After the Spring Festival homecoming tide, I believe that many small partners have a new understanding of car purchase. I overheard the elders say that 100,000 can have a good car, and as a car media person, I had the opportunity to interject. If you put it ten years ago, perhaps 100,000 yuan can only buy a small joint venture brand car with a rudimentary configuration and limited space, or an independent brand model with high fuel consumption and rough workmanship. After years of rapid development, the design level and manufacturing process of independent brands have made great progress. Today we recommend three independent brand cars within 100,000, with good looks and grades, to see if there is anything you like.
01 The 4th generation of Emgrand
Price range: 6.99-88,900 yuan
Geely's new generation of Emgrand was officially launched at the end of August last year, as one of the few independent brand compact cars and the front of the joint venture car hard player, Geely Emgrand has ushered in a full range of progress, its price range of 699-889 thousand yuan, a total of four configuration models launched.
Emgrand has always been the fist product of the Geely brand to conquer the entry-level compact sedan market, and the fourth generation of Emgrand has a makeover change compared to the old model. It is also the first car of the Emgrand family to be built based on the BMA architecture.
In terms of appearance, the fourth-generation Emgrand adopts a family design language similar to that of the big brother Xingrui, and the three-stage LED daytime running lights and the concave shield grille are the symbols of this design. The front face of this design language is mainly simple, but also quite fashionable and exquisite, it is difficult to imagine that this is a model that starts at less than 70,000 yuan.
The body size of the fourth-generation Emgrand is 4638*1820*1460mm, the wheelbase is 2650mm, and the body size is medium to large in the entry-level compact sedan. The more eye-catching parameter is the body width, 1820mm body width has been wider than such compact cars as Xuanyi and Civic, which also makes the visual have a certain wide body low lying effect.
The side is a more standard grocery cart style, the straight through waist line is the finishing touch, and the rear trunk cover also has a certain concave, which is slightly raised in the rear of the vehicle, adding some dynamic atmosphere to the side.
The tail shape of the Emgrand is relatively outstanding, mainly reflected in two parts. The first is that the taillights use a well-recognized through-LED light source, and most models at this price point still use halogen light sources. In addition, the tail light group and the brand LOGO trim in the center have been blackened, and with the black rear surround, it looks more youthful.
In terms of external configuration, the fourth generation of Emgrand has 360-degree panoramic images, side blind spot images, reversing radar, keyless entry, full LED light groups, etc., and also supports automatic headlights and headlight height adjustment, headlight delay shutdown and other functions, and the configuration is very rich at this price.
The interior part can also give the feeling of leapfrogging, the most direct advantage is reflected in the material, the official claim that the coverage rate of soft materials in the new Emgrand car is more than 85%, and the PU leather and slugging process materials are used in the part that everyone often contacts, and the layering of the interior is created through the collocation of materials. At the same time, in the tone of the interior, the gray and blue tone also gives people some novelty, and the sense of grade and high quality has been improved.
The 12.3-inch full LCD dashboard and 10.25-inch central touch screen are also ahead of their competitors, and these two screens are standard across the series, and the entry-level can get the same experience. In fact, the fourth-generation Emgrand's car engine system is not much different from Xingrui in terms of hardware and software, which is definitely a blessing for Emgrand consumers. However, the display effect of the full LCD instrument is slightly singler, and the better effect of the 10.25-inch full LCD meter is given to the Emgrand L model.
In terms of internal configuration, Emgrand's eye-catching configuration is also very much. For example, one-button start, induction wipers, PM2.5 filters in the car, built-in driving recorder, cruise control, etc., but unfortunately all of them are manual air conditioners, which I hope to provide an option.
In the seat part, the fourth generation of Emgrand also adopts a double color matching treatment, ordinary models use imitation leather materials, and the top model also uses fur materials on the seat shoulders, and the visual effects and texture are also ahead of most models of this level. The configuration is only equipped with the electric adjustment of the main driver's seat, and the seat heating also needs to be optional, which is expected considering the price.
In terms of ride space, the wheelbase of the Emgrand L is 2650mm, which is comparable to the Yinglang we know. Experiencers with a height of 175 cm can get one punch and three fingers of head space in the front row, one punch and two fingers of leg space and one punch and three fingers of head space in the back row. The head space is really good, and the leg space is decent.
In the power section, the fourth-generation Emgrand series is equipped with a 1.5-liter naturally aspirated engine and is available in manual transmissions as well as CVT transmission options. The 1.5L naturally aspirated engine is a more common choice for entry-level compact cars, and although it does not give much power, it is not a big problem for daily transportation.
Editor's recommendation: The fourth generation of Emgrand still continues the high-cost characteristics of the Emgrand family, but high cost performance does not mean cheap, in fact, the fourth generation of Emgrand has changed quite a lot, and it can provide a cross-level level at multiple levels such as the exterior interior configuration. We also recommend the sub-top version of this model, which is not expensive and has practical features.
02 Changan Yidong PLUS
Price range: 7.29-10.39 million yuan
In 2021, Changan Yidong ranked in the top ten annual compact car sales list with sales of 170,000+ and is also the only independent brand car in the top ten. At present, the price range of Changan Yidong PLUS for sale is 72,900-103,900 yuan, with two engines and 6 configurations to choose from. There are four 1.6L models and two 1.4T models.
In terms of appearance, Changan Yidong PLUS still uses the familiar Chang'an family-style front face, the most eye-catching nature is the oversized grille, and secondly, the lighting configuration has not fallen. The luxury version of the car is equipped with full LED headlights with automatic opening and closing, far and near light, and two sickle-shaped daytime running lights also make the front face look very energetic.
The body size of the Changan Yidong PLUS is 4730*1820*1505, which is definitely a large size in the compact class. The wheelbase of Changan Yidong PLUS is 2700mm, which is between Langyi and Xuanyi.
The side muscles of the whole vehicle are good, the lines of the door panels and fenders are also more complex, and the higher body height makes the Changan Yidong PLUS not the popular low body wind, but the interior space and passability will be more secure.
In terms of rims, Changan Yidong PLUS uses two-color aluminum alloy wheels, and the size of 16 inches belongs to the normal level of this price point, and the tire size is 205/60 R16. But this set of tires is not the main grip, owners can replace better tires later, there will be obvious improvement in dynamic performance.
I personally feel that the design of the tail is a little too much, the visual focus is too focused on the middle, and the exhaust decoration of the tail is also a bit cumbersome for the 1.6L model. In the shape of the light group, the internal LED light strip echoes the headlight group, but due to the cost, the tail light group is not exquisite.
The interior part is the most acclaimed part of Changan Yidong PLUS, two 10.25-inch, good display effect of the dual screen, the air conditioning outlet below, the button area are Changan's latest family design; the tilting center console can also make consumers at this price feel the sense of premium.
In terms of materials, the interior of Changan Yidong PLUS is mainly based on hard plastic and PU leather, and the top version uses leather materials.
The overall design of the car is relatively simple, and the sense of science and technology is created well, but it does not use a full LCD instrument, and in the middle is a 3.5-inch display plus the speed and time speed areas on the left and right sides. The functions of the car machine system are still relatively comprehensive, and the UI is slightly obsolete, but it has obvious advantages over the joint venture brand.
In terms of riding space, the wheelbase of changan yidong PLUS is 2700mm, which is between 2688mm of Langyi and 2712mm of Xuanyi from the parameter point of view. Experiencers with a height of 165cm can get 2 punches of head space in the front row, and there is still plenty of head space for one punch and one slap + one punch for the back row.
In terms of power, Changan Yidong PLUS has three combinations of 1.6L+MT/CVT and 1.4T+DCT, we will recommend the version of 1.6L+CVT, one is not high, the other is smooth enough. The 1.6-liter naturally aspirated engine has a maximum power of 94 kW and a peak torque of 161 Nm and matches a simulated 8-speed CVT transmission, under the jatco brand, the same as Xuanyi's. The power is still quite light and fast within 80km/h, the overall adjustment is similar to the Japanese system, and the coordination of the engine and the gearbox is also relatively excellent.
Editor's recommendation: Changan Yidong PLUS we can understand as a comprehensive model of Emgrand + Emgrand GL, which can cover a wider range of people in terms of power and configuration, whether you want the price to be as cheap as possible, or want the power configuration to be sufficient, Changan Yidong PLUS has a good choice. Within 100,000, we will recommend the top version of the 1.6L model, that is, the 1.6L luxury type priced at 89,900 yuan, the price is not high and the LED light group, 10.25-inch central control screen, rear seat air outlet, automatic air conditioning, rearview mirror heating These practical configurations are all available.
03 Roewe i5
Price range: 6.79-9.99 million yuan
Roewe i5 is an underrated model in my place, in fact, in terms of the strength of software and hardware, Roewe i5 is a very competent family car. And although the presence of the Roewe brand is not as high as that of brands such as Geely and Changan, the sales volume of the Roewe i5 last year was quite good, with an average of about 10,000 vehicles per month.
Roewe i5 is currently on sale 9 models, including 6 1.5L models, 3 1.5T models, concentrated in the price range of 6.79-999 thousand yuan, obviously the difference between each configuration will be very small, from the configuration settings can also be seen, the main volume is still 1.5L models.
In terms of appearance, the Roewe i5 was redesigned at the end of last year, using the family's latest design language, and the overall look is younger. The new Roewe logo is paired with a double-layer parametric Roewe grille with a sense of trend. The exterior design of roewe models has always taken a delicate and smooth route, which is a bit of the temperament of the Volkswagen brand. The front face is dominated by horizontal lines, and some small details with the front lip and bumper look very good. The fluorescent yellow color of the front lip is the finishing touch to the front face.
The entire range of vehicles is equipped with LED light sets, and even includes the entry-level model of 67,900 yuan, which is a good review. At the same time, the whole series is equipped with the main driving keyless entry and keyless start function as standard, although these configurations are not expensive, but in the 100,000 yuan market segment, which is extremely cost-oriented, Roewe i5 is very generous.
In terms of body size, the Roewe i5 is 4607 * 1818 * 1489mm, the wheelbase is 2680mm, which is a medium body in this level, if it can be longer sales will be better.
The shape of the rear is also quite bright, the high-end model is designed with a diffuser to increase the sense of sport, and the taillights and headlights echo the shape, but limited by the body width, it looks a little "slightly fat".
In terms of rims, the Roewe i5 is equipped with 16-inch rims, and the fluorescent yellow rim covers are also small details in the design, equipped with 205/55 R16 Cooper tires.
The design of the interior is not inferior to the first two cars, the official name of this new central control is "Cosmic Star Rain Cockpit", the overall design is very young, and the sense of technology and texture are also done well. The combination of hard plastic and leather on the material, while the fluorescent yellow trim and stitching will make the interior more lively.
The high-end model adopts a 12.3-inch full LCD instrument, while the central control screen adopts a suspended 10.25-inch central control screen, and the vehicle system is the Zebra Venus system, and the overall functionality and interface aesthetics are at an excellent level in the same level.
In terms of space, the Roewe i5 has a wheelbase of 2680mm, which is slightly smaller than Langyi, which belongs to a standard compact sedan. The experiencer of 176cm in height can get a punch and four fingers head space in the front row of the Roewe i5, a head space of one punch and four fingers in the back row, and a leg space of one punch and four fingers, which has the advantage of having a lot of head space.
In terms of power, the Roewe i5 has a 1.5L naturally aspirated engine and a 1.5T turbocharged engine to choose from. Matching the 1.5L engine is the manual transmission and CVT transmission, while the 1.5T is matched with a wet dual-clutch transmission. The 1.5L naturally aspirated engine has a maximum power of 88 kW and a peak torque of 150 Nm.
Editor's recommendation: Among so many models of the Roewe i5, we relatively recommend the top version of the 1.5L naturally aspirated engine, that is, the 1.5L CVT Star Shine Edition. Why? It's really because the configuration of this version is too advanced. Full-speed domain adaptive cruise +360 degree panoramic image is relatively rare in this level, but also equipped with active braking, lane departure warning, lane keeping and other active safety systems, within 100,000 yuan you can enjoy the current mainstream driver assistance system absolutely value for money.
Full text summary: Above, the three models we recommend have applied the latest family style in both appearance and interior, and there is nothing to be picky about in design. At the same time, abundant space and rich configuration are the biggest features of these models. Of course, what is more important is that even the landing price is within 100,000 yuan, and the sense of quality and configuration they give are quite capable. So which of these three models is your favorite? The comments section tells me.