The new Weiran is on the market, the interior changes are large, adding another fire to the recent MPV boom, so which model in the whole series is more cost-effective? Let's analyze it.
On March 13, SAIC Volkswagen's new Weiran was officially launched, and a total of 5 models of the new car series were launched, with 330TSI and 380TSI two power options, and the price range was 286,800-399,800 yuan.
The main changes focused on the interior
The new car is a modification of the previously sold models, so our interpretation focuses on the changes between the new and the old. The first is the appearance, in fact, if you look at the appearance alone, it should be difficult to distinguish between the new and old models, because the focus of this new car redesign is not on the appearance. It can be felt that the public is still very confident in the appearance of Wei Ran.
I have test-driven Weiran before, standing next to it, first of all, will be shocked by the momentum emitted by its huge body, and its actual body size, in the same class, is also one of the best, whether it is the length, width and height or wheelbase, it is more than the GL8, which is known for its block, but the larger body may bring some inconvenience when driving and parking.
Such a large size, of course, is more compatible with the business style, which the public is very clear, and will make Weiran a "business person" in a suit and leather shoes. The front face is a Volkswagen family design, with a huge horizontal chrome front grille, which is quite powerful with the body and large multi-spoke glossy wheels.
From the side observation, you will find that Wei Ran's side is not the traditional MPV of the tall and straight feeling, but appears more slender, looks more like a large tour or some crossover models, may be the large inclination of the front windshield and rear windshield to bring it this look.
Entering the car, you can feel the sincerity of the modified model, like other new or modified Volkswagen, the new Weiran also adopts the latest digital cockpit design, suspension central control screen, and small electronic barrier bar, which has greatly improved the sense of technology of the carriage. And the style of the center console is also more layered, coupled with the large area of leather wrapping in the carriage, so that the overall sense of grade has been greatly improved.
Due to the use of electronic barriers, the new Weiran also has a large storage compartment with a considerable volume under it, and it should not be a problem to put a bag or the like.
At the same time, the new model of the car machine has also been upgraded to the latest system, whether it is UI design, or the degree of function richness, or the ease of use, it has improved compared with the previous car machine.
In terms of seat layout, Weiran is also the most common form of MPV 2+2+3, such a large size, the space naturally does not have to worry. In terms of configuration, the mid-row seats of high-end models will not lack ventilation/massage/leg rest adjustment, etc. However, the seat filling of Weiran is a little hard for my hips that like soft touch, and I don't know if the new model has been adjusted.
In terms of power, weiran is equipped with the very familiar EA888 2.0T engine, which is divided into low/high power tuning, the maximum power is 186 hp and 220 hp, and the maximum torque is 320 Nm and 350 Nm, respectively, all matching the 7-speed DSG dual-clutch transmission.
I test drove the high-power version of the model before, the power performance is completely no problem, although it is not particularly surging but the Weiran that drives more than two tons is still relatively relaxed, and there will be no feeling of hardship.
The size of the willy is also reflected in the dynamic feeling, during the driving process, you will obviously feel that you are driving a very large car, although not clumsy, but it is by no means a flexible type, so you have to be more careful when changing lines and cornering. However, turnip greens, each has its own love, perhaps this kind of body feeling will be in the middle of some consumers' lower pockets.
Medium-sized models are more cost-effective
Knowing the changes in the new car, we will analyze from the configuration, each configuration model is suitable for who to buy, 5 models, in the end which is the most cost-effective, the most worthwhile to start.
The first is the 330TSI business version priced at 286,800 yuan, in general, although it is an entry-level model, the configuration is also relatively rich, but there are still some places that are missing, such as such a large car, there is no reversing image, I am afraid that it will be inconvenient when parking. Nearly 300,000 cars, the steering wheel material is still plastic, the impact on the overall sense of the interior should be relatively large. For the power side, I am also worried, after all, the Weiran car weighs more than two tons, and the low-power 2.0T may be a bit stretched.
After that is the price of 306,800 yuan 330TSI luxury version, expensive 20,000 pieces, more than a lot of configuration, just mentioned the reversing image has been, the steering wheel has also been replaced with leather, and like adaptive cruise, and other configurations are also very practical. If you do not have high requirements for power, then it is more recommended to start the 330TSI Deluxe Edition, spend 20,000 yuan more, and the experience can be greatly improved. And for models of about 300,000 yuan, 20,000 more should not be a big burden.
Next is the 380TSI model, first of all, the 380TSI Zunchi version, which is 15,000 yuan more expensive than the previous grade model, the configuration of all aspects is basically the same, the biggest difference is the use of 2.0T high-power engine, compared to the low-power engine, more than 34 horsepower and 30 Niu · meter, the value is not worth it, see your own requirements for power.
After that is the 380TSI premium version, more than the Zunchi version of 38,000 yuan, this price difference has been very large, from the configuration point of view, there is no particularly obvious improvement, mainly is the seat adjustment function is more abundant, especially the second row of seats, to 38,000 price difference, such a configuration upgrade is not worth it, more suitable for business purposes.
Finally, the top of the whole series, the 380TSI flagship version, which is 40,000 yuan more expensive than the previous model, and the extra is basically some of the icing on the cake configuration, and I personally think that more significance of its existence is the façade of the car series, and the cost performance is not its main consideration.
In general, it is that the middle-end model is more cost-effective, more worth starting, and friends who have more demand for the functionality of the second row of seat comfort can buy the second top model.
summary
The price of the new Weiran is basically the same as that of the old model, and there is also a high overlap with the GL8 ES Luzun and Toyota Xena. On the product strength and brand power, Weiran is not bad, so it is reasonable to say that Weiran should have a good sales volume. At that time, when Weiran was listed, it was also considered to be the most powerful competitor of GL8, but everything was unpredictable, in the past two years of listing, Weiran's market performance has not been significantly improved, and I don't know whether Weiran will hand over a better report card by taking advantage of the recent MPV boom and the renewal of the interior.