The new Passat with two faces, the new Langyi with two faces that will be listed soon, and the new Lingdu L that was just listed not long ago, we finally see that the volkswagen that has always been considered conservative has finally begun to be younger, especially the new Lingdu L, whether it is the appearance or the interior of the shape is refreshing, it is no longer so Volkswagen's Volkswagen. Lingdu L is a model that focuses on young sports, and the best of this level should belong to the Civic, but these two cars have a distinct personality difference, how to choose in the end?
The Civic's exterior design is slightly more conservative today, not as radical as the previous generation. The front face shape of the upper and lower layers, the interior of the grille are painted in black, and the headlight group shape on both sides also tends to be square, a small Accord feeling.
Lingdu L uses an exaggerated large mouth design, and the different design on the market is the front surround of this large mouth moving down as a whole, while the upper part is a closed shape, with a penetrating LED light strip and a luminous car logo is very sci-fi.
Civic's body side shape is simple and smooth, running from the head to the waist line of the rear of the car, highlighting a certain sense of power. Blackened petal wheels are still relatively fashionable. However, the overall style is still a very traditional sedan.
The body side shape of Lingdu L is relatively slender, and the design of the multi-waist line looks more sporty. The shape of a large slip back of the C-pillar is also a popular design at present. However, the most eye-catching thing is the design of the frameless doors, which can have frameless doors at this price point, and it is also a joint venture brand, which is very attractive.
Civic's rear shape is full of sport, and the black ducktail shape, with a total of two exhaust styles on both sides, is indeed very attractive to the attention of young people. The shape of the tail lamp continues the family style.
Lingdu L's rear shape is rich in layering, using the shape of the through-type taillights, and the shape of the ducktail is also retained, but unfortunately the exhaust adopts a hidden design, and the overall sporty style is indeed a little less than that of the Civic.
Civic's interior design is clearly at the forefront of family-based design, using a new design language. The extensive use of straight lines outlines a sense of fortitude. Full LCD instrumentation and central control large screen in this era is not a new thing. But the through-through air conditioning outlet will definitely make you shine, not a simple penetration, but also in the outer ring designed a layer of skeleton trim, the sense of refinement in the car has been improved at once, the adjustment of the air outlet through a raised handle operation, reminding me of some ultra-luxury brand models. The quick control button of the air conditioner is arranged at the bottom of the center console, but unfortunately, the shape of the gear is still more traditional, and if it is replaced by a button, the technology atmosphere in the car is more intense.
Although the interior style of Lingdu L is different from the traditional Volkswagen, because many of Volkswagen's new cars use this shape, it looks familiar. The design of the dual screen has long been common, but the central control screen of Lingdu L is still slightly biased towards the driver's side. The outer ring of the air conditioner outlet of the through-type air conditioner is wrapped with a similar metal brushed trim panel, which extends to both sides of the door to form a better sense of surround. The touch-type air conditioner quick control button is too low, but it is more convenient to quickly adjust the air conditioner. The new style of lever-type electronic barrier bar not only saves space but also increases the atmosphere of technology in the car.
The top model of Lingdu L is 26,000 yuan more expensive than the top model of The Civic, in exchange for what configuration upgrades?
Both cars have six airbags, but the Civic has one more rear side airbag. Lingdu L is an 18-inch wheel hub and Civic is 17 inches, both cars are equipped with L2-level driver assistance functions, but Civic has one more fatigue driving reminder, Lingdu L has a front parking radar and automatic parking, electric induction/memory trunk, steering wheel heating, HUD head-up display, front seat heating ventilation, matrix LED headlights, automatic wipers, etc. These are all things that Civic does not have. It is undeniable that the Civic is slightly better in terms of safety, but in terms of the experience of daily use, Lingdu L will be more ceremonial, and the comfort has also been greatly improved, so for users who like to enjoy, I believe that this 26,000 is definitely worth it. Of course, even if you choose a sub-top Lingdu L model with a price comparable to that of the top-end Civic, in addition to the lack of L2-level driving assistance, the comfort configuration is more than that of the Civic.
Civic and Lingdu L did not have much surprise in terms of power, and it was still a family powertrain that everyone was very familiar with.
The Civic is equipped with a 1.5T turbo engine matched with a CVT gearbox, the engine has a maximum power of 182 horsepower, a peak torque of 240 Nm, and can be fed with No. 92 gasoline.
Lingdu L is equipped with a 1.4T turbo engine matched with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission, the maximum power of the engine is 150 horsepower, the peak torque is 250 Nm, but it is necessary to drink No. 95 gasoline, compared to the Civic, the cost of the later period will be a little higher.
Although Civic and Lingdu L are both mainly young sports, they still have different personalities. Civic's appearance and interior styling are indeed biased towards youth, and the potential for later modification is also very large, suitable for young people or a small couple who have just started a family to spend the world of two. And Lingdu L is for those who are young enough but have already started a family, need to consider the comfort of the whole family travel, but not too ordinary models. What do you think? Which one is right for you?