With the continuous improvement of people's material living standards, the consumer market of luxury brand cars is also expanding, and the luxury medium-sized SUV market can be said to occupy half of it. In the face of such a fiercely competitive market, various car manufacturers have also launched the most representative models, so that consumers are immersed in the troubles of happiness.
This time, we identified three luxury medium-sized SUVs with different styles, namely the Nordic-style Volvo XC60, the American luxury Lincoln Navigator and the Audi Q5L, one of the top three Ashkenazi, to see what characteristics they have to attract consumers.
The appearance of the three cars has its own strengths
In the XC60, we can find many Volvo brand characteristics, its body design is simple but not simple, and it exudes a sense of design everywhere. Its front face features a straight waterfall-style familial front grille, and the Quake headlights on both sides are the finishing touch. The XC60 headlights are equipped with LED light sources, while the high-end model also has a configuration that adapts to near and far lights.
As an American brand model, the Lincoln Navigator naturally has a full American luxury temperament in it. The whole car uses a large number of chrome trim strips to highlight the sense of luxury, while the middle net uses a star-style chrome decoration. The Navigator is also equipped with LED headlights throughout the series, and the high-end model also has the function of adaptive far and near light.
Among these three models, the most intense family style atmosphere is the Audi Q5L, which makes people think of its appearance with their eyes closed. The front design of the Q5L is relatively full, but at the same time it lacks a little personality, although the LED headlights are also standard for the whole series, but the function of adaptive far and near light needs to be optional.
All three models are positioned in mid-size SUVs, and the design of the body sides is relatively simple. As an American SUV navigator can be said to be much larger than the other two players, and the XC60 and Q5L have their own strengths in body size, in short, in a medium-sized SUV, cramped space is not easy to happen.
The rear of the XC60 is also very designable, the simple lines have a strong sense of power, and the taillights of the Viking Tomahawk belong to the essence of the entire rear of the car, and they can't get tired of seeing it. The navigator's tail design also adopts a relatively simple approach, and its through-type taillights are the most obvious family features. Like the front of the car, the rear of the Q5L still adopts a relatively full design, but the shape is too similar to the previous generation model, which is easy to cause aesthetic fatigue.
Summary: Three luxury mid-size SUVs from different regions, their exterior shape represents the aesthetic understanding of the people in these three places. The XC60 combines a minimalist design with a unique Nordic temperament, which also makes it appear more personal and independent. The navigator can be regarded as the leader of American luxury in China, and Q5L still maintains its slightly low-key personality, a calm and connotative look.
Interior design with intelligent cockpit
Coming to the interior, the interior design of XC60 adheres to the mantle of Volvo's "frigid" style, believing in Less is more, this seemingly minimalist design, but brings a sense of luxury that other brands cannot match, and the stitching of various materials also shows a different style and extraordinary.
The XC60 series is equipped with a 12.3-inch full LCD instrument, while the central control LCD screen is 9 inches, which is also standard for all series. The interface of the car machine system is simple and stylish, easy to operate, and has common functions such as navigation, voice control, and internet of vehicles.
The Navigator adopted a penetrating instrument panel design, which was very characteristic of lincoln models. The combination of color blocks also makes the sensory effect of the interior more warm. Navigator is equipped with a 12.3-inch full LCD instrument and a 12.8-inch central control screen, and the car machine system also includes navigation, voice control, Internet of Vehicles and other functions.
The interior design of the Q5L is more mechanical, but purely from the design point of view, it is more conservative than the other two models, and perhaps this interior is more suitable for more mature consumers. Q5L is also equipped with a 12.3-inch full LCD instrument, the size of the central control screen is 10.1 inches, the function of the car system is also relatively comprehensive, with voice operation, Internet of Vehicles, Apple CarPlay, etc., but the two low-end models are not equipped with navigation functions.
Taking the top model as an example, these three models are equipped with panoramic sunroof, electric trunk with memory, keyless entry, keyless start, automatic anti-glare rearview mirrors, induction wipers and other configurations, which are very basic configurations for the top version of luxury brand medium-sized SUVs.
The XC60 top version also has a full car seat belt untied reminder, wireless charging of the front mobile phone, 14 speakers harman carton audio, automatic three-zone air conditioning, air purification device.
The Navigator top version has an induction trunk, remote control start, steering wheel electric adjustment, steering wheel heating, wireless charging of the front mobile phone, and 19 speakers of Revel audio, but the rear is not equipped with independent air conditioning.
The Q5L top-of-the-line model has an inductive trunk, a 19-speaker B&O sound, and automatic three-zone air conditioning, but is not equipped with air purification devices and PM2.5 filtering.
Also taking the top-of-the-line model as an example, the XC60 front seats have a 14-way electric adjustment function, and have a waist rest and leg rest, in addition, the heating function and seat memory function are also equipped on the front seat.
In addition to the conventional multi-directional electric adjustment, the front seats of the Navigator top-wearing model also have functions such as shoulder adjustment, while the front seats have the functions of heating, ventilation and massage, but only the main seat has a memory function.
The front seats of the Q5L top-mounted model also have electric adjustment and waist and leg rest functions, and are also equipped with heating functions, in addition, the main seat of the Q5L top-mounted model has a memory function.
Ride space comparison
The 3 experiencers are similar in stature, and we can see that the performance of these 3 medium-sized SUVs is also relatively close in the riding space, the front row head can maintain a space of about 1 punch, and the rear row head can also get about 1 punch of space, and the leg space has reached more than 2 punches. Among them, the Q5L has more legroom due to its advantages in wheelbase.
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Summary: In the cockpit, all three models show their more distinctive side. XC60 still transplants a niche Nordic atmosphere into the interior, from the design or materials, it shows its unique side, and the configuration function is more people-oriented. Navigator's interior is still luxurious, especially the configuration of the seats can be described as luxurious. The interior of the Q5L maintains its smart character, and the configuration is also based on practical considerations.
The XC60 is equipped with a 48V hybrid, with the Voyager providing the V6 engine
The XC60 series is equipped with a 2.0T engine, except for the lowest model with a low-power tuning, the rest of the models use high-power tuning. The engine has a maximum power of 184 kW, a maximum torque of 350 N·m, and is equipped with an 8AT gearbox. In addition, the XC60 is equipped with a 48V hybrid system throughout the series, while a larger motor makes the vehicle smoother at start-up, while starting at a more agile start-up rate and has a lower fuel consumption level.
Voyager has two engine configurations, 2.0T and 2.7T, of which the 2.0T engine has a maximum power of 180 kW and a maximum torque of 390 N·m. The 2.7T engine adopts the layout of the V6, which undoubtedly has obvious advantages over the 2.0T engine, and its entire series is equipped with an 8AT gearbox.
The Q5L is equipped with a 2.0T engine and adopts high and low power tuning. The low-power version has a maximum power of 140 kW and a maximum torque of 320 N·m, while the two high-end models use a high-power engine with a maximum power of 185 kW and a maximum torque of 370 N·m, and are equipped with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission throughout the series.
In terms of chassis, the XC60 is equipped with a double wishbone front independent suspension, such a structure is very common in the pursuit of control of the model, the rear suspension is a multi-link independent suspension, and the use of aluminum alloy material, but also can also be optional gas springs. Except for the lowest model with front-wheel drive, the rest of the models are equipped with the fifth-generation BorgWarner four-wheel drive system.
Navigator's front suspension uses a McPherson-style independent suspension, and also has two drive forms: front drive and four wheel drive. The Q5L front suspension is a five-link type, and its entire series adopts the form of four-wheel drive. The rear suspension of both models is also multi-link, and both are made of aluminum alloy.
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Taking the top model as an example, XC60 has full-speed adaptive cruise, parallel assist, lane keeping, lane departure warning, active braking, forward collision warning, fatigue driving prompt, traffic sign recognition and other functions, which can achieve L2 level assisted driving.
The Navigator's top-of-the-line model is also equipped with full-speed adaptive cruise, and the driver assistance function is only missing the traffic sign recognition compared to the XC60. The Q5L top-of-the-line model is only equipped with adaptive cruise, and the auxiliary functions lack traffic sign recognition and fatigue driving tips.
Summary: Although the performance of the XC60 is not dominant in terms of power data, the official 0-100km/h 7.1s 100km/h acceleration performance is obviously also strong. In addition, its double wishbone front suspension also contributes to improved handling, and as one of the safest brands in the world, the XC60's driver assistance configuration is clearly the best. The configuration of the Navigator 2.7T V6 seems to make it the only choice for the V6 engine at this price point, and the Q5L's classic powertrain coupled with the Quattro four-wheel drive configuration can also fascinate some German fans.
Editor's comments: For most consumers, when buying a luxury mid-size SUV, almost all three models will be taken into account. For those who choose XC60 and Navigator, they seem to be more willing to accept these niche personalized brands, just like XC60's Nordic style, which provides consumers with a completely different option, and at the same time, its materials, intelligent cockpit and 48V hybrid drive quality are definitely worth the money. The Navigator's American luxury is more reflected in its internal comfort configuration, and the Q5L is more suitable for those who have a special love for traditional and established German brands. In short, each flower into each eye, how will you choose?