Many years ago, the domestic SUV market of more than 150,000 has been firmly controlled by joint venture models, which has also become a difficult hurdle for many domestic brands to overcome. However, with the rise and fall of domestic car companies in recent years, the products on the market today have long been different from the past. Today, Uncle Che brought you two high-quality domestic products, their names are Great Wall Latte DHT and Changan UNI-K.
The 2022 latte DHT was launched in December last year, and there are 3 configurations in the new car series, with a price range of 159,800 to 179,800 yuan. The 2021 UNI-K was launched in October last year, and the new car has a total of 6 configurations in the whole series, with a price range of 145,900 to 184,900 yuan.
Next, the car uncle will focus on the top version of the two cars for comparison, the price gap between the two is not large, so under this premise, which model of product force is more prominent?
Exterior design
Latte DHT also uses WEY's family front face in terms of design, which is somewhat similar to the two coffee series models launched earlier. Among them, the front face part of the model is not particularly public at first glance, the middle net and the headlight group are integrated, there are not too many surprises in terms of modeling, the headlight group is equipped with a full LED light source inside, and the design of three lamp heads plus three light strips makes it have a more exquisite visual effect.
UNI-K adopts a simple + super symbol design method in terms of appearance, and the design language used in the concept model is greatly preserved, and the aura of the whole vehicle is more avant-garde and cool, which can make people shine. Among them, this model is equipped with a borderless air intake grille, its shape is more unique, and the internal elements are the result of parametric design. The slender and sharp headlights on the left and right sides are officially called starship headlights, which are also equipped with full LED light sources inside, and have a series of functions such as automatic headlights and flowing water turn signals.
In terms of body size, the specific length, width and height of the latte DHT are 4668× 1890×1730 mm, and the wheelbase is 2745 mm. The side shape of the body is relatively short and compact, and the bottom of the car is equipped with a 19-inch multi-spoke two-color rim, which highlights the elegance and premium sense of visual effect.
The specific length, width and height of the UNI-K are 4865×1948× 1700 mm, and the wheelbase is 2890 mm, which occupies an absolute advantage in key body length and wheelbase. The side design of this model is very thick and thick, and the visual effect of its side windows is extremely narrow, although it affects the lighting of the rear passengers, but it still looks more endearing.
The tail design of latte DHT is simple and capable, the use of chrome trim is more restrained, and the light embellishment better enhances its visual sense of luxury. Among them, the D pillar of the car is slightly tilted forward, creating a certain sneaky visual effect, the left and right sides of the tail light group shape is relatively flat, the internal light strip is neatly arranged, and the rear surround is equipped with a heavy guard plate as a decoration, and the layering is good.
The UNI-K's tail design has a bit of a coupe-style SUV feel, and the combination of through-the taillights and design elements similar to the tail diffuser makes its sporty atmosphere even more intense. The model is equipped with a penetrating taillight set, although this design element now has the feeling of a rotten street, but Changan's designers have put a lot of effort into this detail, in which the external contour of the taillights of the car is bumpy, the three-dimensional sense is good, and the internal elements are similar to the forward grille, which forms a good echo between the two.
Interior design
The interior design of latte DHT is more concise, different from the previous generation of WEY models, in which the design of the double screen on the center console of the new car is consistent with the mocha, but the layering of the entire center console is not strong, and it lacks some detailed elements to embellish. The steering wheel in the car is a unique two-frame shape, the buttons above are all touch-type, and the sense of technology is more in place, while the size of the disk is moderate, and the grip is more full. The size of the central control display screen reaches 14.6 inches, the resolution is high, and it supports facial recognition, Internet of Vehicles, OTA upgrades, etc. in terms of functions.
UNI-K's highlights in interior design are not inferior to the appearance, and the simplicity reveals a strong sense of technology. In terms of materials in the car, we don't need to worry, the car is wrapped in a large area of soft materials and leather materials, and the overall texture is satisfactory. The 10.25+9.2+3.5-inch triple LCD instrument panel is one of the design highlights of the car, the instrument panel has a sufficient sense of grade, and the position is placed in front of the driver's line of sight, ensuring the safety of passengers in the car.
The latte DHT interior seats are wrapped in a mix of imitation leather + turned fur material, and functionally support the electric adjustment of the main passenger seat, the heating/ventilation of the front seat, the massage of the driver's seat, and the memory of the driver's seat electric seat. The leather fabric used to wrap the seat surface of this model is very soft and high-quality, while the backrest is close to the human body, which is very good for the waist support of the front passengers.
The UNI-K interior seats are wrapped in imitation leather fabric, and the functional aspect has more four-way adjustment of the waist support of the passenger seat than the latte DHT, but lacks the driver's seat massage. The interior seats of this model adopt a sporty one-piece design, and are made of high-grade perforated leather, in addition to stitching, there are pattern embellishments, and the texture and sportiness are excellent.
The latte DHT interior rear seats are on the same level as the front in terms of material application and workmanship, and the rear seats have very good waist support, soft leather, and the central floor is basically flat, and there is no obvious discomfort in the three adults at the same time.
The rear seats of the UNI-K are relatively flat, and the padding in the seats is thicker and softer than the front seats, but the height of the entire seat cushion is somewhat low, and the support is not ideal. In addition, the rear floor of the new car is very flat, with almost no bulge amplitude, and the longitudinal space is good.
dynamical system
The latte DHT uses a hybrid powertrain with a total output of 181 kW and a peak torque of 532 Nm. In terms of transmission system, it is matched by a 2-speed DHT transmission, with an official acceleration of 7.5 seconds per 100 kilometers and a combined fuel consumption of 4.9 liters.
The UNI-K is powered by a 2.0T turbocharged engine with a maximum output of 171 kW and a peak torque of 390 Nm. In terms of transmission system, it is matched by an 8-speed manual transmission, and the car is also equipped with a four-wheel drive system.
Uncle Che summed up
As a first-line domestic brand launched by the high-quality SUV model, latte DHT and UNI-K have quite strong strength, through the comparison of the above two models in all aspects we can see that their advantages are different, of which latte DHT has a more comprehensive functional configuration, better performance and better fuel economy, while UNI-K occupies a certain advantage in terms of external size, rear seat space and so on. In comparison, the product strength and cost performance of latte DHT are better, so in this round of duels, Uncle Che recommends latte DHT.