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The outstanding money of Tourang within 250,000 is here, can Highlander still be able to bear it?

author:Qiu Xiaocheng

In the 300,000-level family SUV market, consumers can choose to the medium-sized or medium-large SUV of the joint venture brand, with large space, strong power and high configuration, GAC Toyota Highlander represented by Japan and SAIC Volkswagen Tourang represented by Germany have always been the mainstream choice of the market. In particular, the price of the recently launched Tourang 2024 outstanding model is as low as 249,000 yuan, which is further reduced compared with the price of the old model, and the once 300,000-level king product can now give this reserve price, which is indeed quite attractive. Then superimpose relevant preferential policies, such as 2,000 yuan cash vouchers or 3-year worry-free maintenance packages for 2.0T models, as well as financial policies with up to 0 down payment, up to 0 monthly payment, up to 5 years and 0 interest rate, etc., which can be said to allow you to truly enjoy the joy of buying a car with zero pressure. This can be regarded as Tourang's greatest sincerity to consumers. So compared with the Highlander, which was once a benchmark model, in addition to the price advantage, what other aspects can surpass the Highlander?

The outstanding money of Tourang within 250,000 is here, can Highlander still be able to bear it?
The outstanding money of Tourang within 250,000 is here, can Highlander still be able to bear it?

"Can be installed" is the last word

As a "competent" family SUV, it not only needs to have a large space, but also needs to have a flexible loading capacity. Whether it is a family trip or a short vacation, "being able to install" is the rigid need of family users. Although it is also a benchmark model in the 300,000 class, in the end market, the Touron is more affordable. It is worth noting that the Touron is a mid-to-large SUV and is the flagship SUV of the SAIC Volkswagen brand, while the Highlander is a mid-size SUV, which is one level worse in terms of class. Through an intuitive comparison of the data, we can see that the Touron has the advantage of crushing class in terms of body size.

The outstanding money of Tourang within 250,000 is here, can Highlander still be able to bear it?
The outstanding money of Tourang within 250,000 is here, can Highlander still be able to bear it?

Of course, comparisons can't just be put on paper. If you are simulating a family camping trip, both models can fit four large storage compartments, a stroller and a large toy when the second and third rows of seats are folded down. However, the Touron has significantly more room to load the same items, and it is expected to fit two large storage bins. In contrast, the Highlander is basically fully loaded.

The outstanding money of Tourang within 250,000 is here, can Highlander still be able to bear it?
The outstanding money of Tourang within 250,000 is here, can Highlander still be able to bear it?

Then there are things with more complex loading points, such as musical instruments, which are also the second and third rows of seats folded down, and the Highlander's performance in terms of height is a bit stretched, and the hi-hat can't be put down upright normally, and the advantage of the Tourang in the interior space is reflected, both in height and interior space, which are larger. In addition, with the seat folded, the Touron creates a flatter shelf surface. In terms of loading capacity, the Touron is not only ahead in terms of class and data, but also better in terms of actual loading capacity.

In particular, the loading of musical instruments is a very typical scene, and a full set of jazz drums not only needs to occupy a lot of space, but also has strict requirements for the loading plane, loading height, and horizontal and longitudinal space. For example, in order to prevent "damage", it is best to place the cymbal instrument upright, and the height advantage of the Touron is reflected.

"Parking is difficult" is actually not difficult

"Difficulty in parking" is always a problem that plagues novice drivers, which requires a long period of driving accumulation. For the sake of safety, even experienced drivers are naturally better when driving a larger SUV with the blessing of the parking assist function. Especially now that the road conditions are becoming more and more complicated, parking is a big test for new and old drivers.

In terms of hardware configuration, both models are equipped with front and rear reversing sensors and 360-degree panoramic images, which allow drivers and passengers to observe the conditions around the vehicle in real time. However, we noticed that the Touron is also equipped with PLA Parking Assist, which automatically recognizes when the vehicle encounters a parking space that can be parked and prompts the driver to take the relevant action. Highlander lacks this feature.

The outstanding money of Tourang within 250,000 is here, can Highlander still be able to bear it?
The outstanding money of Tourang within 250,000 is here, can Highlander still be able to bear it?

With the help of the PLA Parking Assist System, the Touron can identify parking spaces, automatically park the vehicle, and enter the parking space safely. The Highlander must be operated by the driver himself, and the intelligence is not as good as that of the Tourang. Through comparison, we can clearly understand that in the face of complex parking environment, if the reverse is not sure, there is a certain driving risk. If you can rely on the PLA parking assistance system, you can complete the parking more calmly and calmly, which is more worry-free and effort-saving.

"Ghost probes" don't have to be afraid

"Ghost probe" in layman's terms, refers to a vehicle or obstacle blocking the view in front of you, that is, a blind spot, and a non-motorized vehicle or pedestrian suddenly jumps out from the side of the road. In order to avoid accidents, it is necessary to rely on the relevant intelligent safety configuration of the vehicle, such as AEB, which is the automatic emergency braking system, in order to avoid accidents. Not long ago, there have been a lot of discussions and trials on the Internet about AEB, and the purpose is also to let consumers better understand the role and level of this function.

The outstanding money of Tourang within 250,000 is here, can Highlander still be able to bear it?

What would happen if the AEB response dummy test was done on the Touron and Highlander respectively?

The outstanding money of Tourang within 250,000 is here, can Highlander still be able to bear it?

Through the test, it can be found that at a speed of 20 km/h, both models can brake when encountering a moving dummy. At a speed of 30km/h, the Touron can effectively brake, and the Highlander can also brake effectively, but the effect is not as good as that of the Tourang, and it has even hit a dummy. It can be seen that although both models are equipped with AEB functions, there is a certain gap in the actual performance level.

Smart "headlights" are safer

Compared with daytime driving, the "blind spot" of night driving is larger, which not only requires the escort of AEB, but also the intelligent performance of lights at night. The "blind spot" at night is easy to cause accidents, which has become a problem that drivers have to pay attention to. In view of the pain point of the blind spot caused by the problem of cornering lights at night, what is the performance of the two cars?

The outstanding money of Tourang within 250,000 is here, can Highlander still be able to bear it?

Both models are equipped with LED headlights, but the difference is that the Touron is equipped with IQ.Light full-LED matrix headlamps that are more intelligent, not only with automatic headlamp and headlight height adjustment, but also headlight rain and fog mode, headlight delay off, headlight steering, automatic brightness adjustment and other functions. The Highlander is only equipped with ordinary LED lights, and the effect is definitely not as good as that of the Tourang.

The outstanding money of Tourang within 250,000 is here, can Highlander still be able to bear it?

The test results also proved that the Touron could see the sticker on the dummy much earlier before entering the corner, while the Highlander needed to see it after entering the corner. The Touron IQ.Light full-LED matrix headlights are significantly more "intelligent", and the smart lights can bring better light and visibility when driving at night.

Write at the end

Through comparison, it is not difficult to find that the Tourang is better than the Highlander in terms of space loading capacity, intelligent parking, and driving safety. These details are enough to give consumers a more comprehensive perception of Touron. Coupled with its current starting price of 249,000 yuan, it has directly entered the main price range of the traditional joint venture brand mid-size SUV. The starting price of the Highlander fuel version has to be 300,000 yuan, in comparison, the outstanding model of the Tourang can be said to be the price of cabbage in terms of configuration, space, and comfort, and you can experience the driving experience of a 300,000-level medium and large SUV within 250,000 yuan, which really puts a lot of pressure on other models of the same level! What do you think?