Compared with cars and SUVs, MPVs have more space, comfort and practicality, and can be used for business trips and company receptions, as well as commuting to work and picking up children, so MPV can cover most daily use scenarios. SAIC's MPV, the most familiar to everyone is the Buick GL8, known as the "MPV benchmark", in addition to SAIC Volkswagen Weiran, SAIC Roewe iMAX8, SAIC Maxus MAXUS G10 and other excellent MPV models, they have their own characteristics. So, how to choose these models at different price points?
SAIC-GM Buick GL8
As a model that has been at the top of the sales list of MPV models in the same level for many years, Buick GL8 has never considered how to improve its product strength by benchmarking other models, the only thing it has to do is to continuously surpass itself and consolidate its own product strength through market feedback to meet the needs of more consumers.
Buick GL8 is currently mainly divided into three versions: land business class, land ES and Avenir Evia, land business class is mainly for the home market, and higher-level ES Lu Zun and Avenir Evia correspond to the business market. These three versions share a powertrain, the whole series is equipped with a 2.0T turbocharged engine, the maximum power is 174kW, the maximum torque is 350N·m, and it matches the 9AT gearbox.
The differences between these three versions are mainly in terms of chassis, configuration and interior and exterior design. In terms of chassis, the onshore business class version is equipped with a torsion beam type non-independent rear suspension, and the two versions of ES Lu Zun and Avenir Aivia are equipped with a multi-link independent rear suspension, so the overall comfort performance is definitely more advantageous for ES Lu Zun and Avenir Aivia versions.
In terms of configuration, the land business class version is equipped with an 8-inch instrument and a 12-inch central control screen, and the ES Luzun and Avenir Evia versions are equipped with a 12.3-inch instrument and a 12.3-inch central control screen, and the main driver's seat of the ES Luzun (except for the entry-level version) and the Avenir Evia version has a 4-way adjustment with waist support, and the passenger seat supports high and low adjustment, which is not available in the land business class.
In terms of internal and external design, the internal and external design of the onshore business class version is biased towards a simple style, and the design of ES Luzun and Avenir Avia is more layered and pays more attention to the creation of luxury. Cost-effective home consumers are more recommended to start with the onshore business class version, and if the budget is sufficient or used for business reception, it is more recommended to recommend the more luxurious ES Luzun or Avenir Avia version.
SAIC Volkswagen Weiran
SAIC Volkswagen Weiran's model is positioned as a medium and large SUV, the overall body size is larger than the Buick GL8, and the larger space performance brings stronger loading capacity and greater practicality. SAIC Volkswagen Weiran has also circled many consumers with its super space performance.
In terms of appearance, the front face of this car is layered, and the grille composed of transverse chrome trim strips is full of tension. A number of aluminum alloy wheels are the finishing touch, full of delicacy. The streamlined D-pillar slipback design enhances the vehicle's recognizability. Elements such as through-line chrome strips and blackened taillights are used at the rear, and the raised rear adds a sporty touch to the overall shape of the body.
Weiran's interior is more minimalist, the center console uses a piano paint panel and a wood grain panel, and the details are embellished with metal brushed materials to emphasize the sense of luxury. The entire range features a 2-2-3 seat layout with proportional rear seats. The rear seats of high-end and top-of-the-line models support features such as seat heating, seat ventilation and seat massage.
Volkswagen Weiran's current model has two power versions, the 2.0T low-power version has a maximum power of 137 kW and a maximum torque of 320N·m; the 2.0T high-power version has a maximum power of 162 kW and a maximum torque of 350 N·m. Both are mated to a 7-speed wet dual-clutch transmission. If you have a good budget, a high-power version with better acceleration performance and higher travel efficiency is recommended.
SAIC Roewe iMAX8
Self-owned brand models have always been excellent in terms of workmanship materials, and the Roewe iMAX8 is no exception. This is a luxurious sense of MPV, the whole vehicle is also very in place for the creation of intelligence, the official guidance price is 18.88 ~ 253,800 yuan, cost-effective.
The front face grille of roewe iMAX8 adopts a parametric design, the suspended dragon scale shape shows the national tide style, the large-area grille makes the vehicle magnificent, and the through-type LED light strip greatly improves the recognition of the vehicle at night. The body side design is simple, the one-button intelligent anti-pinch electric sliding door improves the convenience, and the 18-inch two-color wheels are very distinctive.
If the appearance of the Roewe iMAX8 is enough to be colorful, the luxurious feeling of the interior is even more distinctive. The wingspan front cabin design creates a stronger integrity and a more layered sense, and the use of color blocking is more high-end temperament. The second row is also equipped with a foldable multi-functional small table, which is very convenient for working and studying in the car. The model is equipped with the Zhilian magic screen Touch bar, which can set personalized welcome information, and also supports navigation, voice image interaction and other functions. The roof of the car adopts the I-MAX giant screen panoramic dual sunroof, which makes the interior more transparent and bright. The model is also equipped with full-cabin interactive voice control, even if sitting in the third row, passengers can still control air conditioning, multimedia, sunroof and so on through voice. In terms of power, the model is equipped with a 2.0T engine + 8AT transmission, a maximum power of 172 kW, and a maximum torque of 360 N·m. This car is also recommended to have a high-end or top-end version with more intelligent configurations to make daily travel more convenient.
SAIC Maxus MAXUS G10
With a wheelbase of nearly 3.2 meters, the SAIC Maxus G10 is a veritable hunk. In terms of appearance, the overall design of this car is relatively young, the front face grille part adopts horizontal chrome trim strips, the front bar shape is sharp, the body side uses a suspended roof with an uplifted body waistline, the visual effect is more coordinated, and the taillight shape extends to the side of the car, which is very recognizable.
The interior design of this model also shows the sense of luxury that should be. A large number of trapezoidal elements are used, and the wood grain panels are more graded. The 7-seater version also features a 2-2-3 interior seat layout with abundant storage space and practicality, while 8-seater and 9-seater versions are also available.
In terms of power, the 2.0T gasoline version has a maximum power of 165kW and a maximum torque of 350N·m; the 2.0T diesel version has a maximum power of 120kW and a maximum torque of 375N·m. It can be seen that the power output of the gasoline version is more rapid, which is more suitable for daily commuting or long-distance high-speed driving, while the diesel version has greater torque and is more suitable for consumers with heavy load needs.
summary
SAIC's MPV matrix can be said to be very perfect, SAIC-GM Buick GL8, SAIC Volkswagen Weiran, SAIC Roewe iMAX8, SAIC Maxus MAXUS G10 these models are the leaders in the MPV market, covering from home to business, from 4 seats to 9 seats, from gasoline to diesel and other versions. It is believed that SAIC Motor will usher in higher sales in this MPV year in 2022.
(Author: Dai Jun)