What does "5+2+7" mean? A few days ago, through an in-depth test drive that runs through work and life scenarios, GAC Toyota's new fourth-generation Highlander showed the participants of this luxury 7-seat SUV the full scene and multi-functional unique advantages of IKEA, that is, a car can meet the needs of users such as 5-day weekday commuting, 2-day weekend family travel, 7-day long-distance self-driving and other different car needs.
With the theme of "5+2+7 HIGH life", the test drive of the day, composed of media and car owner representatives, has passed through the urban trunk road, the ring highway and the scenic mountain road, in addition to experiencing the balanced performance of the vehicle in terms of power, control and fuel consumption, the spacious and flexible space layout in the car also left a deep impression on everyone, whether it is driving alone or full of family members, Highlander can always switch between "commuting" and "home". During the test drive, the organizers also deliberately arranged interactive sessions to experience traditional cultures such as Sichuan opera, hot pot, and filigree enamel paintings, so as to show highlander's product selling points for various purposes.
"The interior of this generation of Highlander is quite exquisite, the sense of technology is also in place, and it is more convenient to use." Ms. Lin, a second-child baoma who participated in the test drive, said: "The space and seat comfort of the car are excellent, so that every family member can be taken care of. Mr. Xu, the owner of the car, gave a high evaluation to the stable performance of the E-FOUR electronic four-wheel drive system equipped with the four-wheel drive version. Relying on the blessing of Toyota's mature hybrid technology, the ultra-low fuel consumption of only 5.3 liters per 100 kilometers brought by the TNGA 2.5L dual-engine hybrid system has won everyone's unanimous praise.
As the flagship model of the SUV family, GAC Toyota Highlander has sold 1.15 million units in the past 12 years since its domestic listing, and the price has always been firm, making it a benchmark model in the domestic medium and large SUV market. The new fourth-generation Highlander is based on Toyota's TNGA-K high-end platform, and its appearance and interior have been significantly improved, especially the double wishbone independent rear suspension, high-rigidity GOA body, and the new "Fengyun Yuexiang" intelligent technology and other high-end configurations, making the product competitiveness to a higher level, and the momentum of hot sales in the market has been continued. In January this year, the car sold 13,189 units nationwide, an increase of 14.7% year-on-year, continuing to lead the market segment.
Upstream journalist Wu Jian