In recent years, the big 7-seat SUV model has become more and more popular, especially in the price range of 300,000 to 400,000 yuan, many brands have launched new models. This inevitably makes everyone dazzled when buying a car, and today The car uncle brought you two overseas brand 7-seat SUVs with very good quality to see if there are any dishes you like.
The 2021 Volkswagen Lanjing model was launched in June last year, and the new car has a total of 7 configurations, with a price range of 29.99 to 399,900 yuan. The 2022 Buick Encore Banner was launched in August last year, and the new car has a total of 4 configurations, with a price range of 29.99 to 35.99 million yuan.
Next, the car uncle will select the 2021 Volkswagen Lanjing 380TSI four-wheel drive flagship version with a guidance price of 359,900 yuan to compare with the Buick Encore flag top version model, the price of the two cars is completely the same, so which model has a higher product force under this premise?
Exterior design
Volkswagen Lanjing is a new medium-sized SUV launched by FAW-Volkswagen, and it is also the largest SUV product in the world by the Volkswagen brand. The front part of the new car still uses the Volkswagen family design style that we are familiar with, the whole does not have too many complex lines, the flat inner mesh is equipped with silver trim strips as embellishments, the IQ.Light intelligent headlights on both sides are connected with the central network, and the interior has functions such as headlights follow-up steering, matrix LED light source, adaptive near and far light.
The new Buick Encore flag has hardly changed in any other aspects except for the configuration and price, with the top of the Aivia version looking different from the regular version, the chrome front grille on the front of the car is shining, and the top is equipped with flying wing chrome trim as a decoration, and the ends of the trim extend to the inside of the light group. The Matrix matrix LED headlights on the left and right sides can be described as full of technology, and the light group adopts the popular split design, with LED daytime running lights and turn signals on the top and a long-range light integrated light below.
In terms of body size, the specific length, width and height of volkswagen are 5152×2002× 1795 mm, and the wheelbase is 2980 mm. The side lines of the new model are very slender, and the inclination of the A-pillar is much larger than that of the general SUV model, which looks like the heightened shape of the MPV, and the design is different from the traditional SUV.
The specific length, width and height of the Buick Encore flag are 4981×1953×1726 mm, and the wheelbase is 2863 mm, which is lagging behind to a certain extent. The wheel side design of the new model is very thick, the Ivia version of the exclusive Merlot burgundy is calm and restrained, and we can also see the dark blackout window glass and hidden D-pillar from the side of the body, in addition to the 21-inch alloy wheel shape at the bottom of the car is also very beautiful.
The rear design of the Volkswagen Sweep is also very full and thick, the high ground clearance at the bottom makes it look imposing, and the chrome trim strips that run through the D-pillar also outline a stronger layering of the tail. The through-the-middle taillights are the main design highlight of the rear of the car, and although its light set is not as gorgeous as the ID. series models, the brand logo that supports lighting in the middle is still very innovative.
The tail design of the Buick Encore flag top model is not much different from the ordinary version of the model, and the middle of the light group is run through with silver decorative strips, which makes the tail have a stronger sense of layering. In addition, the rear enveloping structure of the car is quite thick, and the exhaust is a bilateral double-out layout.
Interior design
In terms of interior design, Volkswagen Lanjing adopts the latest digital cockpit style of the Volkswagen brand, and integrates its own personality elements, getting rid of the cookie-cutter image of the past Volkswagen models. Among them, the three-panel steering wheel directly in front of the new owner is a sporty style, and the shape and grip of the disc body are not much different from the Golf 8 GTI. The full LCD dashboard on the center console has a variety of display styles, unlike before, the multi-function display is separated on both sides of the instrument, and the center mainly displays key driving information. The central machine is Volkswagen's latest CNS 3.0 system, which is very similar to the machine on the Golf 8, but its screen size is larger.
Buick Encore Flag high-ended Evia version of the car material material and workmanship is better than the ordinary version of the model, of which the new car on the console and the inside of the door panel using a large area of soft material wrapping, the door panel still appears the iconic diamond plaid ornament, looks very beautiful. The roof, sunshade and doorpost area of the car are added suede materials, and the improvement of the feel is self-evident, but the later maintenance is more time-consuming and laborious. In addition, the car is also equipped with an 8-inch embedded touch LCD screen, which has more functions than volkswagen to call for rescue and OTA upgrades.
The seats in the Volkswagen Interior are wrapped in leather fabrics and functionally support the electric adjustment of the main passenger seat, heating/ventilation of the front seats, and memory of the driver's seat electric seats. The front seats in the new model are well supported, and the internal padding is moderately soft and hard, but the width of the seat surface is more general, which is not very friendly to the tall passenger.
The interior seats of the Buick Encore flag are also wrapped in leather fabric, and the function is more than the rear adjustable button of the passenger seat compared to the Volkswagen. The interior padding of the front seats of the new model is moderately soft and hard, the seat surface is wide enough, and the backrest is close to the human body, which has good support.
Volkswagen Lanjing 380TSI four-wheel drive flagship Shengjing edition adopts a 2+2+2 6-seat layout, the texture of the second row of seats is harder than the front row, but the backrest angle and height are just right, the passenger's sitting posture is very comfortable, and there is no lack of support in the legs and shoulders.
Buick Encore flag top model also adopts a 6-seat layout, the second row is equipped with two aviation-class seats, it has its own multi-directional electric adjustment, and has heating, ventilation, massage and other functions. At the same time, the seat cushion and the seat cushion have a diamond-shaped pattern punching shape, giving people a visual and tactile enjoyment.
dynamical system
Volkswagen is equipped with a 2.0T turbocharged engine with a maximum output of 220 hp and a peak torque of 350 Nm. In terms of drivetrain, it is matched by a 7-speed wet dual-clutch transmission.
Buick Encore Flag adopts a 2.0T+48V light hybrid system in terms of power, and the maximum output of the 2.0T engine is 237 hp, and the peak torque is 350 Nm, which is more outstanding. In terms of transmission system, the engine is matched by a 9-speed manual transmission, and the two vehicles are equipped with a full-time four-wheel drive system and a timely four-wheel drive system.
Uncle Che summed up
As a medium and large SUV product created by overseas brands, Volkswagen Lanjing and Buick Encore Banner have extremely strong strength. From the comparison of the above two models at the same price point, we can see that their advantages are different, among which the Volkswagen Lanjing has a larger external dimension and more generous interior seating space, while the Buick Encore Banner has a more luxurious interior and exterior design, more comprehensive functional configuration, better power performance and better fuel economy.