SUVs have always been the first choice of most consumers when buying a car, and the compact SUV is popular with consumers because of its large enough space and more affordable price. Therefore, both domestic brands and overseas brands have compact SUV products that can be played very well. Today, Uncle Che has brought you two powerful boutique domestic products, their appearance is passed and has a high-configuration label, let's take a look.
The 2021 Trumpchi GS4 PLUS was launched in June last year, and the car currently has a total of 6 configurations, with a price range of 126,800 to 149,800 yuan. The 2022 Haval Chitu was launched in December last year, and the new car has a total of 3 configurations, with a price range of 99,800 to 138,800 yuan.
Next, Uncle Che will focus on the selection of the 2022 Trumpchi GS4 PLUS 390T automatic galaxy version with a guidance price of 136,800 yuan and the Haval Red Rabbit top version for comparison, the price difference between the two is not large, so on this premise, which model has a higher product force?
Exterior design
Trumpchi GS4 PLUS has obvious differences from the previous GS4 in terms of design, and the overall shape is more avant-garde. The new model adopts the brand's latest design language in the front face part, and the details are handled more exquisitely and look very fierce, among which the car's mid-grid grid shape is more special, and the size is extremely exaggerated, which is the main source of visual impact on the front face. The shape of the headlight group on the left and right sides is outlined by tough lines, the angular design gives people an unusually sharp feeling, and the internal structure and layout are also unique.
The front face design of Haval Red Rabbit is more offensive than the first love also from the lemon platform, in which the car is equipped with a vertical chrome mesh, with the front lip shape of the wind knife on the left and right sides, giving people a strong visual impact. The shape of the headlight group on the left and right sides is similar to that of the haval H6 model of the same brand, the interior matches the LED light source, and a large area of guard plate is added around the day running lights and fog lights as decoration, which further sets off the sporty atmosphere of the front part.
In terms of body size, the specific length, width and height of the Trumpchi GS4 PLUS are 4710×1885×1726 mm, and the wheelbase is 2710 mm. The body data of this model is a circle larger than that of GS4, and the wheelbase has reached the level of GS5, the body side design is basically consistent with GS5, the wheel rim style equipped at the bottom is relatively novel, and the sporty design and body shape are just right.
The Haval Red Rabbit has a specific length, width× height of 4470×1898×1625 mm, and a wheelbase of 2700 mm, which is slightly behind in terms of key body length and wheelbase. The body side profile of this model is more traditional, the D-pillar position does not pursue a slip-on shape, and the exterior mirrors and door handles are designed in black, which plays a good decorative effect.
The tail design of Trumpchi GS4 PLUS is also somewhat similar to GS5, but the overall shape is fuller, the use of multiple complex lines enhances the three-dimensional sense and layering of the rear, and the detail design is very elaborate, and the middle of the tail light group with a more rounded shape on both sides is equipped with trim as a decoration, and the shape after lighting is like a leaf. In addition, the car is also matched with a bilateral double exhaust at the rear encirclement.
The rear design of Haval Red Rabbit is more fresh than the front part, the overall shape is full and coordinated, the through-type taillight group is thick and heavy, the middle part supports lighting, and the enlarged Haval logo is placed in the lower half of the light strip. In addition, the model also has a large roof spoiler and a double-sided imitation exhaust decoration, which effectively enhances its sense of sport.
Interior design
The overall interior design of the Trumpchi GS4 PLUS is exactly the same as the previous GS5, the center console in the car adopts an asymmetrical design, and the touch screen in the center is still eye-catching. In terms of materials in the car, the places that the car often comes into contact with are wrapped in soft materials, and the three-piece flat-bottom multi-purpose steering wheel in front of the main driver is moderately sized, and the hole treatment is carried out in 3:00 and 9:00 directions, and the actual grip is relatively good. At the same time, the car's interior configuration does not need to worry, there is no shortage of conventional functions, it is also equipped with a driver assistance system, and the multimedia system has a strong expansion, supporting mobile phone interconnection mapping, voice recognition control, etc.
Haval Red Rabbit's new generation of interior design style is similar to the previously launched first love and other models, the car's large-sized central control display screen with bright line decoration, fresh feeling comes to the face. The top of the center console is wrapped in a soft material, and the middle part is also soft, and with a texture effect, the overall texture is not cheap. The owner's driving front steering wheel is the same as the first love, the visual effect is very delicate, the surface is used to wrap the leather is more delicate, but the disc width is slender, and only supports up and down two-way adjustment.
The interior seats of the Trumpchi GS4 PLUS are wrapped in imitation leather fabric and functionally support the electric adjustment of the main driver's seat. The interior padding of the front seats of the new model is moderately soft and hard, and the wrapping feel is good.
The Haval Red Rabbit interior seats are also wrapped in imitation leather fabric, which supports the electric adjustment of the main driver's seat in terms of function, but supports the heating of the front seat and the option of driver's seat power seat memory. The front seat shape of the new car looks more sporty, but the interior padding is softer, with more emphasis on comfort and less wrapping.
The recline angle between the rear seat backrest and the saddle in the Trumpchi GS4 PLUS car is large, and the backrest supports angle adjustment, so it is easy for passengers of different sizes to find a relatively comfortable sitting position.
The rear seats in the Haval Red Rabbit car are of the same level as the front row in terms of material use and workmanship, and the padding of the rear seats is softer than that of the front row, and it has a significant sense of sinking when riding, and the overall comfort is good, but the length of the seat cushion is short.
dynamical system
The Trumpchi GS4 PLUS is powered by a 2.0T turbocharged engine with a maximum output of 252 hp and a peak torque of 390 Nm. In terms of drivetrain, it is matched by a 6-speed automatic transmission.
Haval Chitu uses a hybrid oil-electric system in which the 1.5L engine has a maximum output of 101 horsepower and the electric motor output is 156Ps. In terms of transmission system, it is matched by a 2-speed DHT transmission, and the official comprehensive fuel consumption level of 100 kilometers is 7.4 liters.
Uncle Che summed up
As domestic compact SUVs, Trumpchi GS4 PLUS and Haval Chitu both have a youthful design and good product power. From the multi-faceted comparison of the above two models, we can see that their advantages are different, among which the Trumpchi GS4 PLUS has better external dimensions and power performance, while haval chitu has a more comprehensive functional configuration and better fuel economy. From the perspective of daily use of cars, Haval Red Rabbit is obviously more economical and practical, so in this round of duels, Uncle Che recommended Haval Red Rabbit.