty undertones, and the through-led strip outlines the sharp outline of the front of the car, which is particularly recognizable. The upper part of the EVOS has the low and smooth lines of the Coupe model, and the lower part has the high ground clearance of the SUV model, with the convex wheel eyebrows and the lower visual center of gravity look dynamic.
Entering the car, EVOS has a simple design style as the tram, the total length of the 1.1m with fish screen is particularly eye-catching, and Ford also confidently canceled the physical buttons in the entire central control area, which can be said to be full of technology. The interior material is also wrapped in a large number of soft materials, and the sense of grade is obviously improved. The 12.3-inch full LCD meter can be ranked first in terms of BOTH UI design and the richness of displayable information. The 27-inch 4K central control screen that extends to the front of the co-pilot has a resolution of 4032× and the 756 display effect is very delicate, which is very good for native applications, but it is not good enough for a few third-party applications, such as iQiyi and QQ Music.
The LENGTH/WIDTH/HEIGHT of the EVOS is 4920× 1920×1600mm, and the wheelbase is 2945mm, which is a very good result in the same class. Feedback to the actual experience, the height of 1.79m experiencer to adjust the seat to the lowest and adjust the sitting posture can get 1 fist space, in the case of the front position unchanged, the experiencer in the back row can also get 1 fist space, leg space is more than 2 fists margin. The luggage compartment space of the EVOS is not too much affected by the body shape, and the volume of 550 liters in the conventional state is enough to cope with the daily use needs. In addition, the rear seats can be reclined proportionally 4/6, and the rear seats can also be reclined to expand the luggage compartment space when there is a need to move enlarged items.
EvOS is equipped with the Ford family's very classic ECOBOOST 2.0L turbo engine, matched with an 8AT gearbox, the maximum power of 175 kW (238 hp), the peak torque of 376 Nm, to know that this is the Ford family technology is a very mature power combination. It is not unusual that the knob-type electronic block has appeared many times on other models of the Ford family. The driving mode selection is placed in the quick control menu of the car system, although it is not more convenient than the physical button operation, but it is still easy to find.
Changan Ford EVOS, which combines beauty and performance, really "looks" what we expect, regardless of appearance, configuration, space and even power performance, it can be said that it has handed over a high score answer sheet. For consumers whose self-driving routes are mostly roads and occasionally take a non-paved road, EVOS is undoubtedly a good choice, the low Coupe body allows you to earn enough return rate when driving on the road, excellent chassis tuning and sufficient power can also meet the occasional fierce driving, and the high ground clearance can take you to most of the places where cars can't reach.
Summary: Although the official positioning of versailles C5 X and EVOS is different, in my opinion, they are two products that are extremely similar, the open alternative appearance meets the pursuit of personality of young consumers today, the spacious space meets the needs of daily use and long-distance travel and storage, and the high ground clearance and sedan-based chassis tuning take into account the passage of unpaved roads and the handling and comfort of highways. So, if you're traveling primarily by road and occasionally on relatively poor rural unpaved roads, consider the Versailles C5 X and EVOS.
Road, non-paved all-rounder
● Great Wall Motors Tank 300
● Official guidance price: 19.58-30.80 million yuan
If you choose the 2020 net red model, the Tank 300 definitely has a place. The exterior design of the tank 300 is very hardcore, the round headlights with black grille bring a rough and original taste, and the headlights look ordinary, but the LED light group inside still "exposes" the sense of technology that its contemporary SUV should have. The rear of the car is also wild, and the external spare tire is matched with the boxy and tough body design, coupled with the tailgate that opens flat to the right, which highlights the elements of hardcore off-road.
Although the interior of the tank 300 is also a tough style, the round elements and square elements match a good modern atmosphere, bringing a sense of modern machinery, and the double 12.3-inch screen design creates a scientific and technological atmosphere, the use of large areas of soft materials and leather materials also enhances the sense of luxury in the car, and as an off-road oriented SUV, the car can display altitude, air pressure, wheel steering display, weather conditions and other off-road comprehensive information. In addition, the tank 300 can also be equipped with off-road devices such as winch, wading hose, and towing device.
The tank 300 positioned compact SUV with length/width/height of 4760×1930×1903 (1927) mm, with a wheelbase of 2750 mm. The wide body and boxy shape bring a spacious seating space to the car, adjust the seat to the lowest and adjust the sitting posture, the experiencer of 1.7m height can get 2 fists space, keep the front row position unchanged, the experiencer can also get 2 fists space in the back row, and the legs also have more than 2 fists. The spacious luggage compartment can also hold all the luggage equipment needed for travel.
In terms of power, the tank 300 is equipped with a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine codenamed E20CB, which is the same as the VV7, with a maximum power of 167 kW (227 hp), a peak torque of 387 Nm, and a transmission system matched with an 8-stop automatic transmission. In terms of four-wheel drive system, the off-road version is equipped with an electronically controlled time-sharing four-wheel drive system from BorgWarner and is equipped with a front/rear Eaton differential lock; the city version is equipped with a BorgWarner TOD four-wheel drive system, which can intelligently switch four-wheel drive mode. The off-road version of the model can achieve two-wheel drive (2H), four-wheel drive high speed (4H), four-wheel drive snow (4H), four-wheel drive low-speed (standard, bumpy road, sediment, mountain, rock) and a total of 9 driving modes that can be used to increase torque by 2.48 times through the combination of different modes in front of the barrier. At the same time, there is a creep mode that automatically controls the power and braking system and allows the vehicle to maintain a stable speed, allowing the driver to focus all his attention on steering wheel control, improving off-road safety. In the face of extreme road conditions, the tank 300 introduces the "three locks" function that makes off-road enthusiasts worship, although it is not equipped with the central differential lock in the "three locks", but the front and rear axles use a real mechanical differential lock. Although the hardware configuration is hard enough, but this differential lock structure, for the driver's driving level requirements are higher, and subject to the working principle of time-sharing four-wheel drive, if not in the off-road conditions of non-paved road, it is not recommended to open the four-wheel drive mode, as well as open the front and rear differential locks, otherwise it will cause damage to the vehicle.
Once upon a time, the hardcore off-road vehicle equipped with the functions of front, middle and rear three mechanical differential locks, non-load-bearing bodies, low-speed torque amplification and tank U-turns became an unattainable technical configuration in the minds of off-road players with its high price, and the advent of the Tank 300 from the perspective of official publicity has pulled the above technology down to the altar and made dreams within reach. For those of you who like to trek through mountains and water and camp in the wilderness, a "luxury" SUV that can comfortably take you to your destination is definitely a good choice.
● Beijing Off-Road Beijing BJ40
● Official guidance price: 15.98-26.99 million yuan
Fathers like to call the SUV model "big jeep", and this "jeep" that can become the light of a generation's memory is the "ancestor" of the Beijing BJ40, which is also the "strongest off-road car in China" - BJ212. Today, the Beijing BJ40 has changed a lot with the elements of the fusion era, but it still retains the hardcore design and many iconic off-road style elements. The boxy body lines and the front "U" shaped porous grille add a lot to its hard style, and with the front and lower skid plates and the obvious visual effect of the red trailer hook, it is a direct pull of the wild temperament. At the same time, its removable roof is the only presence in this class. In addition, Beijing BJ40 has a 220mm ultra-high ground clearance, 37° approach angle, 31° departure angle, 23° longitudinal passage angle, 750mm ultra-high wading depth, those you want to go but dare not try the deep mountain canyon, this long holiday can be arranged.
Unlike the Tank 300, which focuses on the creation of a sense of technology and luxury, the Beijing BJ40 is completely the tone of a hardcore off-road vehicle. Although a large number of hard plastic materials are used, in terms of details, it can still be seen that a little caution is taken, such as the chrome embossing of the air conditioner in the style of the car, the large suspension screen and the electronic shift lever also make the interior atmosphere not dull.
Beijing BJ40 has a very rich model version to choose from, positioning can be roughly divided into pure fun short shaft version and practical long shaft version. Although driving the Beijing BJ40 must be to enjoy off-road fun, but the practicality of long-distance travel is equally important, so it is recommended that you choose the long-axis version of the model. In terms of seating space, after adjusting the seat position to the lowest and adjusting the sitting posture, the experiencer with a height of 1.82m can get 1 fist space in the front row, keeping the front seat unchanged, and the experiencer can get 4 finger head space and 1 punch and 2 finger leg space in the back row. The luggage compartment is opened in two sections, with the baffle opening to the right and the glass opening upwards. The interior of the luggage compartment is very orderly, and the ring tower version is also equipped with a large storage box for small items such as tools and bags.
The Beijing BJ40 has a wide range of powertrain options, with two different tuned 2.3L turbocharged engines with a maximum power of 155kW (211 hp) and 170kW (231 hp) and a maximum torque of 330Nm and 345Nm, respectively. The petrol version of the 2.0L turbocharged engine has a maximum power of 165 kW (224 hp) and a maximum torque of 380 Nm, and a 2.0 L diesel turbo engine with a maximum power of 120 kW (163 hp) and a maximum torque of 380 Nm. Match 5-speed manual, 6-speed automatic and 8-speed manual transmissions.
Since you have to trek through mountains and rivers and cross mountains, a powerful four-wheel drive system is indispensable. Beijing BJ40 four-wheel drive version models are equipped with a time-sharing four-wheel drive system, which can provide high-speed four-wheel drive (4H), low-speed four-wheel drive (4L), high-speed two-wheel drive (2H) three driving forms. After hanging up the low-speed four-wheel drive, the torque can be magnified by 2.542 times, coupled with two electronically controlled mechanical differential locks in the front and rear axles (the standard rear Eaton differential lock of the middle model, which can be installed for 10,000 yuan in front and rear two locks), which can ensure the hard connection between the front and rear axles and improve the ability to get out of trouble.
Summary: Tank 300 and Beijing BJ40 are undoubtedly the mainstream "hard goods" in the market, time-sharing four-wheel drive, front and rear differential locks, high ground clearance, hard-core appearance are their common points, but they all have distinct personal characteristics. The Tank 300 retains the comfort and luxury of an SUV while having off-road performance, while the Beijing BJ40 pays more attention to fun, even if it is a long-axis version, just to allow you to put more equipment. Which of these two similar but distinctive hardcore SUVs do you prefer?
Wading through mountains and water, camping in the wilderness
●GUANGQI Honda Odyssey Hybrid
● Official guidance price: 22.98-35.48 million yuan
When it comes to home MPV, Odyssey is definitely the first name that comes to mind. The Odyssey Hybrid model currently on sale, which is currently on sale in December 2021, is more rugged in appearance, the size of the front grille is further increased, the visual experience is thicker, and the business temperament is stronger. At the same time, the new wing-type LED headlights cancel the lens design, making the front of the car more layered and also playing a role in extending the visual width. The sides and rear of the body have not changed much, but only with styling adjustments, new "flowing water" effect turn signals for the front and rear, and privacy glass for the rear two rows.
Coming to the car, Odyssey Hybrid has a simple and stylish interior design, the center console enhances the sense of hierarchy through hierarchical functional partitioning and the use of different materials, and the suspension central control screen and button shift mechanism also bring a certain sense of technology. In addition, mobile phone wireless charging, rear-view dynamic reminder system, driver's seat storage cup holder, passenger seat storage box, kick induction electric tailgate, reservation lock car and "magic induction door" are also equipped, comfort and convenience have been guaranteed.
Although the Odyssey Hybrid's body length/width/height is only 4861× 1820×1712mm, and the wheelbase is only 2900mm, the seating space in the car is not only very comfortable. By lowering the seat to the lowest and adjusting the sitting position, the experiencer who is 1.77m tall can get 1 fist space in the front row, and the foldable armrest can also play a good role in supporting the arm. Keep the front row position unchanged, when the second row is moved to the front, the experiencer's leg just touches the front seat back, when the second row is moved to the end, the experiencer can get nearly 3 punches of leg space, and the head can also have a margin of 1 punch. When the second row is moved to the remaining 2 punches in the leg, the experiencer can get more than 2 punches of leg space in the third row, and the thick seat cushion and moderate backrest angle allow the experiencer to get a more comfortable riding position, but the head space is slightly cramped.
In terms of power, Odyssey Hybrid is equipped with the third-generation i-MMD dual-motor hybrid system, in which the 2.0L engine has a maximum power of 107 kW (146 hp), a peak torque of 175 Nm, and the maximum power of the electric motor located in the front axle is 135 kW (184 hp), the maximum torque is 315 Nm, and the system has a maximum power of 215 hp. The drivetrain is matched with an E-CVT gearbox, and the fuel consumption of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology is only 5.88L/100km. The electric opening and closing of the rear side sliding door can be controlled by the buttons on the left side of the driver, and the operation is relatively smooth.
Although the power parameters of the Odyssey Hybrid are not very eye-catching, the smoothness and direct power output brought by the electric drive make it not look meaty at all. The characteristics of torsional beam suspension are still there, but they are diluted by the thick and soft seats, and the road cruising comfort is high. As for space, not to mention, after all, Honda's title of "space magician" is not a waste of time. The improvement of the configuration of science and technology can also be regarded as making up for the shortcomings.
●GAC Passenger Car Trumpchi M8
● Official guidance price: 17.98-36.98 million yuan
As we all know, the domestic high-end MPV market of more than 200,000 yuan has been monopolized by GL8, Odyssey, Alexandre and other joint venture MPV, but in the past two years, it has rushed out of a dark horse, which is Trumpchi M8. In fact, as early as the end of 2017, the Trumpchi M8 car was already on the market, but at that time it was not called M8 but GM8. Later, after completing the upgrade in 2019, its name changed from GM8 to M8. The Trumpchi M8 offers two styles of front faces, the front face of the lead show version is calm and atmospheric, and the master version is more exaggerated. As for the body side and rear, like other MPV models, they are very square and the lines are also very simple. However, the style of the through-type taillights is still very recognizable.
Unlike the Odyssey Hybrid, the interior of the Trumpchi M8 is more business-oriented. The black soft bag material combined with the piano paint panel greatly enhances the sophistication of the car. The screen combination of 10.1-inch central control screen + 12.3-inch LCD instrument screen enhances the sense of science and technology of the car. The central control screen has a built-in ADiGO system, the UI design is beautiful, the function distribution is clear and clear, and the operation is not difficult. Functionally, it supports Beidou/GPS dual-mode navigation and online music and other vehicle networking functions.
As a medium to large MPV with a length/width/height of 5089 (5149) × 1884×1822mm and a wheelbase of 3000mm, the interior space of the Trumpchi M8 will not disappoint you. By lowering the seat to the lowest and adjusting the sitting position, the experiencer who is 1.76 meters tall can get 1 punch and 3 fingers of head space in the front row. Keep the front row position unchanged, move the second row to the end, the leg space is very spacious, there is a small arm length, and the head also has a margin of 1 punch and 4 fingers. When the second row is in the last position, the experiencer can also get a relatively spacious seating space in the third row, at this time, the head has 1 punch and 3 fingers, and the leg still has 1 punch.
In terms of power, the Trumpchi M8 is equipped with a 2.0L turbocharged engine codenamed 4B20J1, with a maximum power of 185kW (252 hp)/5250rpm and a peak torque of 390Nm/1750-4000rpm. The drivetrain is mated to an 8-gear automatic transmission from Aisin. Although the "meat is heavy", the fuel economy of the Trumpchi M8 is still good, and the fuel consumption of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology is 8.3L/100km. The opening and closing buttons of the electric sliding door are integrated in the sunroof and reading light control area, and the operation is also very convenient.
In general, it is not unusual for Trumpchi M8 to become a "dark horse" of sales at the same level. It not only has the majesty of the "Alpha" ceiling of the MPV world, but also has the space and configuration that can bring real enjoyment to its owners, which is definitely dazzling enough in its class.
Summary: If the Odyssey Hybrid is small and beautiful, then the Trumpchi M8 is definitely big and complete. From the perspective of product positioning, Odyssey Hybrid is a household MPV that pays attention to practicality and fuel economy, although the appearance is more commercial after the redesign, it is still difficult to hide its family car nature when entering the car. Trumpchi M8 is a business-oriented MPV, space, comfort are all full, the appearance and interior also reveal a strong business attribute. If you had a small $300,000, how would the Odyssey Hybrid and Trumpchi M8 choose?
Editor's comments: The above 6 models can be said to cover most of the models suitable for self-driving. If you travel more of a high-speed section between cities on a long holiday, the Versailles C5 X and EVOS with good handling and certain non-paved road passability will be a good choice; if you want to take advantage of the long holiday to take a walk-and-go journey, tank 300 and Beijing BJ40 with excellent four-wheel drive systems will definitely become your good companion on the journey; if you have a big family and want to have a comfortable ride experience in long-distance travel, then Odyssey Hybrid and Trumpchi M8 are definitely the best choices.
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