The sensibility under the control of "reason" is often the "kind" of sensibility that ordinary people need most.
It seems esoteric and obscure, but the reason is quite simple, expressed in "human words", to put it bluntly, it is to maximize other aspects while meeting basic needs, so is the daily life, and the same is true for buying a car.
For example, if you want to buy a B-class family car, after the positioning is in line with the inevitable pursuit of a larger space, it is best to have 2.0T power, the configuration is of course the richer the better. So screened down, in addition to the new Mondeo that has just opened pre-sale, it seems that Kaiku K5 and Regal are the most cost-effective, so in the absence of Mondeo now, these two products, who is more reasonable to choose?
Appearance is not the key, price and space are
As mentioned above, there is a benchmark for any choice, and this benchmark line for kia-Kcoku K5 and Buick Regal is price.
Among them, the guidance price of kia Kaiku K5 two 2.0T models is 195,900 yuan and 205,800 yuan respectively, considering the current 4S store generally gives 20,000 yuan discount to each model, Kia K5 price threshold is placed at 175,900 yuan. The Regal side is also more similar, the two 2.0T models 210,800 yuan and 249,800 yuan of guidance price after subtracting the discount threshold dropped to 175,800 yuan, is not up and down.
And under this price system, the value part should be nothing comparable, after all, it is the inheritance of family design style, K5 sports fan is more intense, Regal is relatively slightly decent, GS version is the sport to the extreme, which wins or loses, subjective factors are too much. The real focus should be on the same size that can have a visual impact, among them, Kia K5 measurement 4980 * 1860 * 1445mm, wheelbase 2900mm, Regal this side corresponds to 4913 * 1863 * 1462mm and 2829mm, obviously K5 to have a better advantage in longitudinal size, in theory, the space effect is better.
Configuring this piece is the easiest to make a fuss about
Compared with the price and size and even the power, the configuration of this part is the easiest to make a fuss, after all, after the details of the article are more, it is always dazzling, muddy waters, is this truth.
Let's look at the details. If you put two 2.0T low-end models together, the K5 is more attractive than Regal with its extra lane keeping, active braking, panoramic sunroof, sensor trunk, 12.3-inch central control screen, adaptive near and far light, soundproof glass and other configurations. However, if the camp is placed on the side of the two high-end models, there is no doubt that Regal will win, after all, compared with the K5 flagship version, the top version of Regal has made up for the shortcomings of the low-end version of the technology configuration such as assisted driving, and the seats that support ventilation and heating leg rests, soft and hard adjustable suspension, 11 speakers sound and negative ion generators in the air conditioning part can improve comfort more.
However, it should be emphasized that the configuration is on the one hand, and the visual effects are also on the other hand. Obviously, the design of the Regal cockpit is relatively conservative, still relatively traditional and classic American style, and the Kia K5 side is obviously more pleasing to the current aesthetic with its minimalist style and suspension double screen, which may be biased and tilted towards the score of the configuration part.
It's all 2.0T, is it the same?
Finally, we come to the power part, which is also the finale part. Since the 2.0T engine displacement and basic type are targeted, the two high-end models of Kia K5 and Regal are consistent in this regard.
However, after all, it is a product from two OEMs, and there is still a slight gap between 2.0T. From the book parameters, the 2.0T engine equipped with Regal has a maximum power of 237Ps and a peak torque of 350N·m, while the Kia K5 side is 240Ps and 353N·m, and the transmission part of Regal is a 9AT gearbox, and Kia is an 8AT gearbox.
From this point of view, the two can not open a significant gap in dynamics, after all, some differences in ultimate power output will not cause sensory differences. However, considering that Regal's engine is equipped with the variable cylinder technology of general motors, and the K5 regrets missing the application of the latest modern black technology CVVD, so in the economy of some specific scenarios, It may be that Regal has a more advantage.
Taste of the car:
Putting aside the subjective factors such as appearance and interior design, the difference between Regal and K5 is actually not difficult to distinguish, K5 is superior in size, the configuration of the low-end version of K5 and high-end version of Regal is more worth a look, and the power is that Regal economic performance is more outstanding. As for the main point of view that has just been ignored, it is the benevolent who sees the wise. Now, for these two target models, will you choose?