Before the beginning of the article, I would like to ask you a question, if it is purely for home use, will you choose the MPV model?
I think many people have thought about buying an MPV model for home use, but when they really want to buy a car, they will still favor SUV models, which can be seen from the market changes when the second tire was opened before. At that time, many car companies launched a variety of MPV models for home users, and they were also sold for a period of time. But after the heat passed, the fire was on fire in various 7-seater SUVs, not MPV models.
However, the author always believes that MPV is actually a good choice for family cars. At the same size, the MPV has better interior seating space than the SUV model, the sitting position is more comfortable, and most importantly, the comfort of the passengers in the third row will be guaranteed.
In the past, the reason why consumers were reluctant to choose MPV was most likely because the current high-end MPV models looked too businesslike, the fuel consumption was not low, and the cost of car maintenance was high. So, if there is a suitable image, low cost of use, and intelligent MPV model in front of you, will you choose?
For example, this Lantern Dreamer.
After such a long warm-up, Lantu Dreamer finally opened the pre-sale yesterday, of which the pre-sale price of the seven-seat version is 380,000-480,000 yuan, and the pre-sale price of the four-seat customized version is from 600,000 yuan. In terms of price, dreamers are not cheap, but in terms of horizontal comparison, dreamers positioning high-end MPVs are not expensive.
The official also announced the pre-sale benefits at the same time, the specific rights will change according to the number of predetermined people, you can see the picture above.
In terms of appearance, the Dreamer still has the familiar Lantu family design language, the straight waterfall style grille area is huge, and the chrome decorative strips arranged in parallel look quite atmospheric. Along the grille, Lantu also designed through-day running lights, which are well integrated with the grille and headlights. On the front canopy, Lan Tu also outlined a shape similar to the brand LOGO with raised lines, which is a small Easter egg.
In terms of body size, the Dreamer is completely in line with its high-end identity. The Dreamer's body length, width and height are 5315/1985/1820mm, and the wheelbase is 3200mm. For reference, the Buick GL8 Avenir has a body length of 5219/1878/1799mm and a wheelbase of 3088mm.
Although the side of the dreamer is based on the curved surface design, as far as possible with the size to show the feeling of the atmosphere, but in the details of the dreamer also showed their own sense of refinement, the side window perimeter and the threshold are decorated with a full circle of chrome trim, this set of 20-inch wheels is also the finishing touch of the side design, multi-spoke design is a common element of luxury cars, but also a good fit for the dreamer's design atmosphere.
As for the rear of the car, LanTu also maintained the design consistency well, and did not add too much decoration to the rear of the car. When the body size reaches a certain level, the simple LED taillights, a small amount of chrome decoration, and the gentle contour design are enough to show the momentum of the whole car, which the dreamer has done quite well.
When I got into the car, the dreamer also gave a full sense of luxury. The first is the material, which is covered with leather material from the steering wheel to the trim plate under the center console, from the door panel to the central passage. Basically, the places that passengers often touch with their hands and feet and where the eyes often see are made of cortical materials, which give people a good sensory feeling.
In terms of screen, Dreamer also uses the same triple screen design as Lantu Free. Each of the three screens performs its own duties, each responsible for the display of different content or functions, of which the middle screen can control the absolute majority of the vehicle's settings, and the screen in front of the co-driver is mainly used as an entertainment screen. In order to keep the car responsive, the Dreamer also used the Qualcomm 8155 chip, and there is no need to worry too much about the performance of the car.
Since it is an MPV model, the feelings of passengers in the second row are naturally relatively important. The dreamer's second row of seats is not only wide, but also has leg rests, waist rests, heating, ventilation, massage and other functions, and the seat configuration is quite luxurious. In addition, the length of the slide rails of the second row of seats is relatively long, and the second row of seats can be slid to a relatively backward position without the need to use the third row of seats, so that the second row of passengers can have a better riding experience.
Of course, whether it is high-end commercial or household, the suitable storage compartment design will also improve the convenience of use. In addition to the storage compartments designed behind the first row and on the door panels, small storage compartments are also designed on both sides of the second row of seats, which can place some scattered items. On the front backrest, a small table is also designed, which can be used for temporary office or dining.
In terms of configuration, the official has not given a clear configuration item for the time being, but from the existing information, the Dreamer will have functions or configurations such as double-sided electric sliding doors, Dana sound system, three-zone automatic air conditioning, 360-degree panoramic image, 5G network, four-zone voice interaction, L2 level driving assistance and so on.
Dreamer has two sets of powertrains, pure electric version of the dual motor four-wheel drive form, the maximum power of the dual motor is 320kW, the maximum torque is 620N·m, and the acceleration time of 100 kilometers is 5.9 seconds. The extended range version is also a dual-motor four-wheel drive form, but the maximum power of the front motor is slightly smaller, 130kW, the maximum power of the dual motor is 290kW, the maximum torque is 610N·m, and the official 100 km/h acceleration is 6.9 seconds. However, the battery capacity and vehicle endurance have not been officially announced, which will take a while to wait.
In terms of chassis, the Dreamer uses front double wishbone rear five-link suspension, and uses air springs and adjustable shock absorbers to achieve height, soft and hard adjustable, and maximize comfort. In addition, Lantu also added a welcome function to the Dreamer, when the rear door is opened, the body will automatically descend to facilitate passengers to get on the bus.
Now the new car has just been pre-sold, and the detailed configuration and actual experience are still unknown. But from the current information, there is no problem in calling the Dreamer a high-end MPV. With excellent materials, a good atmosphere, a high level of configuration, a large enough space, and the advantages of the Chinese brand - intelligence, this dreamer looks really attractive.
380,000 to buy this MPV, do you think it is worth it?