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At present, the advantages of 100,000 domestic SUVs over joint ventures are already obvious, and domestic cars are impacting the price of 150,000 or even 200,000.
The good news is that people like Xingyue L, Song PLUS DM-i, etc. have achieved great success, and recently Roewe has also launched its own high-end model , Whale, which is pre-priced at 16.68-19.28 million yuan, positioned as a compact SUV.
However, Xingyue L has the endorsement of Volvo, Song PLUS has the blessing of DM-i, so what is the courage of Roewe Whale to sell cr-V and the price of Rongfang? Is it real or is it to cut leeks? Let's talk about it together.
What are the highlights of Roewe Whale?
The design is eye-catching
Knowing a car always starts from the appearance, and now the car design is more and more inward, and the domestic car is even more so, which is the pressure on the high-end Roewe whale that is positioned as a high-end.
Roewe Whale's design is not good to see, but it is certainly eye-catching enough. The new car adopts a bionic design, the dense ridge is very distinctive, and the borderless net is also quite imposing. However, some netizens joked that its middle net is not like the jaw of a whale, but more like the chin of Thanos, what do you think?
The rear of the car looks very dynamic at first glance, with double rear wings, through the tail lights, and double exhaust, giving people a feeling of both stockiness and movement. The unique shape of this coupe-style SUV has mixed wind reviews, but enough personality.
The interior is decent and more homely. The main blue and white color scheme of the cockpit looks very comfortable and has a warm feeling of home. The 12.3-inch dual screen satisfies the young people's pursuit of science and technology, and the large "whale" character printed on the steering wheel is also very distinctive.
A 2.0T engine is standard
Aisin 8AT
For a high-end car, the three major pieces are the foundation, and this foundation must be laid well. Roewe whale is more pleasing to consumers is Aisin 8AT gearbox, domestic consumers for Aisin gearbox recognition is very high, Roewe whale also gave a high specification of 8AT, is indeed very attractive.
The engine also uses 2.0T, with the Aisin 8AT combination, which is the same set on the previous Roewe RX5 MAX, and the power and smooth performance are very good. The maximum power of the engine is 170 kW, the peak torque is 370 Nm, the start is brisk, the staying power is also sufficient, and burning No. 92 gasoline is now an advantage.
NGP Pilot Assist
Experience to be verified
The biggest highlight of Roewe Whale is the rich hardware and high-end driving assistance, the medium and high-end models are equipped with as many as 11 radars and 41 various sensors, which once reminded me of the "hardware monster" of the Weilai ET5.
There is also the NGP pilot assistance that the new car is proud of, and with the high-precision map, it can realize the functions of autonomous up and down ramps, autonomous lane changes and intelligent avoidance of large vehicles, and there are very few cars that can achieve such functions.
However, the technical difficulty of NGP is very high, and few car companies have been able to successfully land at present, and it is not necessarily easy to use, and the experience remains to be seen.
I have experienced NGP on the Xiaopeng P5 before, the automatic up and down ramp is still quite comfortable, the experience of automatic lane change overtaking is also very good, and it can automatically adjust the speed according to the speed limit, and the overall performance is still relatively mature.
However, due to the limitations of regulations, the NGP of Xiaopeng P5 can only be opened at high speed, and Roewe Whale will inevitably have limitations. Actual performance and other future new cars on the market, let's experience it for everyone.
Consistently high level of configuration
The configuration has always been the advantage of domestic cars, and the roewe whale series is full of standard functions, such as front radar, 360-degree panoramic image, electric induction trunk, Bluetooth key, hidden door handle, integrated sports seat, second row back adjustment and negative ion generator and so on.
At present, the configuration is indeed not low, but whether the value is worth buying or not, it is necessary to compare with the opponents at the same level to know.
Compare domestic competitors
From the price point of view, the domestic high-end models that can be called opponents are Xingyue L, Lynk & Co 01, and Changan UNI-K, which is one level larger than it.
The three major pieces are decent
It is a pity that there are no four wheel drives
The pre-sale price of Roewe Whale High is 192,800, and at this price, find the version of the corresponding competitor at the same price and see what advantages and disadvantages it has. First of all, in terms of power, the four cars are all 2.0T engines, and the Hoshigoku L has the most horsepower, but it has not opened a significant gap. The UNI-K has the highest torque, with roewe whales coming in second, overall decent.
In terms of gearbox, the four cars are all 8-speed manual transmission from Aisin, which has a good reputation in maturity and reliability, and the performance on Roewe Whale depends on how it is tuned, and the reference RX5 MAX is still not too worried.
But at this price, Roewe Whale and Lynk & Co 01 can only buy the front drive, while UNI-K and Hoshigoku L can already choose four-wheel drive. Although four-wheel drive is not used much in the city, the stability and safety of four-wheel drive are still higher when catching up with some slippery roads.
The size advantage is not great
From the data point of view, Roewe whale compared to the same positioning of the Star Yue L, size and wheelbase has no advantage, Star Yue L length than Roewe whale length 68 mm, wheelbase length 80 mm longer, rear space is more advantageous; but compared to Lynk & Co 01, Roewe Whale is still a big lap. The UNI-K positions medium-sized cars and naturally has a larger volume.
Rich in configuration
But NGP is optional
The overall configuration of Roewe Whale is relatively rich, such as steering wheel heating, steering wheel shifting, AR enhanced real-life navigation and remote control parking are all unique configurations of Roewe Whale. In terms of other configurations, the performance of each model is different, but in the end, the focus is different, there is no obvious difference between high and low, after all, domestic cars will not be bad in configuration.
But as the biggest highlight of the Roewe Whale NGP, there is no low match, and the high-end hardware has it, but the function needs to be optional. At present, I don't know whether it is a one-time buyout, or will provide monthly rental, I personally prefer the latter, rent two months to experience it, feel good to continue to rent, with no habit of renting, than buyout can save some money.
Compare joint venture competitors
2.0T power has advantages
The price of Roewe Whale can reach mainstream joint venture SUVs, such as CR-V, RAV4 and Tuyue. And their positioning is compact, and the size difference is not bad. The power of 2.0T+8AT is a great advantage, and the configuration is much stronger than that of the joint venture car.
The product is pending validation
Insufficient brand power
However, as a new series of new cars, it has not experienced any market tests, and consumers still have great concerns about its stability and maturity. And roewe this brand may only be considered a "second-line" in the eyes of consumers, compared to Toyota, Honda and Volkswagen, it lacks some credibility.
Looking at the domestic high-end models at the same price, that is, the aforementioned Hoshigoku L cars, even if you count the more expensive and better Lynk & Co 01, the sales volume is still not as good as "two fields".
Market segments
There are very few successful people
Roewe Whale is a typical coupe-style SUV, which is completely different from the family car of the Hoshikoshi L. From the classification point of view, Mazda CX-4, Tanyue X, Kodiak GT, Geely Xingyue, Lynk & Co 05, Haval F7x and Trumpchi GS4 COUPE, etc., are also direct opponents of Roewe Whale.
However, at present, in the domestic coupe SUV market, there is no special volume of models, because if the size is not large enough, it is difficult to show the posture of the coupe. If you change the back shape, the body will be very uncoordinated, and consumer interest will decline.
Moreover, the price of coupe SUV is generally high. In pursuit of control, the chassis will also be lower. Coupled with the encroachment of the back-on-back modeling on the space inside the car, the cost performance of the coupe-type SUV is not high and the practicality is not strong, which is also an important reason for the poor selling.
Write to the end
If you want to do high-end products, it is not to set a high price, but to have a high value recognized by consumers, and domestic brands should be more stable and steady in doing high-end. Xingyue L relies on the full range of 2.0T engines, cross-level size, ample space, first-class configuration and excellent chassis, even if the price of nearly 200,000 yuan is landed, sales are not low.
Roewe whale appearance personality, product strength is not bad, cost performance is decent, NGP is a great highlight, unfortunately is the need to choose, it seems not sincere enough. But high-spec hardware is also a big advantage for competitors, allowing other driver assistance to have higher accuracy and reaction speed.
In the end, will you choose this Roewe Whale? What are your views and expectations on it, or for domestic high-end brands? Welcome to actively leave a message to discuss~