Editor's introduction: On the flagship model, we can see the richness of a brand's power, the comprehensive configuration and the depth of chassis tuning skills. When a flagship sedan is rebranded, the change of the new car seems to be more able to see the brand's 100-foot-long head and further charm.
After an embattled battle, King Arthur was sent to Avalon... In Celtic mythology, Avalon is an ideal place, just like the Garden of Eden in Jewish mythology. Avalon is also the English name of FAW Toyota's flagship sedan Asia Dragon.
Compared with the awkward transliteration of "Avalon", FAW Toyota, which is well versed in traditional culture, takes the name of "Asian Dragon" in line with the rhyme and catchy of the word "Avalon". More importantly, the dragon has an irreplaceable supremacy in the minds of Chinese people; and the Asian prefix gives a sense of geographical belonging. The Asian Dragon's car name combines the status of toyota's flagship sedan with oriental culture.
On March 30, 2022, FAW Toyota launched a new Asia Dragon. The posture of the new car and the upgrade of the configuration make the king's posture of the dragon riding the fog more vivid.
Even though, the subspecial dragon positions the B+ class sedan, a model positioning that takes into account the business attributes. However, the beauty of the Asian dragon body and the sharpness of the lines have all made the post-95s fall in love at first sight. And this is also the charming figure that the Asian dragon left behind when it first entered the country. In the new remodeled model, the newly designed daytime running lights make the already flamboyant front of the car not angry, and with the "three-eyed" light group, the new lamp shape of the Asian Dragon really has the meaning of "finishing touch".
The new car's middle net has been shaped into two different shapes, and the Asian Dragon has also had the current dual-appearance shape. Among them, the 2.0L fuel version model and the 2.5L hybrid version model are covered with a high-brightness modular front grille, and the exquisite and luxurious sense of the glow is more in line with the identity of the flagship model; while the 2.5L fuel version model adopts chrome dot matrix, and the visual height of the front of the car is lowered, which further adds a sense of movement to this B+ class car.
In addition, FAW Toyota also provided three different wheel shapes for the new Asian Dragon. The bright silver cut with piano black 17-inch wheels is sharp, echoing the sharp lines at the fenders, further promoting the sporty style; and the 18-inch titanium gray wheels that also show the sports style; the other W-shaped wheel, which is also 18 inches, is exclusive to the 2.5L hybrid high-end model, and the exquisite shape is the same as its model positioning.
And that ingenuity about the flagship sedan, we may be able to find a better answer in the car. The high-grade quilting process is in the same vein, and on this basis, two-color stitching is added. The warm texture of the softer leather coating is complemented by visual elegance. In addition, the simple texture of the machine screen, which has been simplified with mechanical buttons, also sets off the luxury in the car. The size of the central control screen has been increased from 9 inches to 10.1 inches, and the instrument has been replaced with a 12.3-inch full LCD instrument and a 10-inch HUD display area to link with it. Yes, the technology configuration that keeps pace with the times is also indispensable for a flagship car.
However, if there is no interpretation of luxury in driving quality, it is difficult to support the flagship name of the Asian Dragon. In fact, in this regard, the TNGA-K platform positioned at the high end has already laid the foundation for the Asian Dragon. The second-generation THS hybrid system has maintained a high reputation in China, which is also the result of Toyota's intensive cultivation of hybrid technology for more than 20 years. In addition, in order to further enrich consumer choices, the previously equipped 2.0-liter naturally aspirated engine and 2.5-liter engine were also provided to the new Asian Dragon, the former matching the CVT transmission, while the latter was an 8AT transmission. The smooth acceleration of the three powertrains is undoubtedly worthy of the status of luxury B+ class sedans.
Of course, the dragon's miraculous powers and heaven and earth are only legends after all. As a mid-level sedan, what really guards us is safety. In this regard, FAW Toyota did not dare to slack off at all. 10 airbags are standard throughout the series and complement the highly rigid GOA body. In terms of active safety, the new generation of Toyota TSS Chi Heng safety system is not absent from any model. In other words, even if it is an entry-level model of 199,800 yuan, there are safety configurations for high-end models.
And the Asian Dragon is more than just a resort to comfort and luxury. The new McPherson front suspension and double wishbone rear suspension also benefit the Asian Dragon's driving performance for rigidity. In particular, the 2.5L fuel version of the model provides four driving modes of NORMAR, ECO, SPORT S, SPORT S+, and provides paddle shifters to further meet the driver's pursuit of driving control.
Write at the end
With the listing of the Asian Dragon in China has entered its third year, this "young" flagship car has gradually become popular. The continuation of the new model for the luxury of the old model did not disappoint us, and the technology configuration and safety configuration with the times also met our expectations. The identity of the new flagship of the new Asian Dragon is well deserved.