In the domestic compact family car market, models represented by Xuanyi and Corolla can easily win tens of thousands of units of sales data every month, making other competing models unattainable. The reason for the outstanding sales of these models is mainly due to the balance, but the balance also means that there is no feature or lack of personality, and some products in the current market may not be as comprehensive as Xuanyi and Corolla, but in some aspects the characteristics can also make them hit the heart of some consumers. Today, Uncle Che has brought you two very affordable and quite individual joint venture car, they are Skoda Xinrui and Honda Lingpai.
The 2022 Skoda Xinrui was listed in January this year, and the new car was launched with a total of 1 configuration, and the guiding price was 99,900 yuan. The 2022 Honda Lingpai model was launched in September last year, and the price range of this model is 109,800 to 169,800 yuan. Next, The car uncle will choose the new Skoda Xinrui and Honda Lingpai entry-level models for comparison, the price difference between the two is not more than 10,000 yuan, let's take a closer look at their specific performance.
Exterior design
The 2022 Skoda Xinrui has not changed in terms of internal and external design, mainly for the configuration of the adjustment, the model after undergoing a mid-term redesign, in terms of design more youthful and sporty, did bring us some surprises. Among them, the front face of the new car adopts a new grille design, the style of the inner straight waterfall is inherited, and the lower part is still a penetrating air intake, and the details have been adjusted. The angular headlights on both sides are connected to the central network, and the headlights use halogen light sources, but compared with the old models, the automatic headlights and headlights delay off and other functions are added.
The changes in the front part of the new Honda Lingpai car are not small, and the large-mouth design is very close to its big brother Honda Accord, but due to the influence of factors such as body width, it does not look particularly coordinated. In addition to the design of the large mouth, the shape of the chrome trim strip connected to the headlight group has also changed, the straight style adds an extended feeling to the front of the car, the shape of the headlight group has not changed, and the far and near light of the entry-level model is halogen light source, but the height of the headlights is adjustable.
In terms of body size, the specific length, width and height of Skoda Xinrui are 4512×1706×1469 mm, and the wheelbase is 2603 mm. The side of the body of the new model has not changed much, the use of lines is simple and straight, the shape of the rearview mirror is more streamlined, the side turn signals are integrated on the shell, and the function has basic electric folding.
The specific length, width and height of the Honda Lingpai are 4766×1804×1509 mm, and the wheelbase is 2730mm, which is the leading data and looks a circle larger than Xinrui. The side shape of this model is also simple, with straight lines extending from the brow bone of the front wheel to the taillight part, and the double five-spoke rim at the bottom is quite exquisite, and the 16-inch specification is not small.
The change in the rear part of the new Skoda Xinrui car is the highlight of the whole car, the more stretched sports style makes people shine, and the new style of taillights is very sharp, which can cater to the aesthetic needs of young consumers. In addition, the car is also equipped with a bilateral exhaust decoration in the flat rear surround, which gives it a strong sporty atmosphere.
The change in the rear part of the Honda Lingpai car is not large compared to the front part, and the overall structure is still the same, mainly for the details of the adjustment. Among them, the chrome trim strips were eliminated in the middle of the boomerang-style taillights on the left and right sides of the new car, which may be to save costs. Secondly, the contour line in the middle of the red reflective trim strip on both sides is removed at the rear envelopment and replaced by a small-sized shield, which also echoes the front enveloping.
Interior design
The overall styling layout of the Skoda Xinrui interior has not changed much, mainly for the details of the adjustment, the addition of chrome trim and the lines on the silver trim plate have made the car have a certain degree of improvement in the interior grade. Half of the center console uses a large area of hard plastic material, the overall material and workmanship are also expected, once using leather material wrapped three-frame steering wheel changed to plastic material, feel comfort has been reduced, the left and right sides of the multi-function buttons can be controlled for multimedia and Bluetooth and other functions. It is worth noting that the new car has added an 8-inch touch LCD screen, which is indeed an improvement in the rapid development of multimedia systems.
The honda Lingpai entry-level model is still low in configuration, and the shape of the center console and steering wheel is the same. As a low-end version, the car is the only model in the early stage that uses conventional physical pointers plus display screens, its interior can display less content, the steering wheel in front of the main driver is made of plastic material, and there are no functional buttons on both sides, but the car is fully standard formula four-way adjustment of the disc, which is relatively good. The car machine system on the center console of the new car still only supports the radio + USB playback function, the configuration is slightly shabby, and if you want to have a central control display screen, you have to have a higher configuration.
The seats in the Skoda Xinrui car are wrapped in a mix of leather + fabric materials, and only manual adjustment is supported in terms of function. The front seats of the new model are relatively wide, the internal padding is moderately soft and hard, and the ride comfort is acceptable.
The seats in the Honda Lingpai car are wrapped in fabric fabric, and the function is missing the two-way adjustment of the height of the main driver's seat compared to Xinrui. The interior padding of the front seats of the new car is relatively soft, and the backrest is close to the human body, which is a good support for the waist and shoulders.
The Skoda Xinrui rear seats are of the same level as the front row in terms of material use and workmanship, and the rear seats are equipped with independent headrests in each position, and the floor center has a high degree of bulge and a narrow area, and the middle passengers will feel cramped for a long time, and the comfort is not ideal.
The configuration of the Rear Seats of the Honda Lingpai is the main upgrade part of the car, compared to the old model, there are more rear central armrests, cup holders, two USB charging interfaces and air conditioning outlets, these configurations are added on the basis of the price does not fluctuate much, greatly enhancing the riding comfort of the rear passengers.
dynamical system
Skoda Xinrui is equipped with a 1.5L engine, with a maximum output of 112 hp and a peak torque of 145 Nm. In terms of drivetrain, it is matched by a 6-speed automatic transmission.
The Honda Lingpai power side matches a 1.0T three-cylinder turbocharged engine with a maximum output of 122 hp and a peak torque of 173 Nm. In terms of drivetrain, it is matched by the CVT stepless gearbox.
Uncle Che summed up
As a low-cost player in the field of compact family cars in China, Skoda Xinrui and Honda Lingpai have quite good strength, and through the comparison of the above two models, we can see that their advantages are different. Among them, the main advantages of Skoda Xinrui are reflected in the functional configuration, while the Honda Lingpai has a larger external size, a more generous rear seating space and a better power performance performance, from the home point of view, the Honda Lingpai is significantly more attractive to the majority of consumers, so in this round of showdown, the Uncle is more recommended by the Honda Lingpai.