Compact SUVs can be said to be one of the most competitive segments in the domestic automotive market, whether it is overseas brands or domestic independent brands have invested in a number of heavyweight products. In the face of increasing competitive pressure, many brands are also constantly increasing in this field, or investing in new products or upgrading for existing models, today The car uncle has brought you two sporty and affordable domestic compact SUVs to see how they perform.
The 2022 MG ONE was launched in December last year, and the new car currently has a total of 7 configurations in the whole series, with a price range of 99,800 to 129,800 yuan. The 2022 Roewe RX5 MAX was also launched in December last year, and the car has a total of 5 configurations in the whole series, and the price range is 12.98 to 165,800 yuan.
Next, the car uncle will choose the MG ONE top-end version model and the Roewe RX5 MAX entry-level model for comparison, the price of the two is exactly the same, so which model has a higher product power under this premise?
Exterior design
MG ONE is based on SAIC's new platform architecture SIGMA, which adopts the third generation of family design language in terms of design, and the overall visual effect is more three-dimensional than that of previous models. The new car offers two exterior design styles for consumers to choose from, of which the top version belongs to the α version that focuses on smart sports. The front part of the new model is equipped with a large polygonal mid-mesh, and the interior is a black radial shape, which is very sporty. The headlights on the left and right sides are narrow and sharp, and the three LED strip-type daytime running lights inside form an inverted font layout, which is very recognizable after lighting.
Roewe RX5 MAX is still based on a rhythmic design language as the basis for the new shape, the front part of the Ronglin wings texture grille size is further increased, almost occupying the entire front part, the bottom of the front and the outside of the headlights U-shaped silver trim shaped like old fangs, the shape is very assertive. The headlights on both sides adopt the popular split design, and the upper penetrating daytime running lights are integrated with the branded trim panels, which have a strong overall feeling. In addition, the LED headlights of the car are located on both sides of the grille, in addition to the main light source arranged up and down, the lamp beads are also surrounded by small blue light beads, and the details are in place.
In terms of body size, mg ONE's specific length, width and height are 4579×1886×1617 mm, and the wheelbase is 2670 mm. The overall size of this model is relatively close to the HS, the exterior mirrors are treated in pure black, and the bottom is also equipped with a huge 360-degree panoramic radar. In addition, the car adopts a black A/B/C/D pillar design to create the effect of a suspended roof.
The Roewe RX5 MAX has a length, width× height of 4676×1875×1725 mm, and a wheelbase of 2760mm, which is a certain degree of leadership in addition to width. The overall contour of the body side of the new model has not changed, the body data has been adjusted compared to the previous model, of which the body length has increased by 29mm, the width has been reduced by 16mm, and the bottom of the car is equipped with a five-spoke two-color wheel with a polygonal facet combination design, which is very sharp.
The tail design of mg one is relatively full, and the raised back waist line is directly connected to the tail light group, and the overall feeling is good. The top of the car is matched with a tail wing with a deflector groove, the visual effect is prominent, in addition, the rear light group of the new car adopts an LED light source inside, and the outer ring of the light group has a concave structure, and the style is very personal.
The roewe RX5 MAX has also changed a lot, and the car has further enhanced the sporty feel of the whole vehicle by modifying the shape of the roof deflector and rear bumper. Among them, the rear wing of the new car is a one-piece shape, the middle part has a certain concave treatment, and the brake lights are located at the bottom. The rear surround is matched with imitation diffuser decoration, and the exhaust is arranged in a bilateral double-out layout.
Interior design
MG ONE car interior cockpit adopts a design biased towards the driver's side, the overall shape is relatively simple, the sense of science and technology in the car is greatly improved under the blessing of the three screens, and a large area of soft material wrapping is used above the center console, the details are supplemented by stitching as embellishments, and the middle is divided into two parts of the center console with silver decorative strips, and the layering and texture performance are excellent. The steering wheel of the car is also a new shape, compared to the previous flat-bottom design, the new car has also added a flat treatment in the 12 o'clock direction, and the α version also has a sport mode button in the lower right corner.
The Roewe RX5 MAX has also been greatly improved in interior design, among which the new car center console adopts a new dual screen design, and the horizontal central control display screen replaces the original 14.3-inch vertical central control screen, and the style change is very obvious. The steering wheel directly in front of the main driver is also a new style, and more tough shapes have been added to the three-frame steering wheel, while the function buttons on both sides have been replaced by touch operation, and the sense of technology has been greatly improved. It is worth noting that the double screen of the car adopts an integrated hot bending process, the screen size is 12.3 inches, which can bring a good sense of surround to the driver, and the internal intelligent connection system is still the main Zebra VENUS of the Roewe brand.
The MG ONE interior seats are wrapped in imitation leather fabric, and the functions are equipped with electric adjustment of the main passenger seat and heating of the front seats. Α version of the model uses a more sporty integrated seat in the front row, while the configuration is equipped with Yamaha audio, the seat head is equipped with two exclusive speakers, the details can be described as very intimate.
The interior seats of the Roewe RX5 MAX entry-level model are wrapped in imitation leather fabric, and only the main driver's seat can be adjusted electrically in terms of function. The front seats in the new model are more three-dimensional, especially the waist rest on both sides of the backrest is very thick and has good lateral support.
The inclination angle between the rear seat backrest and the saddle in the MG ONE car is more appropriate, and the leg space can reach about one and a half punches under normal conditions, and the rear aisle has a slight bulge, but the longitudinal space is good and will not affect the riding experience of the intermediate passengers.
The roewe RX5 MAX interior rear seats are at the same level as the front in terms of material use and workmanship, the seat cushion length is excellent, the sides have obvious inverted positions, the wrapping feeling is good, and the backrest supports angle adjustment, which is not available in MG ONE.
dynamical system
The MG ONE is powered by a 1.5T turbocharged engine with a maximum output of 181 hp and a peak torque of 280 Nm. In terms of drivetrain, it is matched by the CVT stepless gearbox.
The Roewe RX5 MAX uses the same 1.5T engine as the MG ONE, but the drivetrain is matched by a 6-speed automatic transmission.
Uncle Che summed up
As products created by different brands of SAIC, MG ONE and Roewe RX5 MAX both have very young designs, and the vehicle products perform well. From the comparison of the above two models at the same price point, we can see that their advantages are different, among which the MG ONE's interior and exterior design is more sporty and stylish, while the car has a more comprehensive functional configuration, while the Roewe RX5 MAX has a larger external dimensions and better interior seating space. From the perspective of young people's car purchase, the MG ONE with rich configuration and stunning appearance is obviously more attractive to them, so in this round of duels, the uncle is more recommended for MG ONE.