In the fiercely competitive mid-size SUV market, there are many high-quality SUVs that combine high value, large space, and strong power, and the newly launched GAC Toyota Wesa is one of the more representative models. As we all know, Lexus has always shared a platform with Toyota, so the same based on the TNGA-K platform to build Weisa and Lexus NX are often compared by consumers, what are the similarities and differences between the two cars? How to choose? Next, we selected the near-priced WISA Dual Engine 2.5L CVT 4WD Extreme Edition and the Lexus NX260 Precursor Tron Chi Edition for comparison.
Appearance contrast: young dynamic vs fashion avant-garde
The integrated trapezoidal grille design with a honeycomb-like layout on the inside, with a blackened air duct on both sides and a thick front bumper, makes the entire front face look very moving. The side is designed with smooth lines, and the slip-back roof line transitions to the rear and begins to narrow gradually, showing an elegant side. The tail shape is relatively rounded, showing the effect of narrowness and width, and the through-type tail lamp appears very slender, and the lighting effect is more beautiful.
The Lexus NX260 retains a large family design language, and the classic spindle grille is further enlarged in size, with a segmented front surround and concave air intake shape, which looks powerful. The headlight shape has become sharper, with an ARROW-style LED day running light built in. The side shape is relatively compact, with a raised waistline design. The most conspicuous thing at the tail is the design of the through-type taillights, and the logo LOGO has been changed to a letter logo, which is more advanced.
In terms of headlights, both vehicles are equipped with LED headlights with LED daytime running lights, which support adaptive high-beam lights, automatic headlights and headlight height adjustment functions. In addition, Wesa also has an additional LED front fog light, which can effectively improve the lighting effect of rain and fog weather.
In terms of exterior mirrors, both exterior mirrors support electric adjustment, electric folding, heating and automatic folding functions of locking car, and Wesa also has additional exterior mirror reversing automatic rolldown and memory functions.
In terms of wheels, Wesa is equipped with 19-inch aluminum alloy wheels, Lexus NX260 is equipped with 18-inch aluminum alloy wheels, and the wheel shape of the two cars is somewhat similar, which belongs to the sporty style.
Interior comparison: The interior materials of both cars are exquisite
The interior of the Wisa is black and brown, and the design of the T-shaped center console is inspired by the saddle and looks very personal. In the door lining, center console, central armrest and other areas of the use of leather material wrapping, supplemented by metal chrome, piano paint and other decorations, the texture of the car has been further improved.
The interior of the Lexus NX260 is still the Lexus style we are familiar with, the level of the center console is reduced, and some physical buttons are also integrated into the car screen, which becomes more concise, easier to get started, and maintains the level that the luxury brand should have in the material material.
Weisa is equipped with a 12.3-inch full LCD dashboard, the interface design is more beautiful, can display a wealth of driving information such as navigation, multimedia, driver assistance and so on.
The Lexus NX260 is equipped with a 7-inch LCD instrument cluster that displays important driving information through the middle pointer and the LCD screen on the left, making it easy to view.
Weisa is equipped with a 12.3-inch floating central control screen, equipped with Fengyun Yuexiang intelligent vehicle system, supporting "Hello Xiaoyue" intelligent assistant, natural voice control vehicles, intelligent online navigation, online audio and video entertainment, owner super account, face ID recognition system, car home interconnection, OTA remote upgrade, road rescue call and other functions, and also supports Fengyun Yuexiang smart phone interaction, which can realize remote control, yuexiang parking, yuexiang refueling, vehicle condition query, anti-theft reminder, theft tracking, remote restriction start, APP negligence reminders, maintenance reminders and appointments, etc., greatly facilitate the user's driving life.
Lexus NX260 is equipped with a 9.8-inch central control screen, support cloud navigation in cloud Navi, Apple Carplay and Baidu CarLife, intelligent voice assistants, OTA online upgrades, etc. The functions that can be used in daily driving have basically appeared, but there are slightly lacking in entertainment.
In addition, Wesa also has more HUD head-up display and mobile phone wireless charging function, of which the HUD head-up display can project driving information such as navigation routes on the front windshield, and the driver can view the navigation without diverting his gaze to improve driving safety.
Spatial comparison: Weissa has a large advantage in length
From the perspective of body size, the two cars are consistent in height and wheelbase, and the length of the Wessa is 120mm more than the Lexus NX260, which helps to improve legroom. The Lexus NX260 is 10mm wider than the Wesas. Both vehicles can meet the needs of most home users.
Weisa is equipped with a seat made of imitation leather + leather, the seat cover performance is good, support the front seat electric adjustment, heating and ventilation functions, bringing good riding comfort.
The Lexus NX260 is equipped with fabric seats, which perform well in terms of breathability, as it is an entry-level model that offers manual seats.
The trunk space of both cars is very spacious and regular, and both support the second row of seats to be reclined proportionally, which can be easily handled for daily household or self-driving trips, and the loading capacity is relatively good.
Safety comparison: The safety configuration of both vehicles is very rich
Both vehicles have a wealth of safety configurations, among which, Wesa is equipped with TSS intelligent travel safety system, including PCS pre-collision safety system (with front pedestrian identification), DRCC dynamic radar cruise control system (with full speed domain follow-up function), LTA lane tracking assistance system, AHB automatic adjustment high beam system, BSM parallel blind spot monitoring system, RCTA reversing side rear blind spot warning system, PVM panoramic monitoring system, etc., which can effectively ensure driving safety.
The Lexus NX260 is equipped with Lexus Intelligent Safety System LSS+ 3.0, including the Pre-Collision Safety System PCS with Emergency Steering Assist Function ESA, Adaptive Cruise Control ACC, Lane Departure Warning System LDA, Intelligent Lane Tracking System LTA, Predictive Active Driver Assistance System PDA and Road Marking Recognition Assist System RSA, etc., and the safety performance is guaranteed.
Power comparison: Wesa is equipped with a 2.5-liter hybrid system, and the Lexus NX260 is equipped with a 2.5-liter engine
The 2.5L hybrid system equipped by Wesa consists of a 2.5-liter Atkinson cycle engine + dual motors, matched with an E-CVT continuously variable transmission. Among them, the maximum power of the 2.5L engine is 131 kW and the maximum torque is 221 N·m; the total power of the dual motors reaches 128 kW, and the total torque reaches 323 N·m. In actual driving, it is easier to control the throttle lightly in the initial stage of the start, the speed is accelerated in the middle and rear sections, the power output is linear and stable, and the motor will intervene at the appropriate time to reduce unnecessary energy consumption. If you switch the driving mode to the sport mode, the overall power increase is significant, which can bring a good driving experience.
The Lexus NX260 is equipped with a 2.5-liter engine with a maximum power of 151 kW and a maximum torque of 241 N·m, matching an 8-speed manual transmission. The parameters of this set of powertrains still have certain advantages in the same class of cars, and there is no problem in meeting the daily urban driving. If the budget is sufficient, consumers can also choose the 350h model equipped with the oil-electric hybrid system, and the fuel saving will be further improved after the addition of the electric motor.
Although the two cars come from the same platform, they have their own obvious family characteristics in the styling design, the appearance of Weissa is young and dynamic, and the Lexus NX is fashionable and avant-garde, and everyone can choose according to their personal preferences. Under the premise of comparable price, Wesa has richer configuration performance and a stronger hybrid system, which is more cost-effective. Although Lexus NX can only choose the entry-level model, the safety configuration is rich, coupled with a good brand appeal, it can also attract some consumers' attention. The final decision is still in the hands of consumers, and everyone can buy it according to their needs.