If you want to buy a mid-to-large SUV of a joint venture brand in the price range of 20-300,000 yuan, friends around you may recommend you Ford Explorer, Honda Crown Road, Toyota Highlander, etc. In fact, in addition to these popular models to choose from, there are also some "old faces" worth considering, such as SAIC Volkswagen's Tourang X.
SAIC Volkswagen Tourang X is positioned as a medium and large SUV, and it has a lot of market popularity at the beginning of its launch. So, how does this car perform? Who is stronger compared to the Toyota Highlander in the same price range? Let's take a look.
The 2024 outstanding 380TSI 4WD Longteng Edition (hereinafter referred to as the Tourang X) has an official guide price of 269,000 yuan.
Highlander 2022 380T four-wheel drive luxury version 7-seater (hereinafter referred to as Highlander), the official guide price is 314,800 yuan.
The exterior design of the Touron X is different from the conventional mid-to-large SUV, and it adopts a coupe fastback design, which has a unique visual aesthetic. As you can see from the pictures, the lines of the Touron X are more rigid and solid, and they are more recognizable under the embellishment of the continuous LED headlights. The front of the car is trimmed with three-section chrome trim strips, from the front to the rear, there are chrome decorations, with local blackening treatment, the visual effect is neat and capable, and the sense of momentum is full.
The style of the side of the body is similar to that of the coupe crossover SUV, with a straight and powerful waistline that extends from the A-pillar to the C-pillar, and the front and rear wheel arches are designed to be expanded to create a tall visual effect. In terms of dimensions, the length, width and height of the Touron X are 4917/1989/1729 mm, respectively, and the wheelbase is 2980 mm. Compared to the Toyota Highlander, the Touron X does not have a significant advantage in body size, but the wheelbase is 130 mm more. Overall, the appearance of the Touron X is much tougher than that of the Highlander, and as for who is more aesthetically pleasing than others, it is up to the public.
The interiors of both the Touron X and the Highlander are based on the traditional wrap-around cabin layout, with the difference being that the interior materials of the Touron X are more generous and the workmanship is more refined. In terms of in-car experience, both cars support CarPlay/Hicar/CarLife connectivity, while the Touron X not only has a larger central display (12 inches), but also adds GPS navigation, voice recognition control, 4G car networking, WiFi hotspot, app store and other functions. Highlander's central control screen size is8 inches,The resolution is not high,The interface UI is also a little old-fashioned,Although the intelligent performance of the two cars belongs to half a catty,But the TourangX's car machine functionality and playability are obviously more in line with the expectations of young users。
In terms of power, the Touron X is equipped with a 2.0T high-power engine with a maximum power of 162kW and a maximum torque of 350Nm, mated to a 7-speed wet dual-clutch transmission. In terms of driving experience, the Tourang X has a solid and powerful power output, and the acceleration rhythm is fast, as long as you are willing to give fuel, high-speed cruise overtaking is also stress-free. The Highlander also uses 2.0T power, with a maximum power of 182kW and a peak torque of 380N·m. However, in terms of fuel economy, the Touron X performs better, with a combined WLTC of 8.64L/100km, compared to the Highlander's WLTC of 8.74L/100km.
In addition, according to the official information, the current guide price of the Volkswagen Tourang X has been reduced to 269,000 yuan, like the 2024 outstanding 380TSI four-wheel drive Longteng Edition, compared with the 2023 380TSI four-wheel drive luxury version with the same configuration, which is equivalent to a price reduction of 36,000 yuan. At the same time, the new car canceled the 330TSI power, that is, the entry is the 380TSI four-wheel drive, which is more powerful and passable.
In terms of space, although the Touron X is "cut" by "cutting" the body height in exchange for its appearance, there is not much loss of headroom in the actual car. For comparison, I'm 1.77m tall and sitting in the second row of the Touron X, I have more headroom and legroom, and the only regret is that I lost the space in the third row. Although the Highlander has a shorter wheelbase, thanks to the longer body size, although the third row space is not large, it can also provide a lot of practicality and space flexibility when traveling with multiple people.
epilogue
From the point of view of the product itself, the comprehensive strength of the two cars is not bad. The Toyota Highlander's advantage lies in its ride and ride, while the Touron X has a slight advantage in terms of power and economy. As for how to choose the two cars, I personally think it depends on your actual needs. On a tight budget, the Touron X is a better choice, but if transmission reliability is more a concern, the Highlander is also worth considering.