A large part of the reason for buying an SUV is to consider the space, after all, it is crucial for home space. However, compared with the current extremely popular compact SUV, the performance of the medium-sized SUV in terms of space is obviously better, but the price is relatively more expensive, and if you don't care about the brand, you can also consider some domestic models. Of course, fuel consumption is also the focus, especially now that oil prices are rising, and fuel consumption is too high will increase the cost of using the car. Therefore, in this issue, we will introduce several medium-sized SUVs that are recognized as fuel-saving, save money and be durable, and choose them more reliably.
The first is Chery's Tiggo 8 PLUS.
As a domestic car company with deep technical background, Chery has a good reputation, but it does not have too many impressive models. However, since the launch of the mid-size SUV Tiggo 8, Chery is also relieved, and then also launched an upgraded version of the car Tiggo 8 PLUS, the guidance price of 12.49-16.99 million. The price is not high, the recommended model 2021 290TGDI DCT Haoqing Edition, the guidance price is 131,900, the terminal has seven or eight thousand discounts, the actual reference price is less than 125,000, landing at about 140,000, the cost performance is still very high.
First of all, I have to admit that the three major pieces of the Tiggo 8 PLUS are a big advantage. In terms of power, there are three versions of 1.5T, 1.6T and 2.0T, the main model is 1.6T, the maximum horsepower reaches 197 horses, the peak torque is 290 Nm, and it matches the 7-speed wet dual-clutch transmission. This set of power is also relatively familiar to everyone, and the acceleration time of hundreds of kilometers in this medium-sized SUV can also run to about 8.7 seconds, and there are three driving modes to meet the needs of different power.
The steering wheel is sensitive and lightweight to use, the strength control is better, coupled with a solid chassis, there is better stability when cornering, there will be no fluttering situation when running at high speed, and the overall control is more in the same price point or even in the same level of joint venture cars. And the fuel consumption is not high, the average measured fuel consumption of the owner is only about 8.5 liters per 100 kilometers, and only need to add 92 gasoline, for a medium-sized SUV, the cost of the car is still relatively low.
Not only that, but the spatial performance of the Tiggo 8 PLUS did not disappoint. Passengers with a height of 1 meter 8 sit in the front row, after the seat is adjusted to the lowest, the head has a space of about four fingers, keep the front seat unchanged to sit in the second row, at this time the leg space reaches a punch and two fingers, the head also has a punch margin, daily use is no problem at all.
Of course, the Tiggo 8 PLUS also has a lot of unsatisfactory places. First of all, due to the consideration of the control, the suspension shock absorption tuning is somewhat hard, although the cornering has advantages, the body is relatively stable, but the comfort is average, and the obvious bumpy feeling can still be felt after some potholes. Secondly, the interior mood lights are somewhat strained, the brightness is not enough, it looks relatively single, and the entire interior style is not very compatible.
The next model to be introduced is the Dongfeng Fengguang 580.
As a medium-sized SUV that focuses on cost performance, the Scenery 580 once and did have a scenery, and its monthly sales can reach more than 10,000 units. It's just that now that competitors are getting stronger and stronger, The Wind 580 can only remain competitive through continuous upgrading. The guide price of the car is 7.99-12.99 million, the pricing is very low, and the recommended model 2022 1.5T automatic luxury type, the guidance price is 106,900.
Medium-sized SUVs in the early 100,000s may be considered by many people to be more general, but this is not the case. In terms of power, it is equipped with a 1.5TGDI Miller cycle engine developed by Dongfeng Xiaokang itself, with a maximum horsepower of 184 hp and a peak torque of 300 Nm. The gearbox is a 6AT gearbox from the Korean Hyundai Group sub-brand Paiwotai, which has also been installed in sonata, ix35, Mingtu, K5 and other models, which can still be guaranteed in terms of quality and reliability. And the fuel consumption performance is also relatively outstanding, the owner of the actual measurement of 100 kilometers and Tiggo 8 PLUS is almost the same, are about 8.5 liters, the cost of the car is also relatively low.
As for the space, the scenery 580 has more advantages, although the length of the car is only 4720 mm, but the wheelbase reaches 2785 mm, but because it is a 6-seat layout, the overall riding performance is not much different from the Tiggo 8 PLUS. Passengers with a height of 1 meter 8 sit in the front row, punch in the head space, keep the position unchanged and sit in the 2nd row, the position is adjusted to the last leg space to reach a punch and four fingers, and the distance to maintain the leg space of the 2nd row is a punch into the 3rd row, at this time there is still a balance of two fingers in the leg, as an emergency use is no problem.
Of course, the scenery 580 also has a lot of slots. First of all, the odor of the interior is somewhat large, especially the new car just mentioned, if there are children at home, be sure to do the next deodorization treatment. Secondly, the sound insulation effect of the whole vehicle is somewhat poor, and the noise is more obvious when running at high speed, but considering the price, it is also expected.
The last model to be introduced is the Jetway X70.
As a sub-brand of Chery, although Jietu is not very famous, its models are still very real, especially the price, which is basically lower than other domestic products at the same level. As a medium-sized SUV, the guide price is 699-15.59 million, the price span is larger, the recommended model 2021 1.5T DCT is specially supplied with I. version 5 seats, the guidance price is 95,900, the actual reference price after the discount is only 88,000, and the landing is only about 100,000.
Relatively speaking, the three major pieces of the Jietu X70 are more general. In terms of power, it is equipped with a 1.5T turbocharged engine, with a maximum horsepower of 156 hp and a peak torque of 230 Nm, which is matched by a 6-speed dry dual-clutch transmission. The high-end version of the model is equipped with the same powertrain as the Tiggo 8 PLUS, but the price is higher, starting from more than 130,000, which is more expensive than the Tiggo 8 PLUS, which is unnecessary. The choice of Jietu X70 is entirely based on the cost performance, so the 1.5T model is naturally the first choice. Although the powertrain is average, the performance of other aspects has not disappointed, such as fuel consumption, the owner's measured 100 kilometers is also about 8.5 liters, which is also completely acceptable for ordinary consumer groups whose budgets are not very high.
Not only that, the Jetway X70 is 1 meter 9 wide, the wheelbase is 2745 mm, and it is a 5-seat layout, so the ride performance in the car is better than the Tiggo 8 PLUS. Especially in the second row, passengers with a height of 1 meter 8 sat in it, with about four fingers in the head space and nearly two fists on the legs. The rear seat cushions are long, the angle can be adjusted, and the backrest can be adjusted to a more natural sitting position, and the comfort is good. In addition, the middle floor is almost flat, the length is enough, even the size 42 shoes can be put down, and the back seat for three people is very spacious.
Of course, the Jetway X70 also has a lot of unsatisfactory places. First of all, like the Tiggo 8 PLUS, the suspension shock absorption is adjusted a little harder, and the car has large undulations when crossing potholed roads or speed bumps. Secondly, the horsepower of 156 horses is indeed a small horse-drawn car for a medium-sized SUV, starting slightly slower, and it takes a while to lift the speed when overtaking, and if the brakes are reduced when driving, the reaction is slower when accelerating to the oil.
Comments: Although the above three domestic medium-sized SUVs have their own advantages and disadvantages, but the flaws are not hidden, I personally feel that it is very suitable for the consumer group whose budget is not very high and pursues a large space. After all, at this price point, if you buy mainstream models, you can only buy a low-level compact SUV, if it is a joint venture, you can basically only buy a small SUV. Well, this issue will talk about this first, and see you in the next issue.