Bitauto Original Today's consumers no longer separate joint venture models from independent models when choosing compact family cars. Faced with the strong impact of independent brands, how do joint venture brand models respond? Today we choose the "new Internet celebrity" Changan Ruicheng PLUS and the "evergreen tree" Dongfeng Nissan Sylphy to see which one of them is more in line with the current consumer appetite.
We chose two configuration models with similar prices: Ruicheng PLUS 1.5T flagship model (RMB 122,900) and Sylphy XL Joyful Edition (RMB 129,900).
Power comparison
All Ruicheng PLUS series are equipped with the new generation Blue Whale NE 1.5T engine, with a maximum power of 138kW (188Ps) and a maximum torque of 300N·m. In terms of transmission, it will be matched with a 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox and will have three driving modes: economy, standard and sport. The electronic gear lever has a simple shape, exquisite workmanship and excellent hand feel.
The throttle response of Ruicheng PLUS at the start is positive enough, but not radical. The power output is relatively slow, and the acceleration at medium and low speeds is smooth and light. This setting is also very consistent with the positioning of Ruicheng PLUS as a family sedan, making daily transportation easy and comfortable. The power of 138kW can also give you a kick on the floor to feel the pushing feeling when you need power.
The gearbox is also calibrated for home use. The shifting action is relatively smooth. There is no obvious frustration during daily driving. Even the action when switching between first and second gears is not clearly perceived. During daily driving, it will shift up to first gear at around 1900rpm to keep the engine at a lower speed, which is obviously helpful in reducing fuel consumption.
The chassis style of Ruicheng PLUS is similar to that of European cars, giving people a solid and compact feeling, and it filters out bumps and vibrations very simply. The body will have a little extra float when passing through large bumps on the road. This setting can make the passengers in the car more comfortable. NVH is considered a "reserved item" of Changan Automobile. The engine noise is suppressed very well. When below 80km/h, tire noise and wind noise are negligible.
Sylphy is still equipped with a 1.6L self-priming engine with a maximum power of 99kW and a maximum torque of 159N·m. The transmission uses a CVT continuously variable gearbox, and everyone is very familiar with this powertrain.
The throttle of this generation of Sylphy is adjusted very sensitively in the early stages, but due to the displacement, the power burst of the Sylphy is limited to the initial acceleration of 0~40km/h, and the lack of power will be clearly felt in the middle and later stages. If you are driving in urban areas that are often congested, this performance is not bad. But if you come to an expressway or a ring road, just drive on the right.
In terms of chassis, SylphyIt is a standard Japanese tuning style, which not only relieves most of the vibrations and bumps, but also blurs the road feel and directivity. In terms of NVH, Sylphy's performance is still very good at medium and low speeds. But as the speed increases, the engine noise will become louder and louder.
Summary: As Chinese people’s understanding of cars deepens, consumers are paying more and more attention to power when buying new cars. Today, the Sylphy’s powertrain only has fuel consumption as its saving grace. Ruicheng PLUS has a good balance between comfort and sportiness. It not only has excellent comfort, but also can provide corresponding performance when you want to be "passionate". In addition, its WLTC comprehensive fuel consumption is only 6.44L/100km, which is surprising enough.
Appearance comparison
The front face of Ruicheng PLUS adopts the family design language. The new car integrates the headlight set with the borderless grille, which creates a stronger overall sense and better visual effects. The side of the body adopts a small slip-back design, which makes it more sporty. The body length, width and height are 4800/1825/1465 (1480) mm respectively, and the wheelbase is 2770mm. The tail adopts the popular through-type taillights, which can increase the visual width and sporty atmosphere of the tail.
The grille gradually changes shape and spacing from top to bottom. After being integrated into the LED headlights, the overall fierce atmosphere is weakened and the sense of movement is stronger. In addition, in terms of configuration, the flagship model is equipped with full-speed adaptive cruise, and has a 360° panoramic image + 180° see-through chassis, which is very versatile.
The front face of this generation of Sylphy is dominated by Nissan's V-Motion 2.0 design, with a V-shaped grille and narrow LED light groups embellished with angular details. The length, width and height of Sylphy are 4641/1815/1447mm respectively, and the wheelbase is 2712mm. The rear of the car still has the familiar Nissan family style. The use of more lines and the spoiler-like decorative panel below make it look more sporty, but the hidden exhaust layout greatly reduces the entire effect.
Summary: Although everyone has their own preferences, it must be said that although this generation of Sylphy adopts a youthful and sporty design, the 16-inch wheels and the hidden exhaust layout at the rear will make the overall effect Big discount. The design of Ruicheng PLUS is highly unified, and the visual effect brought by the 18-inch wheels is also better.
Intelligent configuration
The interior of Ruicheng PLUS adopts Changan family-style design. The large-size dual screens bring out the sense of technology. It adopts the high-performance 8666 platform and is equipped with the latest Feiyu 2.5 ecosystem. Regardless of the smoothness of the system, It's also impeccable in terms of functionality. The voice assistant has a high recognition rate, quick response, and has more control rights. Multimedia, navigation, telephone, air conditioning, and sunroof can all be controlled through the voice assistant.The flagship model can also help adjust the seats.
In addition to the full LCD instrument panel and central control screen, the flagship model also has a third "screen" - the AR-HUD augmented reality head-up display system, which can not only display speed, but also display fuel level, navigation and multimedia Information, combined with the IMS intelligent interactive system, can further increase driving safety.
The wireless charging pad of Ruicheng PLUS supports fast charging, and the silicone pad below also adopts a hollow design, which can reduce the temperature of mobile phone charging, which is very considerate.
Let’s look at the performance of Sylphy. The mechanical dial and 8-inch central control screen do seem a bit outdated at the moment. The Nissan Connect super-intelligent CCS2.0+ system equipped in the Sylphy can only be regarded as just passing in terms of intelligence, and the voice assistant also needs to be improved in terms of recognition and response speed.
Summary: With the rapid development of intelligent vehicle and computer systems, current consumers are paying more and more attention to the intelligence of vehicle and computer systems, just like after getting used to smartphones, it is difficult to return to functional phones. With the support of the high-performance 8666 platform, the overall performance of Ruicheng PLUS's vehicle-machine system is naturally superior.
Space comfort
The front row of Ruicheng PLUS uses integrated sports seats, which emphasizes the sporty feel in the car. The backrest fits very well and supports the body very well. It is not easy to cause fatigue after long-term riding. The flagship model is also equipped with heated front seats and ventilation functions for the driver's seat, further increasing comfort.
The experiencer is 175cm tall. After adjusting the front seat to the lowest position and adjusting the backrest, there is more than a fistful of room left for the head.
The rear seats are flat and have diamond-shaped stitching on both sides. The seat cushion length and backrest angle of the seat are designed appropriately, and the overall comfort is good.
The front seats remain unchanged, and the experiencer moves to the back row. At this time, there is more than one punch left on the head and more than three punches left on the legs. The driving space is very generous.
The luggage compartment has a large opening and a very flat interior, with a conventional volume of 520L. The rear row still cannot be folded down, but it is designed with a direct passage to the luggage compartment, making it more convenient to retrieve items while driving. Although a certain amount of space flexibility and loading capacity are sacrificed, what is gained is better sound insulation.
Seating is Nissan's strong point. If Teana is a "big sofa", then Sylphy is a "small sofa". The seat padding is very soft and feels embedded when you sit on it. However, this design has poor support for the body and is difficult to fix the body during intense driving.
The experiencer is 170cm tall.When sitting in the front row, adjust the normal driving posture and adjust the seat to the lowest position, leaving a punch of headroom.
The padding of the rear seats is the same as that of the front seats, and there is nothing to say about the comfort. If I say my favorite rear seat among compact family sedans, it must be the rear seat of the Sylphy.
The front seats remain unchanged, and the same experiencer moves to the back row. At this time, there is room for three fingers for the head and more than two punches for the legs. Overall, the driving space of Ruicheng PLUS is undoubtedly better.
The luggage compartment opening of Sylphy is also larger, with a conventional volume of 560L. The rear row cannot be folded down like the Ruicheng PLUS, but there is no direct passage to the luggage compartment. It is not possible to take out luggage compartment items while driving, which is slightly inconvenient.
Summary: For a family sedan, space is naturally one of the most important criteria. Japanese cars have always performed well in this regard, and Sylphy is the best among Japanese compact models. OK The Ruicheng PLUS brings more ample driving space with its larger body, and its seat configuration is also higher than that of the Sylphy, which can give the people in the car a better driving experience.
Summary: Today’s consumers no longer only pursue space and comfort when purchasing compact family cars. They also pursue more and more sporty and intelligent vehicles. The continued decline in sales of Sylphy also proves that Market demand is changing. Ruicheng PLUS balances comfort and sportiness very well. Daily comfort is guaranteed, and power and control can also meet the needs of occasional "fun". Changan has always done a good job in intelligent configuration. A model that meets the needs of consumers in all aspects, its future market performance is certainly worth looking forward to. If it were you in front of the screen, which car would you choose?