The front of the car adopts the current Roewe family front face design, and the suspended dragon scale network is created from the concept of full computing parameters, and the details are very exquisite. The LED headlights are integrated with the mid-mesh design and are also connected by a through-strip of lights, which is very recognizable when lit.
The body has a length, width and height dimension of 5016x1909x1782mm, and the wheelbase is 3000mm. The vehicle offers a 2-2-3 7-seat layout, with silver D-pillar trim strips being the biggest highlight of the entire model on the side. The rear of the car adopts the LED taillights officially named "Xinghai Light Wing", while the length of the high brake lights reaches 830mm, which is very eye-catching when stepping on the light.
The interior offers two colour schemes, black and grey and blue and white. The minimum model is only available in black and gray interiors, while other models can also choose blue and white colors. In terms of design, the interior of the iMAX8 adopts a wrap-around shape, which also makes its interior look very warm, and the workmanship and texture are quite good.
The top model dashboard and central control screen size have reached 12.3 inches, and the car machine system is equipped with the latest Internet car Venus intelligent system, with different display modes, and includes navigation, multimedia, OTA remote upgrade, Car networking, voice control and other mainstream functions.
In addition, SAIC Roewe has also innovatively added a magic bar and magic screen design for the iMAX8, the so-called magic bar, that is, an electronic mobile bar on the central channel. Its position can be controlled by voice, so that front and rear passengers can enjoy hot and cold drinks in the magic bar. In addition, the raised tea table also meets the needs of passengers to drink tea. The magic screen is an LCD screen located behind the front seats, which allows passengers in the second row to perform some simple interactions.
The iMAX8 adopts a 2-2-3 7-seat layout, and the second row uses the mainstream MPV freestanding seats to facilitate the entry and exit of the third row, while also ensuring the comfort of the second row. All seats in the range are designed with aviation headrests, and the third row of seats can also be moved and reclined forward.
The iMAX8 series comes standard with a 2.0L turbocharged engine with a maximum power of 172 kW and a maximum torque of 360 N·m, which is matched by an 8-speed automatic transmission. The engine only needs to add No. 92 gasoline, and nedc's fuel consumption per 100 kilometers is 8.4L. The chassis of the vehicle features independent suspension in front McPherson and rear multi-link.
Analysis and recommendation of each configuration
Ultimate Edition
The official guidance price is 188,800 yuan
Referral index ★★★★
Although it is the lowest model in the series, the flagship version is equipped with full LED automatic headlights, two-stage sunroof, right side electric sliding door, 10.25-inch central control screen, Internet car Venus intelligent system, automatic parking, tire pressure display, front/rear parking radar, reversing image, keyless entry, keyless start, automatic three-zone air conditioning, air purification device, cruise control, front/rear double-layer soundproof glass, rear privacy glass, 6-speaker audio and other basic configurations, which can meet the basic needs of daily driving.
The whole car has leather seat wrapping, the main driver's seat is equipped with electric adjustment function, the passenger seat is adjusted manually, and the second row of seats has electric adjustment and leg rest function, but the whole car seat does not contain heating, ventilation and massage configuration.
The flagship version is still relatively in place in the basic functional configuration, but we can also see that it is not equipped with too much comfort configuration, for a body length of more than 5m, the price of less than 200,000 yuan MPV, the strength of the flagship version, has made it eligible to enter the car purchase list of many affordable consumers.
Happy Edition
The official guidance price is 209,800 yuan
Recommended index ★★★★☆
The Huanju edition is the sub-low-end model of the whole series, and its official price of 209,800 yuan is 21,000 yuan higher than that of the low-end flagship version. The appearance of the juju version can also be said to be no different from the high-end model, which can also be seen in the thickness of the manufacturer.
On the basis of the flagship version, the Huanju edition also has a 360 ° panoramic image, a blind spot image on the side, a double-sided electric sliding door, an inductive electric rear tailgate, a 12.3-inch central control screen, remote control start, a Bluetooth key, and a one-key lifting function for the whole car window, and the functional configuration is more abundant.
The all-seats are wrapped in leather, and the front seats have electric adjustment, but they are also not equipped with heating or ventilation. The second row of seats can also be electrically adjusted, and also has a heating, ventilation, massage configuration, its riding comfort compared to the flagship version has a more obvious improvement.
Compared with the flagship version, the Huanju version can get a larger central control screen, a better car experience and a more comfortable riding experience, and these need to spend an extra 21,000 yuan to get, which can be said to be worth the money, which is indeed a good choice for those who want to take into account the cost performance and car quality.
Premium Edition
The official guidance price is 226,800 yuan
Referral index ★★★★★
The Premium Edition is the sub-top model of the whole series, and its price is 17,000 yuan higher than that of the Huanju Edition. On the basis of the Juju Edition, the Premium Edition is also equipped with adaptive far and near light, full-speed adaptive cruise, front seat heating/ventilation, two rows of small table boards, inductive wipers, mobile magic bars, BOSE audio with 11 speakers, in-car atmosphere lights, automatic anti-glare inner rearview mirrors and other functions, basically eliminating the current mainstream comfort and functional configuration on the market.
In addition, the Premium Edition has 1 millimeter wave radar more than the Huanju Edition, so it can also realize the functions of lane departure warning, lane keeping, and active braking, combined with its full-speed adaptive cruise configuration, the Premium Edition can realize the L2 level auxiliary driving function.
In terms of functionality, comfort and driver assistance configuration, the premium version can be said to be the mainstream functions currently on the market, which also makes this iMAX8 have a very good comprehensive strength, whether for home use or business use, iMAX8 premium version can be very good at competent, so it seems that compared to the juju version of only 17,000 yuan The difference can be said to be a great value for money.
Extreme Edition
The official guidance price is 253,800 yuan
The Supreme Edition is the highest-configuration model in the iMAX8 series, and its price has reached 253,800 yuan, which is 27,000 yuan more expensive than the Prestige Edition. It has more functions such as 12.3-inch full LCD instrument, driving recorder, front mobile phone wireless charging, magic screen, facial recognition, and driver's seat memory. However, due to the influence of its magic screen function, the second row of the Supreme Edition does not have a small table board configuration.
On the basis of the Premium Edition, the Supreme Edition adds an additional 6 ultrasonic radars and 2 millimeter wave radars, so it can have parallel assist, reversing side warning, automatic parking and other functions. Due to the use of 12.3-inch full LCD instruments, the Extreme Edition can realize AR real-world navigation, which is also a more interesting feature of the Supreme Edition.
Compared with the Premium Edition, the addition of these configurations in the Supreme Edition can be said to be the icing on the cake, which also makes the iMAX8 more perfect. In fact, for these additional hardware on the Supreme Edition, the difference between the 27,000 yuan difference compared to the Premium Edition is also very reasonable, but the practicality and sensory changes brought about by these configurations are not so needed for consumers who pursue fist to flesh. For those young people who pursue high-tech and high intelligence, the Supreme Edition is undoubtedly a better choice.
Although the flagship version of 188,800 yuan has not made a big fuss about the comfort configuration, its basic configuration can fully meet the needs of daily cars, which is a blessing for consumers with tight budgets. The 209,800 yuan reunion version has improved the comfort configuration, giving consumers who pursue quality of life a choice. The most recommended premium version of the whole series is within the limited price difference, achieving a qualitative leap in configuration, at the same time, the configuration of the magic bar also makes this iMAX8 very innovative, and improves the comfort of family travel. For the top-of-the-line supreme version, it is the ultimate goal of consumers who pursue perfection.