Bang you choose the car
Written by | Lei Lei
As a high-end brand model under Chery, Xingtu Lanyue can be said to have concentrated all its own advantageous resources, internal and external materials are quite solid, and strive to create a sense of high-grade at a ceiling level of 200,000 prices, coupled with its excellent performance in size and space, not only the manufacturers themselves, but also some consumers also compare it with toyota Highlander, the benchmark of intermediate SUVs.
So, does Xingtu Lanyue have the strength to call out Highlander? Today, we will PK the two cars from the aspects of space, configuration and power, and see if the high-end models of domestic brands can benchmark the joint venture.
This time, we chose the medium and high-end model of The Starway 400T, that is, the two-wheel drive StarRui Pro version priced at 213,900, with 7 seats.
New Highlander We have chosen the two-wheel drive 7-seat premium version that costs 318,800.
Size has advantages
But the actual experience of Highlander is even better
When buying a large-size SUV, the first factor to consider is the space. Judging from the body data, The Starway Moon has completely suppressed the Highlander, does it mean that the interior space of the Starway Moon is stronger than the Highlander?
After adjusting the driver's seat in the first row of the StarWay Moon to the author's suitable sitting position, it can be seen from the following figure that the author's legs in the second row can almost be straightened.
In terms of comfort, the second row of seats in the Starway Moon is relatively soft and has a good body feeling, including the comfort of the middle seat. In terms of functionality, the second row of seats can be adjusted front and back, the backrest angle can also be adjusted, and the pitch angle is very large, and a very comfortable sitting position can be found in the second row.
However, the comfort of the third row of the StarWay Moon is average, mainly because the seat cushions and seat backrests are relatively thin.
Moreover, after adjusting the second row to the right position, the author's height of 172cm sits in the third row, the knee has been topped to the second row of backrests, it seems that the third row is only suitable for smaller passengers, but also not suitable for long-distance rides, otherwise it will feel too depressed.
On the other hand, Highlander, also based on the author's sitting posture as a reference, the second row of leg space is also very spacious, it is difficult to distinguish. But the difference is in the details, the Highlander rear floor is almost flat, while the central platform of the rear row of the Starway Moon is slightly raised.
In terms of the seat's body feel, highlander overall feel is not as comfortable as the starway moon, but the ergonomic design of the backrest is better. In terms of functionality, highlander second row seats also support front and rear adjustment, and the backrest angle is adjustable, but because the battery (hybrid) is arranged under the seat, it will feel that the seat cushion is slightly higher.
In contrast, Highlander's advantage in the third row is more prominent, and the author sits in and tests with a punch or so of room margin. It can be seen that although the Body Size of the Highlander is slightly smaller, the utilization of the space in the car is better.
The price is 100,000 yuan cheaper, but the monthly configuration is more in place
As we all know, the configuration of domestic cars is now more than one, if you lack some fashionable configuration functions, you may not have the face to go out to see people. As a domestic brand rarely positioned 200,000 yuan of high-end models, the configuration of Xingtu Lanyue can be said to be very rich.
The new Toyota Highlander is from the TNGA architecture, and the configuration has also been greatly improved.
The difference between the two cars is as follows, on the whole, the 100,000 yuan cheaper StarWay Moon is thicker, but the advantage is not particularly large.
In terms of safety, the two cars are currently relatively high level, the driving assistance system equipped with The Star Road Lanyue is divided into two versions according to the different model configurations, the low-end version is only ordinary adaptive cruise, and the high-end version is based on this ar reality navigation and other configurations; highlander from the TNGA architecture, although the standard 7 airbags, there are also adaptive cruise functions, but the driving assistance system is only two-wheel drive high and four-wheel drive high, so in terms of driving assistance functions, Starway Lanyue is slightly thicker.
Compared with the power, the two have their own advantages
The two cars represent the two mainstream power modes of the moment. Xingtu Lanyue is equipped with a 2.0T engine, the maximum horsepower is 261 hp, the maximum torque is 400 Nm, and it matches the 7-speed dual-clutch transmission, and the power parameters are already top stream in the same stage. But Highlander is equipped with Toyota's 2.5L hybrid system, and the motor is as powerful as it is, not to mention the advantages in fuel consumption.
So, what is the difference between the two cars in actual driving?
First of all, let's talk about the star road to the moon, the most direct feeling of this car is stable, 261 horses of power to drive two tons of car weight, not to say very surging but also more than enough, at least in the daily city it can make you feel very calm. The gearbox ride is also doing well, at least among domestic brands, the matching of this 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox is not too hard. As far as riding is concerned, the biggest advantage of Xingtu Lanyue should be sound insulation, and the front door of the car is made of double-layer laminated glass, which can well isolate the noise outside the car.
However, the fly in the ointment is that the star-way moon suspension setting is soft, which will make you feel like driving a boat in the city. Perhaps manufacturers want most car owners to feel comfortable driving, but blind softness does not mean comfort, but it lacks some support when cornering.
The biggest change of the new generation highlander is the replacement from the previous 2.0T engine to a hybrid system, and the most immediate benefit is to reduce fuel consumption.
Thanks to the addition of the motor, the acceleration response of the new Highlander is very direct, and the process of engine intervention is smooth and there is no sense of abruptness. With the blessing of the TNGA structure, the new Highlander has also greatly improved the steering feel compared to the previous generation model, especially when steering, the damping is more delicate and more advanced. And the driving quality of the whole vehicle is better than that of the old model, especially the chassis is very solid, the suspension is very tough, but the sense of heaviness is somewhat lacking.
『 Final Remarks 』
Through the actual measurement comparison of the two cars, it is not difficult to find that Xingtu Lanyue has surpassed highlander in terms of body size and configuration, and has the initial strength of benchmarking highlander, but there is still room for improvement in its interior space and driving quality.
On the whole, the new Highlander is still a benchmark in this level, otherwise there will not be so many people queuing up to buy, of course, if you don't want to get used to Toyota, don't want to wait in line for a long time (it is said that at this stage has not increased the price, users can directly book cars on the official website, pick up the car in order), then may wish to also consider the Star Road Moon (or other domestic SUVs of the same level), after all, the space is large, the configuration is sufficient, and there is also a face to open home during the New Year's Holiday.
But it's still that problem, all spent 200,000, is it worth buying a domestic SUV? If you can't pass this level yourself, then everything else is nonsense.
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