Luxury cars are many people dream of the model, of course, the positioning of luxury cars does not have a clear standard, the current more recognized one of the more recognized is that the level should be at least C level and above. Therefore, the 3 Series, C Class and A4L luxury brand B-Class cars are not really luxury cars in essence. But if you look at the price, these models are more expensive than most second-tier luxury brands of C-class cars, which depends on the choice of car owners. In fact, if you don't care so much about the brand and can't afford to buy the 5 Series E-class, then more than 300,000 can fully consider the C-class car of the second-tier luxury brand, especially now, the terminal discount is very large.
Unit 1 is the Cadillac CT6.
Ct6 is a full-fledged C-class car, and it can even be regarded as C+ class, after all, it is a circle larger than the 5 Series and E-class in terms of body size. The guidance price of the car is 399,700-48.97 million, the terminal discount once reached 90,000, and the starting price fell from 400,000 to 310,000, which is very cost-effective. The recommended model is the next lowest-equipped 2022 28T luxury model, the guidance price is 429,700, and the actual reference price after the discount is about 340,000.
First of all, the appearance of CT6 is still relatively optimistic, the overall design is very tough and atmospheric, the front of the iconic diamond net, with the "7" shape of the tearful eye headlights, very recognizable. However, many people think that the meaning of the headlights is not very good, and Cadillac can actually consider changing it to a similar shape to the CT5, which may be more acceptable. The shape of the rear of the car is basically nothing to pick, and the same is the "7" shape of the taillight group, with a bilateral four-out exhaust, very domineering. In terms of size, the CT6 obviously has more advantages than its peers, with a length of 5223 mm and a wheelbase of more than 3 m1 to 3109 mm. In contrast, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class, as a D-class car, is only 5290 mm long, so the design of the overall appearance of the CT6 is undoubtedly very successful.
However, some regrets, under such a domineering appearance, the interior is somewhat old-fashioned, neither luxurious nor technological, sitting in the car gives people the feeling of a 200,000-plus car. Fortunately, in terms of materials, it is very willing to use, and leather wrapping and wood grain trim can be seen everywhere, which is more suitable for older consumer groups. As for the space, the CT6 is also more conventional, which is also a problem with the American car, the appearance size is very large, but the space utilization rate is not high.
Passengers with a height of 1 meter 78 sat in the second row, due to the short front overhang, resulting in a general rear wheelbase space, and itself is also the layout of the rear drive, the head space is one punch and one finger, the leg is only two fists and three fingers, and most C-class cars have leg space basically above three punches. However, the biggest advantage of the CT6 is the sound insulation level, equipped with active noise reduction and multi-layer soundproof glass throughout the car, and the quietness of the car is even better than that of the 5 Series and E-class.
In terms of power, it is equipped with a 2.0T turbocharged engine code-named LSY with Tripower variable valve management technology, with a maximum horsepower of 237 hp and a peak torque of 350 Nm, which matches the 10AT gearbox. The actual performance of this set of power is still very good, the official zero hundred acceleration performance is only 7.47 seconds, but the parameters are exactly the same as some mid-to-high-end cars of Buick and Chevrolet. This will be misunderstood, although the use of different technologies, but there is no obvious degree of distinction, in fact, Cadillac can learn from Lexus, even with toyota with the same engine, such as RX and Highlander, but slightly higher parameters, the car has become a lot more advanced.
The second model to be introduced is the Jaguar XFL.
The same is the second-tier luxury brand, Jaguar's movement in recent years has become smaller and smaller, after the establishment of a joint venture with Chery Jaguar Land Rover, originally thought that it could make sales soar, but the result backfired. In fact, on the product force, XFL is not inferior at all, the car guidance price of 39.98-49.98 million, and CT6 is almost the same, the terminal discount is also very large, basically around 70,000 or 80,000. The recommended model is the lowest 2021 2.0T P200 two-wheel drive elite deluxe version, the guidance price is 399,800, and the actual reference price after the discount is less than 330,000.
Unlike the CT6, the XFL is more of a sport model, with a more elegant and stylish appearance, more suitable for younger consumer groups. As for the size, it is relatively conventional, the length of the car is 5102 mm, the wheelbase is 3 meters 1, the parameters are basically the same as the 5 Series, but in actual experience, the spatial performance is slightly worse than that of the 5 Series. Passengers with a height of 1.78 meters sat in the 2nd row with one punch in the head space and nearly three punches in the legs, between the CT6 and 5 series. However, some regrets, XFL is not equipped with active noise reduction, the front and rear rows are not multi-layered sound insulation glass, in the quietness of this piece than ct6 is much worse.
In terms of power, the low-end model is equipped with a 2.0T low-power engine code-named PT204, with a maximum horsepower of 200 hp and a peak torque of 320 Nm, matching ZF's proud 8AT gearbox, which is also used in the BMW 5 Series. So although the power is average, the official zero hundred acceleration performance is only 8.3 seconds, but the gearbox is more reliable than the CT6, and if the budget is sufficient, you can also choose the P250 model, the maximum horsepower reached 250 horses, but the price is 30,000 higher, personally feel that it is not too necessary, 200 horsepower as long as it is not often fierce driving, completely enough.
The last model to be introduced is the Volvo S90.
In terms of brand recognition, Volvo is the second-tier luxury brand second only to Cadillac, and in recent years, the action has been frequent, and its models are more and more in line with the needs of the Chinese people. S90 as a family flagship, the overall strength is also not to be underestimated, the guidance price of 40.69-50.59 million, the recommended model is also the entry-level version of the 2021 B5 Zhiyi luxury version, the guidance price is 406,900, the actual reference price after the discount is less than 340,000.
First of all, the appearance of the S90 is relatively conventional, and there is no eye-catching design, not as domineering as the CT6, nor as dynamic as the XFL. However, this conventional shape is also more in line with the aesthetics of the Chinese people, after all, most people still advocate the middle way. In terms of size, the S90 really has no advantages, the length of the car is 5090 mm, the wheelbase is only 3061 mm, and there is no 3 m1 or almost meaningless. Passengers with a height of 1.78 meters sat in the second row, with four fingers in the head space and two fists and four fingers on the legs, performing between CT6 and XFL. And the rear seat is narrow, a small part of the leg can not touch the seat cushion, there is no leg rest, lack of fit, comfort is still almost interesting.
But in terms of power, the S90 has an advantage, equipped with a 2.0T high-power engine code-named B420T2, with a maximum horsepower of 250 hp, a peak torque of 350 Nm, and also equipped with a 48V light mix system. Unfortunately, the gearbox is from Aisin's 8AT, if you can use ZF's 8AT, then the strength of the S90 will obviously rise by a lot. The official zero-hundred acceleration score given by this set of power is 7.2 seconds, which is faster than ct6 and more than enough for daily use.
Comments: The above three second-tier luxury brand C-class cars, the terminal has a very large discount, especially CT6, the preferential range reached 90,000, can be said to be the most cost-effective C-class car. Although the Jaguar XFL is not so powerful, it is easy to drive, after all, it is also the main control of the model, and the appearance is high, the configuration is rich, and the space performance is satisfactory. Volvo S90 is mainly safe, the light airbag is equipped with 10, and there are multi-layer sound insulation glass of the whole car, although there is no active noise reduction, but the sound insulation level is still relatively good. As for how to choose, there is no clear answer, mainly depending on everyone's liking for the brand, and it is not wrong to choose one of them. Well, we'll talk about this in this issue and see you in the next issue.