On the evening of March 26, the much-anticipated BYD Yuan UP was finally launched, with a total of three models and a price range of 96,800-119,800 yuan. After this price was revealed, many people commented that it was better to choose Chery's iCAR 03, the two prices are similar and the battery life is the same, and the two cars are indeed each other's interference items in the background. So how should the two cars be chosen?
外观:元UP更精致,iCAR 03更狂野
As usual, let's look at the appearance first, the shape of the BYD Yuan UP is a typical urban SUV style, and the overall feeling is very refined and stylish. In terms of details, the slender headlight group, with the black trim in the middle of the light group, can be said to be very recognizable, and the shape surrounded below is equally sporty. As for the side and rear of the car, the overall is also simple and stylish.
On the other hand, Chery iCAR 03, the flat and stable shape and the Yuan UP form a world of difference, at first glance I thought it was a hard-core off-road vehicle. In terms of details, the vertical light cluster, thick surrounding, wheel arches and other designs are clearly different from traditional urban SUVs, and the sense of power is extremely prominent, and this design is obviously very pleasing to male users.
Interior: All have an obvious sense of technology, and iCAR 03 has a more layered sense
The interior of Yuan UP is very simple and technological, with a large screen of 12.8 inches + 8.8 inches of full LCD instrument, needless to say, a sense of science and technology. At the same time, the use of chrome trim also reflects the refinement of the car. However, the center console in front of the passenger seat still seems too simple.
As for iCAR 03, the large screen will naturally not be absent, and its screen size has reached 15.6 inches, and such a design should be more recognized by young users. In addition, the interior of the new car also fits the theme of tough appearance, including air conditioning outlets, door handles, etc., and the center console in front of the passenger also has a certain sense of hierarchy, which looks more comfortable than the Yuan UP.
Motivation: Data has its own advantages
In terms of power, both cars are available in two versions for consumers to choose from. First of all, the maximum power of the 301km version of the Yuan UP is 70kW and the maximum torque is 150Nm, and the other two 401km motors have a maximum output of 130kW and a maximum torque of 290Nm. It is not difficult to see that the power of the 301km version is definitely relatively poor, but its price does not overlap with the iCAR 03, so you don't have to worry about it.
The second is iCAR 03, it has two versions of two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive, because the price of four-wheel drive starts at 139,800, and there is no intersection with Yuan UP, so here is the data, not to go into too much detail. The all-wheel drive version has a total motor output of 205 kW and a total torque of 385 Nm. As for the two-wheel drive version, which has an intersection with the Yuan UP, its motor power is 135kW and the torque is 220Nm.
It can be found that Chery iCAR 03 has more advantages in terms of power of the two cars, but the gap is not obvious. However, in terms of torque, Yuan UP has the upper hand, and the gap is obvious. It is worth mentioning that Chery iCAR 03 is a compact SUV, while Yuan UP is a small SUV, the curb weight of the former has reached 1679kg, and the latter is 1540kg.
In terms of range, the Yuan UP is available in 301km and 401km versions, while the iCAR 03 is available in 401km, 472km and 501km versions. However, you don't have to worry about it, because when the price is similar, the range of both cars is 401km. Of course, the iCAR 03 is available in a higher range version for consumers to choose from. In addition, with the same range, the battery capacity of the iCAR 03 is 50.63kWh, while the Yuan UP is 45.12kWh, which can also reflect that BYD is also better in terms of energy consumption.
Configuration: iCAR 03 has better basic configuration, and more highlights of Yuan UP
Then there is the configuration that everyone is very concerned about, but before that, we must first talk about the level and mechanical configuration of the two cars. I just mentioned that the Chery iCAR 03 is a compact SUV, and the Yuan UP is a small SUV, so the former has a more advantageous size. At the same time, the iCAR 03 adopts a rear multi-link independent suspension and is rear-wheel drive, while the Yuan UP is a rear torsion beam non-independent suspension and adopts front-wheel drive. Therefore, in terms of comfort and driving control, the iCAR 03 with larger size, better suspension, and rear-wheel drive should be better, which is undoubtedly more advantageous.
As for the comparison version, let's directly compare the one with a similar price.
First of all, the 109,800 yuan iCAR 03 401km two-wheel drive standard version and Yuan UP 401km leading type.
In terms of wheel braking, passive safety, active safety and driving control, the two cars have their own advantages and disadvantages, the iCAR 03 has the advantage of larger tires and better active safety system, while the Yuan UP has more front side airbags and front/rear head airbags.
Note: The front of the table is Chery iCAR 03, and the back is BYD Yuan UP.
In terms of driving hardware, driving functions, and appearance configuration, these parts are almost BYD's home field. For example, 360 panoramic images, more radar, remote parking, external discharge, etc. are all advantages. However, there is one thing to say, the above configuration is not cold for some people, but the 360 panorama is still quite attractive.
In the comparison below, the two cars also have their own advantages and disadvantages, such as the highlight of the iCAR 03 is its larger screen, and the steering wheel is made of leather, as well as the main driver's electric adjustment, rear seat air outlets, temperature zone control, etc. And the selling point of Yuan UP lies in the intelligent aspect, such as rotating the large screen.
In terms of configuration, Chery iCAR 03 pays more attention to practicality and is richer overall. And Yuan UP is more individual, such as optional large screen, 360 panorama, it can be said that it is an improvement on the basis of iCAR 03, but the disadvantage is that the cost of these configurations is too high, so many basic practical configurations can only be abandoned.
followed by two 119,800 models, the author will directly repeat them here. In general, Chery iCAR 03 has updated the previous backward places in this version, such as 360-degree panoramic image, openable panoramic sunroof, etc., and there is also 50W wireless charging for mobile phones. It can be said that at the price of 119,800 yuan, Chery iCAR 03 has been further improved in terms of configuration under the advantages of the original level and suspension, and the cost performance is more prominent.
Write at the end
Chery iCAR 03 and BYD Yuan UP have a huge overlap in terms of price, and the prices of some models are still the same, which will inevitably become a distraction for the other party when buying a car. But after comparison, it is still very easy to choose, if you care about space, driving feeling, and hard-core style, then Chery iCAR 03 is the best choice. If you prefer an urban-style SUV and at the same time want more personalized configurations, then the Yuan UP is undoubtedly more suitable. If it were me, then there is a high probability that I would choose the iCAR 03, after all, the rear wheel drive is attractive enough.