Regarding the advancement and evolution of fuel SUVs towards rejuvenation, it has never been as "natural" as it is now. Yes, probably since two years ago, this trend has begun to blow to the autonomous SUV circle, from the styling design to the technology configuration and power performance, if it is not related to the youthfulness and the sense of technology, then it is a fool's dream to get the favor of the market.
For example, Changan UNI-T, which has been on the market for nearly two years, received 83,664 units in 2021, an average of 7,000 units per month, and its power began to appear. Chery, a former independent brother, also came to exert its strength, launched the new car OMODA 5 at last year's auto show, and officially rolled off the production line recently. So what kind of spark can this product, which is also the main rejuvenation product, and UNI-T?
The appearance is comparable, and the size is slightly different
The so-called rejuvenation of products naturally reflects the concept of youth in the most basic settings.
Changan UNI-T and Chery OMODA 5 are mainly popular compact SUV positioning, the former three girth size 4515×1870× 1565mm, wheelbase 2710mm, the latter corresponding size 4400× 1830× 1585mm, wheelbase 2630mm, slightly different but basically the same, but look at the size, the spatial performance of the two is still in line with the needs of the younger generation.
Returning to the details of the product itself, what is more interesting is that UNI-T and OMODA 5 have adopted a slightly "radical" approach that is different from "assimilation". The borderless middle grid is the standard of both, but the UNI-T is slightly exquisite in the internal processing of the grid, the visual impact of the IP processing on both sides is stronger, and the OMODA 5 is to highlight the level with a gradient, which is similar to the design of the Tiggo series.
Of course, in addition, the split headlights that fit the current trend aesthetic, the sharp waist line, the contrasting color scheme and other general directions also coincide, but there are different performances in the detail processing. For example, the UNI-T hidden door handle with the tail wing emphasizes the modern sense and sporty atmosphere, and the OMODA 5 is more of a fashion trend route with the tail through the light group treatment and a unique wheel shape, of course, the corresponding consumer groups are not so overlapping.
The route is different, but the core is the same
As the saying goes, what kind of horse is equipped with what kind of saddle, and the final draft of the shape basically determines the style orientation of the interior part.
The interior of the UNI-T is relatively sporty, especially the gear lever design and the flat-bottom steering wheel are quite attractive during driving. The entire central control body is to highlight the three-dimensional design idea, with the through-line central air conditioning outlet panel to emphasize the horizontal visual effect. In the screen part, UNI-T adopts a dual screen scheme, the chamfer is relatively sharp, the visual effect is outstanding, and the multimedia screen is tilted to the driver's side, emphasizing the actual use effect and the sense of encirclement of the driver's seat.
The Chery OMODA 5 side is the main flat design and minimalist thinking, in addition to the same double style of the screen, the entire central control of the center symmetry, visually more simple and modern, compared to UNI-T less movement but more concise, the same is the autonomous camp in the more eye-catching design.
In addition to the differences, the common denominator of the two is that the comfort of the SUV has not fallen, and at the same time, there are quite rich and practical functions and car networking configurations in the car machine. However, considering that the details of the configuration part of OMODA 5 are still confidential, the functions and effects may not be revealed until the official launch day.
Is power an autonomous ceiling?
In the power part, the UNI-T is equipped with 1.5T and 2.0T engines from the Blue Whale NE power platform, with a maximum power of 138 kW and 171 kW, a peak torque of 300 N·m and 390 N·m, and a 7DCT transmission and an 8AT transmission on the transmission system. UNI-T's power configuration classification is very clear, 1.5T main home simultaneous power can be in place, the 2.0T version is to meet the needs of the next step, so that sports become the essence of driving.
The current power part of the OMODA 5 can be confirmed to be the 1.6T version, with a maximum power of 145 kW, a peak torque of 290 N·m, and the same 7DCT gearbox is matched on the drivetrain. In addition, according to the relevant information of the network, Chery OMODA 5 may have a pure electric version and a DHT hybrid version of the listing, and whether there will be a 2.0T high-power version may depend on the market's reaction.
In terms of power, in fact, whether it is UNI-T or OMODA 5 is already a ceiling-level product in the autonomous field, whether it is economic or dynamic, it has a good performance and play. Therefore, for the two products, the power is actually the point that does not need to be questioned, choosing a car, only looking at the design and configuration preferences, in between the two is so simple and crisp.
Taste of the car:
Whether it is UNI-T or OMODA 5 independent brands to develop young boutique models, the determination is quite clear, under the support of different routes, the two models have made a comprehensive interpretation of sports and trends, and the power part has also made up for the shortcomings of domestic products. And good products have always been very fast, such as the UNI-T mentioned in the opening paragraph, so how will the sales of OMODA 5 perform after the official listing? Let's wait and see.