100,000 yuan price of small SUV models has become a Chinese brand is very concerned about the market segment, in the younger consumers today, the manufacturers are more entry-level models to create more and more fashionable sports, they are also very hope and young people to make friends.
The 2022 model was listed in September last year, and the car launched a total of 6 configurations, priced from 5.68 to 86,800 yuan. The 2022 COOL was listed in August last year, and the car launched a total of 3 configurations, priced from 9.98 to 119,800 yuan.
The following car uncle will choose the top model of Xingchi and Geely Colorful COOL entry-level models for comparison. The price difference between the two is 13,000 yuan. So under this premise, which model will be more cost-effective?
exterior design
Wuling Xingchi is a small SUV that focuses on young consumer groups. The first feeling of the car is more fashionable. The front face is made of a flying-wing chrome grille, the interior is inlaid with an S logo, and the trim is like a wing. With the brand logo in the middle, it effectively enhances the visual refinement. The headlight group is closely connected to the upper grille, and the split daytime running light belt combined with dots and strips is used, which has a strong sense of overall extension and delicate visual effect.
Geely Colorful COOL’s styling design is further on the basis of the ordinary version of the model, with richer sporty elements and quite in line with the aesthetics of young consumers. Among them, the front face of the new car has changed significantly, the size of the front intake grille is exaggerated, and the sporty feeling of the whole car is enhanced through the change of hollow and bright surfaces. The headlights on both sides are fully LED light sources, and the daytime running lights are progressive design. With silver trim and spoiler decoration, it looks very deep.
In terms of body size, the length, width and height of Wuling Xingchi are 4365 × 1750 × 1640mm respectively, and the wheelbase is 2550mm. The side design of this model is relatively simple, with double waistlines running from the front to the rear, forming a rich profile. It also has a large area of black D-pillars, creating the effect of a suspended roof.
Geely Colorful COOL has a length, width and height of 4380 × 1800 × 1609 mm, and a wheelbase of 2600mm, which has a slight advantage in terms of length and wheelbase. The side of the new model does not change much, the lines are obviously prominent, and the B/C/D column is blackened, which looks more dynamic. At the same time, the 18-inch two-color wheels at the bottom are quite compatible with the temperament of the whole vehicle.
The rear of the Wuling Xingchi is outlined with more horizontal lines, which makes the overall look and feel relatively simple, and also has many details that highlight its personality. Among them, the car has a sports ducktail tail, which is not inconspicuous, but effectively enhances the mobility of the whole vehicle. The bottom exhaust is a bilateral dual-output layout, and it also adds carbon fiber lines and exclusive diffusers.
The rear part of Geely Binyue COOL is equipped with a small spoiler, and the taillight group is angular, which clearly echoes the headlights. At the same time, the bottom is replaced with a new lower surround, and the exhaust pipes with four sides and the red decoration of fins look very dynamic.
Interior design
The interior design of Wuling Xingchi is relatively simple, giving people the feeling of a new energy model. At the same time, the car provides three color themes of red, yellow and blue. The interior color scheme echoes the color scheme of the body, and the overall sports atmosphere is rich. Due to cost restrictions, the car is relatively average in terms of materials. The surface of the center console is made of hard plastic, but the unique texture decoration is added to the details, which reduces the sense of cheapness in the car to a certain extent. The new car’s center console is matched with a 10.25-inch floating central control display screen, and the internal integration of the Ling OS Lingxi system independently developed by the Wuling brand includes voice interaction, navigation, vehicle status inquiry and many multimedia functions.
The interior part of Geely Binyue COOL still adopts the classic family-style design of Geely brand, and the operation area is spread around the main driver side, which has a strong sense of embrace. The design of the center console is clearly layered, but if there is no color matching, this interior does not have much to do with sports. The steering wheel directly in front of the main driver of the car is wrapped in leather fabric, which feels more delicate and full of grip, and there are punching decorations on both sides. The center console of the car is matched with a dual screen. The size of the full LCD instrument panel is 10.25 inches, and the size of the central control display screen is 12.3 inches. The response speed of the screen is faster, and the operation logic is clearer.
Wuling Xingchi’s car seats are wrapped in imitation leather fabrics, which support the electric adjustment of the main driver’s seat in terms of function. The front seats of the car adopt an integrated design, the headrest position is set with S characters, and the use of contrasting color splicing design, the visual effect is stunning enough, and the inner filling of the seat is soft, making the ride feel comfortable.
Geely Binyue COOL car seats are also wrapped in imitation leather fabrics, but only support manual adjustment. The interior seat design of this model is relatively ordinary, and the internal filling is moderately soft and hard, which can provide a certain package.
The rear seat of Wuling Xingchi performs well. Under normal circumstances, its legroom is about four fingers per punch, and there are four fingers left in the head space. For a small SUV, this performance is indeed commendable. It is worth noting that the rear seat support angle of the car can be adjusted, and the maximum can be placed back 39 degrees. When traveling long distances, the riding comfort is greatly improved.
Geely Colorful COOL rear space performance is relatively conventional, seat materials and color scheme are basically the same as the front row, but its design is too flat, and does not support adjustable backrest, comfort is average. In addition, the rear leg space of the car is only about one punch and two fingers, compared to Xingchi still has a certain gap.
Power System
Wuling Xingchi is equipped with a 1.5T turbocharged engine with a maximum output power of 147 horsepower and a peak torque of 250 Nm. In terms of transmission system, it matches the CVT continuously variable transmission.
Geely Binyue COOL also matches the 1.5T turbocharged engine, but its maximum output power reaches 181 horsepower, peak torque is 290 Nm, and the official 100-kilometer acceleration time is 7.6 seconds, which is a good performance. In terms of transmission system, it matches a 7-speed wet dual-clutch transmission.
Uncle Che summary
As the current hot players in the domestic small SUV field, Wuling Xingchi and Geely Binyue COOL both have a high degree of attention. The two models have a sporty and fashionable design, which is very suitable for the appetite of young consumers. Through the detailed comparative analysis of the above two cars, it can be seen that they have different advantages. Among them, Wuling Xingchi has certain advantages in riding comfort and riding space, while Geely Binyue COOL’s main advantages are reflected in functional configuration and power performance, etc., and the playful attributes of the whole vehicle are stronger. Therefore, in this round of showdown, the two models are evenly divided, and consumers can choose according to their own preferences.
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