The growth rate of luxury brand models in terms of sales in recent years is obvious to all, and the excellent product strength and brand effect have made them the first choice for many families to buy cars, and SUVs have a wider range of scenarios than cars. So today Uncle Che brought you two high-quality luxury brand medium-sized SUVs, which is not also your dish? Let's take a look.
The 2022 Land Rover Discovery Sport edition was launched in September last year, and the new car was launched with a total of 4 configurations, with a price range of 356,800 to 455,800 yuan. The 2022 Cadillac XT5 was also listed in September last year, and the new car has a total of 6 configurations, with a price range of 332,700 to 452,700 yuan. Next, the car uncle will focus on the top version of the two cars for comparison, they are less than 400,000 yuan after the terminal discount, so which model has a higher product power under this premise?
Exterior design
Compared to its predecessor, the Land Rover Discovery Sport, the overall exterior contour has not been drastically improved, and the main changes in the front face are reflected in the layout of the light cavity and the air intakes on both sides of the front, and the overall style is Land Rover's latest family-style design. Among them, the air intakes on both sides of the front face of the new car are not decorative, and aerodynamic optimization can be achieved, and the most significant change in the full LED headlight cavity is the use of double U-shaped daytime running lights, which is more sharp visual and also adds a little momentum to the front face.
The Cadillac XT5 has not changed in terms of exterior styling, with the front face of the new car equipped with a family-style shield grille, the interior trim panels blackened, and chrome trim strips as decorations around the perimeter. The tear-eyed headlights on the left and right sides adopt a segmented design, and there are matching line-like trims at the bottom, which makes the entire front face look more agile and aggressive.
In terms of body size, Land Rover found that the specific length, width and height of the Sport version were 4597× 1904× 1727 mm, and the wheelbase was 2741 mm. There are subtle differences between the side design of the new model and the discovery of TheOs, but they are basically negligible, and the 20-inch rim shape equipped with the rear of the car is very unique, which is matched by the Pirelli Scorpion SUV series tires.
The cadillac XT5 has a specific length, width× height of 4813×1903× 1686 mm, and a wheelbase of 2957 mm, which is a clear leader in key body lengths and wheelbases. The side shape of the new model is very thick, the window perimeter and the bottom side skirt are decorated with black trim panels, and the front and rear wheel arches are the same color as the body, with a good sense of layering.
Land Rover found that the styling of the sporty rear was not as stunning as the front of the car, in which the light strip in the taillight echoed the daytime running lights at the front of the car, which was also a double U-shape, and had a high degree of recognition after lighting. The trim plate under the license plate frame is bright black, which is also the unique color of the high-end version, which looks very beautiful, but it is easier to get dirty.
The tail design of the Cadillac XT5 is relatively simple, the sickle-like taillight group on the left and right sides extends to the side of the body, and the exterior uses a transparent lampshade, which looks very delicate. The lower bracket structure is relatively thick, the exhaust of the bilateral double is real, and the rear enveloping is a silver trim with a through-the-plated trim in the license plate area, which significantly improves the layering of the tail.
Interior design
Land Rover Discovery Sport adopts the latest family design of the Land Rover brand in terms of interior, and the overall shape and texture are greatly improved compared to the previous discovery. Among them, the layout of the center console of the new car is very simple, and the upper and inner sides of the door panel are covered with a large area of soft materials, and the actual touch is very soft. The four-panel leather steering wheel outer ring directly in front of the main driver is equipped with chrome decoration, coupled with the bright black multi-function buttons, the visual effect and grip are relatively high-quality.
Cadillac XT5 in the interior design continues the shape of the old model, through the accumulation of different materials in the car, interprets the unique understanding of the American luxury style, I have to say that in terms of temperament, the Cadillac brand is doing very well. In terms of interior materials, the model uses a large area of leather to cover the center console, and adds a fur material to the part. According to the different configurations, the middle trim panels are matte solid wood trim panels and imitation carbon fiber trim panels, and the 8-inch touch LCD screen on the center console is the standard in the early stage, and the functions support OTA updates, mobile phone interconnection mapping, WiFi hotspots, etc.
Land Rover found that the sport interior seats are wrapped in leather fabrics and functionally support the electric adjustment of the main passenger seat, the heating of the front seats, the memory of the electric seats in the driver's seat and so on. The front seats of the new model are relatively wide, and the internal padding is moderately soft and hard, and the ride comfort is good.
The Cadillac XT5 interior seats are wrapped in leather fabric, and the functional aspect is found to be more ventilated in the front seats than the sport version. The interior padding of the front seats in the new model is relatively soft, the backrest is close to the human body, and it has good support for the shoulders and waist, and the wrapping and comfort are good.
Land Rover found that the overall performance of the rear seats in the Sport version of the car is basically the same as that of the front row, and the backrest supports front and rear and angle adjustment, but compared to the Cadillac XT5, the lack of seat heating is still regrettable for passengers in the north.
Cadillac XT5 rear backrest support ratio recline, after the reclining can expand the trunk space to 1634 liters, in addition to the trunk floor under the 56 liter storage compartment, coupled with the rear seats that support front and rear movement, making the use of space in the vehicle more flexible.
dynamical system
Land Rover found that the Sport version uses a 2.0T+48V mixing system, in which the 2.0T engine has a maximum output of 249 hp and a peak torque of 365 Nm. In terms of transmission system, it is matched by a 9-speed manual transmission.
Cadillac XT5 also adopts a 2.0T+48V light mix system in terms of power, and the maximum output of the 2.0T engine is 237 horsepower, and the peak torque is 350 Nm, which is slightly behind in performance. In terms of transmission system, it is matched by a 9-speed manual transmission.
Uncle Che summed up
As the representative model of the luxury brand mid-size SUV, Land Rover found that both the Sport and the Cadillac XT5 are highly attractive to consumers. From the comparison of the above two models at the same price point, we can see that their advantages are different, with Land Rover finding that the Sport has better power performance, while the Cadillac XT5 has a larger external dimension, more generous rear space and a more comprehensive functional configuration. Relatively speaking, the product strength and cost performance of cadillac XT5 are higher, so in this round of showdown, The car uncle recommends the Cadillac XT5 more.