In recent years, Korean cars have indeed not been as popular as before, even Hyundai Motors, which is known as the "light of Korean cars", has now begun to decline, and the sales of many classic models are not as good as before, which is also obvious to all.
Although Hyundai is not so easy to sell, Nian Han believes that this is not a reason to sing about it, after all, Hyundai still has strength.
For example, Shengda is a good example, because this car is a "veteran" of Hyundai Motor's layout in the mid-size SUV market, since it was first introduced to the Chinese market in 2004, with excellent exterior design, spacious space, strong power and rich configuration, it has won the favor of many consumers.
The first generation of Shengda was launched in Korea in 2000 under the name "Hyundai Santa Fe" and was officially introduced to the Chinese market in 2004. At that time, China's SUV market was still in its infancy, so the emergence of Shengda undoubtedly filled the gap in the market, and it quickly became a popular model in the market with its excellent comprehensive strength.
Over the past 20 years, Shengda has undergone five generations of evolution, each of which has kept up with the trend of the times and has been continuously upgraded in terms of exterior, interior, power and configuration to meet the growing needs of consumers. In the global market, Shengda has sold more than 5 million units and is one of Hyundai's best-selling SUV models. In the Chinese market, Shengda has also achieved good results, with cumulative sales of more than 1 million vehicles.
Recently, the new generation of Hyundai Shengda was officially launched overseas, with the starting price of the fuel version of the model rising by 36,000 yuan, and the starting price of the hybrid version of the model rising by 5,700 yuan. It is worth mentioning that the new car has been unveiled at the Guangzhou Auto Show before, adopts a new design language, and is equipped with two power systems: 2.5T fuel and 1.6T hybrid.
It is worth noting that the exterior design of the new Hyundai Shengda is more tough, and the new car adopts the "Open for More" design concept to create a more square and masculine appearance.
For example, the front face adopts a large-size grille with sharp headlight groups on both sides, and the visual effect is very atmospheric. The side lines of the body are sleek and the design of the hidden D-pillar creates a fastback shape. At the rear, there is a continuous taillight cluster with a two-sided exhaust layout.
This design aesthetic not only enhances the overall visual impact of the vehicle, but also makes the vehicle appear more powerful. As you can imagine, this kind of design will attract a lot of attention when driving on the streets.
As for whether the space has been optimized and upgraded, it is not known for the time being, but Nian Han's analysis believes that compared with the current model, the square design concept of the new model will definitely be extended and widened in size, so as to achieve the role of improving the interior space.
In terms of interior, the interior design of the new Shengda uses flat straight lines as the main style elements, providing a simple but not simple sense of luxury. The 12.3-inch through-screen dual-screen design is a highlight, which is believed to bring a good experience in information display and entertainment interaction. Coupled with the 6.6-inch touch screen, it is full of technology and provides practical vehicle control functions.
Not only that, the all-new Shengda will also adopt a three-row seat layout to meet the needs of multi-occupant families.
The new car is equipped with Hyundai SmartSense safety driver assistance system, including FCA Forward Collision Avoidance Assist, DAW Driver Attention Warning, LKA Lane Keeping Assist, SCC Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control and other functions. In addition, the new car will also be equipped with a 10.25-inch full LCD instrument cluster, a 12-speaker JBL audio system, a panoramic sunroof and other configurations.
The performance is even more powerful, because the all-new Shengda will be offered with two powertrains: 2.5T fuel and 1.6T hybrid. The 2.5-liter engine has a maximum power of 277 hp and a peak torque of 421 Nm, while the hybrid system has a combined maximum power of 226 hp and a peak torque of 350 Nm.
The new model is mated to an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. This combination of powertrains not only heralds exciting acceleration capabilities, but also potentially leads to a smooth and agile driving experience.
However, the overseas price of the all-new Shengda has increased compared to the old model, which means that the entry threshold for the new car is higher. In the same class market, the all-new Shengda will face competition from Honda Crown Road, Toyota Highlander, Ford Explorer and other models.
Finally, Nian Han to summarize the new Shengda car, the advantages are obviously obvious, as mentioned above, the new appearance design is more in line with the aesthetic needs of current consumers. There is also a sense of science and technology in the interior, richer configurations, more powerful power, and so on.
As for the disadvantages, Nian Han believes that there are three aspects, one is the increase in the starting price, which is higher than the entry threshold of the old model. Second, the third row of seats is slightly cramped, which is suitable for short rides. Third, the fuel economy performance is average, especially the 2.5T fuel version of the model.
Nian Han added some additional suggestions to car friends, if you pursue the sense of exterior design and interior technology, the new Shengda can close your eyes. If you are more concerned about fuel economy, it is recommended to start with the 1.6T hybrid model, but if you have higher requirements for power, you can choose the 2.5T fuel version model. If you're not satisfied with the space, especially the third-row seat space, you can choose other models such as the Highlander, Touron and Crown Road.