With the arrival of the New Year, compared with the Spring Festival, which is difficult to find, more and more friends have begun to choose to buy a car and drive themselves back to their hometowns. For most ordinary consumers, under the premise of a budget of about 100,000 yuan, independent brand SUVs are always an unavoidable option. Compared with the slightly higher price of the compact SUV, the guidance price is generally less than 100,000 yuan of small SUV is undoubtedly a cheap and practical choice.
A few days ago, the 2022 Southeast DX3 was launched, and a total of 4 models were launched for the new car, with a guiding price of 69,600-12.99 million yuan. In the same level of market, Baojun RS-3 has also been one of the models with high consumer attention. So the same small SUV with a guidance price of 100,000 yuan, which of the product strength of the two models is stronger or weaker? How do you choose between them? Let's take a look.
Appearance comparison
In the market of independent brand small SUV, the Southeast DX3, which has been listed for many years, has received some attention, and the 2022 model is listed, and the new car continues the previous design style in terms of appearance design, and in general, there has not been much change. From the front face, the smooth and sharp headlights are integrated with the forward grille through black trim, and the hourglass-shaped middle net is like an unfolded wing, with irregularly shaped light groups on both sides, the overall design shows the vitality and dynamics of the vehicle.
Coming to the side of the car, the waistline that extends from the front wheel backwards is very conspicuous, and with the suspension roof and the five-spoke blade wheels, the sporty attributes of the whole vehicle have been enhanced again. At the rear of the vehicle, the entire taillight shape of the southeast DX3 is also like a sharp blade, with a wide lower surround design, which shows a sense of movement at the same time, but also exudes a certain fashion and texture.
Compared with the moderate-oriented Southeast DX3, baojun RS-3, which entered the market in 2020, gives people a much younger feeling, and since the release of the new Baojun brand, the new design language has given RS-3 a more stunning visual effect. From the front face, the family's iconic split headlights are still the most recognizable design of the whole vehicle, the ribbon daytime lights and chrome trim strips through the front of the car are integrated, with the air intake grille decorated with dot matrix black trim and the new car logo, taking into account the creation of sports fashion and scientific and technological texture, coupled with the design of the headlight group and the lower surround, it is difficult to imagine that this is a small SUV of less than 100,000 yuan.
The RS-3's side design is relatively simple, with a soft waistline running through the body and taillights, a suspended roof and a new wheel style, giving people a feeling of vitality. At the rear of the vehicle, the RS-3 split taillight design echoes the front face, the upper light strip is combined with the brand LOGO to create a texture of the through-type taillights, and the design of the lower light group is also very personal. Overall, as a small SUV, the new Baojun has really lost its heart for the design of the RS-3.
Summary: In the comparison of appearances, the design styles of the two models are still relatively different. Southeast DX3 continues the design of the old model, the overall change is not large, giving people a more sporty feeling, in comparison, the design of RS-3 is more eye-catching, showing youth, fashion and dynamic at the same time, the texture of the whole vehicle should be more prominent.
Interior contrast
Opening the doors, the interior design of the Southeast DX3 has not changed significantly compared to the old model, giving people the feeling of a simple family car, neither too many surprises nor any defects. In the details, the unique shape of the circular air conditioner outlet is the highlight of the interior design, with chrome decoration, adding a touch of vitality to the interior of the vehicle. Sitting in the driver's seat, the traditional three-panel multi-function steering wheel with mechanical instruments and monochrome driving computers is the mainstream configuration of models within 100,000 yuan. In the center of the center console, the southeast DX3 is equipped with an embedded 9-inch LCD touch screen, which supports functions such as car-machine network, mobile phone interconnection and voice recognition control, although the satellite navigation system and other functions are missing, but also ensure the basic car experience.
As a model launched in 2022, the interior design of Baojun RS-3 is also like the appearance of sports personality, giving people full of fashion and vitality. In the details, the three-panel flat-bottom steering wheel with black tones highlights the sporty nature of the interior, and with the 7-inch LCD instrument on the high-end model, the interior texture is far superior to that of the same class. On the right, the RS-3's 10.25-inch LCD touch screen adopts a suspension design, and the medium and high-end models support satellite navigation, mobile phone interconnection and voice recognition control functions, which enhances the sense of interior technology and the driver's car experience is also guaranteed. Combined with details such as the bright-colored trim trim that matches the body, the RS-3's interior really gives people a bright feeling.
Summary: In the interior comparison link, the interior design of the two models also basically inherits the style of the exterior modeling, the Southeast DX3 gives people a more stable and practical feeling, while the sense of fashion and technology created by RS-3 is more prominent, and the interior texture is at the forefront of the same level of models.
Spatial contrast
The Southeast DX3 is positioned as a small SUV with body dimensions of 4354/1840/1654 mm and a wheelbase of 2610 mm. In terms of seating space, after adjusting the front seats to the appropriate position, the knee space of the second row of seats can reach two punches, and the head space also has a headroom of one punch, and the space performance is not bad in the same class. In terms of seat configuration, all four models of the Southeast DX3 series are equipped with 6-way adjustment functions of the main seat and 4-way adjustment of the secondary seat, with imitation leather materials, and the comfort of the front and rear seats also has a decent performance.
Open the tailgate, the trunk space of the southeast DX3 is not bad, it belongs to the state of less than the bottom, which can fully meet the daily storage use, if there is a scene of travel, moving and other transport of large-volume items, through the rear seat ratio down, the trunk space can be further expanded.
Also positioned as a small SUV, the RS-3 has a body size of 4300/1750/1600 mm and a wheelbase of 2550 mm. Compared to the Southeast DX3, the overall size of the RS-3 is slightly smaller than the former. Adjusting the front seats to the right position, the RS-3's second row of knee space is also around two punches, and it does not sacrifice the interior seating space because of the slightly inferior body size. It is worth mentioning that in the same basic configuration of the main seat 6-way and 4-way adjustment of the secondary seat, the RS-3 series of four models also has more rear seat back adjustment functions, and the secondary top and top models also have more main seat electric adjustment and main seat electric memory functions.
The RS-3's body size disadvantages were expressed in the trunk space, but the decoration of the invading tires on both sides made better use of the small interior space. In any case, for daily storage, the RS-3 trunk volume can fully meet the needs of the car, with the rear seat proportion reclining function, can be more flexible to cope with different car scenes.
Summary: In the space comparison link, the body size of the Southeast DX3 occupies a certain advantage, whether it is the rear seating space or the trunk volume, the performance is slightly better than the RS-3. In contrast, the advantage of the RS-3 is that it has a richer seat configuration, and the riding experience of the mid- and high-end models is somewhat better than that of the Southeast DX3.
Power comparison
The 2022 Southeast DX3 launched a total of 4 models, providing consumers with two power options. Southeast DX3 entry-level model is equipped with a 1.5L naturally aspirated engine, the maximum power of the engine is 88kW, the maximum torque is 143N·m, and it is matched by a 5-speed manual transmission, and the comprehensive fuel consumption of the vehicle per 100 kilometers is 6.9L, as an entry-level model with a guiding price of less than 70,000 yuan, although the power parameters are not high, they can also meet the basic daily use. The other three models of the Southeast DX3 are equipped with a 1.5T turbocharged engine with a maximum power of 115 kW and a maximum torque of 225N·m, and the transmission part is matched by a simulated 8-speed CVT transmission, which improves the power performance of this power combination while the vehicle's comprehensive fuel consumption increases slightly, reaching 7.3L per 100 kilometers.
The 2022 Baojun RS-3 also provides consumers with a variety of power options. Among them, the two models with lower price are equipped with a 1.5L naturally aspirated engine with a maximum power of 73 kW and a maximum torque of 143 N·m, which are matched by a 6-speed manual transmission and a simulated 8-speed CVT transmission, and the comprehensive fuel consumption of the two models is 6L and 6.5L respectively. In 2022, Baojun also finally lowered the 1.5T turbocharged engine equipped with the RS-5 with a maximum power of 108kW and a maximum torque of 250N·m to the two high-end models of the RS-3, with a simulated 8-speed CVT transmission, the vehicle's power performance has been upgraded, and the fuel consumption per 100 kilometers is only 6.8L.
Summary: In the power comparison link, the power matching strategies of the two models are relatively similar, and both provide consumers with a variety of power options for manual/automatic, self-priming/turbine mixing and matching, providing convenience for consumers with different budgets.
Configuration comparison
Choosing a self-owned brand small SUV, cost performance may be the primary factor for most consumers to consider, at the same time, in the same price range, the level of configuration richness will be more directly affect the choice of consumers. In the configuration comparison link, The uncle chose two models with similar prices (Southeast DX3 2022 1.5T CVT Premium) and (Baojun RS-3 2022 SOODA 1.5T CVT Dashen Edition) for comparison, and consumers can choose and purchase according to budget and actual car needs.
In terms of safety and driver assistance configuration, on the whole, the two models still have the configuration level that this price point should have, but in comparison, the configuration of RS-3 is still more abundant, the front side airbag is equipped to add a sense of security for the driver and occupants, the tire pressure display function is also clearer and more convenient than the tire pressure alarm, and the sports and economic driving modes can also allow the driver to choose a more suitable driving mode according to different road conditions.
In terms of external and internal configuration, the two models have their own advantages in different configurations. In comparison, the Southeast DX3 has more rear central armrests and rear cup holders, and the steering assist lights and front fog lights also provide more guarantees for safe driving. The advantage of RS-3 is that there is more satellite navigation system, and the keyless entry system, central control screen size, number of speakers, far and near light source, window one-button lift and exterior mirror function is also more comprehensive and rich, the overall car experience is more excellent.
Summary: Configuration comparison link, in comparison, the overall configuration of the RS-3 is more abundant and comprehensive, and the actual car experience is also better. Looking at the same level of market, although there is a certain gap between the configuration of the Southeast DX3 and the RS-3, the overall configuration is also maintained at a decent level, and there is no obvious shortcoming compared with most models of the same level.
Write at the end
Compared with the fierce competition of compact SUV models, the small SUV market feels more Buddhist, although each brand has launched its own small SUV products, but more significance may just be to improve their own product arrays. The low investment in product research and development and the long replacement time are the current situation faced by relatively marginalized products. Among the few options for small SUVs, the Southeast DX3 is still using a relatively old design language, and the modest product strength is difficult to arouse consumer interest. In contrast, the late birth date of Baojun RS-3, whether designed or configured, has obvious advantages in all aspects, on the current choice between the two models, the car uncle naturally recommends Baojun RS-3.