The 2022 FAW Toyota Asia Dragon is now officially on the market, and there is no drastic change in the shape of the new car, only the needle is fine-tuned in details such as headlights and mid-mesh grille, and the interior is almost consistent. In terms of power, it remains unchanged, and is equipped with a 2.0L/2.5L naturally aspirated engine mated to a CVT transmission and an 8AT gearbox. A 2.5L dual-engine version is also available to match the E-CVT gearbox.
As a modified model, small adjustments that do not hurt its muscles and bones are almost the routine operation of FAW Toyota. So is the 2022 Asian Dragon worthy of the Lexus ES "equal replacement"? Which Asian Dragon is the most recommended for 2022?
First of all, from the perspective of product strength, the Asian Dragon does have 70% of the level of Lexus ES in all aspects, and can generally enjoy the product strength close to Lexus ES. The biggest difference between Lexus ES and The Asian Dragon is the sense of luxury, which includes exterior paint process, interior materials, detailing, audio-visual systems, etc.
Legend has it that Toyota assembly line workers need to work for many years to have the opportunity to enter Lexus. Just kidding, the Asian Dragon is like a rough house, and the Lexus ES is a hardcover house of the same type. Toyota Asian Dragon official guidance price of 19.98-27.98 yuan, Lexus ES 200 need 294,900 yuan, and even once need to increase the price of 20,000-30,000 yuan to pick up the car. The difference between the two cars is as high as more than 100,000 yuan, and the Asian Dragon can indeed be called lexus ES "flat replacement".
So which of the 2022 Asian Dragons is the most recommended?
The author always believes that if you buy a Camry, you can consider the 2.0L version because it is more cost-effective. If you buy the Asian Dragon, you must not consider the 2.0L version, after all, the Asian Dragon has reached the B+ level regardless of the length and wheelbase, and the 2.0L version is obviously a small horse-drawn cart. Don't take the Lexus ES200 as an example, they are not comparable at all, so the Asian Dragon 2.5L version is the best choice.
So is it the 2.5L fuel version, or the 2.5L hybrid version?
Personally, I think the price of the 2.5L fuel version is more in line with the positioning of the Asian Dragon. Among them, the 2.5L aggressive version is the most recommended, faster than the 2.0L version, the displacement is larger, the power reserve is more abundant, and there is also a variable suspension function, in addition to the steering wheel seat material, the overall configuration is quite complete, the tire size 215/55 R17 is more practical, not easy to burst tires. Counting other miscellaneous fees, the landing price does not exceed 240,000 yuan.
Once the Asian Dragon Hybrid Edition is selected, the landing price is basically more than 270,000 yuan, and other luxury brand B-class cars such as Audi A4L and Volvo S60 can already be considered, which have a better powertrain, a more advanced chassis, a more solid overall material, and a more face-saving brand. Of course, unless you are willing to accept the "play pig and eat tiger" setting, if so I would recommend increasing your budget to buy Volkswagen Hui Ang, you say?
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