When it comes to MPV, what can you expect? Buick GL8? Or Odyssey, Honda Eric Gentry brothers maybe? Of course, Wuling Hongguang can also be a good answer. In this market, we usually think of MPV mentioned are those used for business reception, good size, very comfortable ride can individual 7 models, on behalf of models are the Buick GL8.
mentioned Volkswagen MPV in China, most people can think of is imported public Maite Wei, and European-style L Touran MPV, the market is still more branches car category, not the kind of true MPV. However, the situation is changing, SAIC Volkswagen Auto Show to bring a new MPV– Shanghai Volkswagen Viloran, this will be the mass production in the domestic market launch of the first high-end MPV product, which is aimed at the Buick GL8, Honda Eric Gentry and Odyssey this market.
that, the public Viloran What are the highlights, and how the market champion Buick GL8 in comparison?
The popular family of the latest design language
Appearance , Viloran using the latest Volkswagen family design language, a bit like a heightening of Sunny increase or Passat, the overall shape tend to tough atmosphere, in line with the high-end MPV identity. Body side, with a slightly higher waistline designers to further extend the overall visual effect, and a sliding door design with the level of most of the models used.
the interior part, the mass and the mass Viloran using expensive high-end models same way interior design, three flat-type large size wheel and large screen in the control level are further highlighted vehicle sense, arranged on also integrates adaptive cruise, 360deg; panoramic image, anti-collision and lane keeping many high security configuration warning, in line with the positioning business MPV models.
Dynamic part 2.0T car equipped with a high-power version of the engine, the maximum power of 220 horsepower, peak torque 350 Nm, matching 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox, power performance in line with the level of the mainstream level.
to buy it or buy Buick GL8?
As we all know, in the high-end MPV market, the Buick GL8 with earlier market entry and fairly good product strength, with the market in China a decent position. That, faced with this upcoming arrival next year of public Viloran, Talia in the end who should buy?
is very important as MPV models, measurements of size, mass Viloran size measurements were 5346/1976 / 1781mm, wheelbase is 3180mm, compared with the level of space and better performance of the Buick GL8 (LWH 5203 / 1878 / 1805mm, wheelbase 3088mm), remove the height slightly inferior, the other is public Viloran perform better.
power level, this mass Viloran 2.0T high power engine maximum power 220 hp, 350 Nm of torque, the mounting of this Buick GL8 2.0T engine maximum power of 260 hp, 350 Nm of torque, Buick GL8 slightly compared to the advantages of both, but taking into account the public has been better real driving experience, both in fact, each accounted for advantage.
Do not forget, for public Viloran, the brand is a strong plus points, though the Buick GL8 position in the domestic market should not be underestimated, but Volkswagen brand position in the minds of Chinese consumers the same can not shake to the public late this year in China’s SUV market products, for example, enough to witness explosive growth in sales of its consumer recognition.
that, when the consumer in the face of a performance measurements, configuration, and word of mouth are all good public Viloran it, wait for it to put into the market next year, the domestic high-end MPV market competition will be more fierce , coupled with the Honda Odyssey, Eric gentry successive generation, China’s MPV market new pattern is not an impossible thing.
Of course, the probability of a large market share of the Buick GL8 is not lost, because the public in accordance with the consistent pricing style, and then reference pricing ideas SAIC Volkswagen Tiguan expensive, the price of Volkswagen Viloran is toBuick GL8 higher than some.