December 4, FAW – Volkswagen’s first small SUV, Volkswagen exploration shadow officially listed, the new car launched a total of 7 models, priced to 114,900 -15.99 million, which includes a price of 14.79 million yuan Star Yao limited edition models. FAW – Volkswagen MQB A0 born in the shadow exploration platform, based on the European version of the vehicle Volkswagen T-Cross research and development from the car SAIC Volkswagen T-Cross is the way of armor sister model.
Also located in the small SUV Honda XR-V has roots in this segment in the country for many years on the market, its market has been high heat. With impressive overall product strength, which this year from January to November cumulative sales have reached 126,821. In July, Honda XR-V experienced a mid-term facelift, the new car incorporates the latest family design language and new Earth Dreams 1.5T engine as an alternative to the original 1.8L engine.
There is no doubt, FAW – Volkswagen exploration shadow appear clearly want to challenge Honda XR-V current market position. Both high degree of concern small SUV joint venture Who better overall product strength, better cost? Together we look down.
public exploration shadow design based on the European version of the Volkswagen T-cross to create the visual effect of the young movement. Car uses large inverted trapezoidal grille design, LED headlights group connected to the grid, to increase the overall sense of the front face. Shadow rear probe uses the popular throughout taillight design and use of blackened processing, the tail is very high degree of recognition. FAW – Volkswagen exploration shadow has regular version and R-Line two design styles, the latter sense of movement will be stronger.
as an interim change models, the new Honda XR-V for the appearance of the adjustment. It uses the Honda family, the latest design language, the front grille and front fog lights position adds more chrome trim, looks more angular. In addition, before exercise of the surround also make it look more sophisticated. 2019, paragraph
uses a Honda XR-V through”Blackening” five-spoke wheels, surrounded by the increased lift tail trim matte layering. The new XR-V is added four new paint color, paint the whole system increases to eight kinds of color.
FAW – Volkswagen shadow shape young and explore movement, R-Line exterior package and a rich and vibrant body color believe will meet the individual needs of many young people. Honda XR-V through the details of the appearance of the restructuring, increased exquisite sense and sense of movement. Both models are designed in the young, sports-oriented, they also meet the aesthetic needs of young people, while the FAW – Volkswagen exploration shadow because it is a new car, so in terms of freshness will have a slight advantage.
Inside, FAW – Volkswagen Probe Movies likewise introduced European version of T-Cross design, more compact instrument panel shape. New car models equipped with high 10.3-inch full LCD instrument panel, while the 8-inch touch screen in the control integrated within the CNS 2.0 multimedia systems to support CarPlay, CarLife phone connectivity, voice recognition and other functions. Shadow on the probe with models, it comes like a keyless start, keyless entry, leather / Alcantara mix and match seats, air conditioning zoning configuration.
Interior new Honda XR-V changes little, the overall style emphasizes movement. It adds a new interior colors, including “Bordeaux”, “brown + black”, “yellow + black” three. In order to upgrade the control screen size 8 inches, such as additional multifunction steering wheel, the vehicle in front fog lights, tire pressure monitoring, reverse image, automatic parking, the vehicle PM2.5 filter means becomes wide standard.
From the point of view of the interior design of the two cars, they are taking the simple style route. FAW – Volkswagen shadow of the front storage space exploration is very rich, while upholstery materials used Honda XR-V’s performance will be relatively better.
by size data, FAW – Volkswagen Probe Movies Honda XR-V than in the wheelbase, Honda XR- V advantage in terms of length and breadth.
Mass probe Movies wheelbase 41 mm longer than the Honda XR-V, and its actual experience interior passenger space also has certain advantages. Probe shadow rear seats more solid filling, moderate hardness. After the experience of those who 183cm tall and adjust the front row sitting in the second row leg has more than two punches, head boxing there are nearly 1 margin. In addition, exploration shadow of front and rear platform have been hollowed out clever design of this seat leg can play a supporting role, sitting very comfortable.
Mass Movies trunk conventional probe volume 329 l, 4/6 ratio rear seat support tip. Overturned rear seat, trunk volume expandable up to 1192L.
Let’s look at the interior space of the Honda XR-V, 1.83 meters tall experience to enter the rear, which means legroom punch 3, and the head space about three fingers, compared to probe the interior space is smaller shadow.
Honda XR-V center rear projection platform is not high, and is also equipped with three separate rear seat headrest, so the rear passenger comfort or a certain guaranteed. Further, XR-V Honda addition to a conventional rear seat 4/6 scale down functions can also be turned on the seat cushion, place a number of objects.
in terms of passenger space, FAW – Volkswagen exploration Shadow rear slightly better performance, and its ride comfort is also worth noting. But for a small SUV, the Honda XR-V utility has reached the upper level market segment.
Mass Probe Movies Honda XR-V 2 engine models provide optional data, from the book, the XR-V 1.5L engine power stronger than exploration shadow 1.5L engine. Volkswagen 1.4T 1.5T engine power combination is superior to Honda in acceleration and fuel consumption.
FAW – Volkswagen Movies using dynamic probe composition 1.5L + 5MT / 6AT and the 1.4T + 7DCT. Reliability, maturity, these two sets of power system does not have to say, whether it isPower consumption are still outstanding. After
The new Honda XR-V while retaining the original 1.5L naturally aspirated engine, also added a 1.5 Sleeper T turbocharged engine replaces earth 1.8L naturally aspirated engine. The bilateral VTEC engine has intake and exhaust system, strong power performance, fuel consumption is very low. In addition, this engine can also use the 92 gasoline, and the public exploration Movies 1.4T 95 plus petrol engine only.
FAW – Volkswagen exploration shadow of the price range of 114 900 -15.99 million, while Honda XR-V’s price range of 127 900 -17.59 million. Honda XR-V price range than the overall exploration shadow expensive by 1-2 million, but now it also has a terminal in the market about the nearly 1 million in concessions. Ash 3 groups selected from Probe Movies price and XR-V series models similar configuration compared.
13-14 Wan price segment
Ash selected public exploration shadow 2020 models 1.5L Automatic Wyatt and Honda XR- V 2019 models 1.5L CVT comfortable edition comparison, both the guide price is 139,900 yuan. By configuring contrast, it is clear to see the shadow of the probe configuration is more richer. Multi like which a front / rear head curtain, after parking radar, cruise control, 10.3-inch wide liquid crystal instrument panel, GPS navigation, car network, voice control, CarPlay / CarLife / original network, LED light distance lamps, ambient lighting, a key to the whole window lift, heated outside mirrors and other practical functions, the richness of its configuration significantly better than Honda XR-V. Therefore, 13-14 million price segment , Ash also recommend FAW – Volkswagen exploration shadow.
14-15 Wan price segment
14-15 million price segment, a small intellectual selected public exploration 2020 models star Yao shadow 280TSI and starting a limited edition Honda XR-V 2019 models 1.5L CVT Deluxe Edition comparison, the price of both is 147,900 yuan. Where the public can buy exploration shadow 1.4T displacement models, while Honda is the 1.5L naturally aspirated models, the former an advantage in terms of power.
configuration can be seen by comparing the mass of the probe configuration Movies richer. It is more out of the front / rear head curtain airbags, parking radar, sport appearance package, roof rack, 10.3-inch full LCD instrument panel, GPS navigation, car networking, voice control, Carplay / Carlife / original interconnection, LED Headlight, ambient lighting, the whole window lift a key configurations. Therefore, in 14-15 million price segment, higher public exploration shadow price.
15-16 Wan price segment
150 000 price segment, a small intellectual selected price 159,900 yuan 2020 Volkswagen exploration shadow money 280TSI DSG Wyatt Pro (with top) and the price of 158,900 yuan Honda XR-V 2019, paragraph 220 TURBO CVT Deluxe Edition (with top times) were compared, the difference in price is only a difference of $ 100.
By contrast, it is possible to see the FAW – mass greater richness probe arranged shadow. Includes active braking, fatigue driving reminders, front / rear parking radar, start and stop the engine, leather steering wheel, the whole of the liquid crystal instrument panel, GPS navigation, Carplay / Carlife / original interconnection, USB interface back, sensing wipers, temperature control partition and a series of configuration has equipped. Therefore, in the 15-16 million price segment, it is part of the configuration, it is recommended to select small public intellectual exploration shadow.
can be seen from the above comparison, the overall strength of the two cars are doing well. First on the color value, exploration shadow and XR-V are in line with contemporary aesthetic of young consumers. While in the performance space, although larger body size XR-V, but with the advantage of a long wheelbase, explore the shadow of the actual riding experience more comfortable. On the power level, the performance of the two cars are very close. However, in the configuration section, the same price segment, FAW – Volkswagen explore the shadow of the richer configurations, Vehicle price higher.
If the combination of the integrated product strength and brand influence, in fact, they are the 150,000 level should start with a small joint venture SUV. But from a cost point of view this measure, in fact, FAW – Volkswagen explore the shadow of the performance will be better. Shadow explore current models reputation, influence remains to be improved, I believe it will get better sales results in the market next year.