Let’s talk about a particularly realistic issue today, a problem that may be plaguing many families.
Is it true that with the arrival of the second baby in the family, or that I could take my parents out for a walk on weekends and holidays, I suddenly found that the five-seater car at home became particularly crowded?
A child safety seat is installed in the rear row, which basically declares that the space is “full”. If you want to sit two people, it will be a pain, let alone ride comfort.
At this time, the idea of changing a car came up.
Look at those business MPVs, the square shapes, and I always feel like I drive like a full-time driver, with less vitality and personal style of daily driving.
Then, if you look at the six-seater or seven-seater SUVs of joint venture brands, the space is good and the brand is also very resounding, but when you see that price tag, it will often go up by 300,000 or 400,000 yuan, you have to think about it in your heart. This expense is indeed a lot of pressure for an ordinary family.
Is it true that if you want the whole family to travel together in a spacious, comfortable and decent manner, there is really no choice that has the best of both worlds?
In the past, this may have been a headache, but now, the situation is completely different.
Our Chinese car brands have ushered in explosive growth in recent years. They not only make rapid progress in technology, but more importantly, they seem to really understand the most real needs deep in our Chinese people.
They are keenly finding that there is a huge market gap between 150,000 and 200,000 yuan, that is, the lack of truly practical, high configuration and large space for home use six-seater SUVs.
As a result, a large number of excellent products emerged. They not only solved space anxiety, but also made a lot of work on intelligence, comfort and economy, giving the word “good value for money” a brand new definition.
Next, let’s take a good look at how these domestic “treasure models” speak with their strength.
If your car purchase budget is strictly controlled, for example, if you want to spend the least amount of money to do the biggest thing, then you must pay attention to two cars.
First of all, the Jetour X90, which can be seen as one of the most sincere choices for families with multiple populations in the field of traditional fuel vehicles.
With a starting price of less than 140,000 yuan, you can get a mid-size SUV with a body length of nearly 4.9 meters and a wheelbase of 2.85 meters.
This size ensures the flexibility of its internal space, and whether it is a six-seater or seven-seater layout, it can be arranged properly.
Its core advantage lies in its “reliability and practicality”.
The 2.0T engine and 7-speed dual-clutch transmission it is equipped with is a very mature power system under the Chery Group. After long-term inspection by the market, the power is sufficient and the quality is stable.
You don’t have to worry about whether the charging pile is enough or you don’t have to study complex electric drive systems. It’s the most traditional and direct way to just go. For many families, this simplicity is actually a kind of peace of mind.
Moreover, in terms of configuration, functions such as panoramic sunroof and heating of the main driver’s seat can significantly improve the happiness of the car, and it has not been left behind.
The Jetour X90 is like a down-to-earth and hardworking partner. It does not pursue fancy things, but it can always provide the most spacious and reliable harbor.
Of course, if you want to keep up with the trend of the times and experience the low cost and smooth driving experience brought by new energy vehicles, then at the same price of 150,000, the Zero-Road C16 is definitely an “star product” that cannot be avoided.
Its appearance can be said to have directly raised the price threshold of the six-seat new energy SUV to an unprecedented level.
The Zero-Road C16 provides two power forms: pure electric and extended range. Let’s focus on this extended range version.
Simply put, it is an electric vehicle equipped with a “support generator”.
Its pure electric range reaches 280 kilometers, which means that when you go to and from get off work, buy groceries and pick up babies in the city, you can completely drive it as a pure electric car. When you go home at night, the cost per kilometer may be a few cents, which is really too saving.
When you need to travel long distances and go back to your hometown, you don’t have to worry about battery life at all. The small-displacement engine in the car will start, but it does not directly drive the wheels, but specifically charges the battery. You just need to go to the gas station to refuel and get a steady stream of electricity. The comprehensive range is very long, which completely bids farewell to the pain of queuing up to charge in the high-speed service area during holidays.
What is even more surprising is that Leapmotor has brought the “refrigerator, color TV, and large sofa” created by Ideal Auto to this price, and even added massage seats.
I spent 150,000 or 60,000 yuan to enjoy the treatment that only luxury cars in the past 300,000 yuan, so many people say that it is the “civilian version of the ideal L8”, and this evaluation is not an exaggeration.
If your budget can be slightly relaxed and reaches the range of 160,000 to 180,000 yuan, then the choices will be even richer and you can start pursuing some quality and technological advancement.
Jietu has also laid out a heavyweight model in the field of new energy – Shanhai L9.
Its starting price is 164,900 yuan, and it follows the technical route of plug-in hybrid.
It is equipped with the Kunpeng C-DM hybrid system independently developed by Chery. This system has a higher technical content and is operated by a 1.5T high-efficiency engine and dual motors.
Its advantage is that it can provide pure electric range of more than 100 kilometers like a pure electric car, meet the daily commuting needs of most people, and achieve zero fuel consumption travel; when driving long distances or when it is necessary to accelerate rapidly, the engine and the motor can work together to ensure abundant power and low fuel consumption.
Shanhai L9 gives people the feeling that it is more like a “three good students” with solid technology and balanced performance. It has achieved a good balance in appearance design, internal space and core technology, especially suitable for consumers who value the advantages of green license plate policies and the economy of car use, but also have certain requirements for the mechanical quality of the vehicle.
Another powerful player in this price range is Yipai 008 from Dongfeng.
If the previous cars are trying to balance all aspects of their needs, then the goal of Yipai 008 is very pure and ultimate, that is, to become the “king of space” within 200,000.
Its body length exceeded the 5-meter mark in one fell swoop, and its wheelbase exceeded 3 meters. These two data are absolutely “big Mac” among models of the same price.
The most direct benefit this brings is that its third row of seats is no longer a “small stool” that can only be used for emergency or for children, but a “serious seat” that can truly allow adults 1.8 meters tall to ride relatively comfortably.
This is fatal to families who often need a family of six to travel.
It also provides two powers: extended range and pure electric. The extended range version has a comprehensive range of up to 1,300 kilometers, which can almost eliminate all the endurance anxiety.
In terms of comfort configuration, high-end configurations such as zero-gravity seats, car refrigerators, and rear entertainment screens are also available, full of sincerity.
It can be said that Dongfeng Yipai 008 uses superior space and rich configuration to meet the families that have the highest requirements for riding experience.
Finally, if your budget can reach the threshold of 200,000 yuan, and you and your family are curious about fresh technology and smart experiences, then the new car that is about to be launched is definitely worth your waiting.
Its pre-sale price starts at 193,800 yuan, and is positioned as a medium and large plug-in hybrid SUV.
Its size is also flagship level, with a length of more than 5 meters and adopts an independent six-seat layout of 2+2+2, ensuring the dignity and privacy of every passenger in the car.
But its core highlight is the AI intelligent cockpit called the “super-anthropomorphic emotional agent Eva”.
This is no longer the voice assistant in our traditional cognition. It is no longer a cold execution of simple commands such as “open the car window” and “play music”.
Geely’s goal is to build it into a “virtual partner” that can communicate with you emotionally.
It can judge your current mood by your tone and words, such as when you say tiredly, “I’m a little tired”, it may actively dim the ambient lights in the car for you, play a soothing piece of music, and even display a cute animated expression on the central control screen to interact with you.
This highly anthropomorphic multi-screen linkage and emotional interaction makes the car no longer just a cold means of transportation, but more like a warm and intelligent mobile space that understands you.
For young families who pursue cutting-edge technology and hope to get a new interactive experience for the human-car, the futuristic and technological charm shown by the Galaxy M9 is undoubtedly extremely attractive.
