With the continuous progress of the times, the consumption concept of mainland automobile consumers has already undergone tremendous changes, from the previous transition to the current good or bad, and at the same time, higher requirements have been put forward for the quality and personality of the model. Whether it is young or middle-aged, in the selection of models like those different existence, today the uncle for everyone to choose two very unique compact SUVs, let's take a look at it.
The 2020 Lexus UX was launched in June 2020, and the new car currently has a total of 7 configurations in the whole series, with a price range of 259,000 to 387,000 yuan. The 2022 Subaru Forester was launched in November last year, and the new car has a total of 4 configurations, with a price range of 223,800 to 265,800 yuan.
Next, The car uncle will focus on selecting the Lexus UX entry-level model and the Subaru Forester top version model for comparison, the price gap between the two is not large, so which model has a higher product power under this premise?
Exterior design
Lexus UX entry-level model is not equipped with the relevant sports kit, so there is a clear difference in appearance design from other versions of the model, the spindle grille design elements of the new car have long been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, placed on any of the Lexus models are extremely suitable, UX is no exception, in addition to the impact of the visual perception, the changes in the details also effectively enhance the exquisite sense of the vehicle design.
After the subaru forester made a mid-term redesign, there were small adjustments in the appearance design, in which the new car adopted a new headlight group design, the area of the light group became smaller, but retained the C-shaped LED daytime running lights, and the internal shape was more concise. The classic hexagonal grille on the front part of the face is embellished with bright black chrome elements as embellishments, with a dash-like styling element to make the car look more youthful and stylish.
In terms of body size, the specific length, width and height of Lexus UX are 4495×1840×1540 mm, and the wheelbase is 2640 mm. The most obvious difference between the side of the body and the sub-low version of this model is the size and style of the rim and the roof rack, of which the model is only equipped with 17-inch aluminum alloy wheels, the style is slightly monotonous, and the top position of the car is not equipped with a luggage rack.
The specific length, width and height of the Subaru Foresters are 4655×1815×1730 mm, and the wheelbase is 2670 mm, which is slightly ahead in terms of body length, height and wheelbase. The design of the side of the new car has not changed much, and the side windows between the C-pillar and the D-pillar have certain differences in shape, which are more dynamic than the old model, and other aspects are consistent.
The main difference between the Lexus UX rear design and other versions is reflected in the design details such as the rear bracket, because there is no sports kit, so the shape of the whole vehicle should be more simple, the through-led taillights and the high-end version of the model, the design of the two ends of the bend is inspired by the aerodynamic kit of the racing car, the slim light strip runs through the left and right, and the visual effect after lighting is more stunning.
The tail part of the Subaru Forester adopts a double C-shaped taillight group, and the light source is a combination of LED and halogen treatment, which is slightly insufficient. The car's built-in license plate area is unique in shape, giving it a better sense of layering, and the rear surround is decorated with a wide silver skid plate.
Interior design
Lexus UX entry-level models are more modest than other versions of the car compared to other versions of the details of the design, such as in the steering wheel, central control decorative panels and shift levers and other areas are reflected, but the degree of detail of the workmanship is higher, and the low-end is not sloppy. The main difference in the design between the three-frame steering wheel directly in front of the new owner and the steering wheel of the Sports series is that the perforated leather material is not used on both sides, and the F logo is missing, and the adjustment method is manual. Except for the top version of the model, the rest of the models are equipped with a 7-inch LCD display screen, and the operation interface is a bit too simple compared with the luxury brands of the same level.
The overall design style of the subaru forester interior part basically follows the styling design of the old model, specifically, the model is equipped with a three-frame multi-functional steering wheel, the left and right sides of the function buttons are tight, the size of the disc body is moderate, the surface of the leather fabric used for wrapping is delicate, and the car is also equipped with a large-sized central control LCD screen to make it look more youthful. In terms of functional configuration, there are satellite navigation, Bluetooth car phone, mobile phone interconnection mapping, gesture control, facial recognition and so on.
Lexus UX interior seats are wrapped in imitation leather fabrics and functionally support the electric adjustment of the main passenger seat. The interior padding of the front seats of this model is moderately soft and hard, the seat surface is relatively wide, and the backrest is close to the human body, but the length of the seat cushion is slightly shorter, and the support for the legs is not in place.
The seats in the Subaru Forester are wrapped in imitation leather + leather fabric, and there are more front seat heating and driver's seat power seat memory than the Lexus UX in terms of function. The front seats in this model are in a sporty style, with both comfort and wrapping, and the leather fabric used for wrapping on the surface is very delicate.
The rear seats in the Lexus UX car are at the same level as the front row in terms of material application and workmanship, and the rear seat backrest support ratio is reclined, and the conventional volume of the trunk is 225 liters, which is less than the 310 liters of the mid-to-high version.
The space in the rear of the Subaru Forester is relatively generous, the angle of inclination between the backrest and the seat cushion is large, and the rear passengers can ride half-lying. The central bulge of the platform is more obvious, and the riding experience of the middle passengers is not very comfortable, but the longitudinal length of the feet is acceptable, and the feet can be barely lowered.
dynamical system
The Lexus UX entry-level model is powered by a 2.0L naturally aspirated engine with a maximum output of 173 hp and a peak torque of 207 Nm. In terms of drivetrain, it is matched by the CVT stepless gearbox.
Subaru Forester is equipped with a 2.0L longitudinal engine with a maximum output of 154 hp and a peak torque of 196 Nm, which lags behind in performance. In terms of drivetrain, it is matched by the CVT stepless transmission, while the car is also matched with a full-time four-wheel drive system.
Uncle Che summed up
As a uniquely positioned compact SUV, Lexus UX and Subaru Forester have a unique personality and excellent performance, through the above two models of the same price point comparison we can see that their advantages are different, of which Lexus UX has a better power performance performance, while Subaru Forester has better extreme escape ability, more comprehensive functional configuration, larger external size and more generous rear seating space. Comparatively speaking, the subaru forester's product strength and cost performance are higher, so in this round of duels, the model recommended by uncle Che is the Subaru Forester.