There are some consumers who have a limited budget in hand and like larger models, and they cannot buy B-class cars such as Accord and Passat, but they do not look up to ordinary A-class cars. The emergence of A+ class cars meets the needs of this group, they are between A class and B class cars in terms of size, and the quality control is not bad.
"Car 314" lists three of the more popular models in the A+ market - Asiatic Lion, Veyron Pro GS, Octavia Pro, through the comparison between them, to see how it performs.
Appearance: Asiatic lion is more residential, Veyron Pro GS is more sporty, Octavia Pro is more stylish
Compared to the Veyron Pro GS and Octavia Pro, the Exterior light of the Asiatic Lion is much calmer. The shape of the middle net is a banner design, the headlight group shape is very similar to the Corolla, and the interior is also a double "L" design. From the rear, it adopts the same design style as the Asian Dragon, and the whole is very full, and the light strip with the letters of the car name connects the left and right tail lights to form a penetrating design.
The Veyron Pro GS adds a sports kit to the front and rear of the car, which is very sporty overall. The grille and lower bracket adopt a honeycomb shape and are treated in glossy black to create a good visual effect. In addition, factors such as the red "GS" logo, rim shape and red calipers also enhance the sporty atmosphere of the whole vehicle.
The Grille of the Octavia Pro is a straight waterfall design and surrounded by chrome decorative strips, making the overall shape more stylish. In addition, a small front shovel has been added to the lower encirclement, adding a bit of sports atmosphere. The taillights are very colorful, and a large number of "tower" shapes are used inside, which are highly recognizable after lighting.
Summary: From the appearance alone, the shape of the Veyron Pro GS and Octavia Pro is more dynamic and progressive, which may be more in line with the aesthetics of young people. The Asiatic lion is pragmatic, and its calm atmosphere is its characteristic.
Interior: Asiatic Lion is stable, Veyron Pro GS has a sense of technology, octavia pro is more concise
The interior of the Asiatic Lion exudes a strong home style, and the overall design is symmetrical. The center console adopts an integrated structure, retaining the physical buttons controlled by the air conditioner. The suspension central control screen looks more fashionable, but the shape is more mediocre. The use of materials, stitching and aluminum trim strips enhances the sense of class in the car.
Veyron Pro GS adopts a dual 10.25-inch simulcast design that is rare in the same level, creating a very strong sense of technology. In addition, a large number of physical buttons and knobs are retained, which makes it easier and more accurate to operate. In addition, elements such as the flat-bottom steering wheel, red stitching and anti-fur material also give the interior a strong sporty atmosphere.
Octavia Pro in the interior design is very simple, the air conditioning control area and other physical function buttons occupy a very small space, and the gear shift mechanism for electronic gear handle, the shape is very exquisite, which is also the only model of the three cars that uses electronic gear handle. Except for the lowest model (8.25 inches), the rest of the models are 12.1 inches central control screen, the largest size of the three models, the display effect is also good.
Summary: The three models have their own characteristics in terms of interior shaping, the Asiatic Lion has a strong home style, the Veyron Pro GS exudes a strong sense of technology, and the Octavia Pro is very simple. In addition, in terms of materials, all three cars have reached the level that this level should be.
Configuration: Octavia Pro is the most abundant
Take the Veyron Pro GS Edition of 158,900 yuan, the Octavia Pro flagship version of 157,900 yuan and the Asiatic Lion Exclusive Edition of 161,800 yuan as examples to compare the configuration.
In terms of assist/handling configuration, the Octavia Pro is equipped with 360-degree panoramic imagery, reversing side warning, full-speed adaptive cruise and a variety of driving modes, which are much richer than the other two cars.
In terms of seat configuration, the main/co-pilot seats of the Octavia Pro are equipped with lumbar support, seat power adjustment and heating/ventilation functions, which greatly improves comfort. The Veyron Pro GS is more prominent in terms of material, using a mix of leather + fur mixed materials, while the performance of the Asiatic lion is a bit unsatisfactory.
In addition, Octavia Pro also has 30-color mood lights, headlights rain and fog mode, air conditioning temperature partitioning, auto-dimming inner rearview mirrors, HUD head-up display and other configurations, which are not available in the other two cars.
Summary: Through comparison, whether it is safety/assisted driving configuration, comfort configuration, etc., Octavia Pro is richer than the other two models. If you pay more attention to the configuration of this piece, octavia Pro is undoubtedly the best choice.
Dimension space: Octavia Pro is larger in size and the Asiatic Lion has the largest wheelbase
In terms of size, Asiatic Lions has a length, width and height of 4720/1780/1435mm, and a wheelbase of 2750mm, the longest of the three models. Taking the average adult as an example, when the front seat is adjusted, the leg and head space in the rear row are 2 punches and 1 punch.
The Veyron Pro GS is 4688/1786/1473mm in length, width and height, with a wheelbase of 2700mm. Taking the average adult as an example, when the front seat is adjusted, the leg and head space in the rear row are 2 and a half punches and 4 fingers.
The Octavia Pro has a length, width and height of 4753/1832/1469mm and a wheelbase of 2730mm, making it the largest of the three models. Taking the average adult as an example, when the front seat is adjusted, the leg and head space in the rear row is 2 and a half punches and a little more than one punch.
Summary: The Asiatic Lion and Octavia Pro are both over 4700mm long and have a wheelbase of more than 2700mm, while the Veyron Pro GS is a little smaller. In addition, all three models have a relatively spacious rear space, which is completely sufficient for families. Among them, the performance of the Octavia Pro is relatively better.
Motivation: Veyron GS never disappoints
The entire Asia Lion series is equipped with a 2.0-liter naturally aspirated engine with a maximum horsepower of 171 hp and a maximum torque of 205 Nm, and is mated to a CVT continuously variable transmission.
The Veyron Pro GS is powered by a 1.5T engine with a maximum horsepower of 184 hp and a maximum torque of 250 Nm, also mated to a CVT continuously variable transmission.
The Octavia Pro is powered by a 1.4T engine with a maximum horsepower of 150 hp and a maximum torque of 250 Nm, and is mated to a 7-speed dry dual-clutch transmission.
Summary: From the book data, the Veyron Pro GS is more powerful than the other two models. If you prefer a more linear power output, then the Asiatic Lion with a self-priming engine will be better for you. The Octavia Pro recommends caution when purchasing, and there are public complaints from users: Octavia PRO's new car has a gearbox shake, off-gear, abnormal sound when the run-in period is 3000 kilometers, Skoda 4S store, manufacturers do not solve the problem with each other!
Conclusion: Through the comparison of the above 5 aspects, I believe that everyone has a general understanding of these three models. The appearance can be selected according to your own taste, if you like aggressive, you can choose The Willan Pro GS, and if you like to be introverted, you can choose the Asiatic lion. In addition, if the power requirements are high, the Veyron Pro GS is a good choice. However, we do not recommend octavia Pro, there are too many complaints about this car, please be careful!