Come and go, before reading the article, first read the name of Volkswagen's domestic SUV model with me a few times, and then SAIC Volkswagen corresponds to Tujiao, Tuyue, Tiguan L, and all the Tuang in terms of body. What do you think? Didn't faint, right? If you faint, go back and back, if you don't faint, let's continue. The guest of this issue - SAIC Volkswagen Tuyue.
You don't look at Tuyue this car seems to have no sense of existence, but its origin is interesting. First of all, its positioning is in the compact class, that is, the same level as the brother model Tange, but because Tuyue's posture is larger, and the power system is equipped with a more advanced 2.0T engine, it is half a level higher than the Tange in the final market cognition. More importantly, this Tuyue, who looks very much like the big brother Datuang, also wants to undertake the standard version of Tiguan that has been discontinued in terms of positioning. So the question is, can it bear this expectation from a low-level background?
The static you can feel can meet expectations
Although it is an established fact that Volkswagen models are accustomed to matryoshka dolls, as far as the shape of Tuyue's car is concerned, the design language, especially the design of the front and rear headlights inherited from the big brother Tu Ang, does make it look a lot bigger, which is a success for matryoshka dolls. Relatively speaking, the interior of this car is relatively lackluster, and there are not many new elements in both design and layout. In general, the internal and external design of this Tuyue is still relatively large car, which is very important in the domestic automobile consumption environment.
In addition to the design language of this car looks relatively large, its three circumferences and widths have been correspondingly increased, which is also an objective factor. You don't look at the wheelbase on the Road Yue and the much smaller Tange is exactly the same, but because it has increased a lot in length, width and height, the visual experience of these two cars is completely two different levels.
Let Tuyue positioning up half a step, as well as its power specifications, 2.0T engine plus four-wheel drive power combination so that this car has a tough capital in positioning. Although the 2.0T version of the car is not the main sales configuration, this thing is like a symbol of some kind of positioning height, it can not be sold as many units, but it must be available.
The pricing strategy of Tuyue also highlights the superb knife technique of the public, and its high-end selling price range is higher than that of the same level of exploration, which avoids direct competition. In addition, due to the elevation of the high matching range, it has a partial overlap with Tiguan L, and volkswagen has also given the method of equipping Tuyue with a four-wheel drive system in the overlapping price point, which also avoids the problem of its own competition, high!
Static upgrades are not difficult, but dynamics are not so simple
As mentioned above, Volkswagen is great in being able to rely on the technicality of the platform to cut the design, configuration, and even machinery. However, just because something static can make a clear cut doesn't mean that it can also do the adjustment level. Specifically, Tuyue is like a diluted version of the tange, and the soup is more flavorful.
Compared with the tight tuning style of the original version of the exploration song, Tuyue is biased towards comfort in the entire dynamic style. The long, easy foot-feel of the throttle, coupled with the nihilistic power response calibration in the first half, makes the driver subjectively feel that it is a very family car. As for the matching between the engine gearboxes is still a familiar feeling of the public, the 1.4T version is powerful enough, the power is brisk, the gearbox shift is fast and smooth, the low speed will occasionally have a setback, and the overall performance is at a high level.
The extended Tuyue brings a more imposing form, and the tailbox volume has become larger, which is a good thing, but the extension also brings some disadvantages, such as its chassis dynamics. To be sure, the public wants to take the comfortable route in the tuning of Tuyue, which is obviously different from the tange that favors the tight movement. The problem is that in the actual experience, Tuyue's chassis action is very undescriptive, the suspension stroke is long, and the body shakes up and down when it is quickly thrown; the filter chassis action for the finely broken road surface is not fast enough, resulting in a more obvious shattering, in short, the chassis dynamics of this car are slightly flawed.
In fact, in addition to the chassis dynamics not as high as expected, the whole driving experience of this car is not as advanced as the static experience. Its tonality is biased towards home comfort, but due to the positioning of the prototype car and the problem of tuning the orientation, the texture of The Road Yue after becoming larger has not improved, but because of the body size adjustment, the texture has become rougher, and the summary is that it is large and comfortable, not exquisite.
Is it a small bowl of soup that is delicious, or a large bowl of clear soup that is real? It's a matter of opinion. From this idea to Tu Yue's body, it is like a large bowl of clear soup, although the taste has become a little weaker, but the portion size has increased a lot. For people who like the original taste and do not care about food and clothing, the small bowl of soup is definitely more delicious; for those who pursue reality and immerse themselves in life, the large bowl of clear soup is undoubtedly more reasonable, which is probably the cleverness of the chef of the public.
summary
Since the north and south Volkswagens have launched the SUV matrix of the Tuzi generation and the Tanzi generation, let alone the ordinary melon eating masses, even many Volkswagen owners themselves have been confused. But to be honest, it is really not possible to put the two-car strategy into production quickly in a short period of time, and to make a distinction between the different positioning of the north and south versions of the same car. You know, behind the exquisite knife technique, there must be technology!
Back to the Tuyue car itself, it can be said to be perfectly stuck between the compact and medium-sized SUV in the market positioning, the static appearance and size of the upgraded exterior interior, coupled with the dynamic of the slight compromise of the texture after enlargement, under the appropriate price control, it has opened up a new consumer choice area. Also, this is exactly what the public wants, no matter how much money you have, you can always buy the right volkswagen.
【Impression of the first test of Volkswagen Tuyue】
Outstanding advantages: atmospheric appearance, large tail box space, positioning is half a level higher than Tangge, and the power system is mature.
The main shortcomings: the chassis texture is slightly rough, and the whole vehicle is not textured enough.
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