As a high-quality compact car under SAIC Volkswagen, Lingdu was once officially called "wide-body coupe", focusing on young fashion routes, which has been around for a long time and is now at the end of the generation. The 2021 Lingdu currently on sale was launched in September last year, and the lineup of vehicles has been reduced to three models, providing two powertrains, 230TSI and 280TSI. This article will be for the 2021 Volkswagen Lingdu as a whole, as well as the configuration differences between different versions, for a detailed interpretation, hoping to provide consumers with some reference value.
The price range of the three models of Volkswagen Lingdu in 2021 is 149,900-186,900 yuan, and there are still certain concessions in the market terminal. It can be seen from the price that the positioning of Lingdu is significantly higher than that of Volkswagen Langyi, which is also a compact car, and basically belongs to the same level. Because the model lineup has been reduced to three models, including one 230TSI and two 280TSI powered versions, of which the 280TSI Luxury Phantom Edition adopts an exclusive appearance kit, consumers will not be too entangled in the choice; the 280TSI Comfort Edition in the whole series belongs to the focus of most consumers.
2021 Volkswagen Lingdu currently has 4 kinds of body colors, including conventional white and black, as well as more personalized red and blue; among them, as far as the current common models on the market are concerned, white bodies account for the vast majority, red also has a certain appearance rate, black and blue bodies are relatively niche.
Appearance, so many years, presumably many people on the Volkswagen Lingdu shape is no longer unfamiliar, with the title of "wide body coupe", the Volkswagen family flat design concept, interpretation is more in place, 280TSI luxury phantom version compared to the other two increased body sports kits, visual effects more dynamic. The front part of the car is still the classic Volkswagen family front face style, the middle grid grid and headlights are in a straight pattern, the 230TSI fashion version and the 280 comfort version of the middle screen are intermittent horizontal chrome spokes, and the 280TSI Deluxe Phantom Edition is painted in black, which corresponds to other details of the body. The front bracket is also a horizontal penetration style, and a thicker black chrome border around the fog lights can not only extend the visual width of the front face, but also enhance the layering of the front of the car.
The integration of natural light between the headlight shape and the middle net, taking into account the good integrity, the interior of the lamp cavity adopts blackening treatment, and there is a difference between the fashion version and the other two light group structures; the whole series of far and near light groups are LED light sources, only the deluxe phantom version supports automatic headlights and delayed shutdown, and the other two only support simple headlight height adjustment. The whole series is equipped with front fog lights as standard, using an ordinary halogen light source, which supports steering assist functions.
The side of the body is simple and capable, the dynamic and reveals a hint of neatness, the high waist line extending from the chrome logo of the front fender plate, through the front and rear door handles until near the taillights, the thick technique with the low waist line under the door, not only plays a good shaping effect, but also adds a little sharpness to the side. The length, width and height of the body are 4615 * 1826 * 1425mm, the wheelbase is 2656mm, the length and wheelbase belong to the same level of general level, the width is more advantageous, has been close to some medium-sized cars.
The Deluxe Phantom Edition mirror shell and side window frame are also painted in black, the mirrors have integrated LED turn light strips, the Fashion Edition and Comfort Edition support electric adjustment and lens heating, and the Deluxe Phantom Edition adds mirrors with electric folding and reverse active downturning. In addition to the fashion version, both models are equipped with keyless entry for front doors and a keyless start system in the car.
The 230TSI Fashion Edition uses 16-inch aluminum alloy wheels, the silver five-spoke style looks more robust; the 280TSI Comfort Edition and Deluxe Phantom Edition are upgraded to 17-inch aluminum alloy wheels, of which the Luxury Phantom Edition wheels are painted in bright black, and the visual effect is more aggressive; the brake types of the whole series are front ventilation discs and the rear solid disc style.
In terms of tires, the 230TSI Fashion Edition matches the Hankook KINERGY EX series with a specification of 205/60 R16; the 280TSI Comfort Edition and Deluxe Phantom Edition both match the Hankook ventus S1 evo2 series with a specification of 225/50 R17; the tire pressure alarm is standard in the car.
The rear part of the car has a more three-dimensional feeling, the two sides of the upturned ducktail are connected to the side waist line, and a faint horizontal rib line around the tail logo is also a common element on the Volkswagen model. The tail light shape fits closely to the contour of the rear surface, the lampshade is blackened, and the internal LED light group has a good recognition after lighting. The Deluxe Phantom Edition adds a black sport tail, while the bottom two-out exhaust trim also adopts a black border, which is actually a hidden double-out layout on the left. The 230TSI Style Edition is only equipped with rear reversing radar, the 280TSI Comfort Edition adds reversing images, and the 280TSI Deluxe Phantom Edition adds front-of-the-car reversing radar.
In terms of interior, the 2021 Volkswagen Lingdu car is still the familiar Volkswagen T-shaped central control layout, which looks more calm than the lateral penetration style on today's new family models. The top of the center console is covered with a large area of soft-lined plastic material, and the silver trim at the panel is matched with the black paint material and chrome border at the details, and the overall workmanship and texture maintain the public's consistent rigorous attitude.
The three-spoke multi-function steering wheel is the Style of the Volkswagen family, the buttons on both sides are responsible for the driving computer, Bluetooth voice, cruise control, multimedia adjustment and other functions, the 230TSI Fashion Edition grip is made of plastic material, the other two 280TSI models are wrapped in leather, and the steering wheel supports manual four-way adjustment.
The 230TSI fashion version dashboard is a combination of mechanical hands and a small monochrome driving computer in the middle, the style looks relatively simple; the two 280TSI models use a 10.2-inch full LCD dashboard, the display effect and functional performance are at the current high level of the same level, can display a wealth of practical information such as driving, navigation maps, multimedia and so on.
In terms of active safety equipment, only the 280TSI Deluxe Phantom Edition is equipped with active brakes, support for optional parallel assist and fatigue driving tips. In terms of passive safety equipment, the Fashion Edition and Comfort Edition are equipped with front airbags and front side airbags for the main passenger seat in the front row, and the Deluxe Phantom Edition has added front and rear head air curtains.
In the central control part, the 230TSI fashion version is equipped with an 8-inch embedded touch LCD screen, and the USB interface in the lower right corner of the screen belongs to the typical Volkswagen features; the car machine system is simpler than the two 280TSI models, and it is good to support bluetooth phones, CarPaly and CarLife mobile phone interconnection and other practical functions. The two 280TSI models are equipped with a 9.2-inch touch LCD screen, and the system adds mainstream functions such as GPS navigation, real-time traffic reminders, voice recognition control, and Internet of Vehicles. The stylistic version features a 6-speaker configuration, and the other two 280TSI models are front and rear 8-speaker units.
The front row of the 230TSI Fashion Edition uses a manual air conditioning system, and the control panel is composed of a combination of three-span large-size knobs, although the style looks relatively simple, but it is convenient for daily use. The air-conditioning panels of both 280TSI models use the new touch buttons of the Volkswagen family, which support sliding operation and look more advanced. The entire series is equipped with an in-car PM2.5 filter as standard, and two 280TSI models have added rear air conditioner air outlets and air purifiers.
In terms of other vehicle assistance/control configurations, the whole series is equipped with electronic handbrakes, automatic parking, engine start-stop, uphill assist, and sport mode switching, the 230TSI fashion version is not equipped with cruise control, the 280TSI Comfort Version is equipped with a normal cruise control system, and the 280TSI Deluxe Phantom Edition is upgraded to a more advanced adaptive cruise.
The interior seat surface of the 230TSI Fashion Edition is made of all-fabric material, and the color block embellishment is added to the middle of the seat cushion and backrest; the 280TSI Comfort Edition seat surface is made of imitation leather; the 280TSI Deluxe Phantom Edition seat surface is wrapped in leather, and the edge has white hemming, which looks more textured; the seat shape continues the consistent neat design of the Volkswagen model. The fashion version of the front seat is manually adjusted; the comfort version and the deluxe phantom version of the front main driver's seat are electrically adjusted, and the passenger seat is manually adjusted, including 4-way waist support for the main driver's seat and 2-way waist support for the passenger seat; the deluxe phantom version also adds front seat heating.
The rear space belongs to the same level of conventional level, the raised part in the middle of the floor will have some impact on comfort; the rear seats continue the front row style, and the wide cushions play a good support effect on the legs.
In addition to the 230TSI Style Edition, both 280TSI models offer a rear armrest with cup holder, two mobile phone power connectors, and a regular-area electric sunroof. The trunk has a normal volume of 480L, and the rear seat backrest supports proportional reclining, which can be expanded to 1150L.
The 2021 Volkswagen Lingdu is equipped with a 1.4T high-low power version turbocharged engine, corresponding to the tail mark 280TSI and 230TSI, respectively; among them, the 1.4T low-power version engine on the 230TSI model has a high-power 96kW/131Ps, a high-torque torque of 225Nm, and the MINISTRY of Industry and Information Technology's comprehensive 100-kilometer fuel consumption is 5.4L; the 1.4T high-power engine on the 280TSI model has a high-power 110kW/150Ps and a high-torque torque of 250Nm. The ministry of industry and information technology has a comprehensive fuel consumption of 5.6 liters per 100 kilometers, and the whole series is matched with a 7-speed dry-type dual-clutch transmission.
1.4T low-power version of the engine in the turbine is not involved in the work of the power is slightly weak, with the continuous increase of throttle strength, the engine speed rose to about 1500 rpm when the turbine began to intervene, the intervention of the engine began to become powerful; power performance is enough to cope with daily driving needs, but in order to keep up with the rhythm at the beginning or need to step on the throttle slightly deeper. 1.4T
The 1.4T high-power version of the engine may be subject to the limitation of 150 horsepower, the performance in the acceleration process can only be described by "moderate", not a strong acceleration process, will not let the passengers on the car have any discomfort, and the power output gives people a feeling of "fine water and long flow". Switching to S gear, the throttle is significantly faster and the rotational speed will always be above 3000 rpm. The overall performance of the 7-speed dry dual-clutch transmission is still satisfactory, at low and medium speeds, the execution is more decisive, and the judgment of the gear position is also very accurate, due to structural problems, there will inevitably be some slight setbacks.
The combination of the front McPherson independent suspension and the four-link rear suspension is a very popular configuration for a compact car, and the front and rear counterweight ratio of about 65:35 is not outstanding, but the support of the suspension system is still quite good, and when passing some sharp bends, the roll attitude of the body is controlled just right, and the directivity of the front is also very accurate. The steering wheel with electric power steering system is very light to rotate, the feedback is moderate, and it will be easy to use when driving every day.
The following is a detailed comparison and interpretation of the configuration differences between different versions of the 2021 Volkswagen Lingdu.
2021 Lingdu 230TSI DSG Fashion Edition, manufacturer guidance price: 149,900 yuan.
2021 Lingdu 280TSI DSG Comfort Edition, manufacturer guidance price: 176,900 yuan.
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