Recently, Jiangling Ford's new mid-size SUV Lingrui was officially launched, and a total of 4 models were launched, with a price range of 139,800-16.58 million yuan. Although the positioning is a medium-sized SUV, the wheelbase has reached 2726mm, but the entire series is a 5-seat model, and it is not known whether a 7-seater model will be launched in the later stage. Following the listing of the big brother Lingyu, Jiangling Ford took advantage of the victory and launched the more cost-effective Lingrui to continue to gain a place in the mid-size SUV market. The whole series is equipped with a 1.5T four-cylinder turbocharged engine, matching the 7-speed wet dual clutch, although it has shrunk in power compared to the big brother Lingyu, but the price is also cheaper. As a consumer after buying a car, the maintenance cost in the later stage is also a major consideration when they buy a car, today we will calculate an account to see if Lingrui has an advantage in maintenance costs.
Ford Lingrui still adopts a family-style design, which can be seen as a small Ford Lingyu. The front face is still Ford's signature mid-mesh style, with the upper and lower ends fusing the daytime lights on both sides. Underneath the lid is a strip of through-type LED lights, which is also a fashionable design at present. The main body of the split headlights is distributed on both sides of the front surround, and the exterior is matched with an angular shape, which looks very sharp.
The body side shape is very large and square, and Ford still has a good aesthetic in the SUV model design. In particular, the curved waist line behind the C-pillar highlights a strong sense of power. The thick five-spoke wheel style is very compatible with the aura of the whole vehicle.
The shape of the rear of the car is relatively horizontal and vertical, and it does not use the popular through-type taillight design, but the internal light beads of the taillight group on both sides are arranged in an orderly manner, and there is a high degree of recognition after lighting. Probably considering that the 1.5T displacement will not have much passion, it adopts a hidden exhaust layout.
Although Changan Ford's EVOS interior is eye-catching, Jiangling Ford's Lingrui is still the standard volkswagen face. The shape of the double screen has now become the standard of major car companies. The flat-bottomed three-panel steering wheel still looks sporty. In the center of the centre console is a single piece of through-the-wall trim that extends to the door panels on both sides, creating a sense of surround. The quick control button of the air conditioner is designed at the bottom of the center console, which is slightly smaller, but at least there is no need to find half a day on the central control screen. The knob-type electronic barrier gives more storage space to the central aisle. Floating shape, there is also an open large storage compartment under the gear, as a home SUV, rich storage space is necessary.
The Ford Lingrui series is equipped with a 1.5T four-cylinder turbocharged engine with a maximum power of 170 horsepower and a peak torque of 260 Nm, which is matched by a 7-speed wet dual-clutch transmission. The official fuel consumption for 100 kilometers is only 7.5 liters.
According to the national three-guarantee policy, the validity period of the three-pack will not be less than 2 years or 50,000 kilometers (whichever comes first), and the Ford Lingrui three-pack policy is implemented in accordance with national regulations. In terms of warranty period, the state stipulates that it is 3 years or 60,000 kilometers (whichever comes first), and Lingrui, like most joint venture brands, provides a 3-year or 100,000-kilometer warranty, which is also subject to the first-comer.
In terms of maintenance costs, the cost of a small maintenance of Ford Lingrui is about 600 yuan (replacing the oil filter), the insurance (including but not limited to replacing the oil filter, air filter or only changing the air conditioning filter, etc.) needs about 800 yuan, and the large maintenance cost is around 1300 yuan (the project includes but is not limited to the oil filter, spark plug and fuel filter, etc.). In terms of maintenance cycle, the official recommendation is that the first warranty should be carried out at 5,000 km or 6 months, the first maintenance is free, and then every 10,000 km or 6 months. With 60,000 kilometers as a large car cycle, lingrui after driving for 3 years / 60,000 kilometers, is expected to need to complete 2 small maintenance (one of which is free of charge), 1 large maintenance, 3 times medium maintenance, the total maintenance cost is expected to be about 4300 yuan. In other words, on average, it is about 1433 yuan per year. Compared with the same level of joint venture brand models, it is basically at the same level.
In terms of insurance, the annual vehicle and vessel tax of Ford Lingrui model is 420 yuan, the traffic insurance is 950 yuan, taking the top model as an example, selecting a third-party liability insurance of 1 million yuan, plus no deductible, about 6200 yuan a year, and the total cost is expected to be about 7570 yuan. (Because the insurance policies vary from place to place, the final local quotation shall prevail)
Ford Lingrui is equipped with a 1.5T engine, 100 kilometers of comprehensive fuel consumption of 7.5L, No. 92 gasoline can be fed, according to the current price of No. 92 gasoline 8.61 yuan, if you drive 10,000 kilometers a year, the fuel cost is about 6458 yuan.
The average annual maintenance cost is about 1433 yuan, although the insurance real-time quotation will decrease with the increase of accident-free car age, but who can guarantee the accident? So insurance is calculated at 7500 per year. In addition to the fuel cost of 6458 yuan, lingrui's annual cost is about 14225 yuan. (This oil price represents Shanghai only)
As a medium-sized SUV, the cost of using a car of about 14225 yuan a year is really not expensive, the average is about 1185 yuan per month, for consumers who buy this type of model, the cost of more than 1000 a month is already a very small expenditure, and the top models of Lingrui are less than 200,000, and the price of the joint venture car of the same level is very competitive. The power of 1.5T is not strong, but it is enough to meet the daily use of cars, and it is enough to use within the high-speed legal speed limit, good fuel economy and relatively large interior space, as well as a price of less than 200,000, which is indeed a good choice for some friends.