As a must-fight place for soldiers, the A-class car market is also the most intense market segment of the "inner volume". The Sagittarius, which pioneered the concept of "A+class", and the "derby war" between SAIC Volkswagen Lingdu, which also focuses on the A+ level, are undoubtedly the most interesting.
Kung Fu Auto recently received news that the new Sagitar unveiled at last year's Guangzhou Auto Show will be scheduled to be launched in May this year. It just so happens that Lingdu is also about to change generations, and this new contest between the "north and south masses" has a lot to watch and makes people look forward to it.
Judging from the information currently available to the two new cars, the biggest highlight of the new Sagitar is undoubtedly its first Volkswagen EA211 1.5T EVO engine; and the new Lingdu L is the most eye-catching design of frameless doors + hatchback doors.
In fact, although there has been news that Volkswagen's new 1.5T engine will be the first to be mounted on Lingdu, the new Lingdu L is still equipped with the previous 1.4T engine.
Therefore, after preemptively using Volkswagen's latest powertrain, can the new Sagitar become a new generation of A+ value benchmark with more powerful product strength? We might as well compare the product strength of these two new cars to know.
(1) The first Volkswagen 1.5T EVO engine, the new Sagitar wins one step
The more evenly matched the competition, the more preemptive it is.
Although SAIC Volkswagen has begun production of this 1.5T EVO engine in 2020, it has not been used, even in the upcoming new Lingdu L, it is still equipped with the original 1.4T engine.
To this end, in the A+ value benchmark "New Derby" of the new Sagitar and the new Lingdu L, the new Sagitar, which is the first to be equipped with the Volkswagen EA211 1.5T EVO engine, can undoubtedly give consumers the most direct "value-added" experience.
Perhaps some Chinese consumers are worried that the new Sagitar's first 1.5T engine will not work, because after all, this is Volkswagen's "first" in the Chinese market.
In fact, as early as the European version of the 7th generation of golf in 2017, Volkswagen has used this 1.5T EVO engine, and it has also received a good response.
Speaking of Volkswagen's 1.5T EVO engine, compared with the original 1.4T engine, "efficiency and consumption reduction" is its biggest highlight.
First of all, in terms of improving fuel economy, the biggest difference between this 1.5T EVO engine and the original 1.4T engine is the use of 350bar direct fuel injection technology. Compared with the 1.4T 200 bar or other competitors of the same level of technology, this will bring more excellent fuel atomization effect, to meet the stricter emission requirements;
Secondly, on the high-power version of the 1.5T EVO engine, Volkswagen also used an APS plasma coating. This is a technology commonly used in Brands such as Audi, Porsche, Mercedes-Benz, bmw and so on. Mainly through plasma spraying technology to treat the inner wall of the engine cylinder, so that the cylinder in operation of the inner wall is more wear-resistant, smooth, reduce the working loss, improve fuel economy;
Again, Volkswagen also used a VTG variable-section turbocharger on the 1.5T EVO engine. According to official data, its response speed is 35% higher than the original 1.4T, and it can output a maximum torque of 200 N·m at 1400 rpm.
Finally, in addition to the above technical highlights, the combined application of technologies such as high compression ratio Miller cycle, the new intercooler and air intake system, and more accurate temperature management will also make the 1.5T EVO engine's fuel consumption performance better than that of the 1.4T engine, and the fuel saving efficiency can be increased by 10%-15%.
In summary, it is foreseeable that the new Sagittarius after the new 1.5T engine will perform better than the new Lingdu L equipped with 1.4T in terms of power and fuel consumption.
At the same time, daring to take the lead in applying to the new Sagitar is a refresh from the "core" of FAW-Volkswagen to the A+ market with technology, thus establishing a more advanced technology brand image.
(2) "A+ benchmark" new test, users give you "A+" is the real "A+"
The new Sagitar, which won the first round on the engine, was obviously not enough to distance itself from the new Lingdu L. To become a new value benchmark in the A+ class sedan market, we also have to compare the two new cars from the exterior to the interior to see who can taste more Chinese consumers.
Let's start with the face value. This is often a project that makes the user "difficult to choose".
Whether it is the new Sagittarius or the new Lingdu L, the appearance of this new car has changed significantly from the old model.
The new Lingdu L, which adopts a coupe design style, focuses on a more personalized market. The visually striking point grille front face, coupled with the design elements of the Volkswagen ID. family luminous LOGO, may attract some young people. However, the pseudo-coupe lines that are not stretched on the side of the body, as well as the rear LED using a similar Tiguan X wide light strip design, are obviously not so in line with the public aesthetic.
The new Sagitar using a new front face design this time, the overall sense of atmosphere and refinement has obviously gone up to a higher level, firmly grasping the dual demand of consumers in this segment for cars IKEA and IKEA.
In fact, compared with the new Lingdu L's more "radical" style in appearance, the breakthrough and innovation of the new Sagitar in the appearance design are not weak.
The new Starlight grille with sharp six-sided line dive front cover is very eye-catching, coupled with the slender body outlined by the star-rail belt line, visually giving people an "illusion" of a B-class car.
Of course, the new Sagitar has also been lengthened to 4,791mm, which has the longest size of the same class, and also brings users a comfortable ride experience of skipping the level.
Then there is the interior. This is another question that tests the "reading comprehension" of enterprises' preferences for users.
The new Lingdu L adopts the popular integrated screen design, and the steering wheel has changed from the previous button type to touch type, coupled with the electronic gear, the overall interior creates a certain sense of technology, which can be seen to try to attract more young consumers who pursue personalization.
In contrast, the interior style of the new Sagitar takes a different style, full of luxurious texture is the first feeling of sitting in the new Sagitar cockpit.
The new Sagitar is equipped with a new suspension 12-inch central control screen - this piece of large screen that is usually only used in higher-level models such as Maiteng, with a 10.3-inch full LCD dashboard, the sense of technology is actually not lost to the new Lingdu L integrated screen.
Coupled with the through-line air conditioning vents and chrome lines of the middle decoration, it can also create a rich layer of the center console, and if the ambient lights are matched at night, the front space will present a more quiet and atmospheric texture.
Finally, it is worth mentioning that the new Sagitar will also provide consumers with three styles of interior choices, I believe that with more solid materials and new interior design concepts, the new Sagitar is also better at creating a sense of cabin atmosphere, and can better cater to the needs of consumers in this market segment.
So far, from the multiple choice question of appearance to steadily grasp the aesthetics of mainstream consumers, to the interior "reading comprehension" to accurately grasp their travel and psychological needs, the new Sagitar is more than the new Lingdu L answer more points.
There is no doubt that this is also a new "A+ answer sheet" handed over by the new Sagittarius in China with a base of 3.5 million car owners - "Sagitar" has long surpassed a single model, but has become a symbol of high quality and high taste of the A+ car market, and now the arrival of the new Sagitar will soon refresh the A+ car market again and become a new value benchmark.
(3) Kung Fu shooting
As the "originator of A+", Sagittarius has made a new appearance this time, and it is obviously prepared.
From the core power system to the overall creation of the sense of value from the outside to the inside, the new Sagitar with inheritance and innovation is undoubtedly higher than the new Lingdu L, and it understands the psychology of mainstream Chinese consumers and creates a more valuable car life for them.
To this end, the new Sagitar will once again refresh the definition of "A+ sedan" - by increasing the user's high demand, high-value equipment, enrich product equipment, enhance product value, and strive to achieve value for money from product value to user experience.
It is believed that in the launch of the new Sagitar, the domestic A+ sedan will also set off a new round of "inner roll", and the new Sagitar will always stand at the head of the tide.