The competition in the domestic SUV market is extremely fierce, the products are more segmented and personalized, no longer as lackluster as in the past, and with the strong consumption power shown by the young generation of consumer groups, there are also many more youthful products in the automotive market. Today, Uncle Che has selected two compact SUVs that are more popular among young people, namely The Vision X6 and Auchan X5.
The 2021 Envision X6 was launched in September last year, and the new car was launched in a total of 3 configurations, with a price range of 75,900 to 89,900 yuan. The 2021 Auchan X5 redesign model was launched in July last year, and the price range of the new car is 69,900 to 102,900 yuan. Next, the car uncle will focus on selecting the envision X6 top version model and the guidance price of 88,900 yuan 2021 Auchan X5 1.5T luxury model for comparison, the price gap between the two cars is not large, let's understand their specific performance.
Exterior design
The new Vision X6 adopts Geely's latest family design language in terms of appearance, in which the grille of the front face of the new car adopts a straight waterfall design method, in addition to the blackened style, the interior is also equipped with silver chrome decorative strips, making the front part of the car look more atmospheric and exquisite, and the styling design of the headlights on both sides has not changed much, basically consistent with the old model. Looking further down, the front bracketing shape of the car has been readjusted, the deflectors on both sides are not ornaments, and the interior is through, adding some sense of sport to the whole vehicle.
Auchan X5 in the appearance of the design has not been adjusted, of which the front of the new car face polygon style of the front grille is very sharp, the internal structure is also more complex, a closer look down the interior is divided into three layers, and the formation of 52 three-dimensional dark grid matrix, the new car engine compartment cover on several raised lines make the entire front part of the car more muscular, but also with its sharp appearance is very matched. In addition, the new model uses a split light set, which uses halogen light sources for lighting, and has the same functions as the Vista X6 with automatic headlights and adjustable headlight height.
In terms of body size, the specific length, width and height of the Vista X6 are 4518×1834×1715 mm, and the wheelbase is 2661 mm. The body side shape of the new model continues the design of the old model, the details have not changed, the whole car still adopts the suspension roof design, and the wheel rim shape equipped at the bottom is also the same.
The specific length, width and height of the Auchan X5 are 4490×1860×1580 mm, respectively, and the wheelbase is 2710 mm, which is 49 mm ahead in terms of critical wheelbase. The side shape of the new car is full and powerful, the two-segment waist line at the bottom of the window and the upward skirt line below outline the entire side of the body very layered, and the sporty visual effect is also more in place.
The rear part of the Vista X6 has changed more than the side of the car, and first of all, the tail light group shape of the car adopts a through-line design, and also adopts a blackened style. At the same time, the rear enveloping structure has also undergone a new design, the whole has become flatter, it looks much more refined, and it is also equipped with a bilateral exhaust port.
The overall design of the rear part of the Auchan X5 is very strong, but it will not give people an aggressive feeling like the front of the car, and the acceptance will be higher. After the smooth roof line of the new car extends to the rear, it is connected by a spoiler, the streamlined taillight shape is quite sharp, and the interior uses a full LED light source, which is more recognizable after lighting.
Interior design
The interior changes of the new Vision X6 are really not small, among which the center console of the new car adopts the current very popular through-type air conditioning air outlet design, and the pattern of the trim panel also has a high degree of recognition, which effectively enhances the texture of the entire interior. At the same time, the steering wheel style of the new car has also been upgraded, using the latest flat-bottomed design of Geely, and the Geely brand logo equipped with the airbag cover has also been blackened synchronously. The suspension display screen equipped on the center console of the new car has increased compared with the size of the old model, the clarity and fluency of the screen are good, and the interior is equipped with many online service functions such as AutoNavi map, voice recognition control and so on.
Auchan X5 has a strong Chang'an style in the interior design part, which is more sporty in terms of shape and color matching, which is the same as the design style of the exterior. The top of the center console and the inside of the door panel of the new car are covered with soft materials, and the bottom of the center console is made of hard plastic, which is also a common combination of models of this level. The car center console is equipped with an irregular shape of the 10.25-inch touch LCD screen, the screen built-in Auchan OnStyle 3.0 system, compared to the previous 2.0 system in terms of function and recognition have been further improved, playability is higher, but in terms of function or compared to the vista X6 lack of satellite navigation, voice recognition control, car networking, OTA upgrades, etc.
The interior seats of the Envision X6 are wrapped in imitation leather fabric, and functionally support the two-way adjustment of the height of the main driver's seat and the electric adjustment of the main driver's seat. The front seats of the new car are of a moderately soft and hard type, the two side wings are not small in size, have a certain degree of wrapping, and the length of the seat cushions is excellent, which can give the front passengers good leg support.
The interior seats of the Auchan X5 are wrapped in a mix of leather + fabric, and only manual adjustment is supported in terms of functionality. The seats in the new car adopt an integrated sports design, the headrest and the seat back connection have a hollow design, which is very sporty, and the interior of the seat is soft, with a certain sense of immersion, and the wrapping is also very good.
The rear seats in the Vista X6 car are still more in line with expectations in terms of spatial performance, but the backrest of the seat is slightly straight, the cushions are short, and the ride is not very comfortable. Of course, this is not to say that the car has no advantages, of which its rear configuration is very good, the air conditioner outlet and a USB power interface, while the bulge in the center of the platform is not high, will not affect the middle passenger riding experience.
Auchan X5 rear seats in the use of materials and workmanship with the front row to maintain the same level, the car's rear longitudinal space is relatively more generous, in the compact SUV belongs to the middle and upper reaches of the level, the rear seats lack of the central headrest, armrests and air conditioning outlet, and the USB interface is only one, there is still a lot of room for improvement in functional performance.
dynamical system
The Envision X6 is powered by a 1.4T turbocharged engine with a maximum output of 141 hp and a peak torque of 235 Nm. In terms of drivetrain, the engine is matched by a 6-speed manual transmission.
The Auchan X5 is powered by a 1.5T turbocharged engine with a maximum output of 180 hp and a peak torque of 300 Nm. In terms of drivetrain, the engine is matched by a 7-speed wet dual-clutch transmission.
Uncle Che summed up
As an entry-level product in the field of compact SUVs, Envision X6 and Auchan X5 have quite good performance, and after the comparison of the above two models at the same price, we can see that the advantages of the two are different, of which the Envision X6 belongs to the type suitable for all ages, the design is decent, and has obvious advantages in terms of functional configuration performance, Auchan X5 positioning sports fashion, more in line with the aesthetics of small and young, while the car also has a more generous rear seating space and more excellent power performance performance. From the perspective of young consumers' car purchases, Auchan X5 is naturally more attractive to them, so in this round of showdown, Uncle Che recommends Auchan X5 more.