In recent years, many sports coupes for young people have been born in the market, from the old Honda Civic to the new generation of Internet celebrities MG6 PRO and GAC Trumpchi Shadow Leopard, which have attracted the attention of young users. In late March, the first coupe UNI-V in the Changan UNI series "KTV" combination was also officially listed, with a guiding price of 108,900-13.19 million yuan, a price range that coincided with the price of SAIC MG6 PRO 10.38-13.98 million yuan, and both adopted hatchback tailgate design, destined to become rivals. So, buy Changan UNI-V or MG6 PRO? Let's take a look.
Appearance: Technology fashion VS fierce sports
Although the same is the sports coupe positioning, but the two in the design concept is still some differences, especially the front face part, MG6 PRO exaggerated intake grille is more fierce and more sporty, while Changan UNI-V's borderless intake grille is more technologically avant-garde.
The lighting part of the two cars are all standard LED headlights, LED daytime running lights and automatic headlights, only the top model has the function of adaptive far and near light, but it still reflects the conscience of independent products.
Compared to the sides of the body, both cars feature a slipback shape and hatchback tailgate design, and use large blackened wheels to enhance the sporty temperament. Personally, I think that compared to the ordinary tail compartment cover of the Civic and Shadow Leopard, the hatchback tailgate is more beautiful and more practical. However, changan UNI-V in addition to the entry version of the other standard electric tailgate, MG6 PRO is not equipped with electric tailgate.
There are versions at the rear that provide spoiler configuration, but in addition to the entry-level version, The Changan UNI-V is equipped with an electric lift spoiler (from a reference price of 116,900 yuan), which can provide additional downforce to the vehicle and make the vehicle more stable. The MG6 PRO only offers a sporty look kit in the Trophy version (with a reference price of 117,800 yuan), including a more wind-pulling jam spoiler.
In terms of size, the body size of the two cars is extremely close, changan UNI-V body is slightly smaller, but the wheelbase is longer, and the wheelbase of 2750mm is also in the leading class of A-class cars.
Summary: From the appearance point of view, the two cars are the same as the sports car positioning but the style is very different, Changan UNI-V is more scientific and technological fashion, and MG6 PRO is more sporty, but from the external accessories and appearance, personal preferences are more Changan UNI-V, there are hidden door handles, there is an electric lift spoiler, the design of the wind and the lower price can please young people.
Interior: Trend Tech VS Sport Luxury
First of all, the interior of MG6 PRO has not changed much over the years, especially the sunken central control screen is not popular at the moment, but the simple design of the car and the gun barrel air outlet can enhance the fashion and sportiness of the cockpit to a certain extent, and the contrast design and the use of a large number of soft materials can still see a sense of luxury.
In terms of features, the Trophy flagship version and the intelligent driving version adopt a 12.3-inch full LCD instrument, which can achieve full-screen navigation and outstanding visual effects; another 10.3-inch central control screen is the standard of the whole series, with a built-in VENUS system, but only the flagship version has 4G, OTA, online navigation and remote start and other functions. In addition, the MG6 PRO has a super sport (SUPER SPORT) mode start button under the steering wheel, which automatically turns on the exhaust sound wave, which can stimulate the driver's enthusiasm for sports.
The interior of Changan UNI-V continues the design style of Changan UNI-K, and the overall is relatively new. Double 10.3-inch dashboard and central control screen is standard, not using a dual screen design, but the front and back are obviously staggered, more personality, plus the oval steering wheel and aircraft pushrod shift lever, the interior has a strong sense of technology.
The car machine system supports 4G network, WiFi hotspot, online navigation, original interconnection/mapping, voice recognition control, remote control, OTA, etc., and all functions are standard. Changan UNI-V also has the "SUPER RACE" track mode button, which is the orange button at the bottom left of the central control screen. In track mode, the Changan UNI-V's electric spoiler will rise, while the dashboard will also display its own accent color, giving the driver more fun.
In terms of other configurations, comparing the versions of Changan UNI-V and MG6 PRO at an approximate price point, it can be seen that the overall configuration of Changan UNI-V is richer, and the additional configuration is more practical, so the overall cost performance is slightly better.
Summary: The interior of Changan UNI-V focuses on technology and personality, while mg6 PRO is more sporty and luxurious, how to choose depends on personal preferences. However, the comprehensive configuration is obviously that Changan UNI-V is more cost-effective, the configuration at the same price is more abundant, and even in the same level market, the configuration of Changan UNI-V has advantages, which is quite a bit of entry, that is, the meaning of high matching.
Space: All reach the middle and upper levels of mainstream A-class cars
Because the body size of the two cars is very similar, the difference in the space in the car is not large, the height of the reference experience is about 168cm, the front head space is about two fists, the driver who visually measures the height of 1 meter 8 will not be cramped, and the long wheelbase also makes the rear leg space of the two cars very abundant, in fact, the space performance is also in the middle and upper level of the same level of products.
The performance of the trunk space on the Changan UNI- V is not as good as mg6 PRO, mainly in the seat back position of a circle of reinforcement beam will affect the trunk and the rear of the penetration, but the seat back of the two cars can not be completely flat, so the use of the impact is not very large.
The overall layout of the two cars in the storage space is very similar, the conventional storage design has been taken into account, the only difference is that there is a large openwork storage space under the Changan UNI-V barrier table, while the MG6 PRO does not, but there is a small storage compartment in the lower left corner of the steering wheel, which can put small items such as cards or coins.
Summary: The spatial performance of the two cars is not much different, and both have reached the middle and upper grades of mainstream A-class cars, which is enough to meet the needs of daily riding and household carriers, but unfortunately the rear seats cannot be flattened, which is a bit of a waste of hatchback tail cover design.
Motivation: All mainstream technology experience is good
Changan UNI-V and MG6 PRO are equipped with a 1.5T engine + seven-speed wet dual-clutch transmission, from the parameters of Changan UNI-V's 1.5T engine data is more advantageous, but the overall gap is not large, in 1500rpm can play the maximum torque, typical low rotation and high torque characteristics are in line with the domestic car environment.
Technically, both engines are also more advanced models, and both have won the title of "China Heart" Top Ten Engines. Changan UNI-V, the JL473ZQ7 model 1.5T engine belongs to the Blue Whale power of the NE platform, with new electromagnetic control twin scroll turbocharging and other technologies, with high thermal efficiency. MG6 PRO 1.5T model 15C4E, belonging to SAIC's latest generation of blue-core engine, adopts mainstream technologies such as Miller cycle and 350bar in-cylinder direct injection to meet the emissions of China VIb.
In terms of gearbox, Changan UNI-V's seven-speed wet double-clutch transmission is mainly self-developed, and there are also some accessories provided by BorgWarner and Mainland China, and the software is customized for the domestic car environment, and the reputation is good from the feedback of other models, which can solve the problem of low-speed driving.
MG6 PRO's DCT280 gearbox also adopts many new technologies, including the world's first three-chamber honeycomb lubrication technology, independent cooling oil cooler, three-in-one integrated electronic pump, and independent development of transmission brain TCU, while ensuring transmission efficiency, shift speed, reliability, and smooth performance are also good.
From the power system combination, both basically use the current mainstream technology, is a relatively new product, basically can solve the problem of power and compliance, this point can be assured, but in terms of energy consumption Changan UNI-V and MG6 PRO NEDC fuel consumption are about 6.2L / 100km, and the reference volkswagen Passat 2.0T + 7DCT (wet) NEDC fuel consumption is only 6.3L/100km, it can be seen that there is still a certain gap between independent technology and Volkswagen these joint venture brands.
Finally, in terms of suspension, both cars use the suspension combination of front McPherson + rear multi-link, from the test driving experience, Changan UNI-V tuning is more comfortable, more home orientation; and MG6 PRO is more sporty, with MG6 PRO's unique XDS dynamic cornering control system, the body stability and directivity is better.
Summary: The driving sense and power performance of the two cars are considered to be the best in the same level of autonomy, and the strength is comparable, which can bring some sports driving experience while satisfying the family. If you really want to talk about the difference, it is the different reflections of the chassis tuning to reflect the different positioning, just like the Golf and Fox, the same sports model, one is the sports car in the grocery cart, and the other is the grocery cart in the sports car.
Editor's comments: In fact, from the overall comparison, it seems that Changan UNI-V is stronger, excluding the aesthetics of the exterior interior design from person to person, and Changan UNI-V is obviously better in configuration. But to buy a sports model naturally can not all look at the configuration, after all, MG6 PRO is a veteran sports player, its sense of sportiness is more pure. So if you prefer avant-garde technology design and configuration, and care about the family's riding experience, then Changan UNI-V is more suitable; but if you care more about the fun of driving and have higher requirements for sportsmanship, then mg6 PRO is also good.
Finally, according to the data of the list of easy cars, Changan UNI-V ranked 5th in the car popularity list, which shows that consumers pay great attention to this car, and interested friends can go to see it.