In recent years, independent brands have played a beautiful turnaround battle in the field of SUVs, and a number of explosive SUV models have emerged that have gained a firm foothold in the cruel competition. In the field of civilian cars, there used to be a second of Civic, and now independent brands are also making efforts to break the situation, and Shadow Leopard is one of the hot-selling models that pose a certain threat to Civic. Changan Automobile also wants to share a piece of this market segment and launched a blockbuster new car of the Changan UNI series - Changan UNI-V. The original factory of the new car has its own electric rear wing, and the product strength is also very interesting. So, who is the ceiling of the domestic civilian coupe between these two cars? Let's take a look at the comparison.
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What are the highlights of both cars?
1. Changan UNI-V
The Ark architecture makes the Changan UNI-V cabin layout more compact, the center of gravity is lower, and finally shows the effect of low center of gravity, short front suspension, and long wheelbase, and the official said that the new car has achieved an industry-leading 0.78 aspect ratio and a 0.59 shaft length ratio, creating a lower body and more athletic posture. This design not only enhances the visual sense of movement, but also gives UNI-V better athletic potential.
It is worth mentioning that the biggest highlight of the appearance of UNI-V is the rear, and the introduction of the liftable tail wing suddenly reminds people of the Audi A7. This set of tail wings is not for good looks, and when raised, it can provide 25 kg downforce while reducing the drag coefficient of 0.00Cd. At the same time, there is also a four-out exhaust layout at the bottom of the rear, and the sporty taste is quite strong.
In terms of power, the early Changan UNI-V mainly promoted the Chang'an new generation blue whale NE 1.5T engine, with a maximum power of 138kW and a peak torque of 300N·m, matching a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. According to the latest issue of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology declaration information, the new car will also be launched in the near future 2.0T+8AT model, the official claim or for June this year.
2. Trumpchi Shadow Leopard
GAC Trumpchi Shadow Leopard was born on the GPMA platform, as can be seen from the body shape, the Shadow Leopard has a wide body and low center of gravity visual effect, and its wind resistance coefficient is 0.26cd. Officials also said that this new car has achieved a minimum centroid of its own brand of 550mm, which can effectively improve the stability of handling. Another data is that the front wheel load distribution is more than 60%, which can ensure that the vehicle is less prone to skidding during the rapid acceleration process.
In terms of power system, Shadow Leopard is equipped with the latest Julang Power Third Generation 1.5T GDI engine + 7-speed dual-clutch transmission, which is a powertrain with a maximum power of 130kW (177Ps) and a maximum torque of 270N·m. Officials said that the Shadow Leopard Zero Hundred accelerated to 6.95 seconds and supported the ejection start mode. For an entry-level sports sedan, the performance is good enough.
It is worth mentioning that the Shadow Leopard Hybrid Edition will roll off the production line in 2022. The new car will be equipped with GAC's fourth-generation 2.0ATK engine + GMC2.0 electromechanical coupling system, the official said that the comprehensive fuel consumption is as low as 3.6L/100km, and the appearance and interior are basically the same as the current fuel version, only adding the HYBRID logo to the rear of the car.
Shadow Leopard Hybrid Edition
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Who is more dynamic in the appearance of the two cars?
The most attractive thing about the so-called sports car is that in addition to power and control, there is also a personalized appearance. Changan UNI-V front face in the previous UNI-K, UNI-T design basis has made another breakthrough, although the application of borderless design concept, but UNI-V has been extended from the initial borderless grille, extended to the entire front face, evolved more concise, strengthened the front face of the sense of science and technology, and adopted two sets of designs (ordinary version and sports version).
Like Changan UNI-V, the appearance of Shadow Leopard also adopts two sets of designs (standard version and high version), using the design language of "light plastic curved surface", in order to enhance the personality of the whole vehicle, the network also uses parametric wing shapes, and there are frosted silver decorative parts on both sides of the front, creating a stronger sports atmosphere.
In appearance, the front face of the shadow leopard adopts a variety of unconventional design lines, which looks very novel and the whole is very attractive. In contrast, the front face of UNI-V is also a novelty in domestic cars, and the entire network is relatively complex, and the personalization will be stronger. Of course, good looks and bad looks vary from person to person, and what you like is the best look.
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Whose cockpit is smarter?
In terms of interior, UNI-V's surprise is not as amazing as the appearance, the layered shape and the unique placement of the dashboard, these elements we have already seen on UNI-K, but in the details of the material changes, UNI-V atmosphere is more youthful. The central control adopts the latest car machine system, a variety of networked entertainment functions, can watch movies and listen to songs, and the functions of life are very rich.
The interior of the Shadow Leopard, while enhancing the texture of technology, incorporates more sporty elements, so that it can still stand out in the family car. The configuration part, dual LCD screen, sports instrument, Huawei Hi Car interconnection system, and support CarPlay and Carlife mobile phone interconnection and other mainstream functions.
The interior design of the two cars has its own advantages, and the workmanship and materials are outstanding. Importantly, the two cars are remarkable in terms of the creation of a sense of technology and the comfort configuration, and they are by no means worse than the joint venture brand models of the same level. As for which cockpit will be smarter, it is a matter of seeing people.
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Configuration comparison: UNI-V will be more abundant
Whether you want to buy a coupe or a family scooter, the configuration will be the place where consumers consider. Below, we have selected two models with a price difference of 0.01 million for comparison.
As can be seen from the above table, the configuration of the UNI in the two models with similar prices will be more abundant, compared with the Shadow Leopard, more curve holding assistance, on-board air purifier, electric trunk position memory, automatic parking and other functions. The Shadow Leopard has more functions than UNI-V, such as automatic downward rolldown of the rearview mirror reversing and pedestrian collision protection system.
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Who has more space?
Looking at the body size alone, the Shadow Leopard body length and height will be longer, wider and higher than the Changan UNI-V, while the Wheelbase Changan UNI-V will be more dominant.
In terms of actual riding space, due to the inability to unify the height and weight of the experiencer, the following effects are for reference only.
Changan UNI-V ride space performance:
The passenger is 178cm tall, the seat is reduced to the lowest level to the right position, sitting in the front row of the head has a punch and two fingers space, medium-sized friends will not have any cramped feeling. Sitting in the back row, the head space will be affected by some sneaky back shapes, and the space performance of one punch and three fingers on the legs is very satisfactory.
Trumpchi Shadow Leopard Ride Space Performance:
The space part, the driving space is satisfactory enough, especially the seat support will be better, the storage space is still relatively large, and the trunk seat support is put down, further improving the trunk volume, but looking at the compact model market, its comprehensive performance can only be said to be decent, and it has not opened up too much gap.
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Power/ride performance comparison
In the power part, Changan UNI-V is equipped with Changan's new generation Blue Whale NE 1.5T engine, with a maximum power of 138 kW and a peak torque of 300 N·m, which is matched by a 7-speed wet dual-clutch transmission.
Shadow Leopard adopts gaga Trumpchi's self-developed Julang power 1.5TGDI engine, the third-generation aircraft has improved compared with the old engine in terms of power and fuel economy, with a maximum power of 130kW (177PS), a peak torque of 270N·m, and a matching 7-speed wet dual-clutch transmission. Looking at the power data alone, UNI-V will be stronger.
Changan UNI-V driving performance:
Although UNI-V is the most performance-oriented and driving control model in the whole brand, it still has a very obvious Changan style, and it will not make you nervous as soon as it is opened, and it is soaked by the smooth acceleration at all times, and the soothing and relaxed driving atmosphere of the Changan brand is still easy to find on it. In the past, many models advertised by independent brands as sports will deliberately adjust the car very sensitively, but this practice can only make you temporarily orgasm, when you need it to play the daily comfort side, it will behave very tangled, and the driving experience will become unremarkable. When opening UNI-V, you will not have this worry, because all the points that can make you feel the pleasure are displayed naturally, not deliberately, and fast without losing the root of comfort.
In the last paragraph, I mainly gave those who like sports cars, but the biggest friends at home to take a reassuring pill, UNI-V will definitely not be as fast as some "fake orgasm" self-hi car as fast as the brainless, the home will still be very good to open, you can rest assured. But in the face of UNI-V, of course, I will not let it be limited to home performance, the posture of running up must match its handsome appearance, but before provoking its dynamics, the first thing I have to do is to let it pinch its ass up, and open the tail wing electrically in the car, this action is too uplifting, the rear car is afraid, within a kilometer of the second to kill all the temperament configurations.
With a peak torque output of 300N·m and less than 1.5 tons of body weight, the UNI-V can swoop out at once and quickly surpass the side car at level with you, which is still without downshifting. The power reserve of the 1.5T engine is quite sufficient, especially at low speeds, a foot on the throttle, the power will quickly keep up, no procrastination, light acceleration and the freedom of mind when overtaking at will will make you extremely satisfied.
The engine has entered the best working state since 2000rpm, and the speed used for daily driving is basically in the peak power zone, so there is no chance to touch the power attenuation point. In the extreme state, UNI-V can also maintain a continuous power rise, such as a foot of throttle to the end of the gear drop, the speed will quickly change the rhythm, become sonorous and powerful; and after the upshift, the power will not converge at all, the acceleration rhythm and strength do not have any weakening, continue to surging release, which will make people's passion can be continuously satisfied, much cooler than those faster sports cars.
The gearbox is honestly not a sport tuning, more to take care of daily use and set, the gear change speed will not be very fast, this is also to balance out more smooth and make sacrifices, after all, a home-oriented model that takes into account sports, and it is most important to drive comfortably. But then again, even if the gearbox shift action is hesitant, it will not affect the efficient transmission of power too much, and the switching between gears will not lose too much sense of speed, but it will seem a bit addictive and not enough to be happy when manually switching gears.
The chassis tuning of the UNI-V is indeed very surprising, Changan car used to give people a soft and silky feeling, but the UNI-V is obviously much tougher than other cars, and the suspension stroke is shorter and tighter. The feeling when crossing the barricade is that the chassis action is very crisp, and the body does not have much floating. In order to enhance the handling, the UNI-V also installed a front top bus in the engine compartment, which can make the front of the car react faster when driving intensely, and the overall rigidity and agility of the body will be improved. Coupled with the compact body size, the UNI-V is very dexterous and smooth to drive, and the well-supported suspension can withstand the rapid change of the body's center of gravity, and the control is definitely one of the best in its class.
Trumpchi Shadow Leopard Driving Performance:
In terms of driving experience, the shadow leopard power system has two very different personalities, in Sport and Sport+ mode, the rhythm of the gearbox shift is particularly strong, the reduction of power output modification, in exchange for sensory stimulation, and when you want to drive it gently, you can still get what you want. In the face of urban congestion and rural invigorating, Shadow Leopard's athletic personality is not perfect, and it cannot take into account the needs of both, but it does not affect it as a qualified sports car.
In fact, GAC Trumpchi's determination to make changes in the face of consumers in the new era is very strong, and it is not difficult to see from the "advanced" gameplay on the mass production model. The new car will not appear directly after the owner buys home, and the catapult mode in this mode will not appear, but through the total mileage traveled and the score of each turn and acceleration, I have to say that this kind of monster upgrade gameplay is still quite innovative.
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Summary of the full text
It is gratifying that the independent brand has not given up its own car field because of the hot sales of SUVs in recent years, but has increased investment in launching a sports coupe for young consumer groups, and a large number of models with strong products such as Lynk & Co 03, MG 6 PRO, Trumpchi Shadow Leopard, Changan UNI-V and so on have emerged, shaking the status of civic in the future.
Speaking of UNI-V and Shadow Leopard, the price of these two cars is relatively close, and the appearance of two sets of designs, and both are equipped with 1.5T engines, although UNI-V has a slight advantage in power and configuration, but in fact, there is no essential gap between the two cars. After all, the shadow leopard is not a fuel-saving lamp, the listing is a hit, the average monthly sales of the first half year of the listing is about 7,000, which is a successful precedent in the domestic sports car. Whether UNI-V can pose a certain threat to Shadow Leopard still needs to wait for the verification of the market later. So, if it were you, would you choose Trumpchi Shadow Leopard or Changan UNI-V?