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In recent years, the "inner volume" of the domestic automobile market has become more and more intense, and accelerating the update and iteration of products and increasing the models of market segments have become a good strategy for manufacturers to cope with the competition.
In October 2021, Changan Auchan launched the Changan Auchan X7 PLUS. The new car adopts a more youthful styling style, not only the technology configuration has been upgraded, but also equipped with a new generation of Blue Whale NE 1.5T engine, the product force is relatively strong.
The guidance price of Auchan X7 PLUS is set in the range of 79,900-133,900 yuan. In this range, there are several SUV models with good attention, namely Geely Boyue, Chery Tiggo 8, and Roewe RX5.
Since Auchan X7 PLUS is a new model, the market also compares these models with Auchan X7 PLUS. In contrast, the current focus is more on the mechanical level, such as space, power and so on. But in fact, these cars have something to hand in terms of technology configuration, such as self-developed car machine system. After all, to sell cars to young people who grew up with mobile phones, there is no point in getting the technology configuration, and they are embarrassed to open their mouths.
As mentioned earlier, Auchan X7 PLUS is a new model, and there may be many friends who still don't know enough. So, before comparing, let's briefly review the Auchan X7 PLUS to see how the product strength of this car is?
As a new model of the Changan Auchan family, Auchan X7 PLUS adopts a more youthful and sporty exterior design, such as a more exquisite and delicate double-layer grille, split LED headlights and LED through taillights with a light curtain effect, which are particularly loved by young consumers.
Specifically, the front face of Changan Auchan X7 PLUS adopts a duplex double-layer grille, which shows a sense of refinement, and the through-line design also improves the visual width and recognition of the vehicle. What is even more rare is that the front face part is integrated by a large number of geometric elements, which increases the sense of technology and does not have a trivial feeling.
On both sides of the grille are upper and lower split headlights, the upper is the daytime turn signal group, and the lower is the far and near light group, which is unique in shape, very recognizable, and the STANDARD LED light source. The red trim under the far and near light group brings some sportiness.
The overall shape of the body side is similar to the Euro X7, and the high waist line makes the side look more burly, and the overall proportions are also very coordinated. The waistline on the side of the body creates a sense of dive, the "floating" roof creates a sense of layering, and the red trim from the front of the car echoes the taillights. In terms of body size, the body size of Changan Auchan X7 PLUS is very similar to that of Auchan X7, with a length increase of 25mm, a wheelbase increase of 6mm, a length, width and height of 4730×1870×1720mm, and a wheelbase of 2786mm. It has certain advantages over competitors.
The popular through-the-line taillights are highly recognizable when lit at night, and a chrome trim strip is also inserted into it, which widens the visual width of the rear of the car while bringing a good aesthetic.
When you come to the car, you will be greeted by a good atmosphere of science and technology. The center console adopts a wrap-around design with a large number of horizontal elements to bring a good sense of design. The dual screen undoubtedly increases the scientific and technological atmosphere in the car, and the On Style3.0 PLUS intelligent car machine system equipped with it has also been improved in speech recognition and system response. The materials are convenient for workmanship, and the top of the center console is a slugging process, and the bottom is wrapped in soft materials, which plays a great role in improving the texture of the car.
The Auchan X7 PLUS seat features a thick seat cushion with a wide backrest for improved comfort and support, and the high-end model is also equipped with multi-directional electric adjustment.
In terms of riding space, the experiencer with a height of 172cm came to the front row to adjust the seat, the head remained one punch plus one finger space, kept the front seat unchanged, came to the back row, the head space remained one punch, the leg control space remained more than three punches, it can be seen that the interior space of Auchan X7 PLUS is at a high level in the same level.
In terms of trunk space, thanks to the large body size, the trunk volume of auchan X7 PLUS under normal conditions is 650L, and the space can be expanded to 1407L after the second row of seats is receded, which meets the needs of multi-scene cars.
In terms of power, the most eye-catching thing about the Changan Auchan X7 PLUS is that it is equipped with a new generation of Blue Whale NE 1.5T engine, with a maximum power of 188 horsepower and a peak torque of 300 Nm, which is matched by a 7-speed wet dual-clutch transmission. The manual transmission model is equipped with a low-power version of the 1.5T engine, with a maximum power of 170 horsepower and a maximum torque of 260 Nm, matching a 6MT gearbox.
In terms of chassis, Changan Auchan X7 PLUS adopts a front McPherson + rear multi-link four-wheel independent suspension, which is more inclined to home comfort and the daily fine vibration filtration is more thorough.
■ Comparison of technology configurations
At the level of technology configuration that contemporary young people value most, what level is Changan Auchan X7 PLUS compared with geely Boyue, Tiggo 8, Roewe RX5 and other opponents? Let's compare it horizontally.
Bigger than whose screen is bigger
The most intuitive way to convey the sense of science and technology is the large screen, which of these four models has more materials and better results in terms of screen size?
As you can see from the table, the Roewe RX5 has the largest screen size, but the fewest physical buttons. The three-screen design of the Tiggo 8 high-end model is also very high-tech. Although the screen size of Changan Auchan X7 PLUS is not the largest, it has achieved the performance of not losing to opponents in the lowest price range, and like Geely Boyue, the retention of commonly used physical buttons reduces the probability of false touch.
Which car is smarter?
In addition to hardware, software is an important factor in determining the level of intelligence of a car. Thanks to the popularity of OTA functions, the "latecomer advantage" in the comparison of this link has ceased to exist, what are the differences between these models?
Changan Auchan X7 PLUS is equipped with the "OnStyle3.0+" intelligent control car machine system and supports OTA upgrades. The UI adopts a mobile phone-like sliding screen design, and the desktop software is sorted according to the frequency of use, such as the most commonly used car navigation is placed on the first screen desktop. Voice control function has also been enhanced, the official introduction of the vehicle voice control covers 120 car scenes, 380 voice intentions, 39 high-frequency function wake-free voice control, summed up is very good to use.
Geely Boyue uses the same "Galaxy OS system" of Xingyue L, and Xingyue L is the same model, Geely's recent new cars are basically equipped with this system, compared to the old "GKUI" new system is indeed faster and better to use. The system's voice control also supports wake-free continuous conversations.
Tiggo 8's "Lion Zhiyun 3.0" system has the strongest compatibility with mobile phones, supporting original machines, CarLife and CarPlay. Enhanced natural voice interaction also completes various voice controls. Like Changan Auchan X7 PLUS, it has a remote vehicle control function.
The Zebra Venus intelligent system upgraded by the Roewe RX5 not only covers new models, but also applies to old users who bought cars 5 years ago. The new system supports two kinds of operation interfaces: One is the "map as desktop" function similar to Changan Auchan X7 PLUS. In another interface, users can arrange the display interface according to their own needs. Speech recognition can support 90 seconds of continuous dialogue, support wake-free, automatic error correction, interruption, contextual understanding and other functions.
Overall, thanks to the internal roll of independent brands in in-vehicle intelligent technology, the "intelligent solutions" come up with by various car manufacturers are not the same, but the content is not much different. Although the publicity level is more or less with the meaning of replacing mobile phones, the wireless charging function of a mobile phone in Yishui'er actually shows from the side that the mobile phone is irreplaceable at this stage. And there are only a few excellent downstream suppliers in the industry, and the functional realization of many different models actually depends on the same supplier. The difference may be that it wins some favor in a small detail.
Which configurations are eye-catching?
In terms of details, there are several designs that are quite distinctive, and we are still talking about them one by one.
The first is Changan Auchan X7 PLUS, one of the key points of the manufacturer's publicity at the scientific and technological level is the "Geeker dual camera" function, dual camera is that there are two cameras, one outside the car, one in the car. The camera outside the car solves the face recognition unlock function, and the camera in the car is responsible for identifying the driver, starting the vehicle, adjusting the habitual sitting posture, and detecting the fatigue state of the owner. This feature is the same as his name "Geeker", but as a conservative, I personally prefer the latter between convenience, technology and personal information security.
▲Face recognition camera in the B-pillar position outside the car
▲Built-in camera above the dashboard in the car
Another feature worth mentioning is the "Baby in car" function of the Changan Auchan X7 PLUS, which is the baby mode. After this function is turned on, the car machine system will push selected nursery rhymes for children, and the air conditioner will be automatically set to 25 ° C. And when the rapid acceleration, sharp deceleration, sharp turn exceeds the limited number of times, the voice will automatically remind. People who don't have children at home may feel like a complete gimmick, but these are the icing on the cake when dealing with emotionally unstable children. Although it can't be said to be a pioneering technological setting, it is better than being intimate.
▲540° real-time image
Another point is the "transparent chassis" function that has been rolled to the extreme, and the 360° panoramic image at this stage can no longer meet the manufacturer's needs (in fact, it is enough for consumers). But this is not a bad thing for consumers, the more "volume" the manufacturer, the happier the user. Changan Auchan X7 PLUS adds 180° chassis blind spot field field monitoring on the basis of 360 ° panoramic imagery, realizing 540 ° real-time image of the whole vehicle, which can better ensure driving safety. In the entire life cycle of the car, as long as there is one rescue "drag", this function is worth the fare. And this kind of auxiliary equipment really can't come back after it is used, and it is less secure to change back to a less intelligent model.
Although Boyue does not have a cool face recognition function, fortunately, it is equipped with a mobile phone smart key, which can basically realize functions such as insensible unlocking and locking, and can also share electronic keys remotely. The more interesting technology accessory is that the system can record our voice and set it into a system sound, so that the voice interaction becomes the voice of the lover and the child, which is also a specific performance of the warmth brought by technology. In addition, Boyue also supports the 540 ° real-time image function of the whole vehicle.
Tiggo 8's technology configuration is not small, but the overall practicality is the mainstay, if you have to say something bright, then the alarm prompt when you get off the car and forget the mobile phone is very intimate for people like me who often lose everything.
The latest system of roewe RX5 upgrade paints a picture of a smart home for us, which can remotely control home appliances such as air conditioners, air purifiers, and sweeping robots through the car system. In my opinion, at least for now, it is still a redundant design, because the smart home system still has a long way to go, and the function of the car remote control can only be said to be a beautiful vision. The relatively valuable design is that this car-machine system can be interconnected with the 360 children's watch, allowing users to know the child's location at any time, and can observe the dynamic driving trajectory and the distance between the two in real time, and navigate to the child's side with one click. The most shocking thing is that the system has built-in "learning powerhouse", just ... Very positive energy...
Answer the comment
In this price range, Changan Auchan X7 PLUS still brings us a lot of surprises, such as the exterior interior design of a younger sports, the intelligent configuration of various technologies, and the new generation of Ne 1.5T power of Blue Whale.
Although compared with the same level of models, although it can not be said that the advantages are obvious, but specific to the similar price of the car Changan Auchan X7 PLUS configuration is a little richer. Especially in terms of technology configuration, some of the highlight configurations of Changan Auchan X7 PLUS even surpassed the competitors with higher prices and reached a higher level of the same level. This means that if consumers are entangled between several competing models, the inner scale of more "Geeker" friends may tilt a little more to Changan Auchan X7 PLUS.
However, as we mentioned before, the gap between the "autonomous battlefield" is not large, "the ruler is short, the inch is long", and the choice that suits you is the best. Friends, welcome to leave a message in the comment area below to discuss.