Domestic car consumers' attention to compact SUVs has not diminished, and this heat has continued to heat up as Chinese brand products are introduced. For young consumers, they want both young and flamboyant design, but also want to be close to the people's price, today Uncle Che has selected two domestic compact SUVs that meet the above characteristics for everyone, to see how they perform.
The 2022 Trumpchi GS4 was launched in July last year, and there are a total of 6 new models launched, with a price range of 89,800 to 131,800 yuan. The 2022 Changan CS75 was launched in October last year, and the new car has a total of 3 configurations, with a price range of 103,900 to 119,900 yuan. Next, Uncle Che will select the 2022 Trumpchi GS4 Automatic Zhixing Pilot Version with a guidance price of 119,800 yuan and the Changan CS75 top version to compare, and the price gap between the two is extremely small.
Exterior design
The appearance of the new Trumpchi GS4 adopts the latest Trumpchi family Lingyun Wing 3.0 design concept, the car's central network interior is replaced by the old stripe type to a dot matrix shape, so that the entire front face is more outward in terms of visual extension, with the bottom three-stage air intake, with a more fashionable and sporty visual effect, in addition, the car also provides three front face styles for consumers to choose.
Changan CS75 Blue Whale version of the model compared to the old model using a larger size of the forward grille, after the blackened star net front face design is more imposing, while the car is also equipped with a hidden active intake grille, effectively reducing the vehicle wind resistance, the new car front around the two sides of the trapezoidal heat dissipation opening area to add red decorative strips, the design level is more sporty. The headlights group with a slightly rounded shape on the left and right sides is connected to the central network, and the whole series adopts the far and near light integrated LED eagle eye headlights.
In terms of body size, the specific length, width and height of the Trumpchi GS4 are 4545× 1856× 1700 mm, and the wheelbase is 2680 mm. The body side shape of this model is more substantial, the segmented waist line extends from the front headlight group to the tail light part, and the roof luggage rack, the upper edge of the window and the side skirt are equipped with silver trim as decoration, which is well layered.
The specific length, width and height of the Changan CS75 are 4650×1850×1715 mm, and the wheelbase is 2700mm, which has a slight advantage in body length and wheelbase. The overall shape of the body side of the new model has not changed much, giving people a feeling of stability, and the trim of the side skirt is more eye-catching, which further enhances the sporty sense of the new car.
The rear part of the Trumpchi GS4 adopts a penetrating light group design, supplemented by the GAC Trumpchi brand logo in the middle, which further widens the horizontal visual effect of the entire rear part, and its license plate area adds a concave design to create a richer light and shadow effect.
The rear part of the Changan CS75 has not been adjusted too much, and the popular through-type taillight group is still adopted, and the design of the internal C-shaped light strip cleverly echoes the front face, which is very sporty. The rear surround adopts a two-color layered design, and the silver lower skid plate is matched with the exhaust layout of the upper two sides, which is more stylish.
Interior design
The Trumpchi GS4 is equipped with a double 12.3-inch one-piece screen on the center console in the car, which visually forms the effect of Dalian screen, which can be described as earning enough eyeballs. At the same time, the center console of the new car adopts the design of the official double X theme instrument panel, and the high-brightness trim in the central control area presents a typical X-shape in the main and co-pilot areas, with hidden mechanical air conditioning outlets and large areas of soft material interior parts, which further enhances the texture of the entire cockpit.
The interior part of Changan CS75 offers two colors, one is pure black and the other is red and black, and the interior trim is wrapped in leather material in a large area, while also having a metallic texture of the irregular brushed decorative panel. The new car is equipped with a 10.25-inch HIGH-definition color LCD touch screen as standard, supporting 1080P high-definition video playback, and the inside of the screen is equipped with an intelligent interactive system to integrate full-time online voice, online radio, online music and other functions.
The interior seats of the Trumpchi GS4 are wrapped in imitation leather fabric and only support manual adjustment in terms of function. The front seats in this model are wide, the interior padding is moderately soft and hard, and the seat length is excellent, which can give the front passengers good leg support.
The changan CS75 interior seats are also wrapped in imitation leather fabrics, and the functions are more than the GS4 with electric adjustment of the main passenger seat and heating of the front seats. The interior of the front seats of the new car is filled with softer padding, the backrest is close to the human body, and the wings on both sides are prominent, which has good comfort and wrapping.
The rear seats in the Trumpchi GS4 car are of the same level as the front in terms of material use and workmanship, and each position is equipped with independent headrests that can be lifted and lowered, the rear platform is almost flat, and the middle passengers also have good longitudinal space.
Changan CS75 has a certain degree of inverted position on both sides of the rear of the car, including a good feeling, the rear backrest support angle adjustment, after the seat is receded, the trunk can form a flat storage space, the space expandability is good.
dynamical system
The Trumpchi GS4 is powered by a 1.5T turbocharged engine with a maximum output of 169 hp and a peak torque of 265 Nm. In terms of drivetrain, the engine is matched by a 6-speed manual transmission.
The Changan CS75 is also matched with a 1.5T turbocharged engine, with a maximum output of 180 horsepower and a peak torque of 300 Nm. In terms of drivetrain, it is matched by a 7-speed wet dual-clutch transmission.
Uncle Che summed up
As a veteran player in the domestic compact SUV camp, Trumpchi GS4 and Changan CS75 have considerable strength, although these two models are now positioned low in their respective family matrix, but they are also enough to meet the daily car needs of most consumers. Through the same price comparison of the above two vehicles, we can see that Changan CS75 has a larger external size, more generous rear seating space, more excellent power performance and more comprehensive functional configuration, and the cost performance and product power of the vehicle are higher, so in this round of showdown, Che Uncle recommends Changan CS75.