The competitive situation of the inner volume is also applicable in the automotive market, and the continuous release of new cars has mostly disappeared from the consumer's field of vision in a short-lived manner. At the moment when the consumer market is upgraded and the consumer group is younger, the competition in the luxury mid-size car market is also more hot, in the face of the 34C lead, CT5, S60 and other situations, the Lincoln Z listed on March 12 entered the game strongly, while maintaining silence and marginalization DS9 also released a new model. As competitors of luxury midsize cars, how strong are the products of DS9 and Lincoln Z? Is the arrival of the two models a strong entry or a flash in the pan? Let's take a look.
Appearance comparison
As the flagship sedan of DS, the exterior design of the DS9 is still in line with the positioning of a luxury brand model. From the front face, the hexagonal grille is decorated with diamond-cut diamond-shaped trims inside, covered with chrome trim strips with an external silhouette, shining like diamonds in the light, and the Paris Light LED headlights connected to the central net on both sides are exquisitely shaped, sharp edges and corners with simple lines, and the stylish and flexible French luxury texture comes to the face.
On both sides of the car, the straight waist line emitted above the front wheels runs through the body and the taillights, and the side window lines decorated with chrome trim and the sharp five-spoke wheels show stability and atmosphere, while the sport attributes are also taken into account. Inspired by the Louvre Pyramid, the LED taillights are inlaid with 196 elaborately carved lamp beads, combined with rectangular bilateral double exhaust, and the fashion and sophistication of French luxury have been enhanced again.
Wearing an American luxury coat, the Lincoln Z is a full-fledged Chinese special model, combined with domestic aesthetics on the basis of American luxury, and the overall appearance design is eye-catching. From the front face, the rounded mid-mesh occupies the visual center of the front of the car, and the interior is decorated with vertical dot matrix chrome trim. The headlights connected to it on both sides reveal sharpness in simplicity, and the daily travel light belt emitted inward through the net converges on the luminous Lincoln logo, creating an American luxury and stable atmosphere at the same time, the sports and technological texture are also displayed. It is worth mentioning that lincoln Z i enjoy and i cool series on both sides of the bracket with different styling design.
Coming to the side of the car, the waist line through the body shows a downward bending trend at both ends, and with the five-spoke sports wheels, the posture of the whole vehicle is also more low. In the rear part, the through-type taillights are combined with the Lincoln letter logo, and the fashion texture and recognition of the vehicle are enhanced, and the lack of bilateral double exhaust is slightly regrettable, but the sports attribute is not weakened under the decoration of the modeling parts.
Summary: Appearance comparison link, the design of the two models is worthy of the positioning of luxury mid-size sedans, in comparison, DS9 gives people a more dignified and stable feeling, while the design of Lincoln Z shows more sporty texture on the basis of atmospheric luxury.
Interior contrast
Inside, the interior design of french cars can always be a surprise, and the DS9 is the same, the relative retro design style with leather wrapping, creating a solemn texture of the exterior. In terms of detail design, the leather-wrapped multi-functional steering wheel combines roundness with edges and corners, which is slightly abrupt but also has a certain texture. Located in the center of the center console, the inlaid square clock will automatically flip when the vehicle starts, with the 12.3-inch touch LCD screen with the angular prominence below, adding to the sense of ceremony while the too tough design may make people feel slightly uncomfortable, coupled with the square air conditioning outlets on both sides, perhaps this is the French luxury style. Fortunately, the functions of car-machine network, satellite navigation, voice control and mobile phone interconnection are relatively comprehensive, and the car experience is still guaranteed.
Looking at the interior of Lincoln Z, I feel much more comfortable, and the relatively rounded design style can better show the luxurious texture of the interior. In terms of detail design, the double-width multi-functional steering wheel combines flat-bottom design with chrome trim decoration, which exudes a high-grade texture in simplicity. Lincoln Z interior is the most eye-catching is the twin screen that runs through the center console, the left side is a 12.3-inch LCD instrument, and the LCD central control screen extending to the front of the co-driver on the right side reaches 27 inches in size, bringing a shocking visual feeling at the same time, the car network, satellite navigation, mobile phone interconnection and voice control and other functions are also readily available, taking into account the practicality and the creation of scientific and technological texture.
Summary: In the interior comparison link, the interior design of the two models presents a completely different visual effect, the DS9 retro tough design style is a matter of opinion, but it will obviously not meet everyone's aesthetics, and the design of Lincoln Z combines roundness and softness with simplicity, and the atmosphere reveals more fashion and technology texture.
Spatial contrast
As a luxury mid-size sedan, the DS9 measures 4933/1855/1468 mm and has a wheelbase of 2895 mm. In terms of seating space, adjust the front seats to the right position, at this time, the knee space of the second row of seats can reach two fists, which can fully meet the daily riding needs. In terms of seat configuration, the power memory of the main seat, the electric adjustment of the auxiliary seat, the 14-way adjustment of the main and auxiliary seats and the heating function of the front seat are combined to bring the driver and occupants an excellent riding experience of the same level.
Open the tailgate, DS9's trunk depth is not bad, the two sides of the tire intrusion part has been decorated to improve the flatness of the trunk space, combined with the volume of 449L, it can fully meet the daily storage use, if you need to place large-volume items, through the rear seat ratio down, DS9's trunk volume can be further improved.
The Lincoln Z is also positioned as a luxury mid-size sedan with body sizes of 4982/1865/1485 mm and a wheelbase of 2930mm, which has a slight advantage over the DS9 in various sizes. Adjusting the driver's seat to the right position, the second row of seats of the Lincoln Z has more than two fists of knee space, and the head space of one punch also ensures the comfort of the ride. Combined with the main seat power memory, the secondary seat electric adjustment, the main and secondary seat 10-way adjustment, and the front seat heating ventilation function, the Lincoln Z ride experience is comparable to the DS9. The seat adjustment method of the two cars is slightly different from the front seat function, and you can choose according to your actual needs.
The trunk space of the Lincoln Z is also regular, and the volume of the 481L can fully meet the daily use, which has certain advantages over the DS9. The fly in the ointment is that the Lincoln Z does not support the rear seat ratio to be reclined, and there are certain restrictions on the loading of more items such as moving.
Summary: In the space comparison link, the spatial performance of the two models can meet the daily needs of the car. In contrast, the Lincoln Z has an advantage in body size and more space for riding and storage, but the lack of reclining of the rear seats will also limit the use of cars for special scenes.
Power comparison
The DS9 is sold with a 1.6T turbocharged engine with a maximum power of 158 kW and a maximum torque of 300 N·m, and the drivetrain is matched by an 8-speed automatic transmission. The acceleration time of this powertrain is 8.5 seconds per 100 km/h, and the combined fuel consumption of NEDC is 6.2 L per 100 km/h. Although it does not provide consumers with the 2.0T power configuration of mainstream luxury mid-size cars, the fuel economy is good, and the combination of 1.6T+8AT can also meet the daily driving car of the driver and occupant.
As a domestic special model, the Lincoln Z is also like the Cadillac CT5, providing consumers with a full range of 2.0T power choices. The Lincoln Z's 2.0T turbocharged engine has a maximum power of 181 kW and a maximum torque of 376 N·m, which is matched by an 8-speed manual transmission. The combination has an acceleration time of 6.8 seconds per 100 km/h, and the combined fuel consumption of NEDC is 7.32 L per 100 km/ h. Compared to the DS9, the Lincoln Z has significant advantages in power performance, while the fuel economy is also in the acceptable range.
Summary: Power comparison link, the Lincoln Z power performance advantage of the whole series equipped with 2.0T+8AT power combination is obvious, while the DS9 in comparison, although it only has a power configuration of 1.6T+8AT, but the relatively excellent fuel economy is also an advantage.
Configuration comparison
With the upgrading of the consumer market, medium-sized cars have become a symbol of the improvement of the quality of life of more consumers, and the upgrading of the car experience, in addition to the factors of space and power, the richness of the configuration is also a key element to enhance the car experience and improve the quality of life. Therefore, in the configuration comparison link, the uncle chose to guide the price of similar (DS9 2022 45THP Rivoli Technology Edition) and (Lincoln Z 2022 iku Zunya Edition) two models for comparison.
In terms of safety and driver assistance configuration, the Lincoln Z is more comprehensive, compared with the DS9, there are more reversing side warning and automatic parking functions, and the tire pressure display and 360-degree panoramic image are more intuitive and practical. In contrast, DS9 has more fatigue driving prompt functions, which can provide better protection for safe driving.
In terms of external configuration and internal configuration, the two models have different advantages in different aspects. Compared with the Lincoln Z, the DS9 has more power trunk and main seat leg rest adjustment functions, and the leather steering wheel and the whole car soundproof glass can also bring better passenger experience. In contrast, the Advantages of the Lincoln Z are a larger central control screen, more speakers and more colored ambience lights, in addition to the addition of active closed grille, steering wheel heating, active noise cancellation, front seat ventilation, voice control sunroof, steering assist lights and exterior mirror anti-glare function, the comprehensive driving experience is even better.
Summary: In the configuration comparison link, the two models have their own advantages in different aspects, but overall, the configuration of lincoln Z is more abundant and comprehensive, and the comprehensive car experience is better.
Write at the end
The increase in sales volume and share is inseparable from excellent products, in the face of mainstream brands sitting firmly in the top position, relatively niche brands to break the situation, need greater courage and strength. Increasingly fierce competition has become an immutable development trend in the luxury mid-size car market, and it is still difficult to stir up a splash on the launch of new DS9 models, and it is only a matter of time before delisting. And can lincoln Z's entry shake the seat of several big brothers? As far as the choice between the DS9 and Lincoln Z models, the latter has certain advantages in space, power and configuration, the car uncle recommends the Lincoln Z even more.
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