In the domestic automobile market, compact SUVs are a popular category, and their excellent functionality attracts a large number of consumers. On this basis, coupled with the dual blessing of brand and quality, they have become a hot product. What a difficult thing. T-ROC is a typical example. As FAW-Volkswagen's first SUV, Tange can be said to have been born with a "gold spoon" in its mouth, and its product strength is needless to say;
Compared with previous Volkswagen models, Tange has a sufficiently avant-garde design. , widely favored by young people. Therefore, it can be seen that Tange's sales performance has been very good since its launch.
But as we all know, Volkswagen brand models have always had a certain premium, and Tange is no exception. The price of the top model is over 200,000 yuan, which is a bit too high for a compact SUV. The actual sales volume is the mid- to low-end models priced at 150,000 yuan, and the configuration is relatively poor. At a time when demand is becoming more and more diverse, consumers are not willing to make do with it even if the budget is effective. After all, SUVs are compact but life is not. At this time, the low-end Tange is no longer a wise choice, and Xingtu LX seems more suitable.
Some clues can be seen by combining the prices of the two models. With the same budget of about 150,000 yuan, consumers can buy the Xingtu LX 1.6T Xingzun Edition (official guide price is 150,900 yuan); as for Tange, I am afraid they can only look at the 230TSI DSG two-wheel drive aggressive model (official guide price Price 155,800). One flagship, one entry-level, the configurations are definitely not at the same level. The gap between Xingtu LX and Tange is not limited to this.
In fact, there is no need to introduce too much about Tan Ge’s style. Since its debut last year, Tange has been dubbed "fashionable" and "young" from time to time, mainly focusing on the following points: the highly recognizable ring-shaped daytime running lights, fastback roof, and rich and The distinctive body color and other features give it a high appearance. Especially after being accustomed to the "matryoshka" style of Volkswagen family models, the appearance of Tange is rare and eye-catching.
From this point of view, the design of Tange is quite successful, of course, provided that it is not compared with Xingtu LX.
Xingtu LX is the second model of the brand. On the front face, Xingtu LX abandons the traditional air intake grille shape and replaces it with a large number of horizontal lines. It has a futuristic and technological sense, which not only brings a strong visual impact, but also effectively improves the recognition. Driving the Xingtu LX on the streets, it is no exaggeration to describe the turn-around rate as 200, which shows that this design is very successful.
In terms of details, Xingtu LX has made matrix full-LED headlights, through-type LED taillights, etc. standard for the entire series. It is not only highly practical, but also makes the entire vehicle look more avant-garde. . As for the body color, Xingtu LX also provides consumers with a wealth of choices, including sunshine orange, glacier blue, red haze, etc., which are all relatively lively colors. Obviously, this is a decision made after fully researching the preferences of contemporary young people.
In the interior design, the same is true for Xingtu LX. You can see a lot of very popular elements nowadays, especially the through-type integrated central control screen, which is very eye-catching. In order to enhance the overall texture, Xingtu LX also uses a large amount of soft slush molding materials and leather wrapping on the center console. The workmanship is very exquisite, which is rare among models in the same price range. In terms of technological sense and luxurious atmosphere, Xingtu LX can be said to be in no way inferior to mainstream joint ventures and even luxury brands.
Tange took a completely different route. Entering the car, you will first be attracted by its contrasting color center console. In order to be close to young people, Tange uses a large number of decorative panels in the same color as the body in the interior. The beautiful color matching does have a certain freshness compared to the previous style, and it looks more fashionable. Only in terms of materials, it still retains the "excellent" tradition of Volkswagen models, and the large area of ??hard plastic still has a lot of room for improvement.
Understanding the ultimate pursuit of the Internet by today’s young people, Xingtu LX has built-in the industry-leading Lion 3.0 smart cloud system in the immersive interactive cockpit composed of dual 12.3-inch screens.
Users can realize movie inquiries and reservations, vehicle maintenance appointments, and remote control of smart furniture in the system, which greatly expands the application scope of vehicles.
With features such as deep face recognition, AR-enhanced real-scene navigation, and intelligent semantic recognition, they are not only outstanding among models of the same class, but also allow users to enjoy an unprecedented convenient car experience.
As for Tange, don’t expect too much from its in-vehicle interconnection functions. The 6.5-inch central control screen supports basic functions such as navigation, Bluetooth phone calls, music and other media playback, or users can also achieve mapping by connecting to a mobile phone, which has certain limitations.
Although positioned as compact SUVs, the stature of Tange and Xingtu LX is not "compact". Based on the overseas version of the model, Tange has lengthened its wheelbase after being introduced to the country, reaching 2680mm, which is at the leading level in its class; while the Xingtu LX’s 2670mm wheelbase is slightly shorter, but its length, width and height are larger than those of Tange It achieved overtake. Therefore, in terms of actual riding space, the gap between the two is not large, and both can meet the needs of daily riding.
As for the ride, since the comparison is between top-end models, the configurations are quite rich. The seats are wrapped in Nappa leather commonly used in high-end cars, and are supplemented with Alcantara materials. They are comfortable to the touch, soft in filling, and have an excellent riding experience. The real-life model also uses a white and black color matching design, making it look quite stylish. A bit of luxury.
In terms of functions, the Xingtu LX participating in the comparison does not lack electric adjustment of the driver's and passenger's seats, and seat heating. It is even equipped with a driver's seat memory that is rare in its class. The riding experience can be said to be unparalleled. Its right.
Tange at a similar price range, fabric seats and manual adjustments are already commonplace, let alone heating and memory functions. Regarding the riding experience, there is no need to introduce too much here. Xingtu LX completely beats Tange.
In addition, there are big differences between the two cars in some common configurations. Please refer to the table below for details. It is no exaggeration to say that in terms of convenience for daily use, Xingtu LX basically crushes Tange.
Xingtu LX is equipped with a 1.6TGDI turbocharged engine that leads its class in power generation and even surpasses luxury brands. With many leading technologies such as pressure technology, friction reduction and lightweighting, its maximum power reaches 145kW (197Ps), and it can output a peak torque of 290N·m in the speed range of 2000-4000rpm. The data performance is very outstanding.
As for the transmission system, Xingtu LX adopts Getrag 7-speed wet dual-clutch gearbox. Fast shifting speed and high transmission efficiency are its major features, and it is more stable than traditional Dry dual-clutch gearboxes also have obvious advantages. With the addition of this power system, the Xingtu LX can accelerate to 100 kilometers in only about 8 seconds, and the comprehensive fuel consumption per 100 kilometers is as low as 6.9L, which is no less than the mainstream joint venture models of the same level.
Looking back at Tange, it is powered by the familiar EA211 series 1.4T turbocharged engine matched with a 7-speed dry dual-clutch gearbox. Among them, the 1.4T engine is a low-power version, with a maximum power of 96kW (131Ps) and a peak torque of 225N·m. The data is obviously different from the Xingtu LX.
The 7-speed dry dual-clutch gearbox has been tested for many years. Although there is no need to worry too much about its stability, frustration and overheating still occur when crawling at low speeds, which is also a problem for many potential consumers. What the reader cares about.
It is also worth mentioning that, as the top model of the entire series, Xingtu LX is also equipped with a wealth of safety and technology configurations.
As can be seen from the table below, in addition to conventional 360° panoramic images, adaptive cruise and other configurations, Xingtu LX is also equipped with features such as LKA lane keeping assist, AEB active braking (pedestrian and bicycle recognition), BSD blind spot detection, FAPA comprehensive Rich driving assistance systems such as automatic parking;
Many functional blessings not only effectively improve the driving safety factor, but also enable Xingtu LX to achieve L2.5 level autonomous driving under certain conditions. This is beyond the reach of Tan Ge.
It is undeniable that the Volkswagen brand does have a considerable degree of appeal in China, and the good reputation accumulated over the years has also contributed to the premium price of Volkswagen models today. But as young people gradually grow into the main consumers, they care more about the car experience than the brand. From this perspective, it is really not worth spending 150,000 to buy a low-end car with a Volkswagen logo.
At a similar price, Xingtu LX not only has richer configurations, but also has significantly improved comfort and convenience; its avant-garde styling design and cutting-edge in-vehicle interconnection system also fully cater to the needs of contemporary young people. In terms of the core power system, Xingtu LX has fully reached the level of mainstream joint venture brands, and its L2.5 autonomous driving function brings an advanced driving experience. Compared with Tange, Xingtu LX is obviously more worth buying.