Yesterday, the Starway Lingyun S model was officially launched, and a total of 2 new models were launched, of which the front-drive version was priced at 159,900 yuan, while the four-wheel drive version was priced at 169,900 yuan. As a supplementary model to The StarWay, the Lingyun S can be simply seen as its "blackened sport version".
Therefore, in terms of appearance, Lingyun S is a continuation of the design language of Xingtu Lingyun, such as the large area of horizontal grille, the split light group, and the English brand name located between the two side headlights, which are the latest family designs of Xingtu. Specific to the Lingyun S body, 12 parts such as the front grille, exterior rearview mirrors, luggage rack, taillights, and wheels have been embellished with black elements, thus increasing the expression of the sense of movement in the visual effect.
Interestingly, the body size of lingyun S is 4690/1885/1730mm, and the wheelbase is 2715mm, which is actually the data of The Starway TX. That is to say, Lingyun S is "combined" with the base of Xingtu TX plus Lingyun's internal and external design and a 2.0T engine. In this way, the Lingyun S, which has the same size as the compact SUV Xingtu TX, can also enter the market of medium-sized SUVs by the name of Lingyun.
From the side, the Lingyun S is still very traditional, but the addition of the red "SPORT" word in the position of the front door, coupled with the red caliper in the black rim, can also be regarded as a finishing touch to the design of the new car. Also in the lower right of the rear of the car, there is also a red "SPORT" word, but through the details can be seen that the official model name for it is still Starway Lingyun, it seems that the S of Lingyun S is simply and originally taken from the meaning of the initial "SPORT".
In the interior, Lingyun S is also built according to the template of Lingyun. The dual 12.3-inch joint screen design is already the most secure design idea at present, and the air conditioning adjustment area under the entertainment screen will still make people laugh at the connection between it and Land Rover. After all, except for Chery, anyone who uses this design may be labeled as plagiarism.
The Pursuit of Visual Movement Lingyun S will certainly not miss the opportunity to show itself on the interior, so we can see that under the steering wheel, the edge of the one-button start button, the armrest box, the seat belt, the air conditioner air outlet and other positions have added orange embellishment, and there is also an exclusive "Super Power" embroidery mark above the glove box. In addition, in the door panel, instrument panel, seat and other positions, Lingyun S also uses suede material to enhance the texture of the car.
In terms of configuration, because the price of Lingyun S is already relatively high, the overall performance is still relatively good. Configurations like 360° panoramic image, ACC adaptive cruise, panoramic sunroof, power tail box, keyless entry, wireless charging, power seating, front seat heating, Lion4.0 Lion Zhiyun system, SONY audio, full LED light source, mood light, rear privacy glass, automatic air conditioning and other configurations are standard.
The four-wheel drive version, which is higher than 10,000 yuan, also has a more comprehensive set of ADAS driver assistance systems, co-driver electric seats, front seat ventilation, front seat sound insulation glass and many other highly practical configurations, so if you really want to buy a Lingyun S, then I highly recommend that you choose the 169,900 four-wheel drive version.
The Lingyun S, which claims to be positioned as a track-class performance SUV, is equipped with a 2.0T engine that we are already familiar with, with a maximum power of 261Ps and a peak torque of 400N·m, matching a 7-speed wet dual-clutch transmission. In addition, the official also mentioned that Lingyun S tested a number of performance items at Zhuzhou International Circuit for 3 consecutive days, of which the acceleration time of 100 kilometers was 6 seconds, and the final full-field track test was completed with a time of 2 minutes and 17 seconds 5 seconds.
Overall, Lingyun S has indeed achieved the results of this level and this price point in terms of sportiness. But only if you score well and accept the intricate relationship between the Starway TX and Lingyun. Therefore, sometimes car companies are also a great knowledge in naming models.