[car home Model PK] In the program of "Cross-level Car Selection", many comparisons are made between the lower-level models and the higher-level models, which is often referred to as the dispute between the chicken head and the phoenix tail. In this issue, we will bring you a comparison of "cross-brand" vehicles at the same level, one of which is a familiar China brand vehicle and the other is an overseas brand vehicle. Today, the landing racks of the two cars are around 100,000 yuan. Today, let’s take a look at what kind of consumers the two cars are suitable for.
The comparison models of this program are Chevrolet Lu Ze and Roewe i5. At present, there are three kinds of power options available in KeLu Ze, namely, 1.0T, 1.3T and 1.5L naturally aspirated engines. Among them, the automatic transmission models of 1.0T and 1.3T also adopt a 48V light mixing system, and the guide price range is 8.99-122,900 yuan (Hereinafter referred to as Ke Lu Ze.）。 The Roewe i5 only provides 1.5L naturally aspirated engine, and the guide price is 679-89900 yuan (Hereinafter referred to as i5.), the guide price of the two cars just connects head to tail. This time, we chose the top-of-the-line version of Lu Ze 2020 light-mixed RS 330T with a guide price of 122,900 yuan, and the top-of-the-line version of Roewe i5 2021 1.5L CVT Xingyao with a guide price of 89,900 yuan. Perhaps some consumers will wonder, shouldn’t we compare it with the top-of-the-line version of i5 with the lowest-of-the-line version of Ke Lu Ze? In this way, the guide prices of the two cars are the same, but we should know that Ke Lu Ze now has a big discount in the terminal market, and the price of this top-of-the-line model is close to i5 after the discount.
Our brand-new program "cross-level car selection" was born to help you solve these problems, so that you can choose a car and buy it without being entangled. Different from the comparison between the same level and the same price of traditional models, the "level" here is not only the leap between the top and bottom of the brand, but also between different vehicle levels, even between new cars and old cars. As long as you think it is helpful for your car purchase, we will try our best to satisfy everyone.
■ Design personality is distinct.
Hello, everyone, this issue of "Cross-level Car Selection" is still co-chaired by me (Big Week) and Zhou Churan (Little Week), and the comparison models are Chevrolet Lu Ze and Roewe i5. I took the lead in taking the key of Ke Lu Ze, who was more sporty in appearance, and the i5 conveniently became Xiao Zhou’s car.
Cruze and i5 have their own different design styles. From the front face, Lu Ze obviously has a more sporty design style. The polygonal black air intake grille and the RS logo at the corner of the grille are one of the typical features of its styling style, and its visual effect is more radical than the Redline version in the car series. In contrast, the i5 is more home-oriented, but the details also highlight its unwillingness to be mediocre, such as the use of fluorescent yellow embellishment in the front enclosure and body details.
As for the body size, the i5 has some advantages, such as the width, height and wheelbase of the vehicle are dominant, while the body length of Ke Lu Ze is slightly dominant. Will there be a significant gap between the two cars in the actual space experience? In addition, the side shapes of the two models are relatively simple, and there are no redundant lines.
The rims and tires of the two cars are the same size. The i5 uses a fluorescent yellow ornament in the middle of the rim, while Kruze uses a black Chevrolet LOGO, and the overall visual effect is good. In terms of configuration, the performance of i5 is more dominant, and all departments are equipped with keyless entry and keyless start, while all departments in Kruze do not have these two configurations. At the rear of the car, Lu Ze still maintains a sporty design style, with a small black tail, while the i5 uses a carbon fiber-like rear diffuser.
■ Comparison of Interior Design and Configuration
The interior workmanship and materials of Roewe i5 are mainstream in the same class, and the design is simple, supplemented by fluorescent yellow trim and stitching, which looks very popular among young people. Kruze adopted a family interior design, and the materials and workmanship were quite satisfactory. The design was not as young as i5, but the details were embellished with red stitching.
Both Cruze and i5 are equipped with a central control touch screen, the former is 8 inches, while the latter provides a 10.25-inch touch screen. In terms of functionality, the commonly used navigation, voice control, car networking and other functions are provided by both cars, but the zebra system of i5 is superior in terms of extended functions relying on a strong ecosystem, while Kruze leads in mobile phone support, and supports Baidu CarLife and wireless Apple CarPlay. In terms of air conditioning, both cars use manual air conditioning, while Lu Ze adopts the traditional knob operation, which is more direct. In terms of charging configuration, the i5 top model is equipped with wireless charging.
■ Who has the advantage in space competition?
The difference in parameters between the two models is not particularly large. According to the actual experience, the seating space of the front and rear rows is almost the same. The i5 is characterized by electric adjustment in the front row, three adjustable headrest in the rear seat, and a USB interface in the second row. The advantage of Ke Lu Ze is that the front seat has heating function, while the protrusion of the middle aisle in the second row is small, and the longitudinal width performance is slightly ahead of i5.
When the trunk of the two cars faces our 20/24/28-inch experience box, the overall performance is almost the same. However, the i5 wins in the rear seat to support the overall reclining. Although the seat cannot be completely leveled, it can still increase some storage capacity.
■ Lu Ze is dominant in the dynamic performance department.
In the power part, the gap between the two cars is still obvious. Ke Lu Ze is equipped with a 1.3T three-cylinder turbocharged engine with a 48V light mixing system, with a maximum power of 163HP and a maximum torque of 230Nm, while i5 uses a 1.5L naturally aspirated four-cylinder engine with a maximum power of 120HP and a maximum torque of 150Nm, with a difference of 43HP and 80Nm.
Through our actual measurement, the acceleration time of 0-100km/h is 9.5 seconds in Lu Ze and 12.61 seconds in i5, and the difference between the two cars is more than 3 seconds. The gap is still quite obvious,According to the actual experience, Lu Ze’s daily driving experience is still very sufficient in terms of power. Even in the normal mode, the throttle response can be more relaxed in the face of overtaking in urban areas. If you switch to the S-block vehicle, you will keep the rotation speed in a higher range in exchange for fast acceleration. The 6AT gearbox has a good performance in terms of ride comfort and execution speed when downshifting. The 48V light mixing system adopted by the vehicle is mainly reflected in greatly reducing the vibration feeling when starting and stopping the vehicle. In contrast, i5 is more home-oriented, although the motivation is not outstanding, but fortunately.The sensitive throttle response allows the vehicle to be flexible enough at the start, and the cooperation between CVT gearbox and engine is very tacit, which meets the smoothness you need when you travel daily.
First, let’s look at the chassis structure. Lu Ze adopts the combination of the former McPherson independent suspension and the rear multi-link independent suspension. Compared with the former McPherson+rear torsion beam independent suspension adopted by i5, it performs better in structure. After practical experience, i5 still takes a comfortable route suitable for home use, and the overall adjustment is very solid, with no looseness and good supporting performance. However, Kruze’s shock absorber has a good performance in filtering slight road undulations. At the same time, in order to take care of the driver’s occasional driving control needs, the road feeling is also reserved, and the sportiness is better than that of i5. It can be said that a good balance is found between the sense of motion and comfort.
In terms of fuel consumption, after driving about 113 kilometers, including various road conditions such as loop and expressway, the average fuel consumption of i5 and Lu Ze was 8.2L/100km and 7.4L/100km respectively.
■ Edit comments
The above is the introduction of the static and dynamic parts of Chevrolet Lu Ze and Roewe i5, and I believe everyone has a general understanding of them. In terms of appearance, Lu Ze, which adopts RS style, is younger than i5, and the overall design meets the appetite of young consumers. And i5 is more fashionable, which is in line with the aesthetics of family consumers. In terms of configuration, the performance of i5 is superior. In terms of ride space, the two cars are similar.
In terms of power and driving, Ke Lu Ze regained the score. Although the vehicle uses a small-displacement turbocharged engine, it has stronger power and lower fuel consumption than the i5. The driving experience did not disappoint us. On the other hand, i5 is more "Buddhist" in driving, taking the home route, and its performance is also very competent. Generally speaking, the characteristics of the two cars are very distinct. As to whether to choose Lu Ze with better power and driving experience or i5 with better configuration and performance, it depends on your needs. (Photo/text car home Zhou Yushe/Qi Zixin assisted/Zhou Churan)