Counting carefully, Chery, as a major domestic car manufacturer, actually has many models that drive high and go low, and there seem to be only a few popular ones. For example, the compact SUV of Omenda also attracted some consumers with its personality and fashionable appearance, but with the growth of the market time, there is obviously a lack of stamina, and now it is basically in a marginal state, and the sales results are even more unreachable. And there seem to be too many reasons for this phenomenon, anyway, Ou Mengda's days are not as good as day by day, in the face of such a situation, the official seems to have no choice but to continue to launch new models, in order to stimulate sales. At present, the Ou Mengda guardian version is on the market, with a total of two configurations, the official guide prices are 109,900 and 114,900 respectively, and at the same time as the official launch of a number of car purchase rights, you can enjoy a cash discount of 20,000 yuan when you book a car for a limited time, that is to say, the landing price of the low-profile version is less than 100,000.
In addition to having a people-friendly price, the Omenda Guardian Edition is also optimized for product strength, which is more in line with the car needs of contemporary consumers. First of all, there is no obvious change in the exterior design, or the continuation of the current design, and the most controversial part of the entire appearance is the front face. The borderless front grille occupies the visual center of gravity, and the grille is embellished by a number of hollow grids of different sizes, which gradually become denser from bottom to top, and the middle area is also inlaid with diamond-like decorative points, which is indeed quite recognizable and original. It's just that from the beginning of the launch to the present, consumers have been more controversial about the design, and the personality is real, but there are also some consumers who feel that it is too cumbersome, especially for people with dense phobias It looks really uncomfortable. The flattened split headlights are integrated with the front face as much as possible, and the lower heat vents are simple trapezoidal shapes.
The side styling is more conventional, which is the performance of a mainstream SUV. The low front and high rear body posture and the fastback shape create a tight and full body silhouette, which is also a radical feeling that contemporary young people prefer. The upper waistline is segmented, and the lower waistline is on the rise. Blacked-out wheels and red brake calipers enhance the sporty look, while the upper waistline extends to the rear in the second half to blend in with the "ducktail".
The through-type taillights are not absent, the overall design layout is slightly higher, raising the visual center of gravity of the rear, the rear shape is still rounded, and the blackened exhaust outlets are also regarded as enhancing the sporty atmosphere. In short, the Omenda Guardian Edition has not made significant changes to the exterior design, only optimized for the details. These changes are basically negligible, and after such a long time, it still looks like a personality, and some consumers still can't accept it.
The interior color of the Omenda Guardian Edition is available in two options: "Bazaar Black" and "Flower Blue", and I personally prefer the latter, which looks more refreshing. The design layout continues to be consistent with the current model, in line with the mainstream design style. Built-in brand's latest car machine system, respectively, compared with the low configuration of the Ou Mengda Guardian Edition and the 2023 new dynamic version with the same price, the former is equipped with more 360-degree panoramic images, transparent chassis, electric sunroof, richer exterior mirror functions and mobile APP remote control functions than the latter. Of course, users can also choose LED headlights, rich functions are bound to further enhance the convenience of the car.
The price of the high-end model of the guardian version is not expensive, but it is equipped with more functions such as an electric induction trunk, 12.3-inch dual screen, imitation leather seats, and rear cup holders than the entry-level model, and the visual effect and practicality of the car have been improved and optimized. In terms of power, the Guardian version continues to be equipped with a 1.5T engine, matched with a CVT continuously variable transmission, and the data parameters are consistent with the old model.
In this way, the listing of the Omenda guardian version is a regular facelift upgrade, the core product strength has not changed, the biggest upgrade is the configuration, coupled with the introduction of time-limited preferential policies, it is obvious to improve the cost performance. It's just that the current sense of existence of Ou Mengda is too weak, so even if the guardian version is listed, it will not attract a lot of people's attention, it can only be regarded as enriching the choice of consumers, and it is really difficult to increase sales through it, and it will probably be difficult to get rid of the role of making up the number in the future.