I don't know if you have found that many new cars will mention the keywords of "benchmark" and "leapfrog" when they are promoted.
One of the new cars with the most attention in recent times is, of course, the second-generation CS75PLUS that has just been launched. Does this new car have the strength to become a benchmark and leapfrog challenge in its class?
Today we have found two strong opponents for it, namely the compact SUV - Honda CR-V and the mid-size SUV - Tiguan L.
The beauty of appearance comes from the grasp of consumer demand
From the appearance point of view, the second generation of CS75PLUS has made a lot of innovations, such as whale tail hitting grille, through-line streamer front position lights and flame streamer energy tail lights, etc., all of which properly reflect the sense of power and technology of an SUV.
Cr-V's design blends fashion and sporty style, the overall line is more rounded, and the Tiguan L is angular, showing more of a tough style unique to German cars.
But the appearance of this thing is more subjective, it is important to meet the public's preferences, so who of these three cars will be more popular with the public? Let's look at sales.
According to the data of the Association, the cumulative sales of the Changan CS75 series last year were 274742 vehicles, which was much higher than that of CR-V and Tiguan L. Although the second-generation CS75PLUS has just been launched, orders have reached 23,575 units since the pre-sale began at the end of January, so the popularity of the second-generation CS75PLUS can be imagined.
Therefore, from the sales data, we believe that compared with CR-V and Tiguan L, the second-generation CS75PLUS will be more in line with the aesthetic needs of the Chinese people. unbelief? Let's wait and see the March report card.
Practicality and intelligence can not be less
Let's look at the practicality and intelligence of the three cars, the most reflective of the practicality of an SUV is of course the space, and the most important factors that determine the space are the body size and wheelbase.
The second-generation CS75PLUS has a length, width and height of 4700mm/1865mm/1710mm, respectively, and a wheelbase of 2710mm. It is clear from the table above that the second-generation CS75PLUS is already a comprehensive leader over its CR-V counterpart. Even if the level is compared with the Tiguan L, it is different, and it is better in width and height.
As for intelligent configuration, this has always been the strength of Chinese brand products, and the second-generation CS75PLUS is positioned in the re-evolution and further advancement of "tomorrow's car", which is naturally an obvious advantage.
Take the second-generation CS75PLUS 1.5T auto-pilot model and cr-V's 240TURBO CVT two-wheel drive comfort version and Tiguan L 330TSI automatic two-wheel drive comfort version to compare, although the two joint venture cars are more expensive, but in terms of intelligent configuration is far from the second generation CS75PLUS.
Take the most commonly used intelligent assisted driving, the second generation of CS75PLUS can reach L2 level, through the voice can open and set the full speed segment intelligent cruise system, whether it is congestion or high-speed road conditions are applicable.
Especially at high speed cruises, if the vehicle recognizes that there is a curve in front, then the second-generation CS75PLUS will intelligently decelerate into a corner, and will automatically accelerate to the set speed after exiting the corner. When encountering tunnels, ramps and other speed limit sections, the vehicle can also intelligently slow down or carry out speed alarm by identifying the speed limit, and can also return to the set speed after passing the speed limit section.
Another of the most commonly used features of the second-generation CS75PLUS is the Smart W-HUD, which is different from the normal head-up display. Sitting in the second-generation CS75PLUS driver's seat you do not have to adjust the height of the head-up display, it can be adjusted according to the driver's sitting posture and eye position, so that all the information is displayed in the most comfortable position for the driver's vision.
Why is the market share of Chinese brand cars getting higher and higher in recent years? Largely because of the rise of young consumers, they have put forward higher demands for the intelligence of cars. And the smarter the car, of course, the more it can attract the attention of young people.
The Chinese brand products represented by the second generation of CS75PLUS have seized this trend and invested more research and development resources in intelligence, thus achieving a leading position in product intelligent configuration.
Not only to win in the configuration, but also in the quality
Perhaps some "old drivers" will feel that intelligent configuration is just "icing on the cake", power and driving quality are the core of the car, but the second-generation CS75PLUS is not only intelligent configuration.
The second-generation CS75PLUS series is equipped with Aisin 8AT gearbox as standard, and the engine is available in two models: Blue Whale New Generation 2.0T and Blue Whale New Generation NE1.5T. But considering that most of the models in the same class are equipped with 1.5T engines, here we only choose the new generation of Blue Whale NE1.5T + Aisin 8AT models to compare and see if it can cross the level and fight.
The CR-V is equipped with the Honda Earth Dream 1.5T engine, and the Tiguan L is equipped with the Volkswagen EA888 2.0T engine, both of which are world-renowned star products.
From the perspective of power parameters, the three products are on a par with each other and have not opened the gap, it is worth mentioning that the Tiguan L engine has a larger displacement, but the power is slightly lower than that of the second-generation CS75PLUS and CR-V. Fortunately, Tiguan L has regained some face in terms of maximum torque with its advantage in displacement.
However, the second-generation CS75PLUS and CR-V, which are also 1.5T engines, have opened up a big gap. With the advantage in torque, the second-generation CS75PLUS will obviously feel more powerful when driving. At the same time, thanks to the blue whale's new generation NE1.5T peer only "double outlet integrated exhaust manifold + double scroll tube electronic control turbo" technical solution, effectively reduce the hysteresis of the turbine, at 1250r /min can reach the peak torque, so the second generation of CS75PLUS in the initial stage will be obviously half a beat faster.
The biggest killer of the second-generation CS75PLUS in driving quality is the Aisin 8AT transmission, which is almost the same as the CR-V CVT gearbox in terms of smoothness, and the gear change is fast and accurate. The 7-speed dual-clutch transmission equipped with Tiguan L, although the Volkswagen's tuning skills are well established, the physical characteristics of the dual clutch determine that it always has an unavoidable sense of frustration, even if it is very small, but it can still be detected.
Another reason why the second-generation CS75PLUS chose to carry the Aisin 8AT in its entire range is for fuel economy. Although Japanese cars such as the CR-V are known for their fuel economy, they have no advantage in the face of the second-generation CS75PLUS.
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Through the above comparison, it is not difficult to find that the CR-V of the same level is more comprehensively leading than the second-generation CS75PLUS in terms of practicality, intelligence, and power allocation, which is called the benchmark of the same level. Compared with Tiguan L, the second-generation CS75PLUS is also not inferior, especially in the power combination, and the standard Aisin 8AT is where it dares to cross the level and fight.