For GAC Toyota, which has never worried about sales, the next thing they have to do is to use luxury to occupy the market segment again. Therefore, relying on Toyota's TNGA-K high-end platform and the support of advanced dual-engine hybrid technology, GAC Toyota Wesa shouldered this heavy responsibility.
Weisa originated from Toyota Harrier, domestic consumers may not have much impression of this car, in fact, Harrier has gone through four generations of 25 years of evolution, this introduction of domestic Wesa is actually the latest 4th generation Harrier. The North American version of the fourth generation harrier has long been available and is named VENZA. Coming to China, GAC Toyota gave this car a more local name - Weisa (also FAW Toyota's Lingfang HARRIER).
After coming to China, the task of Weisa is also very clear, from the perspective of its model positioning higher than Veranda and lower than Highlander, weisa, which is also a medium-sized SUV, is to carry on in the existing product matrix of GAC Toyota SUV to occupy more market segments. The model positioning of the main 5-seat layout will not hurt the Highlander's large 7-seat model market, and it is higher than the Veranda in terms of price and luxury configuration, and its existence gives consumers who are entangled in Toyota's mid-size SUVs a clearer choice. Such an approach is undoubtedly very flattering, Highlander is too "mature", Veranda is slightly "immature", especially for those young people who have just established a family, Wesa's model positioning is almost tailor-made for them.
Then if you want to attract young consumers, the appearance of youthfulness is the first step. At the beginning of the test drive, the manufacturer's technical staff introduced to us that the overall design of Weisa is actually to integrate the design language of the sports car into the SUV, so as to bring more dynamic visual effects. For example, the three-dimensional front face in the shape of "X" even has a sense of SUPRA's déjà vu. The waist part is shaped into a large area of curved surface, and the entire waist line has been extended out of the rear of the car, and the through-type taillights are connected to form an overall prominent upward posture, which will instantly lower the overall body contour visually, and immediately have a bit of a momentum of the sport coupe SUV. In terms of size, The 4780 mm/1855 mm/1660 mm length, width and height of the Weissa and the competitive model can be regarded as Bo Zhong, but the 2690 mm wheelbase is indeed a bit stretched. Sitting in the car, it is also obvious that the leg and head space is quite abundant, and the lateral space under the full load of 5 people is slightly insufficient.
The interior design still continues Toyota's usual moderate style, but it can also be seen that Wesa is as close to youthfulness as possible. For example, black, gray, brown three interior colors are available. The dashboard, center console, armrest box, and inner door panel are covered with a large area of high-grade softness, and the steering wheel, gear lever, and armrest inside the door are covered with leather fabrics, which are soft and comfortable within reach; the saddle-shaped center console is very thick, and it has a bit of a luxurious leather sofa texture after being wrapped in leather. The standard JBL sound system (except for the lowest model) works well, and even the trunk is covered with speakers, which can achieve a theater-like surround experience when turned on, and such a high standard of sound system is indeed rare at this level. In addition, the model we test drove lacked the same dimmable panoramic sunroof and LCD instrument technology configuration of the same model as the Boeing airliner, and the experience of playability was slightly missing.
The configuration of Wisa in power still uses the same 2.0L and 2.5L HEV powertrains as Wilanda, and both provide two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive versions of the model choice, this power system has appeared too much in Toyota's various models, so we are not unfamiliar with this system. Because the one we test drove was a two-wheel drive version of the 2.5L hybrid model, we will not experience too much about the four-wheel drive version here. Looking at the entire car series, the two-wheel drive premium version of the 2.5L we test drove is likely to become the most cost-effective model, in addition to being slightly inferior to the four-wheel drive model, the practicality of the configuration is readily available.
The actual driving of this 2.5L hybrid system is as stable as ever, under the blessing of the motor to start quickly, almost no delay in the power of the engine is connected, E-CVT transmission will become the power output become silky linear, this is not a car you want to drive fast, but does not mean that it lacks power, especially in the SPORT mode, the power output will not become abrupt, but the response of the entire power system is particularly obvious, the throttle is more sensitive, the direction is more compact, and the continuous output of the power will enhance our driving confidence to a certain extent. The adjustment of the chassis also loses the heavy feeling that the main luxury model should have, the suspension structure of the front McPherson and the rear multi-link is outstanding, and the shock absorber is more thorough in the filtration of road vibrations, and it is maintained in a comfortable state at all times in the car. As for the NVH, it is said that the window glass of the whole car of the Wesa adopts a thickened design, the front side windows of the high-end model adopt double-layer noise reduction glass, and the floor isolation layer covers an area of up to 92%, and optimizes the local thickness. The actual experience is slightly different from the Same Level of American cars, but compared to its own Highlander personal feelings are better.
Comprehensive feeling, weisa showed all aspects of the indeed met my expectations, the driving texture is as stable as ever, the place that highlights the sense of luxury will not be stingy with materials, 216,800-303,800 yuan in the mainstream joint venture car is also very cost-effective. It can be said that Wesa is a car that you can hardly pick out, but at the same time it will not make you feel too many surprises. "Moderate but not mediocre, everything is just right, neither indebted nor excessive." In my opinion, this sentence also applies to Wei Sa. So, especially for young families who are just starting a family, it is definitely a car that can be started with closed eyes.
Specifications
2022 Weisa Dual Engine 2.5L CVT
Two-wheel drive Premium Edition
Manufacturer's recommended guidance price: 264,800 yuan
Engine: L4 naturally aspirated + motor
Displacement: 2487mL
Motor type: permanent magnet \ synchronous
Maximum engine power:
131kW/5700rpm
Maximum engine torque:
221Nm/
3600-5200rpm
Maximum motor power:
88kW
Maximum torque of the motor:
202Nm
System combined power: 160kW
transmission:
E-CVT stepless shifting
Length/Width/Height:
4780/1855/1660mm
Wheelbase: 2690mm
Drive mode: front-mounted front drive
Braking system (front/rear):
Ventilated disc/disc type
Suspension system (front/rear):
McPherson/E-type multi-link
tyre:
Front: 225/55 R19
Rear: 225/55 R19
Maximum speed: 180km/h
Text, photo/Li Pengyi