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Inventory of the top three in the mid-size car purchase index, the price range is 169,800-367,900 yuan

Buying a car is a painstaking task, and this process requires constant comparison among several alternative models, and by querying the price, configuration and real reputation, you can filter out the one that suits you best. Of course, there are also faster ways to get detailed information in one stop by referring to the car purchase index. It combines the key factors such as price, sales volume, word of mouth, configuration, retention rate and so on that consumers are most concerned about, and finally obtains a set of guiding model evaluation system through analysis and evaluation. This time, we will take stock of the top three mid-size cars in the car purchase index.

Camry

Manufacturer guidance price: 179,800-269,800 yuan

The early Camry was too bland and moderate, and after the birth of the TNGA architecture, the official concept of "exciting cars" allowed the new Camry to complete its self-reinvention. At present, the Camry on sale in China is the eighth generation of mid-generation modifications, the grid grid has become more fierce and more three-dimensional, and the chrome decoration on both sides is also very eye-catching. Even so, most people have a hard time quickly distinguishing between a Camry and an Asian Dragon.

The body size of the whole series has not changed, the Fengshang version is 4900mm long, the other versions are 4885mm long, and the width, height and wheelbase are still the same as the old model. The side shape is slender and stretched, and a simple and smart waist line runs through the front and rear doors, creating a swooping effect. The rear design style is not uniform, the upper part is more commercial, and the exhaust from the lower double has become sporty, and I personally only like the lower part.

Compared with the appearance changes of small fights, the interior design can be described as "subversive", and the asymmetrical central control plus large area of soft materials creates a good sense of high-grade. The central control screen has been changed from the previous embedded to floating, and the size of the screen has also increased. The full LCD dashboard is also the first time to appear on the Camry, the information displayed is clearer, for all Japanese cars, this electronic configuration is already a highlight.

The whole series provides three different power combinations, 2.0L naturally aspirated engine + CVT stepless transmission, the maximum power of the engine is 131kW; the 2.5L naturally aspirated engine + 8AT hand automatic transmission, the maximum power of the engine is 154kW; the 2.5L hybrid system + E-CVT electronic continuously variable transmission, the system comprehensive power is 160kW.

Accord

Manufacturer guidance price: 169,800-259,800 yuan

Although the appearance of the new Accord is not as exaggerated and radical as the Camry, the overall sporty atmosphere is also very strong. The wing-type LED headlight group has a flowing water steering effect, which is integrated with the inverted trapezoidal middle net to expand the visual width. The area of the chrome-plated trim strip of the middle net has been reduced, making the glossy black trim more prominent, and the overall simple sports style is adopted.

The side waistline is sharp, from the front headlights to the taillights. The newly added rim has greatly improved the temperament of the whole car, is the shape very similar to Ferrari's classic five-spoke wheels? The sneaky rear is the sexiest design of the Accord, which looks like a GT sports coupe. Changing the silhouette of a car seems more impressive than writing about the details.

The interior is based on dark colors, and the materials used for workmanship are general, which is almost incompatible with luxury. The wrap-around layout and T-shaped center console are clean and tidy, and the push-button shift design further enhances the use of space. The size of the central control screen is very large, and the previous mechanical control knob has been cancelled around, bringing a higher screen ratio, and the Honda CONNECT 3.0 car machine system is built-in.

Everyone is certainly familiar with the terrier of buying an engine and sending a car, and the power system has always been Honda's best play. Accord offers two power combinations, a 1.5T engine + CVT transmission with a maximum engine power of 143kW and a 2.0L hybrid system + E-CVT electronic continuously variable transmission with a combined system power of 158kW. The difference between the two sets of power is more obvious, the 1.5T pays more attention to the movement, and the 2.0L hybrid system pays more attention to economy.

Model 3

Manufacturer guidance price: 290,988,000-367,900 yuan

When the Model 3 was first listed, many people still had a high evaluation of the appearance. There is no grille design, and the identity of its new energy can be intuitively seen from the front of the car. The "faceless" front and body contours have also become elements imitated by other new forces, but this homogeneous design trend is prone to aesthetic fatigue.

The body length, width and height are 4694/1850/1443mm, and the wheelbase is 2875mm. Although positioned as a mid-size sedan, the body size is not outstanding in its class, and the length is shorter than the standard axle BMW 3 Series and Mercedes-Benz C-Class. Therefore, it can be seen that when a model is graded, the reference proportion of the wheelbase is larger.

The model 3's interior is often ridiculed, with neither a dashboard nor shortcut control keys, and a simple and rough 15-inch central control screen that takes over all the features of the vehicle. Even common adjustments such as steering wheel, exterior mirrors, and lighting need to be coordinated by the central control. Fortunately, the car machine system is very good, the user experience is similar to iPad, support touch, press, slide and other ways to control, if it is a heavy mobile phone user, you can fully control within a few minutes.

The latest Model 3 2022 has only two models in the entire series, namely the rear-wheel drive version and the Performance high-performance all-wheel drive version. The rear-wheel drive version has a maximum power of 194 kW with a peak torque of 340 N·m and a CLTC cruising range of 556 km, while the performance high-performance all-wheel drive version has a total power of 357 kW and a total torque of 659 N·m, and a CLTC cruising range of 675 km.

Summary:

The price range of the above three models is 169,800-367,900 yuan, and the price of the lowest Accord and the highest Model 3 has been doubled, which shows that this level of market segmentation has many volumes. Joint venture cars are still the mainstream, the broad price range is also conducive to the increase of potential consumer groups, dimensionality reduction hit more models, naturally some people will be willing to add more budget to buy more cost-effective models. Camry and Accord have been fighting for many years, maintaining strong product competitiveness through continuous iteration, and Model 3, as a latecomer, can squeeze into the top three in a year, which also shows the rapid development trend of new car-making forces. Personal opinion, if you pay attention to home use, and there are indicators of fuel vehicles, then Camry and Accord are good choices. If you are still young and like to pursue sportsmanship, the Model 3 is obviously more suitable, and its driving experience is among the best in the same level of pure electric models.

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