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In today's competitive analysis, let's look at a performance-flaunting SUV model, the Star Trek S.
In China's automotive market, the compact SUV market with a wheelbase of about 2700 mm is one of the most competitive markets, and although Starway Lingyun is positioned as a medium-sized SUV, it is also a product of this level in size, so it is inevitable to enter this level of competition. To this end, in the redesign of the Xingtu product, a differentiated competitive route was played, and a product with the main control and performance was launched - Xingtu Lingyun S.
A few days ago, this new car is also officially listed, its entire series of price range in the range of 159,900-169,900 yuan, a total of two models were launched, the entire series of 2.0T + 7DCT powertrain.
In terms of appearance design, we can see that the overall design of Xingtu Lingyun S has not changed much, but it has adopted more sports designs such as blackening and sports logos.
The front face of Lingyun S adopts a blackened transverse grille design, with a blackened fog light frame and vertical running lights, which looks quite modern. The vehicle size is relatively compact, the length of the car is 4690mm, and the wheelbase is 2715mm, which belongs to the more mainstream size of the same price point. This body size is smaller than that of Starway, which is suitable for users with different needs.
The rear of the car uses the typical popular transverse taillight group and high brake light double trigger and other elements. More in line with the mainstream aesthetic.
In addition, there are not too many elements of excessive performance on the Lingyun S body, but there are sports logos in the fenders, tail markers and other places, and 12 details such as grilles, chrome trim panels, exterior mirrors, rear tail lights, wheel rims and other 12 details have been blackened, and the overall view is still quite harmonious.
The interior is not too much change, but the use of black and orange with the sport design, in the steering wheel, air outlet, seat belt and other design details, orange collocation strengthens the vitality of the interior, in addition to the central control, door panels and seats, also use fur fabrics, strengthen the sense of sport.
The biggest upgrade of the Starway S is its new powertrain. The previously adopted 1.6T engine was upgraded to the Star Core Power 2.0TGDI engine, which had been awarded the "Top Ten Hearts of China", matching the seven-speed wet dual-clutch transmission with a maximum power of 261P and a peak torque of 400N·m. Whether it is a joint venture or a Chinese brand, such a power performance in the same displacement model is quite strong. So that this medium-sized SUV can achieve 6 seconds of 100 km/h acceleration, it can be described as a full of small steel cannons.
So, what is the competitiveness of Starway S?
Today, we will compare the Starway S two-wheel drive super pro version (159,900 yuan) and the same performance and sports Lynk & Co 01 two-wheel drive Pro (179,800 yuan) to see that the two cars are more in line with the dual needs of young families in terms of luxury and performance.
In terms of brands, Xingtu and Lynk & Co are both high-level brands created by first-tier Chinese brands, which are relatively close from the perspective of positioning. However, compared with its technical background of Lynk & Co and its strong brand offensive, Xingtu is slightly weaker. Therefore, at present, in terms of brand recognition, retention rate and other aspects, Lynk & Co must perform better. Lingyun S's main competitiveness is still in the product.
In terms of price, the price range of Xingtu Lingyun S is relatively more competitive, and the price range is slightly lower in the case of 2.0T power and wheelbase. Because Lingyun S only has four-wheel drive and two-wheel drive two configurations, the two-wheel drive version we chose is still more than 10,000 yuan lower even after comparing the Lynk & Co 01 discount. But is there such a big difference in configuration?
Performance is clearly the core concern of these two sporty SUV models. Although they are all 2.0T engines, the Lingyun S has 32kW more power and 75N·m more torque, and the performance still has obvious advantages. Even compared with the 2.0T engine of the Lynk & Co 01 high-power version, lingyun S has an advantage in this set of power.
Of course, the fuel consumption will be slightly higher, and under the same NEDC conditions, it will be 0.4L/100km more, but this fuel consumption gap is not sensitive for users who buy sports products.
However, the Lingyun S matching 7DCT gearbox is not so advanced in feeling compared to the Aisin 8AT of the Lynk & Co 01, but which car transmission is more sporty, but also depends on the tuning, it is recommended to test drive it personally to know.
In terms of space, the comparison between the two cars is more interesting. Although lingyun S positions medium-sized SUVs, it is 19mm shorter than Lynk & Co 01 in terms of wheelbase, but in terms of length, width and height, Lingyun S is larger, especially the length of the car is 141mm. As a result of this, although the two cars have similar leg space in the rear row due to similar wheelbases, they have more advantages in the lateral and vertical space and storage space in the car. If you have a relatively strong space just need, then Lingyun S is obviously a better choice.
In terms of configuration, although both cars are the entry-level models of the current car series, the configuration is already quite in place, and the basic luxury and comfortable configurations have been full. The price of more than 10,000 Lynk & Co 01, more L2 level auxiliary driving, seat adjustment and ventilation, and air purifier, etc., is worth looking at personal needs. The larger Lingyun S is equipped with seat adjustment on the rear seat, which is more friendly to home users.
After the upgrade of Xingtu Lingyun S, the performance is indeed quite eye-catching, but there are only two models, and the configuration is relatively high, and it is difficult to go to the current brand power of Xingtu. Moreover, everyone prefers to see the upgrade of intelligence, hybrid and so on in the star path, and it is not the routine of the familiar Chery system. In the current era of soaring oil prices and the market shifting to electrification, the launch of electrification products is a more powerful support for the S series of Xingtu Lingyun.
Summary: In China's fiercely competitive SUV market, the price of these two models is not low, but the sense of luxury and design and configuration are really good, and there are still considerable advantages over the joint venture SUV models at the same price point.
In the case that the threshold of Xingtu Lingyun S will be lower, the configuration level and luxury sense are also in place, and the design is biased towards the mainstream user group, the size is more advantageous, if it is a more mature family user, consumers who have demand for the back row, Lingyun S will obviously be more suitable.
And Lynk & Co 01 is a thoroughly young product, the product design is more unique, more suitable for young people as their own car, if there is a business demand or in the formal enterprises and institutions, obviously Lynk & Co 01 is not suitable for you.
On the basis of not increasing the overall product line, Xingtu Lingyun S has created a product that is different from the market, which is a powerful supplement to the product line of Xingtu. I believe that after increasing the label of sports, it can help the Xingtu brand to break into the hearts of more young people.