(Editor/Shuai Shao) Faw Toyota Asia Dragon, known as its flagship sedan, welcomed its new remodeled model on the evening of March 30. A total of 9 models of the new car are launched this time, equipped with three power combinations, and are priced at 199,800 yuan to 279,800 yuan. As a modified model, the vehicle basically continues the main design essence under the TNGA architecture, but also ushers in optimization in terms of detailed design, configuration, safety, and intelligent interconnection. As a high-profile product of Toyota, how to choose the new Asia Dragon?
New Car Static Review:
The overall design of the new Asian Dragon still retains the main style under the TNGA architecture, and the front face posture highlights the atmosphere without losing the exquisite visual effect. At the same time, the optimization of details makes it more recognizable. The new model is available in two different styles, with the 2.5L Dual Engine Edition and the 2.0L Petrol Power Edition featuring a high-brightness modular grille with a top-and-bottom, finely crafted to highlight the atmosphere and high-end. In addition, the 2.5L gasoline powered version uses a dot-matrix mesh-shaped front grille, highlighting the strong dynamic of the low center of gravity. In addition, the new design style of the headlight set, streamlined DRL (daytime running lights) combined with three-eyed headlights, is also its main feature.
On the side of the body, the overall shape of the new car is smooth, the segmented waist line is clearly visible, the side window frame is full of design, and the visual effect is very atmospheric. In terms of body size, the new Asia Dragon has a B+ class body size, with a length of 4990mm, a width of 1850mm and a wheelbase of 2870mm. In terms of the rear, the new car still has a strong three-dimensional layering, a taillight group with penetrating visual effects, and a prominent rear surround. In addition, the new car also offers three new wheel shapes, matching the 17-inch 18-inch and 19-inch aluminum alloy wheels.
The changes at the interior level are mainly reflected in the overall texture and space configuration. The new car continues the consistent design style of Asia Dragon, but at the level of intelligent configuration, the whole series is equipped with a new generation of Toyota Safety Sense to ensure driving safety; at the same time, the new car also adds smart keys, wireless charging, full LCD instruments and other configurations, 10.1-inch multimedia screen + 12.3-inch full LCD instrument + 10-inch HUD head-up display, three-screen linkage is more scientific and technological charm. In terms of driving safety, toyota connect toyota intelligent interconnection system has been added to the whole series to achieve remote control of vehicles and give people intimate convenience with technology. In terms of style, the new car offers three basic models, including cognac brown, beige and black. At the same time, a new black/meter double color style has been added that will appear on the 2.5L Touring Premium Edition.
In terms of power, the new model continues to be equipped with 2.0L naturally aspirated and 2.5L naturally aspirated engines, with a maximum horsepower of 178 hp and 209 hp respectively, matching the CVT continuously variable transmission / 8-speed manual transmission. In addition, the 2.5L dual-engine power provides a maximum horsepower of 178 hp, matching the E-CVT continuously variable transmission.
To configure detail analysis:
The new Asian Dragon adheres to the japanese tradition of naturally aspirated power combinations and is complemented by a light hybrid system that gives consumers more choice. However, the setting of all 9 models in the series is also somewhat complicated. Specific purchases also need to be carefully considered.
2.0L Enterprising Edition - 199,000 yuan
2.0L Deluxe Edition - 217,800 yuan
2.0LXLE Premium Edition - 228,800 yuan
2.5L Enterprising Edition - 208,800 yuan
The overall configuration of the 2.5L Enterprise Edition is comparable to the 2.0L Aggressive Edition. In contrast, the former adds a 2.5L engine on the powertrain, an 8-speed automatic manual transmission, three driving modes, and paddle shifting. In terms of price, it is less than 10,000 yuan more.
2.5L Deluxe Edition - 226,800 yuan
The configuration of the 2.5L Deluxe Edition is the same as that of the 2.0L Deluxe Edition. The difference is only the difference between the 2.5L engine and the 8-speed manual transmission. The price is only 9,000 yuan.
2.5LTouring Premium Edition - 244,800 yuan
The 2.5LTouring Premium Edition is roughly the same as the 2.0L XLE Premium Edition, but the former still has more suspension soft and hard adjustments, openable panoramic sunroofs, front seat heating, atmosphere lights, automatic anti-glare rearview mirrors and other functions. In terms of price, the 2.5L Touring Premium Edition is 16,000 yuan more expensive than the 2.0L XLE Premium Edition.
2.5L Dual Engine Deluxe Edition - 239,800 yuan
At the configuration level, the 2.5L dual engine Deluxe Edition can compete with the 2.5L Luxury Edition model. However, the dual-engine power version has more HUD head-up display function.
2.5L Dual Engine XLE Premium Edition - 257,800 yuan
The 2.5L Dual Engine XLE Premium Edition is the same as the 2.5L Touring Premium Edition, the former as a more expensive model, but also only the configuration of the huD head-up display function. In addition, the 2.5L dual engine power is more calm in the use of the level, fuel economy is more assured.
2.5L Dual Engine Limited Flagship Edition - 279,800 yuan
The 2.5L Dual Engine Limited Ultimate Edition is the top-of-the-line model of the whole series, and even if it is compared with the dual engine power sequence, its overall configuration richness is second to none. The differences in configuration with the 2.5L Dual Engine XLE Premium Edition include: steering wheel power adjustment/memory/heating, driver's seat memory, front heating/ventilation, rear seat heating, and JBL audio.
Car Purchase Recommendations:
The overall design of the new Asian Dragon is not complicated, and it also continues many of the TNGA architecture. But at the same time, the positioning of Japanese models is also its main problem. In contrast, the 2.0LXLE Premium Edition, the 2.5L Deluxe Edition and the 2.5L Dual-Engine XLE Premium Edition are three models that are worth buying in their respective power combinations with balanced configurations and moderate prices. As for the specific model, consumers also need to choose and purchase according to their own conditions.
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