The booming side of the SUV market reflects the shrinking of the sedan market, especially for the entry-level joint venture compact car field, which has rarely been joined in recent years, leaving only some old faces still struggling to support. Domestic brands see this opportunity, timely launched a few models at this price to seize the market, today Uncle Che brought you two very novel boutique domestic products, let's take a closer look at it.
The 2022 Changan UNI-V has now entered the pre-sale stage, and the model has a total of 4 configurations in the whole series, and the pre-sale price range is 10.89 to 131,900 yuan. The 2021 Trumpchi Shadow Leopard was launched in August last year, and the new car has a total of 5 configurations in the whole series, with a price range of 98,300 to 131,800.
Next, the car uncle will focus on the top version of the two cars for comparison, the price difference between the two is not large, so which model will perform better under this premise?
Exterior design
Changan UNI-V continues the classic borderless design concept of the gravitational family in terms of exterior design, and the forward grille is combined with the narrow headlight group to enhance the tension of the front face design. Among them, the car's inverted trapezoidal grille area is very large, the momentum is strong, but because it is a car, it does not have its two SUV brothers appear so three-dimensional, the headlight group shape is very sharp, the interior uses LED light source, and also has adaptive far and near light, automatic headlights, headlight height adjustable and other functions.
The vehicle design of the Sushin limited edition model equipped with the top of the Trumpchi Shadow Leopard basically follows the main shape of the current model, based on the high-end version, and the main changes are still in the details, such as the addition of exclusive pulling flowers on the body. Among them, the front face design of the model is based on the fighter, the left and right polygon elements are from the square air intakes of the fighter, the front bumper is set up on both sides for combing the front airflow of the opening, coupled with a series of shapes, so that the wind resistance coefficient of the whole vehicle is reduced to 0.26Cd, which is one of the best in the same class of cars. The left and right sides of the upward headlight group match the full LED light source, the light group is similar to the lion's claw, the sense of fashion is stronger, the internal longitudinal two bars are not only daytime running lights, the outermost lamppost also takes into account the function of the turn signal.
In terms of body size, the specific length, width and height of Changan UNI-V are 4680×1838×1430 mm, and the wheelbase is 2750 mm. The body side of this model also adopts the coupe style that young people like today, and the rear half of the sneakback style is designed to be smooth and dynamic, and the whole vehicle presents a low-lying posture.
The specific length, width and height of the Trumpchi Shadow Leopard are 4700×1850×1432 mm, and the wheelbase is 2736 mm, which is the leading data of the three circumferences. In order to build a low-lying body proportion, the body side of this model has been reduced in terms of body height and front overhang length, while increasing the wheelbase, wheelbase and width, so that the sporty temperament of the whole vehicle can be strengthened.
The rear windshield of the Rear Part of the Changan UNI-V is extremely inclined, and it is the only model in the same class equipped with an electric rear spoiler, which has a very sporty atmosphere after opening. The spoiler can provide 25 kg of downforce after it is raised, and although it is not used most of the time when driving, the sense of ceremony when it is raised may make you feel satisfied.
The design of the Tail of the Trumpchi Shadow Leopard is more layered, and the graceful roof line has a slight upturn on the trunk cover after sliding down to the rear part. Viewed from a 45-degree angle, the trim at the C-pillar extends from the window to the rear, increasing the visual length of the vehicle. In addition, the two sides equipped with a total of four exhausts at the rear of the car are real real guys, and the sound wave has also been carefully tuned, and the sound quality is low and mellow.
Interior design
The design style of Changan UNI-V interior pursues the ultimate sense of simplicity and sportiness, and the areas such as central control, dashboard, central armrest and other areas are asymmetrical design, and a large number of tension lines and profiles are used to create a strong sense of three-dimensionality and layering. The instrumentation system of this model consists of three screens that are deployed horizontally, plus a vehicle interaction screen in the center, forming four large screens, which is also very rare in the same class of models, and the design of the double D-type sports steering wheel in front of the main driver is inspired by racing cars, and the gear shift paddles are equipped to make it look more sporty.
The interior design of Trumpchi Shadow Leopard also follows a simple style, the symmetrical ring center console is quite successful in creating a sports atmosphere, while the car does not forget to add some home elements, the popular duplex screen on the center console has a strong sense of technology, in addition, the car also applies a large area of carbon fiber pattern trim in the central passage and other parts. It is worth noting that the model also has a good performance in terms of cutting-edge technology equipment, the touch display screen has built-in ADiGO intelligent vehicle connection system, has a powerful interconnection function, and even introduced biometric technology.
Changan UNI-V interior seats are wrapped in imitation leather fabric, and functionally support the electric adjustment of the main and co-pilot seats, and the heating/ventilation of the driver's seats. The front seats in this model have a strong sporty style, and the backrest and cushions are divided by minimalist lines to create a sense of technology, which complements the atmosphere of the whole vehicle.
The seats in the Trumpchi Shadow Leopard car are also wrapped in imitation leather fabrics, and the functional aspects are more than the four-way adjustment of the waist support of the main driver's seat, the heating of the passenger seat, and the memory of the driver's seat power seat, but the driver's seat ventilation is missing. The front seats of this model are very full of design, equipped with bright trims and stitches as embellishments, and the exclusive texture on the backrest also plays a role in strengthening the brand image.
The rear seats in the Changan UNI-V car are at the same level as the front row in terms of material application and workmanship, and the rear seats are equipped with independent headrests that can be lifted, and the central platform is not too large, which has less impact on the leg space of the intermediate passengers.
The interior padding of the rear seats in the Trumpchi Shadow Leopard car is softer than the front row, the riding experience is relatively close to the American large sofa, the two sides have a certain degree of invertedness, the wrapping feeling is good, the seat cushion also has a forward convex design, and the leg support for the rear passengers is good.
dynamical system
Changan UNI-V is equipped with a 1.5T turbocharged engine with a maximum output of 188 hp and a peak torque of 300 Nm. In terms of drivetrain, it is matched by a 7-speed wet dual-clutch transmission.
Trumpchi Shadow Leopard is also equipped with a 1.5T turbocharged engine, which has a maximum output of 177 horsepower and a peak torque of 270 Nm, which is slightly behind in performance. In terms of drivetrain, the engine is matched by a 7-speed wet dual-clutch transmission.
Uncle Che summed up
As a new generation of domestic car field force, Changan UNI-V and Trumpchi Shadow Leopard have a cool internal and external design and good strength, through the above two models of the same price comparison we can see that the advantages of the two are different, of which Changan UNI-V has a more comprehensive functional configuration and more excellent power performance performance, and Trumpchi Shadow Leopard's main advantages are reflected in the ride experience. Comparatively speaking, the cost performance of Changan UNI-V is significantly higher, so in this round of duels, Uncle Che mainly recommends Changan UNI-V.