Is it necessarily good to be expensive? This should be the case in most cases, but there are certainly exceptions. For example, cars, now that our own brands have risen, in the case of cheaper prices, it is not necessarily worse than joint venture cars. Recently, my wife told me to buy a car, to have a lot of space, to sit up comfortably, so I set my sights on the MPV market. Due to the small budget, I first drove the Buick GL6, and then test drove our own brand Wuling Capgemini, but the result was a bit surprising to me.
(Wuling Capgemini)
(Buick GL6)
First of all, let's talk about the price, Buick GL6 as a joint venture car, the price can not be cheap at all, the lowest naked car is sold from 149,900, and Wuling Capgemini, the price is relatively cheaper, the most expensive naked car is 125,800 (excluding the upgraded version). I thought the more expensive Buick GL6 would make me feel better, but it wasn't the case, which was the main reason for my surprise.
(Wuling Capgemini)
(Buick GL6)
First of all, in terms of size, it can be seen from the appearance alone that Wuling Capgemini is more aura than Buick GL6. Both the Wuling Capgemini and Buick GL6 are 6-seater configurations, and both can enter the third row from the middle aisle. The middle aisle of Wuling Capgemini is slightly wider, so it is much easier to get in and out of the last two rows.
(Buick GL6)
(Wuling Capgemini)
In terms of materials, the Buick GL6 version is a fabric seat, while the Wuling Capgemini is a leather seat, and the price of the Buick GL6 is more expensive. Then the second row of two independent seat parts, Buick GL6 only has front and rear adjustment functions, while Wuling Capgemini also has left and right adjustment and leg rest configuration on this basis, in the third row of seats without people sitting, can be adjusted to a completely flat state, riding comfort is much better than the Buick GL6.
(Wuling Capgemini)
(Buick GL6)
In the trunk part, the Buick GL6 can flatten the rear seats and the expansion ability is relatively good; while Wuling Capgemini is the third row of seats flat into the trunk, the vertical space is obviously much better than the Buick GL6, you can place some higher objects, the practicality is slightly better.
(Buick GL6)
Then in the configuration part, the basic configuration of Buick GL6 is still relatively comprehensive, the center console is designed to be more general, with a double large screen design, the car machine system can support voice control, online music, online navigation, radio and other functions, the interactive experience is relatively intelligent and convenient, such as want to listen to songs, connect the mobile phone can play. However, reversing images, cruise control, and one-button start are only available in medium and high-end models.
(Wuling Capgemini)
Wuling Capgemini center console design is more regular, the central control screen and dashboard are separately laid out, the car machine system is Wuling's Ling OS Lingxi system, the system interface is more clear and clear, and also with 3D rendering villain. In terms of interaction, Wuling Capgemini's multilingual command control is very bright, saying "turn on the air conditioner, adjust to 26 degrees, play music" these three commands in one breath, it can be completed at the same time, can be used to appease children. Of course, the basic functions of radio, navigation, and music are also available at Wuling Capgemini.
(Wuling Capgemini)
In terms of performance control, Buick GL6 is equipped with a 1.3T engine, matching the 6AT gearbox, starting quickly, accelerating is also very fast, but the gearbox shift I feel a bit frustrated, and this engine is a three-cylinder engine, although the idle state does not feel obvious shaking, but see everyone is saying that the three-cylinder engine has poor stability in the later stage, easy to have problems, so it also dispelled my good feelings about its chassis.
(Wuling Capgemini)
Wuling Capgemini is equipped with a high-power 1.5T engine, matching the CVT gearbox. The start was also very fast, basically no meat feeling, and when cornering and changing lanes, The chassis of Wuling Capgemini can also give enough confidence. The most important Wuling Capgemini transmission shift is very smooth, basically there is no feeling of frustration, but do not know the high speed to drive up, how its power is, test drive did not experience.
(Wuling Capgemini)
So after the test drive experience, I found that the more expensive Buick GL6 is not necessarily better, but from our own brand of Wuling Capgemini, in the case of cheaper price, space, configuration, performance, comfort and many other aspects of the performance are better, I have to say that our domestic brand is thick, so I think Wuling Capgemini is a more cost-effective choice. So after the test drive, I discussed with my daughter-in-law, and I was ready to talk about the price in a few days, and if you had any bargaining skills, you could leave a message to communicate.