In today's society, with the increasing number of family members, everyone pays more and more attention to the feelings of the whole family. In the face of multi-member large families, ordinary sedans and five-seat SUVs are far from meeting the space requirements of daily travel. Therefore, the current 7-seat SUV and MPV have become hot products in the market. But when faced with MPVs and 7-seat SUVs, the vast majority of families still choose SUVs. Because the SUV has better passability and cooler appearance. With these two points alone, the sales of 7-seater SUVs are much higher than MPVs.
Among the 300,000 7-seat joint venture SUVs, Ford Ruijie is a veteran existence. It has a history of more than 8 years since 2015. Not long ago, Ford's new generation of Ruijie was launched, named Ruijie L. In addition to the lengthening of the body, Ruijie L also launched a hybrid version, which is also the first hybrid model launched by Ford in China. So this episode of the show will have a good talk about the new Ford Sharp L, can it meet the travel needs of "one car is better than many cars" after lengthening?
What are the highlights of the new Sharp L?
First, the new car has a larger body size. The all-new Sharp L has a length, width and height of 5000/1961/1773mm and a wheelbase of 2950mm.
The 5-meter model is 122 mm longer than the previous model, 36 mm wider and has a wheelbase 100 mm longer.
So the new Ruijie L is a full circle larger than the old model, and it is called Ruijie L worthy of its name.
The longer length and wheelbase definitely means more rear space. Whether it is the second row, the third row or the trunk, the space performance has been greatly improved.
Second, the Sharp Boundary L adopts a more reasonable seat layout and more comfortable seats. Although the all-new Ford Sharp L sells 7 seats, it mainly features a 2-2-3 layout. This means that the second row is no longer a triple seater, but two independent seats instead.
The advantages of arranging two independent seats in the second row far outweigh the disadvantages. First, after using two independent seats, the width of the middle passage of the second row of the Sharp L, the width of the middle passage reaches 200mm, and the third row passengers can get on and off the bus very conveniently, and it will hardly affect the second row passengers, and also save the complicated steps of getting on and off the bus with the traditional seven-seater.
Secondly, second-row passengers also have a more comfortable independent seat. For example, the second-row independent seat of Ruijie L adopts a high-support wrap-around seat, with a seat cushion width of 548mm, a length of 358mm, and a backrest width of 530mm, which has been finely adjusted in 8 major divisions to make the back and cushion force points more evenly distributed, the body wrapped stronger, and sitting more comfortable.
Moreover, the backrest angle can be adjusted back to 51°, and the maximum angle between the backrest and the thighs can reach about 114°, so you can sleep comfortably in the car after putting it down. At the same time, the second-row seats also have ventilation, heating and temperature zone control. This function is very convenient when traveling, warm in winter and cool in summer, and also allows more passengers to have a more comfortable riding experience.
In addition, the second-row seats of the Ruijie L also have a variety of modes such as one-key near-zero gravity mode, one-key cruise reset mode and one-key exclusive to adapt to different usage scenarios. For example, one-key zero gravity and one-key reset function, so that passengers no longer need to press the button all the time, eliminating cumbersome operation steps, which is particularly friendly to the elderly and children.
So overall, the benefits of using independent seats in the second row are greater than those of triple seats. And with the existence of a central passage, the legroom of the three-row passengers will also be extended to a certain extent, and it will not make the third-row passengers feel very depressed.
Third, the Ruijie L has more power and a more reliable four-wheel drive system. In addition to the traditional fuel version, the all-new Ruijie L is also available in a hybrid version. But the difference is that the power of the Ruijie L hybrid version is much stronger than that of competitors in the same class, and the fifth-generation 2.0T EcoBoost engine has a maximum horsepower of 275 hp and a maximum torque of 405 Nm. Coupled with the assistance of the motor, the two-ton Ruijie L hybrid version accelerates to 100 kilometers in 7.1 seconds.
And abundant power is very critical on the highway, due to the complex high-speed road conditions in China, the shorter the overtaking time, the safer. At this time, the high-horsepower advantage of the Ruijie L hybrid comes out, and it is easy to overtake with one foot on the accelerator.
Moreover, its fuel consumption is similar to that of competing products, and the WLTC of Ruijie L Hybrid has a fuel consumption of 6.31 liters / 100 kilometers per 100 kilometers, and the comprehensive endurance can reach 1188 kilometers, which is 30% fuel saving compared to the 2.0T fuel version. The NEDC fuel consumption of the Toyota Highlander hybrid version next door is 5.8L/100km, and the difference between the two is only 0.5L/100km. Therefore, the Ruijie L hybrid version ensures strong power while still has excellent fuel consumption.
At the same time, the new car also adopts a self-developed electronically controlled continuously variable gearbox, and highly integrates the electric drive system, including the drive motor and generator, taking into account the compact, powerful, smooth and sensitive.
In addition, the four-wheel drive system of the Ruijie L hybrid is a real mechanical four-wheel drive with a real propeller shaft, which means that the new car has a much higher ability to get out of trouble than opponents in the same class without a rear axle propeller shaft when off-road. Moreover, the two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive of Ruijie L Hybrid can achieve millisecond-level switching and can flexibly cope with various complex road conditions. It can not only realize the handling in four-wheel drive mode, but also meet the economy in two-wheel drive mode.
Fourth, the new Sharp L has richer configurations. Let's take the 309,800 Ruijie L hybrid four-wheel drive 7-seat ST-Line as an example, and the new car is equipped with a 12.3-inch + 27-inch ultra-wide-area 4K high-definition giant screen, which is also Ford's current housekeeping skills.
Among them, the 12.3-inch full-color digital LCD instrument cluster presents a variety of information such as navigation, entertainment, and road mode. Not to mention the 27-inch fish screen, equipped with Ford SYNC®+2.0 intelligent interconnection system, integrating Baidu AI technology and the industry's advanced natural semantic recognition function, bringing 70+ semantic voice interaction.
And there are also diversified application scenarios, such as entertainment and life service APP, SYNC+ system access to iQiyi, QQ Music and Himalaya and other common apps. There are also comfortable and convenient functions such as free secret land, time and space secret letter, and joint driving fun, so whether it is good looks, intelligence or playability, it is very high.
In terms of intelligent driving, the all-new Ruijie L is also equipped with the Co-Polit 360TM intelligent driving assistance system, such as the BlueCruise function, which supports quasi-autonomous driving in the speed range of 0-130km/h. Coupled with the face recognition camera, it monitors the user's attention at all times, and reminds the user to pay attention to the situation ahead when necessary, ensuring driving safety.
In addition, the new car is equipped with ANC active noise cancellation as standard, and with 12 speakers of Danish B&O audio, it also brings an auditory feast to the passengers in the car, which are also the strengths of Ruijie L. So on the whole, in terms of luxury and comfort configuration, the new Ruijie L has put a lot of effort into it.
How to choose the configuration of the new Ford Sharp L?
At present, the price of the all-new Ford Ruijie L is 22.98-309,800, of which the fuel version is priced at 22.98-279,800 and the E-hybrid version is priced at 24.98-309,800. Except for the minimum 5-seater Fashion Edition and 7-seater Style Edition, all 7-seater models come standard with a 12.3-inch LCD instrument cluster + a 27-inch central console with a fish screen.
At the same time, there are L2 level driving assistance systems, front and rear radar + reversing images, electric memory trunk, hidden door handles, active front grille, remote start, openable panoramic sunroof, WiFi hotspot, V2X communication, SYNC+ system, active noise cancellation, leather steering wheel and seats, luggage 12V power interface, front seat heating, etc., so the 249,800 two-wheel drive 7-seat luxury version is one of the most cost-effective configurations.
If you want to experience strong power and fuel saving, the 269,800 hybrid two-wheel drive 7-seat luxury model is worth recommending, and some of the configurations are available, which fully meet daily use. But the most recommended are the 299,800 7-seat Supreme and the 309,800 seven-seat ST-LINE, after all, the second row of independent seats will make the family more comfortable.
In addition, the configuration has also gone to a higher level, adding 360 panoramic images, Bluetooth keys, automatic anti-glare rearview mirrors, a row of second-row mobile phone wireless charging and seat heating and ventilation, a second-row boss button, 12-speaker B&O audio, etc. Of course, the price has also gone to 300,000, so consumers with sufficient budgets can fully consider these two models.
Write at the end
Overall, the former Ford Sharp is back. This time is not only the price more competitive, the key is that its product power has been greatly improved. In addition to the change in appearance and the increase in space, the addition of 7-seat 2-3 layout and E-hybrid has captured the most important demand points of consumers at present, making the new Ruijie L stand out among the 7-seat mid-size SUVs of 200,000-300,000.
So with 200,000-300,000 in hand, if you want to buy a 7-seat joint venture SUV with large space and strong power, and can take care of every passenger when traveling, then Ford Ruijie L can indeed be competent, and it is a product worth recommending.