As we all know, SUV models have the advantages of high chassis passability, large space loading capacity, wide field of view and easy driving, so in recent years, domestic consumers are very keen on SUV models.
Speaking of SUVs, we have to mention the joint venture brand models of Dongfeng Group. In 2021, dongfeng motor group passenger car annual sales reached 2.5768 million units, of which the annual sales of joint venture brand passenger cars were 2.0348 million units, accounting for nearly 80%, which shows that Dongfeng Group's joint venture models are deeply loved by the market.
Dongfeng Group has a large number of joint venture brand models, including Dongfeng Peugeot 5008, Dongfeng Citroen Tianyi C5 AIRCROSS and other models that represent French romance, as well as practical and best-selling Japanese cars such as Dongfeng Honda CR-V. So, if we put these models together, how do we choose?
Dongfeng Peugeot 5008
Peugeot, the little lion from France, has more than 100 years of brand history, Peugeot's designers do not hesitate to integrate artistic passion into the aesthetic design of the vehicle, only with the excellent design performance of the Peugeot 5008 model, the French sharp design reflects the sense of refinement, this extreme aesthetic will make you stop the car and can't help but look back twice.
The car's grasp of the interior sense of luxury is also very good, the cockpit is spacious, the large area of Alcantara and leather coating, with exquisite metal buttons, will indeed make people fall in love. When you own the car, you can really understand what French romance is. In addition, peugeot 5008 has a 5-seat version and a 7-seat version to choose from, of which the 7-seat version is the main sales model, the car uses a 2-3-2 seat layout, because the vehicle wheelbase is up to 2840mm, so the third row as a daily emergency is not a problem, when the rear seats are proportionally down, there is a good loading capacity.
In terms of power, the Peugeot 5008 has two power versions of 1.6T and 1.8T, both of which match the 8AT gearbox.
Dongfeng Citroen Tianyi C5 AIRCROSS
The Tianyi C5 AIRCROSS is a brand new model released by Dongfeng Citroen in 2017 and is also a sister model of the Peugeot 4008. Mention Citroen, everyone may instantly think of its excellent chassis tuning, and even some people say that Citroën's chassis is the first in the world, although this description is not very appropriate, but this name is not empty.
The chassis of the Skyteam C5 AIRCROSS features a front McPherson independent suspension and a rear torque beam non-independent suspension layout. Before learning more about this model, some people may say that the use of non-independent suspension is not too brazen, but to know that Citroën has been active in Le Mans and WRC all year round, and has won the championship many times, it is inseparable from its pure racing genes and excellent chassis tuning. Tianyi C5 AIRCROSS also adopts PHC adaptive hydraulic stabilization technology, which can fully absorb road impact, reduce body vibration, and the driving comfort will be greatly improved accordingly, while also ensuring the driving stability of the vehicle. In terms of power, like the Peugeot 5008, Tianyi C5 AIRCROSS has two power versions of 1.6T+8AT and 1.8T+8AT.
Dongfeng Honda CR-V
Dongfeng Honda CR-V can be said to be a winning general in the domestic joint venture SUV market, and Dongfeng Honda will sell nearly 800,000 terminals in 2021. Among them, Honda CR-V in 2021 annual sales of more than 220,000 vehicles, accounting for about 1/4 of Dongfeng Honda's total sales, this achievement on the one hand thanks to Honda CR-V's rich product layout, on the other hand lies in its excellent product strength.
In terms of product layout, the fuel version includes the 240TUBRO two-wheel drive version and the four-wheel drive version, and the NEDC 100 km fuel consumption is between 6.4 and 7.3L; the hybrid version is more fuel-efficient than the fuel version, that is, the sharp hybrid 2.0L two-wheel drive version and the four-wheel drive version, and the NEDC 100 km fuel consumption is between 4.9 and 5.6L. In the face of rising oil prices, more and more consumers will turn their attention to Japanese cars, if the oil price is delayed, then the advantages of the Honda CR-V will be further amplified, coupled with the plug-in version that can be on the green card, the total sales of the Honda CR-V this year are expected to exceed 220,000 units in 2021.
In terms of product strength, Honda CR-V, as the sales king of joint venture SUV, in addition to having good fuel economy, what is the superiority? The author believes that the first is the power, the power performance of its sharp hybrid models is remarkable, the total power of its system reaches 158kW, although the absolute power value may not be as good as some American cars, but it can cover the power needs of daily driving more comprehensively, and the E-CVT gearbox equipped with it can ensure the smoothness of power transmission. Secondly, there is the sense of spacious space in the car, the Honda CR-V window area is large enough to feel the light even if you sit in the second row, and the nearly flat floor design in the middle of the second row broadens the legroom of the members of the second row.
summary
Among the three joint venture SUVs from Dongfeng Group, the Dongfeng Peugeot 5008 has a stronger sense of design and is available in a 7-seat version, which is more suitable for exquisite family car consumers. Dongfeng Citroen Tianyi C5 AIRCROSS has excellent chassis tuning, can adapt to a variety of road conditions, the vehicle has a stronger sense of sport, more suitable for young consumers. Dongfeng Honda CR-V has ultra-low fuel consumption, hybrid version to choose from, and the market share is large, which is more suitable for consumers who value fuel economy and retention rate.
(Author: Dai Jun)