As young people become the main force of consumption, the market segment of independent brand home sports models has gradually been opened, and "how to make models young and sporty" has become a topic that many car brands need to study. Especially in the 1.5T model camp, Trumpchi Shadow Leopard entered first, and the popularity went all the way up.
Not long ago, the MG brand also launched the MG5 Scorpio, which is blessed with the support of the original factory with variable valve exhaust and appearance kits such as tail wings, all of which stimulate consumers' desire to buy. So, then again, what kind of car can be labeled "sporty"? Let's take the trumpchi shadow leopard and MG5 Scorpio as examples to talk about this topic.
When you see the label of "sports", the first reaction must be how the driving control performance of this car is.
First of all, looking at the power, the MG5 Scorpio and trumpchi shadow leopard are equipped with a set of 1.5T engine + 7-speed wet dual clutch powertrain, and both cars are equipped with such a power combination, because the dual clutch transmission can reduce the loss of power during transmission, which is especially suitable for small displacement models. In terms of zero hundred acceleration performance, the official data of both cars is about 6.9 seconds.
But in fact, the author previously test drove Trumpchi Shadow Leopard, its actual performance did not reach the level of official data, after many tests, zero hundred acceleration score of about 7.5 seconds.
It is worth saying that the two sides of the MG5 Scorpio and trumpchi shadow leopard tail have a total of four exhausts that are really not decorations, and the two models have their own variable valves.
Among them, MG5 Scorpio in THE SUPERSPORTS super sports mode, the exhaust sound will become thicker, especially the thumping cannon sound like an exciting horn, making people unable to extricate themselves. Such a setting is particularly rare in the same class.
The author has also test-driven the Trumpchi Shadow Leopard before, and its sound wave can also arouse the enthusiasm of the driver, but it is still a bit subtle, or the difference between the sport mode and the normal mode is not too big.
After all, in the case of a variable valve, the user can choose to open or close, if the sound gap between opening and closing is magnified, perhaps more able to stimulate the enthusiasm of the driver.
Of course, simple fast does not explain the problem, after all, the car must be rushed out, but also can brake. In the braking system section, the MG5 Scorpio seats feature Michelin tires, while calipers are supplied by continental Germany.
Because of this, the MG5 Scorpio 100km/h-0km/h braking distance is only 35 meters, which is the leading level in the same class.
On the other hand, Trumpchi Shadow Leopard, its four tires are still comfortable and silent, so the grip performance is general, and the brake performance will naturally be worse, especially under the influence of the brake caliper sleeve, and the brake attenuation is more obvious.
Finally, let's talk about the chassis of the two cars. Mg5 Scorpio in pursuit of excellent driving experience, the use of a large number of software configuration for assistance.
For example, the XDS curve dynamic control system, which can actively brake the inner drive wheel in the case of vehicle cornering encounters understeering, and at the same time linkage with the engine, slightly increase the power torque, form a pendulum torque to help steering, suppress understeering, and achieve high-speed cornering.
If the XDS Corner Dynamic Control system is better suited for track driving, the ESP-PRO electric power steering system assists in everyday driving.
For example, when we are driving on the highway or bridge, suddenly encounter crosswind, then the vehicle will involuntarily swing left and right, there must be a safety hazard during the period, with the assistance of the PDC crosswind steering compensation system, MG5 can detect long-term lateral wind, ESP will provide corresponding compensation to help the driver control the vehicle.
The advantage of Trumpchi Shadow Leopard in driving control lies in the hardware support, first of all, the front McPherson/rear multi-link double independent suspension, which can ensure comfort and excellent driving performance.
At the same time, the DP-ESP power steering system greatly improves the transmission efficiency of the steering torque and provides a more direct steering response.
In summary, both MG5 Scorpio and Trumpchi Shadow Leopard have demonstrated their understanding of "movement" in their own unique ways. But in fact, MG5 Scorpio and Trumpchi Shadow Leopard are both based on the addition of a very strong sense of sportiness on the basis of home use, and their audience may not have undergone professional driving training.
Therefore, the IDEA that MG5 Scorpio uses software and hardware to assist each other to enhance the pleasure of driving control is more in line with most people's choices, and it is undoubtedly more correct.
The overall design of the MG5 Scorpio can be described as "radical". The large-size grille with a high-brightness black color directly occupies the visual C position, while the split headlight design also makes the design of the entire front face look more balanced, and the upward daytime driving with the sliding line towards the front of the car makes the MG5 Scorpio look more aggressive.
Coming to the rear, the tail wing and bottom diffuser of the MG5 Scorpio are high-gloss black, and the tail wing part is also inspired by the concept aircraft, using a double-layer architecture, supplemented by structural rods for support, bringing better aerodynamic performance to the vehicle. Finally, the black scorpion logo on the tailgate panel is embellished, and the recognition is further improved.
Secondly, the MG5 Scorpio is also very bold in terms of body color matching, and the main color is passion lemon, which is one of the factors that make the MG5 Scorpio look particularly aggressive.
At the same time, the addition of unconventional car colors such as Brandon Blue, Red Flame Red and Nuclear Energy Yellow is more in line with the pursuit of personality by young consumers, and further enriches consumer choices.
Compared with the MG5 Scorpio, trumpchi shadow leopard uses straight and angular lines to highlight the sense of movement, especially the air intake embedded in the interior of the intake grille, with irregular shape of the headlights, can still attract the attention of young consumers. When you come to the side of the car, you can see that the Trumpchi Shadow Leopard has adopted a sneaky design, which is also a way to highlight the sense of sportiness and take into account the elegant posture.
Coming to the rear, the exhaust layout of the four sides is very conspicuous, and the small ducktail on the trunk cover caters to the rear taillight design, making it have a very high degree of integrity. After watching Trumpchi Shadow Leopard, it can be clearly felt that the overall design of this car is still more conservative, more like a decent car.
Whether the design is good or not is a thousand faces, but the author is still willing to vote for mg5 Scorpio, because under the blessing of the appearance suite, MG5 Scorpio gives people a stronger visual impact; although Trumpchi Shadow Leopard also interprets what is "sports" in its own way, it is too conservative for young consumers who are chasing novelty.
MG5 Scorpio was listed some time ago, and the official guidance price range was 102,900 yuan - 117,900 yuan, but at the press conference, the MG brand officially announced the price of the whole series, so the price range of MG5 Scorpio at this time came to 99,900 yuan - 114,900 yuan.
So let's take a look at how the three models launched by the MG5 Scorpio perform on a price basis.
First of all, the entry-level 1.5T luxury version configuration is enough for daily use, and the double 12.3-inch large joint screen is 40% larger than that of the same level model, and the display content is more abundant. The IPS color rendering technology makes the screen color more vivid and the display effect more delicate, bringing users a superior visual experience.
When the budget goes up a little bit, you can buy the most recommended Trophy model in the entire series. First of all, the standard configuration of electric sunroof, integrated sports seat, 360-degree panoramic image, 540-degree high-definition panoramic image with transparent chassis system and so on is naturally needless to say.
More importantly, the Trophy version has a wealth of active safety features, such as lane departure warning, lane keeping assist and other configurations, which are especially suitable for us to drive at high speeds, not only to ensure our travel safety, but also to allow us to enjoy the travel process in a more comfortable way.
If you have a good budget, then the top 1.5T Trophy flagship version will certainly not disappoint you, which is equipped with Yamaha audio, front seat heating, front mobile phone wireless charging and other configurations, and then improve the comfort to a higher level, which also allows users to carry their families when they are traveling, the occupants in the car can get a high-quality travel experience.
In the intelligent part, MG5 Scorpio is equipped with a set of Roselle intelligent cockpit system, empowered by qualcomm 8155 car machine chip, support screen function customization, gestures and voice control and other functions, that is to say, in the case of you not touching the screen, you can control the car machine, further improving our travel safety. Moreover, the system can also change with time, scene, and space, self-evolving learning, so that users can get a new experience of time and time.
Next, looking at trumpchi shadow leopard, first of all, it is worth affirming that the configuration performance of trumpchi shadow leopard can also be remarkable, such as the auxiliary driving configuration is rich enough, leather steering wheel, power seat memory function and other configurations are not available in MG5 Scorpio. However, it should be noted that its low-end model uses a 7-inch LCD instrument, and the high-end model uses 10.25-inch; the central control screen is 10.25-inch standard for the whole series, which can be said to be at the mainstream level.
But if you want to get a richer configuration, then your budget should be at least about 130,000 yuan, because configurations such as wireless charging of front-row mobile phones, voice recognition control systems, and car networking, OTA upgrades, etc. are only available in the Shadow Leopard J16 version model and above, and the official guidance price of the Shadow Leopard J16 version model is 128,000 yuan, which is 10,000 yuan more expensive than the top model of mg5 Scorpio.
Therefore, the configuration of Trumpchi Shadow Leopard in terms of comfort is remarkable, but mg5 Scorpio is more dominant in terms of technology configuration, and the addition of integrated seats can improve the comfort of users. According to the price ratio, Trumpchi Shadow Leopard is still inferior to MG5 Scorpio.
Through the comparison of the two models, it can be seen that the MG5 Scorpio and trumpchi shadow leopard have a good product force, especially in the driving control part that everyone cares about, both of which prove themselves to be a family sports model in different ways.
However, Whether in terms of configuration or driving control, Trumpchi Shadow Leopard has its own imperfections, and the system functions equipped with MG5 Scorpios are more able to solve the user's pain points, such as esp-PRO electric power steering system, which helps us deal with unexpected situations more calmly. Therefore, combined with the design, configuration, power and price of the two cars, the author believes that the MG5 Scorpio is closer to the label of "sports", which is more worthy of attention than the Trumpchi Shadow Leopard.