The fashion collision of popular students
Young people are an important group in the new energy vehicle market, and they pursue fashion personality and a sense of technology. Recently, two pure electric vehicle models AION Y and Yuan PLUS, which are aimed at young people, have become popular in the industry and have become "popular students".
Both cars adopt a dynamic and stylish styling language in the exterior design. The overall design of the AION Y is avant-garde, with a streamlined body line and neat and stylish body lines, with a black roof and a sporty color separation design, exuding a rebellious atmosphere of youthful vitality. Yuan PLUS chose a more rounded and dynamic dragon face design language, borrowing inspiration from aircraft wings, and the body lines are more smooth and powerful.
In terms of interior, AION Y extends the youthful and fashionable style of the exterior, the floating design of the center console is very technological, and provides a variety of interior colors to choose from, making the interior atmosphere more individual. The interior of the Yuan PLUS pays more attention to the luxury and comfort experience, using a large area of soft materials with leather wrapping, and the flat design of the center console makes the entire interior space more spacious.
In terms of core configuration, the AION Y is equipped with an electric motor system of up to 120kW and has a NEDC range of 510km, while the Yuan PLUS uses a more powerful 184kW electric motor with a range of up to 600km. Both cars have a good level of power output and flight performance.
The battle between smart technology and practicality
In addition to the fashionable appearance and power configuration, the intelligent network experience and practicality are also important areas for AION Y and Yuan PLUS to compete in the hearts of young people.
In terms of intelligent networking, both vehicles provide an industry-leading intelligent experience. AION Y adopts the intelligent network system independently developed by GAC New Energy, which supports OTA online upgrade, voice control, mobile phone vehicle interconnection and other functions. The Yuan PLUS is equipped with Xpeng Motors' XPilot 3.0 intelligent driving assistance system, which can realize Navigation Guided Pilot (NGP high-speed intelligent navigation assisted driving).
Yuan PLUS is also equipped with a human-computer interaction system, through voice, gestures and other multi-modal interaction methods, can complete navigation, control music and other operations, bringing users a new intelligent experience.
In terms of practicality, the interior space of the AION Y is relatively compact, but the storage pattern is reasonable, and the trunk volume is also in the middle and upper level of its class. As a medium-sized SUV model, Yuan PLUS undoubtedly has more advantages in interior space and storage space, which can meet the travel needs of young families.
In terms of configuration, the two cars also differ. The configuration of the AION Y is relatively simple, but the basic configuration is rich enough, while the Yuan PLUS provides more advanced configuration options, such as panoramic sunroof, keyless entry, etc., which can bring users a more luxurious and comfortable experience.
Weigh your own needs and choose the best "popular student"
Through the comparison above, we can see that AION Y and Yuan PLUS, the two "popular students", have their own strengths, and there are also some differences in positioning and characteristics.
For young people who mainly move around the city, the AION Y may be a more suitable choice. With its compact body size and excellent handling, the AION Y is easier to drive on congested city roads. Although the power output and range are slightly inferior to those of the Yuan PLUS, the range of 510km is enough to meet the needs of daily commuting. AION Y's stylish and personalized exterior design and high-tech in-car experience are also more in line with the aesthetic orientation of young people.
For young people who often travel long distances or have started a family, Yuan PLUS is a more worthy choice. As a mid-size SUV, the Yuan PLUS not only has a more spacious interior space and a larger trunk volume, but also a stronger power system and a longer range that also make it more comfortable on long-distance driving. Yuan PLUS is also more outstanding in terms of intelligent networking and luxury configuration, which can bring users a better travel experience.
There is also a certain gap between the two cars in the price range. The starting price of the AION Y is around 120,000 yuan, while the Yuan PLUS starts at 170,000 yuan. For consumers on a budget who want to get the best features possible, the AION Y may be a more affordable option.