Compared with Envision PLUS, the styling design of Envision S is more sporty and non-greasy, so it is also more in line with the needs of young people. Now, the new Envision S has been launched, with a total of 3 configuration models, with a price range of 214,900-239,900 yuan. Although the official call it a mid-term facelift, but the new car has been reborn inside and out, a few days ago we went offline to take a set of real car photos, let's take a look.
Exterior design: fully caters to the "squinting" shape, with mixed reviews
The front of the car bids farewell to the old thick eyebrows and big eyes, but changes to a split headlight design, the top is the squinting LED running lights, the headlights are illuminated below, the show car is black, and the privacy hiding effect is better. The trapezoidal mesh has a large area and has been blackened to give it a sporty look.
The smooth lines of the old model are continued on the side, the angle of the A-pillar is pressed down as much as possible, and the rear window is also relatively sloping, which looks dynamic. The waistline is treated in two sections, which is more chic than a single one. The wheels are 235/55 R18 in the low and middle configurations, and 245/45 R20 in the top configuration.
The rear part of the car is compact and full as a whole, with no flaws in the design, and the taillights are arranged horizontally, and the popular through-type shape is not adopted.
Interior design: The 30-inch integrated screen is eye-catching, and the interior workmanship is good
The changes in the interior part are huge,The center console is divided into two layers,Three-dimensional sense is very strong,A 30-inch long screen runs through the left and right,It looks very technological,The resolution reaches 6K,The display effect is more delicate,Built-in Snapdragon 8155 chip,The computing power is naturally inferior to the latest 8295,But there is no jam in daily use。 In terms of functions, it supports wireless CarPlay, dual-area voice recognition, mobile APP remote control, etc.
In addition to the entry-level version, the mid- and high-end steering wheels are made of leather for a pleasant touch. The thickness of the disc width is moderate, and the bottom is treated with a flat bottom, which is quite sporty.
The shift is a pocket shift, and it's good to get used to it.
There are some high-gloss trim panels in the car, which is commonly known as piano paint, which is indeed easier to leave fingerprints.
Envision S retains a large number of physical buttons to control the air conditioning system, which is well received. Thanks to the pocket gear shift mechanism, there is more storage space in the center armrest, and wireless charging for mobile phones is provided in both the middle and high configurations.
Space performance: The seats are not rich enough, and the rear experience is decent
In terms of seat material, the entry-level version is imitation leather, and the middle and high configurations are leather. In terms of functions, the entry-level version is relatively simple, only providing electric adjustment of the main driver's seat, and only the middle and high configurations have electric adjustment and heating for the main and co-driver. In addition, there is no lumbar support in the whole series, which is a bit undesirable for an American SUV that costs more than 200,000 yuan.
The wheelbase of Envision S is 2779mm, which is the same as the old model, and the rear space is decent, not too big to exaggerate, and it can't match the grievances. The rear seats are not functional, and the backrest angle adjustment is not supported. There is a certain bulge in the middle of the floor, which is a collective hard injury of fuel vehicles, and it will naturally suffer a little compared with pure electric vehicles.
The trunk volume is 347 liters, and the rear seats can be expanded to 1,425 liters when folded down.
Power combination: 1.5T/2.0T two power, cancel the four-wheel drive system
In terms of power, Envision S is available with two options: a 2.0T variable-cylinder turbocharged engine and a 1.5T turbocharged engine, both of which are mated to a 9AT automatic transmission. The 2.0T engine has a maximum power of 174 kW, a maximum torque of 350 Nm, and a combined fuel consumption of 7.3L/100km under WLTC mode. The 1.5T engine has a maximum power of 155 kW, a maximum torque of 270 Nm, and a combined fuel consumption of 7.23L/100km under WLTC mode. If the budget is sufficient, I personally recommend choosing the 2.0T version, which can bring a better power feeling, with a 000 acceleration time of 7.7 seconds. In addition, the new Envision S cancels the timely four-wheel drive system and adopts the form of two-wheel drive for the whole system, which may not be good news for users in the northern region.
Full text summary
Envision used to be a fierce rival to the Tiguan, but now its sales performance is relatively average, with the combined monthly sales of Envision PLUS and Envision S maintaining more than 8,000 units. The current market is indeed facing a new pattern, new energy vehicles emerge in an endless stream, and the strength of independent brands in the SUV field makes joint venture brands have to be in awe. In terms of products, the facelift of Envision S is sincere, and the sense of technology in the interior is leading in the joint venture camp, and whether it can stimulate sales performance has to be tested by the market.