What does a young person want in their first car? Presumably, it must be related to high looks, youth, personality, coolness, and of course, the price is close to the people. Focusing on this market, following the launch of GAC Trumpchi Shadow Leopard, Changan Automobile has brought us the UNI-V with electric tail wing of the original factory, which can be said to allow friends who like Mercedes-Benz AMG and Audi A7 to spend less money to buy "flat replacement models". So the same budget, how to choose between these two cars? This is also the focus of this issue of "Is this car worth it"?
Changan UNI-V is the third model and the first sedan launched by the family after continuing UNI-K and UNI-T. Focusing on youth, personality and sports, the biggest highlight of Changan UNI-V must be the appearance of "fighting" and the original electric tail, and it is also by virtue of this that Changan UNI-V has earned enough eyeballs from its debut. Now that the new car has just been launched, the price is also close enough.
Who is Changan UNI-V's opponent? I think it was definitely for GAC Trumpchi Shadow Leopard. Although it has only been listed for less than a year, but with its appearance and design, it has achieved good performance, and there are various "re-label AMG" terriers on the Internet, we will not evaluate it first, but this is enough to prove the popularity of Shadow Leopard, as well as the actual needs of many consumers in this level of model market.
In terms of price, Changan UNI-V recently launched a new car, a total of 4 models, the new car guidance price of 108,900-13.19 million yuan. GAC Trumpchi Shadow Leopard is currently selling a total of 5 models, and the new car guidance price is 983-131,800 yuan. The prices of the two models are similar and both are relatively close to the people, it is worth mentioning that the electric rear wing of Changan UNI-V is standard in addition to the minimum need to be equipped.
Friends who like these two cars believe that the most important thing is the value of the face, in this regard, Changan UNI-V basically continues the family design, and friends who understand UNI-K and UNI-T must be familiar with it. GAC Trumpchi Shadow Leopard also has a personality, sports appearance, and some netizens joked about replacing the Mercedes-Benz standard, which does have a very high degree of similarity with the AMG model.
It should be noted that the actual shooting model is the sport version of Changan UNI-V and the shadow leopard high-end model, and other versions of the model are different in appearance, more convergent and concise, so as to better meet the aesthetic preferences of different users.
Both are positioned in compact cars, and the body size and wheelbase of Changan UIN-V and GAC Trumpchi Shadow Leopard are not much different. Both models use a slipback design, and the side shape looks more smooth and dynamic. The C-pillar position of the Changan UNI-V is designed with triangular windows, while the shadow leopard is treated with extended trim strips.
The Changan UNI-V comes standard with 18-inch wheels and the sport version is 19 inches, which is generally larger than the Shadow Leopard's. However, the shape of the shadow leopard's wheel hub is matched with gun gray and metallic silver, which looks more quality. In contrast, Changan UNI-V's multi-spoke wheel shape plus bright black color was originally intended to create a sense of sportiness, but I always felt that it looked a bit "auto parts style".
In terms of interior, the two models also have different stylistic orientations. Changan UNI-V is still designed for the family, creating the atmosphere of the cockpit of the future as a whole. The highlight of Shadow Leopard is that it is equipped with double screens and imitation carbon fiber trim panels, which are more luxurious and sporty in visual effects.
Changan UNI-V and GAC Trumpchi Shadow Leopard are equipped with their respective families' latest intelligent networked car machine systems, which have reached a high level in terms of operation experience and functional richness. As the latest model launched by its own brand, there is naturally no need to worry about this aspect.
In terms of configuration, the top models of the two cars are taken as an example, Changan UNI-V has more reversing side warning, automatic parking, non-open panoramic sunroof, electric trunk, Bluetooth key, built-in recorder and SONY audio. Shadow Leopard can optionally install a panoramic canopy, while adding additional passenger seat heating, air conditioning temperature zone control, automatic anti-glare rearview mirrors and exterior mirror reversing automatic downward flip down.
The front seats of Changan UNI-V and GAC Trumpchi Shadow Leopard have a certain sporty atmosphere, and the wings of the cushions and backrests are more prominent, which can bring better wrapping and support. At the same time, as a compact sedan, the riding space can reach the level of meeting the daily household.
Changan UCN-V's high-end model is equipped with seat heating and seat ventilation, but it is only the main driver's seat, and it is a bit of a pity that the passenger seat is not equipped. Shadow Leopard is not equipped with seat ventilation, but the front seats are equipped with seat heating, and the main driver's seat also has a 4-way waist support function.
In addition, the trunk of Changan UNI-V is designed for the hatchback, and it is also an electric induction opening, and the larger opening will be more convenient and flexible when holding items.
In terms of power, Changan UNI-V and GAC Trumpchi are equipped with self-developed 1.5T turbocharged engines and matched with 7-stop wet dual-clutch transmissions. From the perspective of overall power parameters, Changan UNI-V is more dominant. In addition, it is known that both models will also launch new energy versions in the future.
I have experienced in-depth test driving of the test cars of both models, and I actually feel that the Changan UNI-V will be slightly better in terms of power response, and the suspension support is better when turning quickly. However, the power and overall handling performance of the two cars are actually not much sporty, but better than ordinary family cars, although they are 7-speed wet double-clutch transmissions, but the tuning is still relatively conservative, and there is still some gap between the shift speed and the Volkswagen's dual-clutch transmission.
Of course, the above driving experience is based on the state of the trial car, the performance of the actual mass production car, and whether it can meet the psychological expectations, it is recommended that interested friends or go to the store to actually experience it.
Editor's Summary:
Although the price is not high, but Changan UNI-V and GAC Trumpchi Shadow Leopard in terms of youth, sports atmosphere are good, are suitable for young people's first car, it is not easy to say which is better. From my personal preference, Changan UNI-V has a higher originality in shape, rich enough configuration, and a tail wing that can be lifted and lowered electrically, which is more suitable for friends with personal aesthetic understanding. Then if you are more shadow leopard's appearance, or even prepare to do modifications in the later stage, its "AMG style" will be a good choice. Will you choose?