The editor never holds out hope for winning prizes and limited edition sales.

However, last month, I inadvertently redeemed my points on XX Bao for two-night Macau five-star hotel and limousine round-trip transfers. Looking at the Mercedes-Benz S-Class in the entitlement picture, the editor started Planned the trip to Macau.

I fantasize about sitting in the back seat of the S-Class, racing on the streets of Macau, and finally experiencing the feeling of a successful person...

December 20th is the 20th day of Macau's return to China. anniversary, so the editor chose this memorable day to start the trip to Macau.

I bought my flight ticket to Zhuhai and entered the country through Gongbei Port. I used an app at the airport to book a ride in advance, which basically cost around 60 yuan. In comparison, taking the high-speed rail is obviously more convenient. Gongbei Port is right outside Zhuhai Station. .

A reminder here is that when traveling to Macau, you need to apply for a Hong Kong and Macau pass and endorsement in advance. Group visas and individual visas are both acceptable, but you must reserve more than 7 days in advance because the documents need to be reviewed and mailed.

However, entry is very simple. You can self-service the whole process. Follow the flow of people, swipe your pass twice, press your fingerprints twice, and walk for about 15 minutes, and you will arrive in Macau, which you have longed for.

When I first met Macau, my first impression was that it was not as prosperous as I imagined. The buildings on the port side are relatively shabby, and the distance between the buildings is very small. After all, the area is only 32.8 square kilometers, but it has a population of 672,000. This is where every inch of land is truly precious.

Getting back to the subject, after coming out of the port, the editor immediately contacted the driver who came to pick him up. However, the fact is that there was no Mercedes-Benz, no S-Class, only a black Toyota Alphard...

It’s not to say that we are disillusioned. After all, the Alpha is also a “million-dollar luxury car” in mainland China, and its price is not lower than the S-Class. This time, we can experience how high-end the Alpha can feel when sitting up.

As soon as the electric side sliding door opens, you will see two independent aviation seats. The angle of the backrest and leg rest can be electrically adjusted, and it is equipped with a seat heating function. Extra large horizontal and vertical The space can even support "lying down" in the second row.

The editor has never flown in first class on an airplane, but it should be nothing more than that.

Based on the interior, the configuration of this car should correspond to the domestic 2018 luxury version, equipped with a 3.5L naturally aspirated engine, and the guide price is 772,000 yuan.

After "lying down" in the second row of seats with satisfaction, the editor suddenly felt like "a millionaire". However, when the vehicle started driving, the quality seemed to be so different from what was expected. Some.

Macau has right-hand drive vehicles, and vehicles drive on the left. Perhaps because the traffic layout is relatively mature, there are not many traffic lights on the road, but there are many ramps.

The driving style of Macau drivers seems to be more "ferocious". The cornering speed is basically around 50km/h. At this time, you can feel that the roll angle is small and the wrapping of the seat is sufficient. Adequate, this is what a "million-dollar luxury car" should look like.

Only in terms of driving texture, even though the suspension is adjusted for comfort, there is no "magic carpet suspension" after all, and you can still clearly feel the bumps on the road. This kind of driving texture is not as good as The editor's Jaguar XFL is better.

And the sound insulation seems not to be perfect, and the engine sound of the bus next to it can be transmitted to the car more clearly.

From the perspective of MPV, the Toyota Alphard is indeed more high-end than the Buick GL8, but the actual experience obviously does not jump to the "million level".

In Macau, the Alpha's price is said to be only more than 400,000 yuan, which is far lower than in the mainland.

Alfa and this year's new Wilfa are basically "street cars" in Macau. They appear more frequently than Wuling Hongguang in the mainland, and there are also various modified versions.

From this point of view, the editor seems to be a bit "suffering" when the Mercedes-Benz S-Class is replaced by an Alfa, but the female fan likes it very much. She was so comfortable that she fell asleep in the independent seat...

Summary

The Toyota Alphard in Macau costs more than RMB 400,000, but the price in mainland China is increased to one million. Judging from the actual car performance, the Alphard is obviously not worth the price. of.

The reason why it is so popular is probably because the product’s status is high enough and many celebrities “endorse it for free”, making it something like a “dating business card”.

And this is obviously difficult for any other car model to do.

Writing | Director Han

Pictures | Director Han/Network

Editing | Atractylodes

Reviewing | Lan Qingqing

This article comes from the author of Autohome Chejiahao and does not represent the views and positions of Autohome.