The three major upgrade points are targeted at the 2024 GAC Toyota Sena real shooting guide

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2024-05-17 10:44Posted on the official account of Guangdong Daily Kanche

In the past two years, the rise of new energy MPV has been relatively strong, Denza D9 has become the new leader of the MPV market, Buick GL8 has lost its competitiveness in the face of low energy consumption of new energy, and sales have declined significantly, but Toyota Sena seems to have been affected little, monthly sales have been stable at the level of six or seven thousand units, it uses hybrid power to achieve low fuel consumption, and plug-in hybrid MPV is not lagging behind. However, the problem of Sena is that the power is relatively average, the car-machine interaction experience is flat, the ride quality is ordinary, and the added value of the car is lower. In response to these problems, GAC Toyota recently launched the 2024 Saina, adding E-Four four-wheel drive to improve power, upgrading the Qualcomm 8155 chip for the car machine, and replacing the middle row seats with airline seats, arranging everything that users need. Recently, we took a real shot of the 2024 2.5L hybrid four-wheel drive premium version of Saina, and let's take a look at the performance of the new car.

This generation of Sena is based on Toyota's TNGA-K platform and has a sturdy body structure and a low center of gravity layout. From the outside, the body is full of width and low height, bringing more of a homely feel than a business atmosphere. In terms of exterior, the new car is basically the same as the old model, with a significant X shape at the front, which shrinks the visual center of gravity to the center to resolve the bulkiness caused by the large body. The top headlights and chrome strips have sharp corners, and the trapezoidal grille underneath has a large area. All models come standard with full LED light source, automatic lighting, adaptive high and low beam switching, and LED front fog lights.

The side shape has a good sense of streamlining, the front and rear overhangs are not short, the front cabin and the inclined A-pillar transition angle are very large, the roof is slightly downpressed, the tail is slightly tilted, and the best efforts are made to avoid flat straight lines, coupled with the low body height, which is a good solution to the bloated feeling that is easily caused by the large body. In addition, there are very three-dimensional curved surface changes at the bottom and rear of the body, which play a role in guiding the side airflow. The side windows use chrome strips to outline the eaves shape, the middle and rear rows provide privacy glass, and although the rear doors are still side sliding doors, the business sense of the traditional square box MPV is really gone.

In terms of dimensions, the length, width and height are 5165/1995/1765mm, and the wheelbase is 3060mm. Compared with its rivals, the biggest feature is its low height and wide body, which can reduce wind resistance and center of gravity.

Many users think that the 17-inch wheels of the 2023 model are too small, and the new car is upgraded to 18 inches, which is not big enough, but it is much more coordinated than the old model. The 20-inch wheels of the high-spec model remain unchanged. The tyre size is 235/60 R18, the tire width will be sufficient, the sidewall is thick, and the vibration damping effect is good. Matching Goodyear Imperial series products, it has low rolling resistance and good quietness.

The rear of the car is a trapezoidal shape with a narrow top and wide bottom, and the feeling of stability is good. The rear window has a moderate vertical height, a wrap-around spoiler to reduce wind resistance, and a raised part of the body at the bottom of the tail window can also play a role in combing air and water flow. The split taillights are similarly sharp, the bumper is made thinner, and chrome strips are added to enhance the sense of refinement.

The layout of the carriage has not changed, the center console extends forward a lot, the A-pillar is very thick and inclined, but there is no double A-pillar arrangement, and the side blind area is not very large. The center console is vertically layered, and the table top has a wealth of variations, but it does not look messy, and it is covered with soft rubber and leather materials, which is comfortable to the touch. One of the upgrade points of the new car is that the 8-inch central control screen of the previous low-end model has been canceled and changed to 10.25 inches, and the high-end model is still 12.3 inches. The large mechanical shift lever is retained on the lever table, and the armrests on the side of the armrest provide good comfort.

The leather steering wheel is the right size, with perforations on both sides for a more delicate touch. The cross-spokes on both sides are arranged with larger buttons, and the right side is used to control the standard L2 driver assistance system, which has a lane centering function, which allows the body to drive in the middle of the lane, which is relatively practical.

The instrument cluster of most models is still composed of dual mechanical pointers and a small 4.2-inch screen in the middle, only two high-end models offer a 12.3-inch full LCD instrument screen, and only the top-of-the-line model offers a 10-inch head-up display.

All models that provide 12.3-inch screens have been upgraded with Qualcomm 8155P chips, with 12G memory and 128G storage space, and support 4G networking, which completely solves the problem of slow response of the car machine, which is one of the key points of this new car upgrade. The system can be interconnected with Apple CarPlay, Huawei HiCar, and Baidu CarLife, and uses Huawei's AI voice assistant to support dual-tone recognition, wake-free words, and continuous dialogue, and can also switch between Mandarin and dialects, which is more suitable for the needs of domestic users. In addition, the remote vehicle control has added the function of opening and closing the window, which is very useful in scenarios such as forgetting to close the window, picking up the courier, and picking up the object without a key.

The lever table is made of imitation wood grain trim, and the front is arranged with a mechanical lever and a small number of physical buttons, and there are open double cup holders, and the mobile phone can only be placed vertically in the rear slot, where there are double cup holders under the cover plate opening. The armrest box has a deep interior space, and the floating space below is high and wide, making it easy to place high heels or large bags.

The seat is made of a mix of leather and imitation leather, and the contact part with the body is leather, which is more comfortable to the touch. The padding is moderately soft and hard, the backrest is open to lateral support, and the seat cushion is of the right length. The driver's seat is 4-way adjustable, and the front seats are ventilated and heated.

One of the highlights is the upgrade of the mid-row seats, which provide a highly requested airline seat with manual adjustment of forward and backward sliding, a longer travel distance, a large backrest recline, and an electric leg rest for a comfortable reclining position. However, this seat does not achieve a zero-gravity sitting position, that is, the cushion lifting function, and the comfort is a little less interesting. The seats are ventilated and heated, and the high-end models also have a 16-point massage for higher comfort. A fold-out tray table with double cup holders and a slot for mobile phones has been added to the side.

The rear row is still a three-seater layout, but it is not wide enough to fit two adults comfortably. The seat cushion has a certain height to avoid a small bench sitting position, and the backrest is relatively flat. In terms of space, Kandi is 175cm tall, and the middle row seats are adjusted to the distance between the legs and two fists, and the rear row can get two fists of leg room and two fingers of head space, which is basically enough. The rear row has overhead air outlets, reading lights, and a double cup holder on one side, so convenience is no problem.

In the case of the use of rear seats, the tail compartment volume reaches 525L, because the rear adopts a sunken layout, the vertical height is very sufficient, and the luggage of 6 people for long-distance travel is basically enough. The rear seats support 4:6 splitting and reclining, which can be put into the sunken space backwards, bringing a flat tail compartment space, and the maximum volume can be expanded to 2112L, which is considerable. What's more, it also provides an internal spare tire position, which can be seen on the inside of the left inner wall, which can be seen by opening the cover, and is also very easy to access.

In terms of power, the front-wheel drive version of the model has not changed, it is still a 2.5L hybrid system, with a maximum engine power of 139kW and a maximum torque of 236Nm, a maximum motor power of 134kW and a maximum torque of 270Nm, a comprehensive system power of 181kW, a WLTC comprehensive fuel consumption of 5.66-5.77L/100km, and a maximum speed of 180km/h. The new four-wheel drive model, on the basis of the former, adds a 40kW motor on the rear axle and a maximum torque of 121Nm, making it easier to start and accelerate at low speeds, and also improve safety and passability, making it easier to deal with slippery and unpaved roads. The top speed of the all-wheel drive version has not been increased, and the combined fuel consumption of the WLTC has been increased to 6.13L/100km.

In terms of chassis, it is still a combination of front MacPherson independent and rear double wishbone independent suspension, the chassis has high driving stability, vibration isolation and sound insulation are also good.

In terms of model selection, due to the large number of models, the differences in comparison configurations are more complicated. But as long as you grasp the core upgrade point of the new car, that is, Qualcomm 8155 chip, four-wheel drive and mid-row aviation seats, it is not difficult to find that the 359,800 yuan four-wheel drive premium version is the only choice, and it is also the most suitable for home use, but the middle row seat massage is missing. Although the higher-spec models have massages, they do not have four-wheel drive, which is more like a preparation for the business market.

Kandi Comments:

The upgrade point of the 2024 model of Sina is very accurate, which is the place with the biggest gap with the new energy MPV, so that users do not feel too far behind psychologically. As a hybrid MPV, Sena is not like a new energy MPV, because of the layout of the battery and has to raise the cabin height, with a lower body to obtain a good interior space, bringing low wind resistance and high stability, this layout is worthy of recognition. In addition, its flexible tailgate space can meet the needs of multiple people for long-distance travel to place luggage, and can also carry a spare tire, which is difficult for new energy MPVs to do for a while. Therefore, we believe that the launch of the 2024 model year of Sena has greatly enhanced its competitiveness and can maintain the current sales volume.

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