Text/Su Jin Ji
As a leading traditional car manufacturer in China, Geely has changed very obviously in recent years, not only has it launched a number of highly popular new models, but also its old models have also been upgraded, especially in the Emgrand series as a "national car".
First, Emgrand carried out the fourth generation of replacement, and now, Emgrand S, which is also the pillar product of the Emgrand series, is about to usher in a new model. The 2022 model is expected to be officially launched on April 12 this year, and a new version has been added - the crossover player version. The name of its version shows that this is a new version for young people.
This model has some changes in color matching compared to the past, and the main color of the crossover player version is modern gray, which is not an option for currently available models on sale. In terms of the color matching of this model, a contrast design was also added, especially the blackened trim kit part of this model, and some orange trim strips were added as embellishments.
In addition, the grille and light group shape of the model are not too obvious and changed, and the design of the current model is still continued. The long, narrow grille features straight waterfall lines. The light groups on both sides belong to the independent layout, and the daytime lights and the near and far lights form an integrated structure, using an LED light source, which is brighter than the light sense of halogen lamps.
The wheels of the 2022 Emgrand S Crossover Player Edition are equipped with 17 inches as standard, and the wheel texture adopts a new design, which belongs to the whirlwind style, which is also part of the difference from the current models on sale. The side of the body still continues the suspension roof design of the current model, and the top trend is pressed down, creating a subduction posture for the body.
The change of the model at the rear is not obvious, the rear of the car adopts a through-type taillight layout design, the middle part also has a light strip, which can be lit, and in the unlit state, the blackened trim plate creates a visual sense of unity. There is a depression in the middle of the rear wing of the roof, which is inlaid with high brake lights, which are used as brake cues.
The 2022 Emgrand S crossover player version in the car changes the focus is also in the color matching, the seats in the car use beige with gray and blue tones, while there are some parts of the black interior, but the proportion of black interior is not large, but it has played a role in modification, the entire car to create a refreshing, but also a sporty atmosphere.
This model has added imitation metal brushed trim in the door version, as well as THE IP table, center console and other positions, but these trim panels are actually made of plastic, just to increase the aesthetics of the visual effect. In addition to the large display in the middle of the center console, there is also a piano button underneath, but it uses a physical dashboard.
The seats in the car are integrated and sporty, and the wings on both sides can also provide good support and wrapping for the occupants. The rear seats also have good comfort, and the head space reservation in the car is relatively in place, which will not produce a sense of depression, but the reservation of leg space can only be regarded as average.
The model will use a 1.4T turbocharged engine in terms of power, which is no different from the power of the current model, and the power is still 141Ps +235N·m. And the model is not much different from the current model in terms of control, still continuing the control texture of the current model, and the change of the model may only be to go to a more youthful image setting.
summary:
More word of mouth of Emgrand S is practical and suitable for home use, but the model after being named S has some sports elements in terms of attributes, so many owners say that they have experienced a sense of control on this model, and also as a family model, it is also at the middle and upper level. The new version of Emgrand S crossover player version only deepens such sports elements, from the appearance, the sporty attributes of the model are relatively strong, and it is also a design style that young people prefer, combined with the sense of control that existed before the model, which will bring us some expectations.