"There must be a road before the car reaches the mountain, and there must be a Toyota car when there is a road."
Written, photographed | Wang Ziyun
I believe that consumers are not unfamiliar with this sentence, which means toyota's reliable strength in the era of gasoline engines, but with the gradual reduction of global stone energy reserves and the intensification of global environmental degradation, Toyota must keep up with the rhythm of the times and start producing hybrid models.
Recently, Toyota has made a new move, launching a compact SUV named after the Toyota "Lanta" family, and its full name is: Willanda.
Willanda is based on the GA-K platform under the Toyota TNGA architecture, which has a lighter and stronger structure, such as the Lexus RX, Highlander and other models are from this platform.
Toyota looks a lot like it: it's time to change the design
From the appearance, we will not be able to distinguish the difference between it and RAV4, because in terms of appearance they look very similar, the only difference is the embellishment of details, a closer look can still see the difference between the two cars, the headlight group shape and grille is the most reflective point, and Veranda is longer than RAV4.
The Veranda's body size (mm): 4665× 1855×1690, wheelbase is 2690mm, this data is more conventional in the same class, is a very standard compact SUV size.
The front face is styled with a split grille design, with the grille on the top and the sharpened headlights on both sides in one, which highlights the three-dimensional sense of the front part.
The grille below uses a spun taper design, which is slightly similar to the Lexus grille, and the black grille on both sides gives Veranda's front face both the temperament of a hard-hitting SUV and some sporty atmosphere.
"Angular" is the most appropriate word to describe Veranda, perhaps the reason why the body line uses "double octagonal interlocking", so that you can look at it on the side can show octagonal shapes, from this point can see the innovative attempt of Toyota designers, personally still prefer this shape.
To describe whether a person is decent or not, first of all, from what shoes he wears, but in fact, the car is no exception, in addition to looking at the shape of the body, the wheel hub of the car can also determine the temperament of the car, The Veranda side looks very heavy, inseparable from the 19-inch large wheels it uses and the high flat ratio.
Looking at the rear of The Velanda, the overall design is decent, but rather than being decent, it is better to use the word "mediocre" to describe, the rear of the Velanda does not have any shiny points, a pair of taillights that resemble the squashed letter "C", plus a small tail above the trunk, the overall design is very conventional.
Overall, just look at the front face and side of The Veranda is more powerful than its "big brother" Highlander, and the appearance of Veranda in the same class of models is beautiful, when you see this car on the road, you will definitely look at it twice
The interior is too old-fashioned: changing the style can sell 1,000 more units
The interior style and functionality of the high-performance version of The Veranda are highly consistent with those of the regular Veranda.
12.3-inch color TFT liquid crystal display instrument, 10-inch color HUD head-up display system, 10.1-inch central control screen to create a scientific and technological atmosphere, steering wheel, dashboard, door panel, seat covered with more advanced soft materials.
The difference is that the Veranda high-performance version has added red stitching to the interior, which adds a little sense of sport to this interior style, and although the overall interior look is not luxurious, it has a unique sense of refinement of Japanese cars, depending on whether consumers like it.
Its car machine system is still maintaining Toyota's traditional design style, although the 10.1-inch central control screen has achieved the standard of the whole series and the display effect is good, but the system UI design is still the same, the number of intelligent applications built into the car machine, the clarity of the reversing auxiliary image, etc. are more obvious gaps with the same level of independent brand rivals.
However, the safety configuration of Veranda is still relatively rich, it is equipped with 8 airbags and lane departure warning, active anti-collision system and other practical equipment, and today's test drive is a high-end model, in the configuration is to increase the parallel assistance and reversing side warning function, these functions are very appropriate for novice driving.
As for its driving assistance function, it is at the basic level of the current class, equipped with a full-speed adaptive cruise function with lane keeping assistance function, which can basically achieve L2 level auxiliary driving.
The power is not strong, but it is absolutely reliable: hybrid is the killer
In my spare weekends, I prepare to take a drive around the Beijing Ring Road in Willanda on a destinationless road trip.
On the road, when stepping on the accelerator pedal, Velanda's power feedback is still more sensitive, the new Velanda is equipped with 2.0L naturally aspirated and 2.5L gasoline-electric hybrid engines, this time driving this is a high-performance four-wheel drive version of the oil-electric hybrid, which is what we commonly call the PHEV version.
The biggest feature of this version is that it is very fuel-efficient, even in the complex road conditions of Beijing, it can still maintain an excellent result of 5.3L/100km.
Although this is an official data 0-100 can enter 6 seconds and four-wheel drive car, but in the real driving, it feels that it still lacks some explosive power, the acceleration effect is not too obvious feeling, which is directly related to its nearly two tons of weight.
In particular, it is said that the car's transmission system, it uses a new generation of E-CVT electronic stepless transmission system, the biggest feature of this system is very smooth, indeed will not feel the double clutch transmission of the frustration and the manual transmission of the drag, smooth feeling makes you more willing to drive this car.
Veranda's braking system uses a one-sided single-piston structure, Toyota's braking system in this class is all single-piston, Toyota's official Willanda 100-0km/h braking distance is 41m, this result is indeed average, as the same level of opponent Haoying has achieved 39.81 meters.
In the performance of the curve, it can be clearly felt that its chassis adjustment is soft, the vibration of the road surface size can be effectively absorbed, and the riding comfort is good. However, it is generally performed in the lateral support of the curve, and the roll of the vehicle is more obvious when cornering at high speed.
After a day of contact, although Velanda has some small shortcomings, it will not affect its position in the market, especially for helping the Toyota brand to be closer to the fashion consumer group can play a great role.
It uses a stylish design and intrinsic comfort to make this car closer to domestic consumers and be able to stand out in the future market. 【iDailycar】