The New Year resumption of work has arrived, if you have your own car, you don't have to worry about not being able to grab the train ticket, you can say you can go at any time. If your budget is 150,000 to 200,000 yuan, pay more attention to the appearance of the vehicle, space and configuration, then you can consider the two domestic medium-sized SUVs introduced to you by Uncle Che today, their names are Xingtu Lingyun and Changan UNI-K.
The 2021 Starway Lingyun model was launched in October 2020, and the price range of this model is 139,900 to 179,900 yuan. The 2021 Changan UNI-K was launched in March last year, and the new car currently has a total of 6 configurations in the whole series, with a price range of 145,900 to 184,900 yuan. Next, Uncle Che will choose the top version of the two cars for comparison, the price difference between the two is 0.5 million yuan, let's take a closer look at their specific performance.
Exterior design
The starway is the previous starway TXL, the two cars in the interior and exterior design is not obvious difference, of which the new car front part of the large size of the front grille will be the longitudinal style LED daytime running lights also integrated into it, it is very imposing. In addition to the ALD LED headlights, the brand logo of the front of the new car also supports lighting, and there will be a breath-like flashing effect when parking, which is very creative and recognizable.
Changan UNI-K is the second model of the Changan UNI series, positioned higher than the previous UNI-T, the new car in the appearance of the use of simple + super symbol design methods, the concept model used in the design language has been greatly retained. The most eye-catching thing about the front of the car is, of course, the borderless front grille, which is very unique in shape, and the internal elements are the result of parametric design. The slender and sharp headlights on both sides are officially called starship headlights, which are also full LED light sources, and have automatic headlights and flowing water turn signal functions.
In terms of body size, the specific length, width and height of Xingtu Lingyun are 4780×1885×1730 mm, and the wheelbase is 2800 mm. The body side shape of the new car is very dynamic, and the looming waist line protrudes outward above the rear wheels, reflecting a certain sense of power. In order to increase the privacy of the rear passengers, the model also added a rear privacy glass, and the bottom is equipped with a horse brand UC6 tire, which has a more balanced performance.
The specific length, width and height of changan UNI-K are 4865×1948×1700 mm, and the wheelbase is 2890 mm, which is an absolute leader in key body length and wheelbase. The new car's side shape is thick and heavy, but also makes the side window visual effect extremely narrow, in addition, the new car is equipped with 21-inch multi-spoke wheels, the visual effect is very full.
The tail design of the star path cloud has not changed much compared to the past, the overall shape is dynamic and moving, the tail lights through the style in addition to the turn signal are used LED light sources, the recognition is very high after lighting at night, the rear enveloping structure is relatively flat, and the exhaust of the bilateral double also has a concave design, and the details are handled very carefully.
The tail design of the Changan UNI-K has a bit of a coupe-style SUV feel, and the through-type taillights and the design similar to the tail diffuser make it more sporty. Although the through-type taillights are now a bit of a rotten street feeling, but fortunately, the designers of Chang'an still put some effort into this model, and the contours of the exterior of the taillights are bumpy and convex, the three-dimensional sense is strong, and the internal structural elements are similar to the front grille, and there is a good echo between the two.
Interior design
The interior changes of Xingtu Lingyun are more subtle, and the vehicle's sense of science and technology is still very advanced, among which the new car is equipped with a double 12.3-inch one-piece screen on the center console, and the full LCD dashboard provides three UI background styles to choose from, and the visual effect is outstanding. The steering wheel directly in front of the main driver is a three-panel flat-bottomed design with a moderately sized disc body and tight function buttons on both sides. At the same time, the new car is also equipped with an air conditioning control panel with two small screens integrated under the central control screen, which can display information such as temperature zone temperature and air conditioning mode on both sides.
Changan UNI-K in the interior continued the eye-catching performance of the appearance, the addition of a number of LCD screens in the car makes it full of science and technology, of course, in the material, the car naturally also shows the level of this level of model. Among them, the top of the console is covered with a large area of soft material, and bright stitches are added to the local area, and the bright color trim is used as an embellishment, and the overall texture performance is quite good. The car's 10.25 + 9.2 + 3.5 three-screen full LCD dashboard is undoubtedly the center console of the gaze gathering place, the sense of grade is sufficient, and the choice of location has also been carefully designed, the driver's line of sight between the instrument and the road to make the shortest distance to improve the safety of driving.
The seats in the Starway Vehicle are wrapped in a mix of leather + turped fur materials, and have the two-way adjustment of the height of the main driver's seat/ two-way adjustment of the waist support, the electric adjustment of the main passenger seat, the heating/ventilation of the front seat, and the memory of the electric seat of the driver's seat. The interior of the new model has moderate softness and hardness of the interior of the front seats, the seat shape is quite handsome, and the surface has diamond-shaped stitching, and the texture is luxurious enough, but it still needs to be improved in terms of comfort and wrapping.
The changan UNI-K interior seats are wrapped in imitation leather fabric, and the function is more than the four-way adjustment of the height of the main driver's seat/ the four-way adjustment of the waist support. The front seats in the new car are one-piece design, with a perforated surface and pattern embellishment in addition to the stitches.
The rear seats in the Starway Vehicle are of the same level as the front in terms of material application and workmanship, and the length of the entire rear seat cushion is longer, coupled with the higher overall sitting posture, the comfort is not inferior to that of the front row.
The Changan UNI-K rear seats are relatively flat, although the internal padding is thick and soft, but the seat height is low and the length is average, and the support is not in place. However, the central floor of the rear row of this model is very flat, with almost no bulge, which is good.
dynamical system
The Xingtu Lingyun power side is equipped with a 2.0T turbocharged engine, with a maximum output of 261 horsepower and a peak torque of 400 Nm. In terms of drivetrain, the engine is matched by a 7-speed wet dual-clutch transmission.
Changan UNI-K is also equipped with a 2.0T turbocharged engine, with a maximum output of 233 horsepower and a peak torque of 390 Nm, which is slightly behind in performance. In terms of transmission system, the engine is matched by an 8-speed manual transmission, and both vehicles are matched with a four-wheel drive system.
Uncle Che summed up
As the new face of domestic SUVs, Xingtu Lingyun and Changan UNI-K have good strength, and they are no less than many veterans. Through the comparison of the above two roof versions of the model, we can see that there is still a certain gap between the two, of which The Starway Has a better power performance performance, a more comprehensive functional configuration and a more comfortable riding experience, while Changan UNI-K has certain advantages in the external size of the body. Comparatively speaking, the product strength and cost performance of Xingtu Lingyun are significantly higher, so in this round of duels, Uncle Che recommended Xingtu Lingyun.