Although Qoros' recognition and popularity are not high, it has always been a controversial brand in the automotive industry. It is undeniable that the high pricing and the lack of bright spots in the configuration are their own disadvantages and slots, but from the driver's point of view, it has the advantages of good driving texture and good chassis solidity, and it is indeed a good car at the same price. Today, let's analyze Qoros 3 in detail for everyone, putting aside the surface to see how its essential performance is? And is it worth buying? The model of this actual auction is the leading model of the 2021 3S sedan 1.5T CVT with a guiding price of 105,900 yuan.
I did a review of it when it went on the market in 2014, and my favorite thing about it was the design. At that time, the styling design of the Qoros 3 was already ahead of many models of the same level, although at first glance there was not much amazing, but the design style biased towards the European model really gave me a feeling that the more I looked at it, the more I liked it. The thick and full body layout and the small size of the chrome grille have played a good finishing effect, and the stability and atmosphere are believed to be the evaluation of many friends. After 7 years of analyzing the 2021 Qoros 3, don't look at the redesign, but to be honest, it is not outdated at all.
On the side of the body, the high ground clearance makes it more of a crossover charm, with a double waist line design and the front long and short modeling layout, which can give people a full sense of security. It's just that the use of ordinary style 16-inch aluminum alloy wheels is really almost interesting. The length, width and height are 4627*1839*1445mm, the wheelbase is 2702mm, which belongs to the normal level of the same level, and the front and rear tire specifications are 205/60 R16.
Like the front face shape, the tail design of the Qoros 3 also presents a strong thick and simple style. The three-dimensional overall layout, the wide tail light combination are simultaneously sports blackened, the exhaust layout of the lower two sides and the chrome decorative strip embedded in the trunk ensure the texture of the whole vehicle to a large extent.
Turning around and coming inside the car, the interior style of the Qoros 3 made me feel a little crossed, especially in the contrast of the appearance, which further magnified the shortcomings and shortcomings of the interior. The standard T-shaped central control layout, pure black interior color matching, monotony has become a true portrayal of itself. At the same time, as a compact car of 105,900 yuan, it lacks a multi-function steering wheel and lcd display, which is simply more popular than Volkswagen. The only thing that can be praised is that it is wrapped in a large area of soft materials and has a good workmanship performance.
In addition to the interior style lagging behind the current mainstream level, the configuration of Qoros 3 is also the same. As a 2021 model launched in August 2020, it is equipped with only the most basic configurations such as the main passenger seat airbag, one-button start, and front/rear power windows at a price of more than 100,000. The lack of reversing radar and electric sunroof can be tolerated, but the body stability control is not applied to it, which is really not good.
In the riding space, after adjusting the front row suitable for driving, the 178cm experiencer keeps the position immobile and sits in the second row, the leg space is kept at about two fists, and the head is nearly a punch away, which can be satisfactory. Because the middle of the rear seat lacks headrests, rear vents, and the rear seats do not support reclining, the Qoros 3 is not a qualified family scooter when it comes to daily car experience.
The hardware part is equipped with a 1.5T engine with a maximum power of 115 kW and a maximum torque of 230 N·m, matching the CVT gearbox. According to the test drive, the actual performance of this 1.5T engine is not outstanding, but in addition to the starting meat, after the turbine intervenes, the power output can better meet daily needs. The matched CVT gearbox is much stronger than the old dual-clutch transmission in terms of smoothness and matching degree, which can be summarized in one sentence that the power is not good, but it is in line with the level of mainstream family cars.
In terms of suspension, the use of front McPherson type independent suspension and rear longitudinal arm twist beam type non-independent suspension, when seeing this suspension layout, it is estimated that many friends will think that the shock absorption filter of Qoros 3 is average, but in fact it is not so. Thanks to the good chassis suspension tuning, the solid chassis does not appear to be light and fluttery at all when driving at high speeds, and I like the style of the Ashkenazi Volkswagen. And when encountering potholes or shock absorbers, it can also filter out most of the bumps on the road, ensuring the comfort of the passengers in the car.
On the whole, the attractive and atmospheric appearance design and the driving texture that does not lose the public have become the highlights and advantages of this Qoros 3. However, as a family compact car, the high price and low configuration and the backward central control shape have made it a complete partial player. If the Qoros 3 wants to gain a foothold in a highly competitive market, I personally feel that under the premise of ensuring the existing driving texture, reducing the price and improving the configuration is the key.