In the SUV camp, Toyota has always had a stable loyal fan with high quality and high value. Taking the new mid-size SUV Wilanda built by Toyota's TNGA-K high-end platform as an example, the cumulative sales volume since its listing has exceeded 230,000 units, while the sales of hybrid models accounted for 25%, and the sales of the four-wheel drive version accounted for 40%, which is enough to prove the market heat of the Willanda dual-engine version and the four-wheel drive version.
CheTujun recently test-drove the Veranda High Performance Edition, how strong is it? Let's see what we see.
In terms of styling, The Veranda High Performance Edition focuses on sporty, with a black high-gloss mesh design and matte chrome trim on the front face, with 19-inch two-tone flap-like wheels, and the addition of an exclusive flare red color scheme to highlight the performance label.
Spatially, the Velanda is 4665mm long, 1855mm high, 1680mm wide and has a wheelbase of 2690mm. Luggage compartment space of 580L, with double-layer, double-sided adjustable cover, and rear seats can be divided 6:4 and fully reclined, fully meeting the daily travel needs.
The interior is a combination of a 10-inch HUD heads-up display system with a 12.3-inch full LCD instrument, which supports different color displays in eco, Normal, and Sport modes, integrating visibility and technology.
The test drive model uses a 2.5L engine and an E-CVT gearbox, and with a plug-in hybrid with dual motors in front and rear, the maximum power of the system reaches 225kW, and the book data is comparable to that of a 3.0T engine.
Test drive experience, thanks to the large torque output of the front and rear motors and the E-FOUR electronic four-wheel drive blessing, the speed is fast and stable, the power connection is smooth, the power output in the middle and rear section is strong, and the acceleration of 100 kilometers can easily run into less than 6 seconds.
The chassis is comfortably tuned, and the rear double wishbone fully independent suspension effectively filters out the fine vibrations of the road surface.
Coupled with the low center of gravity design of the TNGA-K platform and the stability performance of the E-FOUR electronic four-wheel drive, Chetujun believes that the comfort, stability and handling texture of the vehicle can score high.
In terms of safety, Veranda uses a new TNGA high-rigidity GOA body, a large area of ultra-high-strength steel, aluminum materialization of multiple parts, a new joint manufacturing process and high-strength structural adhesives, the standard 7SRS airbag of the whole series, and the Toyota Safety Sense that can achieve quasi-L2 driver assistance, and the active and passive safety configuration is leading the same level.
From the perspective of fuel economy, the fuel consumption of the 100-kilometer comprehensive working condition of the Veranda high-performance version can be as low as 1.1L, the total cruising range can reach 1152 kilometers, and the pure electric endurance alone can reach 95km.
After a day of test driving, Che Toujun believes that the Veranda high-performance version combines outstanding appearance and excellent driving control, and can easily cope with urban congestion and effectively solve the troubles of high oil prices, so it is a better solution for urban travel.