Not long ago, the launch of the ninth generation Camry of GAC Toyota has attracted the attention of many consumers, after all, as a replacement model, the new car has been comprehensively upgraded, the product strength has been improved, and the starting price of 171,800 yuan is also quite attractive. However, users who pay attention to the 170,000-level mid-size car will worry that the entry-level version of the ninth-generation Camry will not be rich enough in terms of configuration, so they also turn their attention to Chinese brand models, such as the new Hongqi H5, which can be bought at a similar price.
Today, Xiaobian will take out the 2024 Camry 2.0E Elite Edition (manufacturer's guide price: 171,800 yuan) and the 2024 Hongqi H5 2.0T Automatic Zhilian Qixiang Edition (manufacturer's guide price: 179,800 yuan) for comparison.
Appearance comparison: a stable and vigorous atmosphere, a personality and fashion
The first is styling. Both models adopt the latest design language of their respective families, while the ninth-generation Camry has changed a lot and offers three sets of exterior styling options, while the models compared this time adopt a new borderless grille design, and the overall look is very individual and stylish.
As for the new Hongqi H5, its overall shape looks more stable and atmospheric than the ninth-generation Camry, and the iconic Hongqi vertical LOGO has a high degree of recognition, which also makes it look like an executive-level model, and even has a certain sense of class.
In terms of size, the length, width and height of the ninth-generation Camry are 4915/1840/1450mm, and the wheelbase is 2825mm, while the length, width and height of the new Hongqi H5 are 4988/1875/1470mm, and the wheelbase is 2920mm.
Cockpit comparison: one focuses on comfort and the other emphasizes intelligence
In terms of cockpit, the two models also adopt different design ideas, among them, the new Hongqi H5 still pursues luxury and comfort, so the interior workmanship and materials are relatively excellent, and it provides a panoramic sunroof, leather multi-function steering wheel, main/passenger power seats, front seat heating, Dynaudio audio, 253-color ambient lighting and other configurations.
As for the ninth-generation Camry, because this comparison is an entry-level model, it is relatively less comfortable configuration, but it also brings imitation leather seats, automatic air conditioning, electric sunroof and other conventional configurations.
In terms of intelligence, the ninth-generation Camry has saved some points, even the entry-level version is equipped with L2 level driving assistance system, bringing full-speed adaptive cruise, lane departure warning, active braking, forward collision warning and other functions, while the new Hongqi H5 only provides cruise control, parallel assist, rear collision warning, reverse side warning and other conventional functions.
However, visually, the new Hongqi H5 will be relatively prominent, after all, it is equipped with a 12.3-inch LCD instrument and a 12.6-inch central control screen, while the ninth-generation Camry is a 7-inch LCD instrument and a 10.2-inch central control screen, and the former also has voice control, car networking, OTA upgrade and other functions, while the latter needs to be connected through CarPlay, CarLife, and HiCar mobile phone interconnection.
Dynamic comparison: one with strong performance and one with high economy
After all, the new Hongqi H5 is equipped with a 2.0T engine with a maximum power of 165 kilowatts and a maximum torque of 340 Nm, matched with an 8-speed automatic manual transmission, and it only takes 7.8 seconds to accelerate to 100 kilometers.
As for the ninth-generation Camry, it is equipped with a 2.0L naturally aspirated engine with a maximum power of 127 kW and a maximum torque of 206 Nm, mated to a CVT gearbox. It can be seen from the data that the new Hongqi H5 is much stronger in performance.
There is no doubt that the ninth-generation Camry is more outstanding in terms of fuel economy, with a combined WLTC fuel consumption of only 5.81L/100km. Surprisingly, the 2.0T version of the new Hongqi H5 has a WLTC comprehensive fuel consumption of only 6.4L/100km, which is also good.
summary
It can be found that the new Hongqi H5 and the ninth-generation Camry have good product strength, but their respective focuses are different, like the new Hongqi H5, which still maintains the fine tradition of high configuration of Chinese brands, so whether it is comfort or power, it is more prominent. As for the ninth-generation Camry, it still maintains a high level of brand influence and economy. It is worth noting that since the new Hongqi H5 has been on the market for a while, and the official has recently launched an exclusive car purchase right of more than 60,000 yuan, it is good news for users with tight budgets. Of course, the final choice of which one depends on the needs of personal cars.