With the proposal of the mainland 'three children' policy in the past two years, the hot cars and SUVs in the market have been unable to meet the travel needs of the grandparents, and it is in this context that the MPV market, which was snubbed in the past, has begun to pick up. According to a data show, in the past 2021, the total sales of MPV models in the mainland were 1.086 million units, and although they were affected by the epidemic, they still achieved a slight year-on-year increase of 1.4%.
To this end, taking advantage of the arrival of the school season in mid-February, Xiaobian is also here to recommend three cost-effective domestic MPV products for everyone, to see which one is the "baby artifact" in your mind.
Wuling Capgemini
Market guidance price: 8.58 to 13.48 million
As the biggest winner in the MPV market in the past two years, Wuling has long been integrated with ordinary Chinese people. Whether it is the Wuling Hongguang series, which is known as the "god car", or the Wuling journey specially designed for pulling goods, the positioning of civilian cars has long been vividly displayed in the Wuling brand.
After getting rid of the cheap product image, Wuling also officially launched the first home MPV model - Capgemini. From the appearance point of view, Wuling Capgemini adopts a new family design language, the split headlights are very conspicuous, and the logo has changed from the traditional red to a more high-grade chrome shape.
In addition, the designer also equipped Wuling Capgemini with a suspended roof, chrome trim strip with A-pillar extending to the rear of the car, matching with the through-line waistline below, reflecting Capgemini's unique "exquisite beauty".
The interior design is still mainly black, but it is no longer full of plastic feeling, but it uses a more high-end piano paint as a background, which looks very coordinated. In terms of configuration, Capgemini is also equipped with heart-warming features such as panoramic sunroof, keyless start, full LCD instrument panel and front seat heating, further highlighting the care for family members.
In terms of space, the 2800mm wheelbase is at the upper-middle level in the compact MPV market. And the second row of seats also support left and right adjustment, users can adjust the lateral distance of the rear 2 seats, and according to the relevant person in charge of Wuling, the existence of this function is designed to make it more convenient for adults to take care of bear children.
In terms of power, Wuling Capgemini is equipped with SAIC's 1.5T turbocharged engine, with a maximum output of 147 hp, a maximum power of 108 kW, and a peak torque of 250 Nm. At the same time, in order to improve the smoothness of the vehicle, in addition to the minimum manual transmission, other models are equipped with CVT stepless gearbox, which can simulate 8 gears.
BYD Song MAX
Market guidance price: 94,800 to 124,800
In 2017, BYD SongMAX officially ushered in the listing, and as the earliest 100,000-level family MPV model in the domestic brand, Song MAX has now derived two major product camps of fuel and hybrid after 5 years of development. Of course, from the perspective of cost performance, Song MAX seems to have always been an "evergreen tree" in the field of independent brand MPV.
From the appearance point of view, Song MAX seems to have not changed much since its birth, the huge grille is still its most obvious feature, and the streamlined front is the most profound impression of Song MAX. Although in terms of positioning, the consumer group targeted by Song MAX is home users, the front of the car still adopts a more commercial chrome decoration, and the LED headlights connected to the central network also make Song MAX look a bit "fierce".
In terms of body size, the length, width and height of Song MAX are 4710mm*1810mm*1680mm, respectively, and the overall performance is decent. However, it is worth mentioning that the new model also adds 30mm to the original to further expand the legroom of the passengers in the third row.
Entering the car, the black through-the-center console layout is still based on practicality, and the three-panel flat-bottom steering wheel directly follows the design of Qin PRO. In the middle, there stands BYD's classic 12.8-inch touch screen, and it also supports the rotation function. In terms of configuration, Song MAX is equipped with PM2.5 air filters, Internet of Vehicles, OTA upgrades and other functions, making every trip with family more secure.
In terms of space, Song MAX provides a 7-seat version and a 6-seat version to choose from, and the biggest difference between the 6-seat version is the cancellation of the second row of intermediate seats, and passengers can directly enter the third row from the middle aisle. However, from the perspective of sales reaction, it seems that the 7-seat version of Song MAX sells better and the product recognition is also higher.
In addition, in the latest song MAX new energy version, BYD officially launched the Song MAX "upgraded roof" version, the extra 10mm on the roof can provide a more generous head space for the family. Unfortunately, the "Upgraded Roof" version does not support a panoramic sunroof.
In terms of power, the Song MAX fuel version is equipped with a 1.5T turbocharged engine, with a maximum horsepower of 160 hp, an output of 118 kW, and a peak torque of 245 Nm, which is matched by a 6-speed wet dual-clutch transmission. The hybrid version of Song MAX uses BYD's proud DM-i supermix technology, adding an electric drive system on the basis of the 1.5L dedicated fuel engine, while the new car provides 105KM and 85KM two pure electric endurance versions to choose from.
GAC Trumpchi M6
Market guidance price: 109,800 to 159,800
In order to compete with Products such as Buick GL6 and Geely Jiaji, GAC Trumpchi launched its first entry-level MPV model, the M6, in 2019. And since its listing, it has been widely welcomed by the market, in the past January, Trumpchi M6 with monthly sales of 6,311 units, an increase of 63.8% year-on-year into the MPV sales list of the third place, second only to buick GL8, the overall situation is very good.
From the appearance point of view, although the Trumpchi M6 has only undergone a small makeover since its birth, it is still mainly home style. Among them, the new grille design is more recognizable than most models on the market, and the chrome trim like "armor" is integrated with the LED daytime running lights, and the overall style is very novel.
As the longest of the three cars, the Trumpchi M6 has a wheelbase of 2810mm, which is enough to be considered a "big man" in this class. And on the high-end model, the M6 also adopts the rear privacy glass, which has a taste of high-end commercial vehicles under the background of the through-line waistline.
In terms of interior design, M6 still follows the classic "Trumpchi" style, with burgundy leather materials and piano paint panels, and the details reveal a strong luxurious atmosphere. At the same time, dual screens, mobile phone wireless charging, in-car mood lights and other configurations are not absent. It can be seen that unlike BYD and Wuling, Trumpchi M6 pursues sensory experience more at this price.
Spatially, the Trumpchi M6 is a 7-seat version, which is closer to a high-end commercial vehicle in terms of daily use. However, thanks to the height of the 1765mm body, the "bear child" with a height of about 1 meter 3 can easily shuttle in the car, coupled with the care of adults, the M6 will not look too cramped in terms of space.
In terms of power, the Trumpchi M6 uses a 1.5T turbocharged engine like the previous two models, with a maximum horsepower of 169 hp, a maximum output of 124 kW, and a peak torque of 265 Nm, which is matched by a 7-speed wet dual-clutch transmission. Although the M6 does not currently use Trumpchi's proprietary Julang power in terms of power, it is the highest of the three models in terms of output level.
Auto network review: independent brands are still the "king of cost performance" in today's market
At the end of 2021, the listing of Toyota Syna and the new Honda Odyssey completely triggered the enthusiasm of the Chinese people for the MPV market. But for "multi-child" families, not every dad is willing to spend 300,000 yuan or more to order a joint venture MPV product, and it is precisely because of this that the cost-effective domestic MPV has been favored by the market.
At the same time, from the MPV sales ranking in January, it is not difficult to see that in the top ten with the best sales, models from independent brands account for 6 seats. Under the consumption concept of "careful calculation" of Chinese users, in the future, domestic MPV with higher cost performance may continue to lead the market trend.