As of 2022, the continued popularity of the SUV market is truly amazing. Independent brands have risen strongly with SUVs, and joint venture brands headed by Japan and Germany have also had to improve their product strength. Multi-party competition has intensified. There is even a trend of surpassing the sedan market. The Xingyue L, which will be launched in mid-2021, can be called one of the most competitive independent brand SUVs. As a competitor in the same price range, Xingtu Lingyun has also been questioned for its acceleration performance. Entering September, the Xingyue Lingyun, with a guide price of 147,900-182,900 yuan, has ushered in the launch of the 2022 model. Compared with the Xingyue L, which is strong in the same class, how is the product strength of the two models? How to choose between them?
Appearance comparison
As a high-end brand owned by Chery, Xingtu’s exterior design is exactly as its name suggests. It adopts the family design style of Lingyun, which is young but still aura. From the front face, the large square air intake grille occupies the visual center. The horizontal black trim strips run through the front of the car and are decorated with turning outer trim strips. The simple design exudes a good aura. Lingyun's headlights have a sharp shape, and the daytime running lights on the lower edge are connected inward with chrome trim strips throughout the entire front face. When combined, they can light up the Xingtu English logo, showing sharpness and dynamics.
Coming to the side of the car, the waistline emitted by the headlights runs diagonally upward through the body and connects with the taillights. Together with the chrome trim strips decorating the side windows that gradually narrow toward the rear, Lingyun's sporty texture is once again Enhanced, the multi-spoke wheels add a sense of stability to the vehicle on the basis of sportiness. At the rear of the vehicle, Lingyun's through-type taillights are equally sharp, with chrome trim strips, multi-layered ridges and bilateral dual-exhaust designs, once again perfectly combining sportiness and grandeur.
Compared with the sharp and sporty design style of Lingyun, the design of Xingyue L is more atmospheric and stable. From the front face, the family's iconic shield-shaped grille occupies the visual center. The vertical chrome trim strips are matched with the outer contour chrome trim, creating a stable and luxurious temperament. The headlights connected to it on both sides are simple and multi-section. The daytime running lights also add fashion and texture to the front face. In the lower enclosure, the generous shape and the horizontal decorative strips that run through the front of the car add another layer of stability to the Xingyue L, giving people a full sense of security.
Going to the rear, the steady design makes people mistakenly think that this is a medium to large SUV. The straight waistline running through the side of the car is smooth and natural, and the chrome-plated side window outline is not exaggerated. Designed with simple wheels, the restraint and stability of the vehicle are once again demonstrated. The through-type taillights of Xingyue L also adopt a straight line design, combined with the thick tail surround, and the stable design concept runs throughout.
Summary: In the appearance comparison, the two models showed different design styles to consumers. The sharp design of Lingyun takes into account the creation of atmosphere and sporty attributes. In comparison, the design of Xingyue L is relatively simple, and the overall feeling is more majestic and calm.
Interior Comparison
Sitting in the car, Lingyun’s blue and white stitching interior gives people a refreshing feeling. The overall design does not continue the sharp and dynamic style of the exterior. . In terms of detailed design, the three-spoke flat-bottom steering wheel is one of the few sports attributes of the interior. The 12.3-inch floating LCD instrument in the front and the 12.3-inch floating touch LCD screen on the right form a dual-screen design. Satellite navigation The system, mobile phone interconnection, voice recognition control and other functions are equipped with both practical attributes and technological quality. Under the irregularly shaped air-conditioning outlet, Lingyun's air-conditioning operation panel is designed as a combination of knobs and touch controls, which not only enhances the technological sense of the interior, but also takes into account the operating experience of the driver and passengers.
Different from Lingyun, the interior design of Xingyue L continues the stable and majestic style of the exterior. The simple design reveals a luxurious texture that is rare in its class. In terms of detailed design, the three-spoke flat-bottomed steering wheel is simple and elegant, and paired with a 12.3-inch LCD instrument in front, technology and texture are well displayed.
Looking to the right, two 12.3-inch LCD touch screens extend through the center console to the passenger door. Practical functions such as satellite navigation systems, online maps, and voice recognition control are integrated into the center control screen. The LCD touch screen in front of the passenger door The screen also supports a variety of audio-visual entertainment functions. Combined with a flat straight line design and soft leather wrapping, the interior quality of the Xingyue L is not inferior to that of similar models from luxury brands.
Summary: In terms of interior comparison, the designs of both models tend to emphasize technology and texture. Generally speaking, the Xingyue L's joint-screen design throughout the center console has a richer technological atmosphere. The straight lines and a large number of soft leather packages also enhance the luxury attributes of the interior. In comparison, Lingyun's interior design is Doesn't seem to stand out enough.
Space comparison
Lingyun is positioned as a medium-sized SUV, with body dimensions of 4780/1885/1730 mm and a wheelbase of 2800mm. In terms of seating space, after adjusting the front seats to the appropriate position, the knee room of Lingyun's second-row seats is more than two punches. Although there is some bulge in the center floor of the rear row, the degree is within an acceptable range. . In terms of seat configuration, Lingyun mid-to-high-end models support 10-way adjustment of the main seat and 6-way adjustment of the passenger seat, as well as front seat heating, ventilation and massage functions. It is worth noting that Lingyun has made several configurations such as electric memory for the main seat, electric adjustment of the auxiliary seats and heating of the front seats standard for all series, which also brings an excellent ride in the same class to consumers with different budgets. experience.
Open the tailgate, and you will see that Lingyun’s trunk space is very regular. The tires invading inward on both sides are hidden through decoration. With good depth, the entire space can fully meet the needs of daily storage. If there are usage scenarios such as moving, hauling goods, etc., Lingyun's trunk volume can be further increased through the proportional folding function of the rear seats.
The body size of Xingyue L is 4770/1895/1689 mm, and the wheelbase reaches 2845mm. Although Geely positions it as a compact SUV, compared with Lingyun, Xingyue L’s car Both width and wheelbase have slight advantages. Adjust the front seats to a suitable position, and the Xingyue L's rear knee room also reaches more than two punches, which can fully meet the daily riding needs of most drivers and passengers. The bulge of the rear center platform is also slightly higher than that of Lingyun. Low. The seat configuration of Xingyue L is equally luxurious. Mid- and high-end models support 12-way electric memory for the main seat and 6-way electric adjustment for the auxiliary seats. The front seats are also equipped with heating and ventilation, while seat massage is only available for the three high-end models. Model owned.
The trunk volume of the Xingyue L reaches 562L. Although the tires invading inward on both sides are not well hidden, it does not hinder daily storage use. Through the proportional folding function of the rear seats, the trunk volume of the Xingyue L will be further expanded to meet the needs of transporting large-volume items such as moving and hauling goods.
Summary: In terms of space comparison, although the official positioning of the two models is different, the price range and body size of the two models are relatively similar. Lingyun has the advantage in length and height, while Xingyue L has slight advantages in width and wheelbase. The good space performance and rich seat configurations of both models bring an excellent riding experience to drivers and passengers. However, as far as low-end models are concerned, Lingyun’s seat configuration is more sincere, while Xingyue L is differentiated up and down. It's somewhat obvious.
Power comparison
As a medium-sized SUV, Lingyun provides consumers with two power options. The Lingyun 300T model is equipped with a 1.6T turbocharged engine with a maximum power of 145kW and a maximum torque of 300N·m. It is matched with a 7-speed wet dual-clutch gearbox. This power combination takes into account both power performance and fuel economy. The WLTC comprehensive fuel consumption per 100 kilometers is only 7.5L. The Lingyun 400T model is equipped with a 2.0T turbocharged engine with a maximum power of 192kW and a maximum torque of 400N·m. The transmission part is also matched with a 7-speed wet dual-clutch gearbox. While the power performance of the Lingyun 400T model has been improved, the comprehensive fuel consumption per 100 kilometers has not increased much, between 7.5-8L.
Xingyue L also provides consumers with a variety of power options. The fuel models are equipped with a 2.0T turbocharged engine. The two-wheel drive version has a maximum power of 160kW and a maximum torque of 325N·m. It is matched with a 7-speed wet dual-clutch gearbox, and the maximum power and torque of the four-wheel drive version of the 2.0T engine are increased to 175kW and 350N·m respectively, and the matching transmission system is also changed to an 8AT gearbox. The Xingyue L hybrid model is equipped with a 1.5T turbocharged engine with a maximum power of 110kW and a maximum torque of 225N·m. The matching motor has a maximum power of 100kW and a maximum torque of 320N·m. The transmission part is equipped with Equipped with a 3-speed DHT gearbox, the WLTC comprehensive fuel consumption of this hybrid system is only 4.79L.
Summary: In terms of power comparison, both models provide consumers with a variety of power options. In comparison, the power performance of the Xingyue L 2.0T model is between the Lingyun 300T and 400T models. The launch of hybrid models also provides additional options for consumers pursuing fuel economy.
Configuration comparison
The rise of independent brands relies on more sincere product strength than joint venture brands. In addition to excellent interior and exterior design, space performance and power performance, vehicles The richness of configuration is a key factor in determining consumers' final choice. Lingyun and Xingyue L are both representative models of independent SUVs in this price range. In the configuration comparison session, Uncle Che will also choose two models with similar guide prices and high attention for comparison. They are (Xingtu Lingyun 2023 300T two models). Star-Driven Edition) and (Geely Xingyue L 2021 2.0TD DCT EVO two-wheel drive premium model).
In terms of safety and driving assistance configurations, both models provide a wealth of configurations. Functions such as active braking, 360-degree panoramic images, and full-speed adaptive cruise bring convenience and convenience to drivers and passengers. Safe driving experience. In comparison, the configurations of the two models are also slightly different. The advantage of Lingyun is that it has a fatigue driving reminder function, while the Xingyue L has a snow driving mode. For ordinary consumers, they must be more concerned about fatigue driving. The sense of security brought by the prompt function.
In terms of external configuration and internal configuration, the two models also have their own advantages, but in comparison, Lingyun’s configuration is still richer, including leather steering wheel, passenger seat ventilation, CarPlay, LED light source and front fog Lights, richer exterior mirrors and sensor wiper functions all bring a more comfortable and convenient driving experience to drivers and passengers.
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