FAW Mazda CX-4 (hereinafter referred to as CX-4) was listed on 20 16, while Changan Mazda CX-30 (hereinafter referred to as CX-30), as a global strategic model of Mazda, was listed on May 28th this year. The difference in time span also makes the two cars fundamentally different. CX-4 comes from the sixth generation platform, and CX-30 comes from the brand-new Mazda Chuangchi Blue Sky SVA architecture platform. Thanks to the brand-new platform, the product strength of CX-30 has been optimized and improved in all directions. After all, a brand-new platform means that technology will be more advanced. These two models have different platforms, and the performance of product strength is also very different.
Running SUV has more practical advantages.
Although CX-30 and CX-4 are both SUVs, they are not the same type. CX-4 positioning coupe SUV, the whole car is relatively flat, and the posture is also low. CX-30 is positioned as a compact SUV, which not only has the dynamic modeling and precise control of coupe SUV, but also has the space and practicality of recreational vehicle. For most consumers, practicality is obviously a plus item.
Although the dimensions of the two models are almost the same, the advantages are that the CX-30 has more head space, the rear seats are more ergonomic and more comfortable to ride, and the height of CX-4 has been widely criticized. Although the wheelbase of CX-30 is slightly smaller than that of CX-4, the rear leg space of CX-30 is not much different under the optimization of the new architecture. The trunk of CX-30 can reach 430 liters, 30 liters more than CX-4. In addition, the positioning of the coupe makes the ground clearance of CX-4 much lower than that of the same class, only 153mm, while the ground clearance of CX-30 is 175mm, which is more in line with the requirements of SUV for high passability.
Under the brand-new Chuangchi Blue Sky SVA architecture platform, the ride comfort of vehicles has been further improved. Seats are the greatest guarantee of comfort. CX-30 adopts a brand-new ergonomic chair with ideal driving posture, and adds an independent adjustment mechanism for the seat surface and a pelvic support structure, so that the pelvis of the occupant is upright, the spine is in a normal S-shaped curve posture, and an ideal sitting posture is formed, which is stress-free and less prone to fatigue after long-distance driving. At the same time, the accelerator pedal is closer to the driver's heel, releasing linear braking force and controlling the steps more comfortably. In addition, the new structure has also upgraded the sound insulation of the No.27 car, such as a flatter bottom, hidden wipers and damping resin, so that its sound insulation and mute are at the upstream level of the same level, and it is common for car owners to be dissatisfied with the driving noise of CX-4.
Soul Movement 2.0/ Subtractive Aesthetics Promotes the Qualitative Change of Design
A major feature of Mazda lies in its exquisite display of perceptual aesthetics, and its touching soul design also makes its models always so dazzling in the same class. Nowadays, soul design has reached the second generation. Although CX-4 was redesigned in the middle of last year, the front face and rear of the car were slightly adjusted, but the overall outline and details were the first generation of soul design.
As the first SUV model of Mazda's new generation product group, Soul Motion 2.0 design and subtraction aesthetic design concept have been fully interpreted on CX-30, which is equipped with an open-close air intake grille, light feather intelligent LED headlights and LED breathing turn signals, while the "dome surface" design on the side presents an S-shaped dynamic and smooth surface that CX-30 does not have. The annular LED group of taillights has become the iconic feature of Mazda. Both models are equipped with bilateral exhaust pipes to enhance the sense of movement, but as far as the rear design is concerned, it is obvious that the latest CX-30 is more fashionable.
This dynamic design has also won many awards for CX-30 after its launch, including the top three in 2020 and the Red Dot Design Award in 2020. However, these awards CX-4 have never been won. As a special model in China market, CX-4 has become more localized after being redesigned, and its design language is not as trendy as CX-30 with global synchronous modeling.
The brand-new "subtraction aesthetics" interior is the symbol of the brand-new blue sky SVA platform model, which makes CX-30 superior to CX-4 in fashion sense, design sense and texture. Mazda as a driver's car, CX-30' s brand-new central control design is more avant-garde than CX-4, and it can also highlight the driver's sense of center. There is also a newly upgraded Mazda? CONNECT Lian Yue system and T-BOX intelligent accompanying system are more intelligent and convenient in function, and the UI and buttons feel better than CX-4' s old car central control system.
In addition, we can also see that the new platform model optimizes the past shortcomings, and the triple instrument is larger, which solves the shortcoming that the CX-4 instrument display text is too small. The viewing position of CX-30' s larger 8.8-inch central control screen is more reasonable than CX-4' s 8-inch screen. In fact, Mazda has been doing a good job in ergonomics, but CX-30 still adjusts the position of the steering wheel and armrest box to be more comfortable.
The new architecture drives the optimization of "integration of man and horse"
Mazda has always insisted on linear and stable power output. CX-30 and CX-4 are both combinations equipped with 2.0L+6AT, with the same book data, maximum power 1 16kW and peak torque of 202Nm. Although CX-4 also provides a 2.5L displacement engine, its price is on the high side, and the target population is too small, so there is no need for comparison.
Mazda's requirements for vehicle driving pleasure are much higher than those of its peers. The driving experience of "one person, one horse" can be described as Mazda's golden signboard. Both SUVs have outstanding handling and flexible driving. However, if we have to compete between the two, CX-30 is slightly better. In the case of constant power output, a breakthrough must be made in the creation of the blue sky SVA architecture platform, that is, mobility.
GVC acceleration vector control technology is a powerful assistant for Mazda vehicle control. CX-30 and CX-4 are equipped with it, and smooth turning can be achieved by adjusting the engine torque output. Under the new architecture, CX-30 is equipped with the evolved GVC? PLUS system adds the control function of stabilizing the attitude by means of braking, and controls the cornering trajectory of the vehicle through engine torque and braking, so as to maximize the driver's follow-up to the steering wheel operation.
CX-30 rear suspension adopts a brand-new butterfly bionic suspension, which is Mazda's patented technology and is imported as a whole to ensure the process quality. Chassis adjustment has always been Mazda's strength. The damping effect of butterfly bionic suspension is basically the same as that of CX-4 multi-link independent suspension, but in actual driving, it can be felt that CX-30 has better tail tracking and is more conducive to intense driving.
Under the new platform, the rigidity of the car body is further strengthened, which is about 30% higher, while in? Answer? Used on a post for the first time? 13 10MPa？ Cold rolled steel, so CX-30 also won the "Best Safety Choice Award" of IIHS American Highway Safety Insurance Association in 2020? Waiting for honor. Good body rigidity is very helpful for handling, and the CX-30 has a smaller body size, so the feeling of integration of man and horse is stronger than CX-4.
Progress of the times? Configuration/price/performance ratio upgrade
Automobile manufacturers always research and develop models according to industry trends and consumer demand, and the vehicle configuration under the new platform has been greatly improved. CX 4? The price range of the 2.0L version is15-180,000 yuan. Multimedia car, seat adjustment, leather steering wheel, 6 airbags and other configurations are concentrated in the top and sub-top models with a price of 6.5438+07-6.5438+08 million yuan, so the price/performance ratio of the models is not high.
The price range of CX-30 is13-170,000 yuan, and the whole system is equipped with 7 airbags, while the CX-4 low-profile model is equipped with 4 airbags, and the high-profile model is equipped with 6 airbags, lacking the driver's knee airbags. In contrast, CX-30 has a higher safety factor. In addition, the CX-30 also comes standard with the air outlet of the rear air conditioner, while the CX-4 is exclusive to the middle and high, and the CX-30 is superior in humanization. At the same time, the mid-to high-end models of CX-30 are also equipped with CX-4? The L2 driver assistance function not available in the 2.0L version, and the configuration of CX-30 is obviously more cost-effective.
From the point of view of maintenance rate, CX-30, as a global model, has more reasonable planning in parts and product life cycle. CX-4, as a special model of China, is obviously inferior to CX-30 in this respect. CX-30 has no worries about subsequent maintenance and parts supply, so the maintenance rate is higher.
abstract
Although CX-30 and CX-4 are both compact SUVs of Mazda, the application of the new blue sky SVA architecture has shown that they are not products of the same era. From the aspects of exterior interior design, ride comfort and cost performance of configuration, CX-30 has been substantially improved compared with CX4, while CX-30 has undergone a new evolution in the most important handling. CX-4 is a good car, but compared with CX-30, it is out of date. For consumers, CX-30 is obviously a more recommended choice.
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