Although the share of SUV models in the domestic automobile market has increased year by year, medium-sized cars are still the first choice of many friends when buying a car. In this category, the joint venture brand mid-size car is still the mainstay of sales, and today The car uncle has brought you two more affordable joint venture medium-sized cars, whose names are Versailles C5 X and Skoda Speed.
The 2021 Versailles C5 X was launched in September last year, and the new car has a total of 4 configurations, with a price range of 143,700 to 186,700 yuan. The 2022 express was launched in January this year, and the new car was launched with a total of two configurations, with a price range of 169,900 to 189,900 yuan.
Next, the car uncle will focus on the top version of the two cars for comparison, the price gap between the two is not large, so under this premise, which model is more prominent? Let's take a closer look.
Exterior design
Versailles C5 X is a main cross-border medium-sized car, the front face design of this model has a strong sense of layering, the inner part of the lower grille is filled with concave vertical black trim panels, the left and right side light groups adopt a split design, and the LED daytime running lights above are connected by silver trims, further extending the lateral visual effect of the front face.
In terms of exterior design, The speed pai continues the style of the overseas version of the model, the chinese network takes the crystal cutting concept as the design inspiration, the front face shape is very exquisite, of which the straight waterfall grille of the front face part of the model is very similar to the old model, and the interior uses chrome trim decoration, which effectively enhances its three-dimensional sense. The front light group on the left and right sides is angular in shape, and the entire light group is connected with the middle network, which enhances the integrity of the front face design, and at the same time adopts the LED light source inside to keep up with the current trend.
In terms of body size, the Versailles C5 X has a specific length, width× height of 4805×1865×1505 mm, and a wheelbase of 2785 mm. The body side lines of the new model are relatively smooth, the cross-border casual style is very strong, and the bottom is equipped with silver and black petal style wheels, which is very compatible with the design style of the whole vehicle.
The specific length, width and height of the speed dispatch are 4869×1865×1489 mm, and the wheelbase is 2841 mm, which has certain advantages in terms of key body length and wheelbase. The side of the body of the new model has not changed, and the overall sense of line is stronger, especially the sharp waistline.
Viewed from the rear at a 45-degree angle, it is the most able to show the elegant body of the Versailles C5 X, which also has a full tail design, which achieves a perfect balance between loading space and styling aesthetics. At the same time, the new car is equipped with an upturned spoiler at the end of the rear windshield, coupled with a heavy lower bracket structure, which effectively enhances the layering of the rear design.
The design details of the speed-dispatch rear are extremely exquisite, and the tail light group is also an angular shape, which echoes the headlight group, and the LED light source is matched internally, and the visual effect after lighting is more exquisite. At the same time, the middle of the light group is connected by a thin silver trim strip, and then matched with the brand letter logo above, which can leave a better first impression.
Interior design
The entire interior design of versailles C5 X focuses on simple style, the dark interior color of the car gives people a more relaxed feeling, and the entire center console shape has a certain sense of technology. The surface of the steering wheel directly in front of the main driver is wrapped in leather fabric, the disc body is of moderate size, and it is equipped with perforated leather in the areas that are often touched. The 12-inch floating display screen on the center console supports functions such as mobile phone interconnection mapping and OTA upgrade, and the screen display effect is good and it is more convenient to use.
The interior design of The Speed Pie is still our familiar taste, the overall style is more dignified, and at the same time, it is biased towards youthfulness. Among them, the materials and details of the new car console are more exquisite, in line with the mainstream level of the same level, the central control display screen is embedded in the design, and the physical buttons are concentrated on the left side, making its visual effect more spacious. The air conditioning control area at the bottom is touch-designed, and is not equipped with knobs and physical buttons, which is in line with today's mainstream trends, while the steering wheel in front of the main driver adopts a flat-bottomed design, and the functional buttons on the left and right sides are tight and the grip is relatively full.
The Versailles C5 X interior seats are wrapped in leather fabric and functionally support the electric adjustment of the main passenger seat, heating/ventilation/massage of the front seat, memory of the electric seat of the driver's seat, adjustable buttons in the rear of the passenger seat, etc. The front seats in the new model are well textured, with soft-touch materials on the surface and sufficient support of the interior padding for good ride comfort.
The seats in the coupe are also wrapped in genuine leather fabrics, and the versatility is missing the front seat massage compared to the Versailles C5 X. The interior padding of the front seats of the new model is moderately soft and hard, the seat surface is wide, and the seat cushion length is excellent, which provides good leg support for the front passengers.
The Versailles C5 X rear seats have excellent cushion length and a large reclining angle between the cushions and the backrest, making it easier for rear passengers to obtain a comfortable sitting position. In addition, this model is also friendly enough for passengers in the middle of the rear row, and the central platform passage is not convex enough to ensure a certain degree of ride comfort.
The rear seats in the speed dispatch car are of the same level as the front row in terms of material application and workmanship, and the rear armrests are provided with cup holders, but it will not affect the support of the hands, and the central platform of the rear row is more obvious, and the middle passengers can only take a look.
dynamical system
The Versailles C5 X is powered by a 1.6T engine with a maximum output of 175 hp and a peak torque of 250 Nm. In terms of drivetrain, it is matched by an 8-speed hand speed integrated gearbox.
In terms of power, it is equipped with a 2.0T turbocharged engine with a maximum output of 186 hp and a peak torque of 320 Nm. In terms of drivetrain, it is matched by a 7-speed wet dual-clutch transmission.
Uncle Che summed up
As the current entry-level player in the field of joint venture mid-size cars, Versailles C5 X and Speedpad have good strength and grounded price, through the analysis of the above aspects, we can see that the advantages of these two models are different, of which the main advantages of versailles C5 X are reflected in the functional configuration and riding comfort, while Speedpad has a larger external size and better power performance performance.