Mazda 6 and Chevrolet Maribal have previously had a high voice in the domestic mid-size SUV field, but in the past two years, the market position of this model has declined significantly, and the head of the Volkswagen Passat, Honda Accord and other models have opened a big gap, gradually reduced to marginalized niche models. However, as the main models of Mazda and Chevrolet in the B-segment, they obviously have no intention of giving up and continue to update them.
The 2021 Mazda Artez was launched in March last year, and the new car has a total of 6 configurations in the whole series, and the price range is 17.58 to 239,800 yuan. The 2022 Chevrolet Maribor XL was launched in October last year, and there are 9 new models launched, with a price range of 164,900 to 219,900 yuan. Next, The car uncle will focus on the selection of 2021 Artez with a guidance price of 218,800 yuan Blue Sky Premium Edition and Mai Ruibao XL top edition model comparison, the price difference between the two is not large, so under this premise, which model has a higher product force?
Exterior design
The Artez is the successor to the Mazda 6, which adopts a family-style soul design concept in terms of appearance, and the complex mesh grille on the front face has a better visual effect than the previous horizontal grille. The fangs design and fog lights on both sides of the front are eliminated, and the overall style runs horizontally, and the flatness is better. The headlight groups on the left and right sides are connected by the trim panels under the middle mesh, which enhances the integrity of the front face design, and the lighting uses a full LED light source.
The high-end Redline version of the Mribao XL model positioning is younger than the ordinary version, and the trim strips on both sides of the logo of the front part of the ordinary version of the model are directly replaced by bright black plastic trim on the model, while the brand logo of the gold bow tie has also become black, and the visual effect of the entire front of the car is more sporty. In addition, the upper and lower intake grilles of the new car are integrated, and the lower intake grille area is increased, and the internal grille is a wave-like line, and the active intake grille is matched.
In terms of body size, the specific length, width and height of the ARTEZ are 4870× 1840×1451 mm, and the wheelbase is 2830 mm. The side lines of the body of the new model have been re-combed, the waistline has been further weakened, and the high-end version is equipped with a 19-inch rim at the bottom, which is matched by the Yokohama db tire.
The specific length, width and height of the MurexL are 4933×1854×1473 mm, and the wheelbase is 2829mm, which has a certain lead in the three-dimensional data. The body side design of the new model has not changed, and the slip-back style has become the mainstream of vehicle design today, and the shape of the double waist line adds a lot to the light and shadow effect on the side of the body.
The changes in the rear of the Artez are not as obvious as the front face of the front of the car, and the overall style is still the style of the old model, but it is adjusted for the detail elements. Among them, the tail light group on the left and right sides of the new car is relatively flat, which also has a good echo with the headlight group, and the chrome decorative strips running through the middle are properly embellished, and the lines of the trunk are also slightly adjusted.
The change in the rear of the Maribao XL is minimal, from the 45-degree angle, the entire tail line is very moving, and the line under the C-pillar is connected with the ducktail on the trunk cover, so that the whole car presents a stronger sense of unity. The internal structure of the new tail light group is double Y-shaped, the shape is relatively young, and the exhaust air and reflective strip above the double side also play a good embellishment role.
Interior design
Artez adopts the brand's classic design approach to the interior, the detailed design has been adjusted to a certain extent, and the materials have been greatly improved. Among them, the three-frame sports steering wheel in front of the new owner is excellent in both style and actual feel, and the function buttons on the left and right sides are tight and the grip is full. The LCD dashboard has been converted from the previous cannon barrel instrument to a three-ring style, which still has a strong family design style, the central part is the LCD display, and the interface style is relatively simple.
The Interior Design of the Maribao XL continues the classic styling of the family, the interior of the car is wrapped in a large area of leather material, and the stitching and trim panels in the details effectively enhance the visual effect in the car, but the plastic material on the top of the center console is indeed a bit of a bargain. The owner's three-frame steering wheel directly in front of the driver is oversized, the brand logo in the middle part has been replaced by black, the center console is equipped with an embedded display screen, the built-in Mylink+ intelligent interconnection system has good execution speed, and also provides a wealth of APP applications.
The interior seats of the Artez are made of leather fabric and feature support for the electric adjustment of the main passenger seat, heating/ventilation of the front seats, and memory of the driver's seat electric seats. The front seats in the new model are relatively wide, and the backrest is close to the human body, which has good support for the waist and shoulders.
The interior seats of the Maribal XL are also wrapped in genuine leather fabric, and the function is more than the Mazda Artez with more two-way adjustment of the lumbar support of the passenger seat. The seat shape of the new car is more sporty, the internal padding is moderately soft and hard, and the side wings of the seat cushion and backrest are prominent, which has good comfort and wrapping.
The rear seats in the Artez car maintain the same level as the front row in terms of material use and workmanship, and the rear side position has a certain degree of invertedness, the wrapping feeling is good, and the bulge in the center of the platform is not large, which will not affect the riding experience of the passengers in the middle of the rear row.
The rear seats of the Maribal XL are almost flush, and the interior padding of the cushion in the middle is equally soft, but it is not equipped with a separate headrest, which is also a routine operation of the Chevrolet brand. However, the rear central armrest, three-point seat belt and rear exhaust air outlet are all available.
dynamical system
The Atez is powered by a 2.5L naturally aspirated engine with a maximum output of 192 hp and a peak torque of 252 Nm. In terms of drivetrain, it is matched by a 6-speed manual transmission.
The 2.0T turbocharged engine of the Mribao XL is powered by a maximum output of 237 hp and a peak torque of 350 Nm for better performance. In terms of drivetrain, the engine is matched by a 9-speed manual transmission.
Uncle Che summed up
Although artez and Maribal XL do not have much attention in today's joint venture mid-size sedan market, the strength of the vehicle is still quite good. Through the comparison of the above aspects, we can see that there is still a certain gap between the two models, of which TheRibao XL is a certain degree of leadership compared to artz in terms of body external dimensions, functional configuration and power performance, and the product strength and cost performance of the whole vehicle are higher.