In today's competitive automotive market, SUV models are gradually becoming the first choice for family cars due to their spacious space and powerful functionality. For those who have a large number of family members and just need space, it is particularly important to choose a suitable family SUV model. Among the many choices, Auto Youwen deliberately chose two SUVs suitable for family travel - Dongfeng Nissan Tanlu and GAC Toyota Highlander to compare. When we focus on the daily use of extended families, how do they behave?
The whole family must be big
First of all, let's talk about space, if you simply compare the data, Tanlu as a newly launched model, the advantage of size data is obvious, but Highlander as a benchmark in the same class, the experience is naturally not bad, and the two can break their wrists.
Highlander third row seats
The advantage of the Highlander in terms of space is that it has an excellent design, with a stepped layout of three rows of seats to ensure the riding space and vision, and the abundant storage space in the car will not affect the riding space because there is nowhere to place the items in the car. Even the third-row seats have cup holders and headrests for comfort. However, there are currently only five-seater and seven-seater versions, and the advantage is that it can be easily made flat and has a large loading space.
As the latest SUV product produced by the "sofa factory", Tanlu not only uses quilting technology and high-end NAPPA leather wrapping, which is gentle to the touch, but also takes into account the figure and riding needs of different passengers, its seat is designed with a 210mm slide rail adjustment function before and after, and the priority of comfort is significantly higher, especially the 6-seat design, with a central channel, which not only ensures the comfort of the second-row passengers, but also helps the passengers in the third row, helps children to sit more easily, and "one-key down" function, it is quite convenient for adults to get in and out. The larger body length ensures comfort without compromising the spatial experience.
When more storage space is needed, the Pathfinder Magic Seat design allows the second and third rows of seats to be fully reclined, which is quite rare for a 6-seater design model, and forms a 2-meter-long double bed when flattened, which is more practical whether it is a family trip or a move.
In a comprehensive comparison, Highlander's advantage lies in the polishing of the details of the space layout, and it can achieve a good space with a smaller size. Tanlu, on the other hand, attaches more importance to the riding experience, with a larger size, and innovative design in terms of comfort and convenience.
Big guys also need to drive passionately
In terms of power performance, Highlander proposed two power configuration options, intelligent electric hybrid dual engine and 380T turbocharging, of which the hybrid version of the model reflects Toyota's strong strength in the field of hybrid, but what many people don't know is that Highlander's 2.0T engine technology is more advanced, this imported engine is based on the latest Toyota overseas 2.4T engine from the cylinder, with a maximum horsepower of 248 horsepower and a maximum torque of 380N·m, matched with an 8AT gearbox, and the power is more abundant than the hybrid version.
The Tanlu is a power combination of a 2.0T VC-TURBO super-variable engine + 9AT gearbox, with a maximum horsepower of 252 hp and a maximum torque of 378 Nm. In terms of data, the two cars are very close, but it would be a big mistake to simply think that the Tanlu will suffer in power comparison because of its larger size.
However, in the actual experience, the power output of the Tanlu is more powerful and smooth, because the engine of the Tanlu adopts variable compression ratio technology, which adopts a low compression ratio when accelerating, and the power is stronger, and the high compression ratio is used at high speed, the fuel consumption is lower, the noise during driving is smaller, and the power style is closer to that of large-displacement models, which is suitable for family users who pursue a sense of luxury.
Pragmatism VS Technological Cutting-edge
The interior of the fourth-generation Highlander won a lot of design awards at the beginning of its launch, and the interior wrapped in a large area of flexible materials and the wood grain design of the central control area reflected a full practical style. The high-spec model is equipped with a 12.3-inch center display, which also supports in-car voice control for navigation and multimedia.
Tanlu obviously has a stronger taste of science and technology, equipped with a 12.3-inch LCD instrument panel + 12.3-inch high-definition central control screen, although there is still a gap between these two large screens compared with the new forces, but the functional experience is definitely the first echelon in the joint venture car. The Nissan Connect 2.0 system allows the vehicle to seamlessly connect with a smartphone, whether it is navigation, entertainment or vehicle information, all from the palm of your hand. The enhanced ProPILOT system makes driving easier and safer.
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To sum up, Dongfeng Nissan Tanlu has shown due product advantages in adapting to large family scenarios, large space performance, power performance and intelligent configuration. For those who are looking for space, power and technology, this car is undoubtedly a good choice. And GAC Toyota Highlander is also an excellent model, sales have been stable for more than ten years, and the reputation in terms of quality is good. So, if you're looking for an SUV that can meet the needs of a large family for everyday use, then these two models are definitely worth paying attention to. (The car has a culture Uncle Wen/Wen)