Bitauto Original Since the invention of the automobile, people's pursuit of automobile power seems to have never changed. And with the rapid development of independent brands, consumers no longer only pursue fuel economy and comfort when purchasing compact family cars. Better power control and more intelligent configurations have become a must-have for compact family cars at this stage. Satisfying focus. Let’s take a look today, which one is more in line with the needs of current consumers, the popular “track-level wide-body family sedan” Yixuan MAX and the “veteran” Corolla in this class.
This time we selected the Yixuan MAX 1.5T super-burning cool dad version, with an official guide price of 125,900; the Corolla 1.2T Elite PLUS version, with an official guide price of 128,800. It is worth mentioning that Dongfeng Fengshen’s “0 Purchase Tax” campaign is still ongoing, with the deadline being December 31.
Power system Mach power has obvious advantages
With the rapid development of my country's automobile market, consumers now have a higher pursuit of vehicle sportiness. Therefore, having an excellent powertrain will give consumers a greater choice advantage when purchasing.
The entire Yixuan MAX series uses Dongfeng Mach Power 1.5T engine, with a maximum power of 140KW and a maximum torque of 300N.m. Such data is comparable to the power performance of the 2.0T engine on the market. And the maximum torque of 300N·m gives Yixuan MAX enough confidence to accelerate at any time.
In terms of gearbox, Yixuan MAX uses a 7-speed wet dual-clutch gearbox from Getrag, and the design of the electronic gear lever has a stronger sense of technology. It can fully adapt to the driver's intentions, downshift decisively during rapid acceleration, and provide quick power response. At the same time, the design of the electronic gear lever is also full of technology and meets the aesthetic experience of modern people.
In terms of control, Yixuan MAX focuses on track-level wide-body family sedans. The body and chassis are based on the DSMA architecture platform, and its sports genes are comparable to many sports-focused models on the market.
On the other hand, the Corolla is equipped with a 1.2T engine with a maximum power of 85kW and a maximum torque of 185N·m. Such parameters may have seemed adequate in the past two years, but now they appear a bit weak. Especially in the acceleration in the middle and rear sections, a very obvious problem of insufficient power output will be exposed.
The Corolla is equipped with a CVT gearbox that can simulate 10-speeds. This gearbox performs well in terms of smoothness and comfort. But if you want to overtake or cut corners, this gearbox will be unable to do its job. The lower transmission efficiency makes the release of power slower, making it difficult to give the driver a good sense of movement.
In terms of chassis, although this generation of Corolla has made certain improvements compared to the previous generation model,But the softer suspension makes it have unnecessary shake when facing bumps. The weak lateral support also causes the vehicle body to roll significantly when cornering at high speeds.
Summary: As a classic family sedan, Corolla still takes the comfortable family sedan route, but for current consumers, this performance does not keep up with their needs. The Yixuan MAX is much more versatile. It not only has excellent performance in terms of comfort, but also does not lose to those sports cars that focus on handling in terms of sportiness. And with the blessing of Mach power, Yixuan MAX has a power experience comparable to 2.0T, which is more in line with the appetite of current consumers.
Intelligent configuration Windlink6.0 is more powerful
Intelligence of cars and machines has become the current development direction, just like it is difficult for us to go back to functional phones after we are accustomed to using smartphones. After you use an intelligent vehicle computer system and then return to the previous vehicle computer system, you will definitely feel that "this thing is not very smart."
The interior of the new Yixuan MAX adopts a more contrasting color design, and the steering wheel also looks more technological. The Windlink 6.0 artificial intelligence car system it is equipped with has comprehensive functions, including many popular apps such as navigation, Kuwo music, in-car KTV and CCTV audio and video.
In addition to the rich built-in functions, the system also supports Huawei HiCar mobile phone interconnection, and the connection speed is very fast. The system's built-in voice assistant has a high recognition rate, fast response speed, and is very convenient to use.
The 4D intelligent soft air system that is standard on all series not only specially designs the direction of the air outlet, but also adjusts the air volume. Even if there are children in the car, there is no need to worry about catching a cold when the air conditioner is turned on.
In addition, Yixuan MAX's Windlink 6.0 artificial intelligence car system also comes with scene modes, such as one-click warming, smoking mode, etc. With just one click, the vehicle will adjust the air conditioning and sunroof to suit the selected scene according to presets, without the need for drivers and passengers to operate step by step.
The interior of this generation of Corolla still continues the practical style design, but the use of large areas of plastic materials inevitably gives people a cheap feeling. Although it is equipped with a 9-inch central control screen, the screen resolution and UI design seem to be out of touch with the times, and the wide borders around the screen give people a strong "aftermarket" feeling.
In terms of functions, although it integrates a small number of current mainstream apps, it does not support OTA upgrades. You must know that a very important standard in intelligent vehicle systems is to support OTA. In addition, in terms of functions, whether it is the smoothness of the system or the recognition rate and response speed of the voice assistant, they are all inferior to the Windlink system.
Summary: Although stuckThis time, Lola finally heard the demands of domestic consumers, but the final solution it provided smelled of haste. The Yixuan MAX's vehicle system Windlink 6.0 not only has richer functions and a better experience, but the scene mode is also eye-catching, which is what an intelligent vehicle should be.
The driving space is 2770mm, a leapfrog experience
Having seen the current new consumer requirements for compact family sedans, let’s take a look at the traditional driving space. Yixuan MAX has a body length of 4797mm, width of 1870mm, and a long wheelbase of 2770mm, which is almost comparable to a B-class sedan. The Corolla is significantly smaller in comparison with its 4635mm long, 1780mm wide body and 2700mm wheelbase.
The seat shape of Yixuan MAX is wide, and the color-blocking design and diamond stitching have a strong visual impact. The overall support of the seats is excellent, and the shoulder support is also quite good. The front seats also support electric adjustment.
In terms of other functions, the super-burning cool dad version not only has electric lumbar support, but also has seat heating and seat massage functions. When you get off work after a tiring day, you can enjoy a massage after getting in the car, which will make you feel full of happiness.
The experiencer is 177cm tall. After adjusting the seat to a suitable sitting position, there is a fistful of remaining space for the head, and the performance is good.
The front seats remain unchanged, and the same experiencer moves to the back row. At this time, there is room for two fingers for the head and a little more than two fists for the legs. Moreover, Yixuan MAX has a body width of 1870mm, and the lateral space performance in the rear row is also very good. Three adult men will not feel crowded sitting in the back row, which can be regarded as a leapfrog enjoyment.
And thanks to the more outstanding body size and wheelbase, Yixuan MAX's trunk volume performance is also very good. The 1870mm ultra-wide body also brings a larger trunk opening, making it easier to put in large items. For convenience.
The Corolla Elite PLUS version is equipped with fabric seats, the seat padding is soft, and the overall comfort is not bad, but the fabric material and manual adjustment seem to be a bit pricey.
The experiencer is 170cm tall. After adjusting the seat to a suitable sitting position, there is a fistful of room left for the head.
The front seats remain unchanged, and the same experiencer moves to the back row. At this time, there is only one punch of room left for the head and two punches of leg room. The overall performance is worse than that of the Yixuan MAX.
The total luggage capacity of the Corolla is 470L, which is considered mid-level in this category.
Summary: Yixuan MAX, as a strong force in the independent compact family car market, is more competitive than the established joint ventures with similar prices.The premium model Corolla has better performance in terms of power control, intelligent configuration and space comfort. It perfectly meets the current consumer needs for a family sedan in all aspects. It can be said that it has few rivals in the 100,000-level price range. Moreover, Yixuan MAX not only has strong product strength, but also provides a 10-year unlimited mileage warranty, allowing consumers to use it with more confidence. From this, it is not difficult to see the efforts and improvements of independent brands in these years. We hope that independent brands will bring more and better products to consumers.