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In the high-end MPV market, Sena is the most stable one, and there must be a place for it at the top of the sales list. The reason behind this is the toughness of the product and the stability of the quality, and the impact of factors outside the product on it is actually very small.
But that won't be a reason for it to rest on its laurels. In the face of changes in the Chinese market environment and the constantly updated demands of Chinese users, GAC Toyota responded positively and sincerely and launched the 2024 Saina. The price range of the new car is 284,800-395,800 yuan, which has dropped below 300,000 yuan for the first time, and a series of product upgrades show that it attaches great importance to the Chinese market.
The best Sena is in China.
Equipped with E-FOUR electronic four-wheel drive + active and passive safety upgrades, travel is more secure
Sena focuses on family cars, and smooth driving quality and reliable safety are the key. Especially in China's complex traffic environment, Chinese users pay special attention to this.
In terms of driving stability, the 2024 Sena is equipped with the E-FOUR electronic four-wheel drive system to provide protection. The E-FOUR electronic four-wheel drive adopts the design of dual drive motors on the front and rear axles, which can intelligently achieve a wide range of torque distribution from 100:0 to 20:80. As a result, the vehicle can maintain sufficient wheel adhesion in scenarios such as high-speed cornering, ramp starting, and slippery roads to ensure stable and safe driving.
In terms of active safety, the 2024 Saina is equipped with the T-Pilot intelligent driving assistance system as standard, which is developed based on the "zero accident" data of more than 20 billion kilometers of intelligent driving around the world, which is relatively more mature and reliable, and can also achieve a more comfortable and delicate experience. Among them, the upgraded PVM panoramic monitoring system adds 3D panoramic car models and 2D left and right views, providing intuitive safety vision for driving and parking on narrow road sections.
In terms of passive safety, Seina has a high-rigidity GOA body, a large number of applications of high-strength steel and aluminum alloys, plus laser spiral welding technology, CD pillar position continuous ring structure and other process technologies, which improve the collision safety and handling stability of the vehicle. In the safety performance test of the China Insurance Research Institute, whether it is the safety of members in the car, the safety of pedestrians outside the vehicle, or the safety of vehicle assistance, each sub-test has received the highest evaluation.
It is worth mentioning that the distance between the third row and the rear window is as long as 61 cm, which is the largest among mainstream MPVs. This means that in the event of a rear-end collision, the Sena has more room to collapse, which can effectively reduce the damage to the passengers in the third row.
It is equipped with an integrated airline seat, the same as the Alpha
With the increasing trend of China's automobile market, Chinese users have higher and higher requirements for the comfort of high-end MPVs. GAC Toyota will not shy away from this change of situation, and the 2024 Sena almost gives it the highest level of treatment.
Most notably, the second row of the 2024 Sena is equipped with the same one-piece airline seats as Alpha. The seats are made of 8-layer composite structure and are made of high-grade Bavarian leather for a soft and snug ride. In airline seats, passengers can get a "zero-gravity" lying position, or they can adjust the slides to get ample legroom. In terms of seat function, it not only supports electric adjustment of the backrest and leg rest, but also is equipped with 3 levels of ventilation and heating and 16 massage contacts, while the mobile phone slot, charging port, small table, adjustment buttons, etc. are all fully equipped, giving people a comfortable and thoughtful riding experience.
GAC Toyota, which likes to pick out details, has also added many small upgrades in comfort to the 2024 Sena. The cabin is covered with a larger area of leather, and all the places that come into contact with the body are soft and comfortable under normal car use. The second-row door panels and airline seats are matched with high-gloss silver chrome strips, and the cabin texture is more layered. In addition, thanks to the addition of double-glazed acoustic glass in the rear and the optimisation of the engine's working range, the 2024 Sena further enhances the comfortable atmosphere in the cabin through a further improvement in quietness.
Equipped with Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 chip, it is more suitable for the needs of Chinese users
It is undeniable that the use experience of self-owned brand vehicles is generally better than that of joint venture brands. However, most joint venture brands are still reluctant to jump out of the original intelligent car machine framework, and GAC Toyota has taken the first step to break the confinement of joint venture brands and create a China-exclusive intelligent cockpit for the 2024 Saina.
The 2024 Sena is equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 chip, which is currently the mainstream in the market, with improved computing power and response speed. The car machine also supports the interconnection of CarPlay, CarLife, and HiCar, and the handcar connection is very convenient. In terms of hardware, the resolution of the 12.3-inch central control screen reaches 2K, and it can be linked with the HUD head-up display and instrument cluster to achieve three-screen linkage intelligent display, and the driving information is clear at a glance.
The in-vehicle machine function is also more powerful, with an intelligent voice assistant jointly developed with Huawei, which can continue to have a smooth conversation after waking up. The smart assistant can also connect people, vehicles, and homes, and connect with Huawei Hi-link through the car machine, and use the voice assistant to control smart appliances at home and voice control the corresponding functions of the vehicle through smart devices at home.
To a certain extent, the shortcomings of the previous Sena have become longboards, especially in the face of joint venture high-end MPVs.
The particularity of the organizational structure of the joint venture brand will always lead to the slowness of product and market decision-making, and even the arrogance of attitude. But GAC Toyota is undoubtedly an exception. Since its launch in 2021, Sena has continued to sell well, becoming the fastest electric hybrid MPV to reach 100,000 sales in just 17 months, with monthly sales remaining above 6,000 units, continuing to rank among the top three in its class. It had the capital to be proud of, but it didn't.
The price is lowered, the product is raised, represented by the 2024 Saina, which is the sincerity of the joint venture brand.