Who is the favorite of the young people at the moment? StarWay Chasing Wind VS Changan Auchan X5

As we all know, the competition in the domestic SUV market is extremely fierce, and the new products are more segmented and personalized, no longer as decent as the traditional SUVs in the past. And with the exuberant consumption power of the Gen Z population, many younger and sportier products have emerged in the automotive market. The next uncle of the car brought you two small and young favorite domestic compact SUVs, they are Starway Wind Chase and Changan Auchan X5.

The 2022 Starway Chasing Wind was launched in September last year, and the new car was launched with a total of 7 configurations, with a price range of 109,900 to 139,900 yuan. The 2022 Changan Auchan X5 was launched in November last year, and the new car has a total of 3 configurations, with a price range of 100,900 to 107,900 yuan.

Next, The car uncle will focus on selecting the entry-level model of Xingtu Chasing Wind and the Top Version model of Auchan X5 for comparison, and the price difference between the two is 0.2 million yuan, so under this premise, which model has a more prominent product force?

Exterior design

Xingtu Chasing Wind has not changed much in terms of appearance design, among which the front part of the new car adopts the family design style of the Xingtu brand, as a modified model, the new car has been improved to a certain extent mainly for the front bracket, making it look more sporty. The entire front part of the model uses a large number of horizontal lines, not only increases the width of the field of view and the sense of stability, but also makes it have a pair of scientific and technological faces, the matrix LED headlight group on both sides is the standard of the whole series, the decorative strip above the headlights is very exquisite, and it also has THE FUNCTIONS OF LED daytime running lights, and the height of the headlights can be adjusted.

Compared with the previous ordinary version, the biggest difference between The Changan Auchan X5 Sport Model is that the corresponding kit has been added to the appearance, and it has a more youthful visual effect. Among them, the front face part of the new model is still equipped with a polygonal style forward grille, the internal structure is more complex, specifically divided into three layers, with a total of 52 three-dimensional dark grid matrix, the raised lines on the engine hatch also make the car have a strong sense of muscle, and its sharp appearance is more compatible.

In terms of body size, the specific length, width and height of Xingtu Wind Chase are 4533× 1848×1699 mm, and the wheelbase is 2670 mm. The overall body data of the new car is consistent with the old model, the body side shape is more substantial, the bottom rim is multi-spoke two-tone style, and the tires are in the Giti F50 series.

The specific length, width and height of the Auchan X5 are 4490×1860×1580 mm, and the wheelbase is 2710 mm. The entire body side of the new model is very full and powerful, the two-segment waist line under the window and the upward skirt line outline the entire side of the car very layered, while the sport model also adds an exclusive logo to the front fenders.

The tail design of the star chasing wind is more solid, of which the new tail light adopts the popular through-channel design, the entire light group spreads from the middle to the sides and falls, and then with the convex wheel arch, making the whole shape appear very capable, but also strengthens the sense of stability of the tail, the exhaust pipe of the bottom side is not decorative, so that the obsessive-compulsive disorder of the uncle feels comfortable.

Auchan X5 tail overall sense of design is stronger, although not as aggressive as the front of the car, but it is still a sporty style, and the acceptance will be higher. Among them, the tail light group shape of the new car streamline type is the type that the uncle personally prefers, and its interior adopts a full LED light source, which has a good recognition after lighting. In addition, the sport version of the model is also equipped with exaggerated bilateral four-out exhaust at the rear, further highlighting the overall sense of sportiness.

Interior design

The cockpit in the car of the star chasing wind is more elaborate, the design is meticulous, the sense of premium is successfully reflected, the upper part of the center console and the inner side of the door panel are covered with a large area of soft materials, the integrated screen is composed of two 12.3-inch LCD instruments and the central control display screen, the screen resolution is higher, the display effect of the dashboard is very clear, but there are still some reflective problems in the integrated screen. The touch operation of the central control screen responds well, and the built-in Lion Zhiyun intelligent vehicle connection system is very powerful, supporting mobile phone interconnection mapping, voice recognition control, etc.

The overall layout of the Changan Auchan X5 Sport model has not changed, and the cockpit is based on black, and is embellished with bright color trim strips, showing a stronger sense of sport. The new car belongs to the mainstream level of the same level in terms of materials, and the upper part of the center console is covered with soft materials and the bottom is hard plastic, which is a more common classic combination. The model is equipped with a 7-inch color driving computer display screen and a 10.25-inch touch LCD screen on the center console, of which the central control screen is built into the Auchan OnStyle 3.0 system, which has improved in terms of function and recognition, and has more functions such as road call rescue than star chasing wind.

The seats in the Star Trail windmill are wrapped in imitation leather fabric and functionally support the electric adjustment of the main driver's seat. The interior padding of the front seats of the new model is thick and elastic, the ride comfort is good, and the seat surface is wide, which can provide good body support for the front passengers.

The Interior Seats of auchan X5 are wrapped in a mix of imitation leather + turned fur materials, and functionally support the electric adjustment of the main driver's seat. The front seats in the new model feature a sporty, integrated design with moderate softness and stiffness of the interior padding and excellent cushion length for good leg support for front passengers.

The angle of inclination between the rear seat cushion and the backrest in the Xingtu wind chaser is more appropriate, and each position is equipped with independent headrests, and the rear seat cushions also maintain the characteristics of the front row thick and elastic, making the riding feeling more comfortable.

The rear seats in the Auchan X5 car are of the same level as the front in terms of material application and workmanship, and the center headrest is missing in the middle of the rear, but the seat filling is relatively soft, and the bulge in the center of the platform is not large, which will not affect the riding experience of the intermediate passengers.

dynamical system

Xingtu is equipped with a 1.5T turbocharged engine with a maximum output of 156 hp and a peak torque of 230 Nm. In terms of drivetrain, it is matched by a simulated 9-speed CVT stepless gearbox.

Changan Auchan X5 is equipped with a 1.5T turbocharged engine with a maximum output of 180 horsepower and a peak torque of 300 Nm, making the performance more powerful. In terms of drivetrain, the engine is matched by a 7-speed wet dual-clutch transmission.

Uncle Che summed up

As a young representative of the domestic SUV field, Starway Chase wind and Auchan X5 both have high appearance and good strength. Through the comparison of the same price of the above two models, we can see that there is still a certain gap between them, of which Auchan X5 has a more excellent power performance performance than Starway Chasing Wind, a more comprehensive functional configuration, and the internal and external design is more radical, more in line with the tastes of young people, so in this round of showdown, the uncle is more recommended is Auchan X5.