Bitauto original With consumption upgrading and the liberalization of the one-child policy, the domestic car buying trend has gradually changed, that is, large-space, high-end household MPVs are becoming more and more popular. Because compared with traditional 7-seat SUVs, MPVs are more comfortable and can better shoulder the task of traveling for a large family. At the same time, in the new energy era, "electricity" and "smartness" have also become important considerations for everyone when choosing a car. Therefore, for improvement-oriented car buyers or corporate car users, high-end pure electric MPVs are often their first choice. Currently in this segment, SAIC Maxus MIFA9 (hereinafter referred to as: MIFA9) has entered the market strongly as the world's first flagship electric MPV for large families, while Lantu DreamerIt also attracted a lot of attention with its own-brand MPV ceiling price (689,900 yuan). So which of the two cars is more representative? In this article we will find out.
Appearance comparison: Our MIFA9 is more like a smart pure electric MPV
Both our MIFA9 and Dreamer follow their respective family designs. As high-end MPVs, both models also have a strong aura, but in my opinion, our MIFA9 is more like a luxury MPV with a sense of future technology. Not only does it retain most of the elements of the Maxus MIFA EV concept car, the through-type headlights and closed front face also make it look full of technology.
On the other hand, Dreamer retains the design elements of fuel vehicles to a certain extent, such as the large-sized grille and the air intake below, combined with large chrome trim strips to make it look luxurious, but it is relatively In comparison, it lacks some sense of technology and is not visually impactful enough.
Although the two real-shot models are equipped with LED high and low beams, we have to say that we MIFThe split headlights and through-type LED daytime running lights used in the A9 are more visually impactful and more recognizable.
Both cars have the square design of an MPV on the sides. The MIFA9 adopts a two-color body with an all-black roof color, while the Dreamer adds a large number of chrome trim strips around the windows and under the doors to highlight the sense of luxury. .
At the rear of the car, both cars have made subtractions at the design level, mainly emphasizing stability and grandeur. The difference is that our MIFA9 uses a through-type LED taillight set, echoing the headlights; while the Dreamer also uses the identification The very high-definition taillights are very distinctive when lit.
Interior Comparison: Our MIFA9 hardware is more powerful
In the interior, both our MIFA9 and Dreamer adopt the currently very popular through-type large screen, and the layout is also very similar, which is in line with their identities as high-end MPVs. However, the center console design of our MIFA9 is more simple and high-end than that of the Dreamer. The air-conditioning and other buttons are touch-sensitive. At the same time, the gear lever is more elegant than the Dreamer's gear lever. With the light blue/white interior color combination, The entire cockpit looks more premium to me.
It can be seen that both models have paid great attention to details such as lining and seat materials. Not only have they added high-end textures, but the dual-color layout also enhances the visual appeal; what is more worth mentioning is that Our MIFA9 uses leather seats, and the ceiling is also made of suede material. This cockpit makes people feel that this is the texture that high-end models should have, while the Dreamer series uses imitation leather materials, although the feel is not bad. , but the grade pales in comparison.
It is worth mentioning that although both MIFA9 and Dreamer use large through-type screens, the car-machine systems and intelligent performance of the two are still very different.
First of all, our MIFA9 uses a combination of 10.25-inch instrument screen + 12.3-inch central control screen + 12.3-inch passenger entertainment screen + 3-inch imon screen for the passenger. The hardware part has two built-in Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 and MediaTek 8666 chips, which are respectively responsible for intelligence. Assisted driving functions and entertainment functions, and the powerful dual-chip support also ensures everyone’s MIFA9 smart cockpit experience.
On the other side, the Dreamer’s central control screen adopts a 1+1+1 combination mode, which is a 12.3-inch full LCD instrument + 12.3-inch central control screen + 12.3-inch passenger entertainment screen, but it only has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 chip; in addition, whether the Dreamer is a pure electric version or an extended-range version, the full-speed adaptive cruise function is not standard. As a high-end MPV with a price exceeding 400,000 yuan, the Dreamer is indeed not very friendly to low-end models.
Space comparison: Our MIFA9 is more comfortable
As high-end MPVs, our MIFA9 and Dreamer have relatively complete front-row comfort configurations. Among them, our MIFA9 also has a front seat massage function; and the main difference between the two cars is actually In terms of space, thanks to the higher body height, our MIFA9 drivers can get better headroom and vision.
In addition to having 6 and 7 seats to choose from, our MIFA9 also gives users a total of 3 second-row seat options: three-row electric independent seats, luxury independent seats and immersive space capsule luxury seats. The top configuration The Alpine flagship version is a 6-seater version by default. The second row uses two immersive space capsule luxury seats, which provide functions such as electric seat adjustment, heating, ventilation, massage, leg rests, integrated foot rests, and a folding small table. , rear-seat entertainment system and other configurations are also equipped; of course, the biggest highlight of our MIFA9 is that the second-row seats can realize convenient functions such as one-button reclining, one-button stowing, and passenger recovery through the central control screen on the outer armrest, which is convenient for users Quickly adjust the seats; in addition, the second row of seats also comes with OMS, which can perform face recognition on the second row passengers and automatically log in to the account bound to the current face
Dreamer also takes great care of the second-row passengers. The two independent seats are equipped with electric adjustment, heating, ventilation and massage functions. However, compared with the one-button linkage and shadow-following functions of our MIFA9, it lacks a bit of high-end models. There should be some "highlights". Secondly, with the same wheelbase, the space performance of the second row of Dreamer is also relatively average in normal conditions.
There is another difference between Dreamer and our MIFA9, that is, Dreamer does not provide a 6-seater version, such asIf the usage rate of the third row is high, then the comfort brought by the third row of our MIFA9 will undoubtedly be higher. The VIP independent seats in the third row support electric adjustment, have 1000mm long electric slide rails, and are also equipped with ventilation. , heating, leg rest function.
As medium and large MPVs, both the MIFA9 and the Dreamer support expanding the trunk space by adjusting the seats. The MIFA9 can be expanded to a maximum of 2179L and the Dreamer can be expanded to a maximum of 1263L. In addition, due to the rear single-motor layout, our MIFA9 also provides a 55L front trunk, which you can clearly see when explaining the power part below.
Power comparison: Dreamer has better performance, MIFA9 has lower energy consumption
In terms of power, our MIFA9 adopts a pure electric front single motor solution, with a maximum system power of 180kW and a maximum torque of 350N·m. Dreamer provides two types of power: pure electric (0 carbon) and plug-in hybrid (low carbon). The former has dual motors with a total power of 320kW and a total torque of 620N·m; the latter has a 1.5T engine with a maximum power of 100kW, a dual motor combined power of 290kW and a peak torque. 610N·m.
Although the power of Dreamer has certain advantages in terms of parameters, its relative energy consumption is also high, with power consumption exceeding 20kWh per 100 kilometers, while our MIFA9 only consumes 17.1-17.8kWh per 100 kilometers. In addition, in terms of charging convenience and after-sales service that users are concerned about, our MIFA9 can also solve this part of consumers' anxiety. First of all, it only takes 0.5 hours to charge the battery from 30% to 80%, which is faster than the Dreamer in fast charging mode. At least 15 minutes faster.
In addition, for high-end MPVs, NVH performance is also the focus of everyone's attention. Our entire MIFA9 series uses pure electric drive. Compared with dreamers who use plug-in hybrid power, the NVH performance of the vehicle while driving will undoubtedly be controlled. better.
As for the chassis, the main difference between the two cars is the front suspension. The Dreamer uses a seemingly more advanced double-wishbone independent suspension, but in fact, the MacPherson independent suspension resists nodding during braking and improves steering response. It also has advantages in terms of performance; and for MPVs, structural differences are far less important than tuning. You can trust SAIC Maxus’ many years of experience in manufacturing MPVs on this point.
In fact, when we conducted a dynamic test drive on MIFA9 before, we found that its chassis is very tough. Even though it is a medium to large MPV, it still ensures that the controllability is not reduced. This is different from most people who blindly emphasize comfort. The MPV has made a difference.
Configuration comparison: Our MIFA9 assisted driving function has more advantages
Then let’s take a look at the configuration differences between the two cars. We can see that our MIFA9 has obvious advantages in intelligent hardware configuration. Not only does it have an intelligent assisted driving system from UTOPILOT, it is also equipped with the Horizon Journey 3 assisted driving chip, which achieves The L2++ level intelligent driving assistance system is equipped with a series of powerful auxiliary safety driving functions such as full-speed adaptive cruise, AEB active braking, command lane change, lane keeping and lane departure warning.
In addition, our MIFA9 also has configurations including JBL audio (12 speakers), sensor tailgate, HUD head-up display and other configurations. Overall, compared with MIFA9Dreamer will provide users with a better experience in terms of assisted driving and ride comfort.
It is worth mentioning that our MIFA9 is based on SAIC Maxus' new generation intelligent extended architecture. In addition to the Chinese market, it will also be exported to the European Union and other countries. From the beginning, our MIFA9 was developed in accordance with CNCAP/Euro NCAP/A-NCAP Developed with three- and five-star safety standards, there is no need to worry about safety performance.
Editor’s comment: As independent flagship MPVs, our MIFA9 and Lantu Dreamer both performed very well, but relatively speaking, our MIFA9 is more of a model that wants to gain volume than the Dreamer. First of all, in terms of pricing, our MIFA9 starts at 269,900 yuan, which is within the mainstream family car purchase budget, while the Dreamer starts at 369,900 yuan; in addition, the low-end model of the Dreamer is not very user-friendly, while our MIFA9 is in size, The overall aspects of practicality, ride comfort, intelligent applications and assisted driving all show one-sided advantages. The comprehensive and balanced configuration is more in line with the "flagship" positioning, and the ultra-high quality-price ratio is more suitable for the majority of family users. Therefore, if you have a budget of around 400,000 yuan and want to buy a high-end smart pure electric MPV for large families and suitable for multi-person travel, I think MIFA9 is a more worthy choice than Dreamer.
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