Bitauto Original With a budget of 250,000 yuan, many people are confused whether to choose a relatively mediocre joint venture brand SUV or a luxury brand premium SUV. It is true that the latter has certain disadvantages in terms of body length or space, but if you mostly drive alone or take two people, then luxury brands are obviously more attractive at the expense of a certain amount of space. Today I will bring you four compact SUVs from luxury brands. Although they are not large in size, they are not weak in strength.
2022 Audi Q3
Official guide price: 278,800-323,600 yuan
The first thing I will introduce is the Audi Q3. The Audi Q3 should be a relatively old product in this market segment. Compared with the BMW X1 and Mercedes-Benz GLA, the Audi Q3's performance in terms of power, space, and configuration will be relatively balanced. The appearance changes of the current model are also more in line with the aesthetics of young consumers.
As a veteran player, Audi Q3 does not lag behind the times in terms of exterior design. The entire vehicle design inherits the Audi family-style design style. Whether it is the front face or the side of the vehicle, the sharp edges and corners also elevate the sense of technology to a good level. For example, automatic high and low beam LED headlights are standard on all but the lowest-spec models. Equipped with it, for an additional 6,000 yuan you can choose the configuration of matrix headlights.
The large-sized air intake grille on the front face adopts grid and honeycomb patterns inside. Together with the surrounding matte chrome-plated parts and the sharp front surround below, it can create a good sense of momentum.
The overall vehicle dimensions of the Audi Q3 are 4495/1848/1616mm, and the wheelbase is 2680mm. Since the body length is not long, the vehicle looks short and lean when viewed from the side. On the side lines, the Audi Q3 does not have an obvious waistline. The front and rear fenders have obvious bulging muscle lines. Together with the large-size wheels, the visual effect is outstanding and the sense of strength is created well. In addition, keyless entry/start is standard. In terms of wheels, except for the lowest model, they are all 19-inch wheels, which are definitely "big feet" on the 4495mm long Audi Q3.
The rear of the vehicle is relatively simple. The large light group attracts the eye and is highly recognizable when lit. Although it does not use the popular through-type taillights, the Audi Q3 also has a small design, with lines between the rear taillights for visual guidance. , the folded surface of the sheet metal is used to enrich the layering of the tail, and the lower rear surround echoes the shape of the front surround. The design is not particularly stunning, but it is still quite attractive.
In the interior, the overall line use is actually the Audi family-style design technique. At the same time, it is similar to the appearance, using a large number of straight lines and corners, which is tough but not weak in refinement. The central control screen adopts a tilted design. For a model of this level, in fact, most consumers mainly useUsed by one or two people, the tilted center console is easier to please the driver. Below the screen is the air-conditioning area with knobs and buttons. It is easy to use, but the sense of technology is not strong in this era.
The interior materials are not outstanding. The interior materials of the Audi Q3 are relatively conventional, using metal trim panels, imitation leather materials, slush molding materials, Alcantara materials, etc., which will vary depending on the model.
In terms of space, the wheelbase of the Audi Q3 is 2680mm, and the body height is 1616mm. This data is at a medium level in the same class. Based on the actual experience of an experiencer with a height of 176cm, the Audi Q3 has about a fistful of headroom in the front row, a fistful of headroom and more than two fistfuls of legroom in the rear row, which is relatively ample, even if you are in It's not a big deal if the back row is slightly lowered.
In terms of power, the entire Audi Q3 series is equipped with three powertrains, namely a 1.4T turbocharged engine and a 2.0T turbocharged high-power/low-power engine, both of which are matched with a 7-speed wet dual-clutch gearbox. Everyone is familiar with the 1.4T engine, code-named EA211-DJS, with a maximum power of 110kW, a peak torque of 250N·m, and a maximum torque platform of 1750-3000rpm. The maximum power of the 2.0T low-power engine is 137kW, the peak torque is 320N·m, and the maximum torque platform is 1600-4000rpm; the maximum power of the high-power engine reaches 162kW, and the peak torque is 350N·m.
Of course the 1.4T and 2.0T engines are not the same in terms of power reserves, but their fuel consumption levels are similar. We would definitely recommend the 2.0T low-power model. After all, the difference in body feel is quite obvious compared to the 1.4T model. of. In addition, the price difference between 1.4T models and 2.0T models with the same configuration is not large, such as 35TFSI Fashionable Dynamic Model (292,800 yuan) and 40TFSI Fashionable Dynamic Model (305,800 yuan), so obviously the 2.0T model is more worth buying.
Model recommendation: Audi Q3 22 models 40TFSI fashionable and dynamic (305,800 yuan)
Reason for recommendation: The basic configuration is sufficient, the powertrain can also take into account performance and fuel economy, the current terminal discount is large, and the price/performance ratio is outstanding.
2023 Volvo XC40
Official guide price: 269,800-354,800 yuan
The 2023 Volvo XC40 was launched recently. Compared with the previous 22 models, there are still many changes. The more obvious thing is that the powertrain has added a 48V hybrid system, and the gearbox has changed from the previous 8AT to the current 7DCT, coupled with the upgrade of the driving assistance chip and the carWith the upgrade of the machine system, the cost performance has also increased.
The Volvo XC40 has a unique tone in the compact SUV camp of luxury brands. Although the overall sales volume is not high, it cannot be denied that this car has the characteristics of "small but beautiful". In terms of appearance, the Volvo XC40 still maintains Volvo's family design language. The Thor's Hammer headlights on both sides are very iconic and have been upgraded to smart LED pixel headlights equipped with 84 independent LED lighting modules.
In addition, the XC40 adopts a dual front face design, which is a luxury version and a sports version. The sports version’s air intake grille is a blackened mesh grille, and the front surround is sharper; while the luxury version has a straight waterfall style grille, adding more chrome elements. The front face of Volvo XC40 has a strong sense of lines, mainly due to the sharp fold lines.
In terms of body size, the body length of the new XC40 has increased by 15mm, with the overall vehicle size reaching 4440/1863/1652mm, and the wheelbase is 2702mm, which is 22mm longer than the Audi Q3. The side of the vehicle appears very compact, and the short front and rear overhangs make the vehicle look relatively solid. Like other Volvo SUVs, the vehicle's waistline, window line and roof line are relatively straight, which helps to enhance the sense of volume.
The rear of the vehicle has Volvo's iconic taillights, which are highly recognizable. At the same time, the black rear surround and silver lower fender have a hint of wildness, and the contrasting colors at the rear are quite successful. In addition, the entire vehicle uses more straight lines and edges, giving it a certain sense of strength.
In the interior, the vehicle adopts a center console design that is tilted to the driver's side, and high-end models use Orrefors crystal shift levers and driftwood interior strips. In addition to low-end models using fabric seats, mid-to-high-end models are made of leather or suede. In terms of interior color options, there are black, beige and black/gray interiors. Overall, the color scheme is relatively conventional and cold.
The XC40 uses a vertical 9-inch central control screen with a built-in native Android system. It also supports CarPlay expansion and remote OTA upgrade functions, and local applications can also be downloaded. In terms of commonly used navigation and music performance alone, this car machine is good.
In terms of space, the wheelbase parameter of the Volvo XC40 is 2702mm. A person with a height of 179cm entered the front row and measured the headroom of a fist and two fingers, while the back row had a headroom of a punch and a leg of three fingers. Space, space performance is quite satisfactory.
In terms of power, Volvo XC40 provides two 2.0T four-cylinder engines with different power adjustments, both matched with a 7-speed wet dual-clutch gearbox, and both also incorporate a 48V mild hybrid system. XC4 with tail mark B3The maximum engine power of model 0 is 120kW, the peak torque is 265N·m, and the WLTC comprehensive fuel consumption data is 6.67L/100km. The XC40 engine with the suffix B4 has a maximum power of 145kW and a peak torque of 300N·m. All models with the suffix B4 are equipped with a four-wheel drive system. The official acceleration time from 0 to 100 kilometers is 7.9 seconds, and the WLTC comprehensive fuel consumption data is 7.05L/100km.
Model recommendation: B4 four-wheel drive Zhiyuan sports version/luxury version (318,800 yuan)
Reason for recommendation: As the entry-level version of the B4 model, compared with the B3 model, it has stronger power, four-wheel drive system, and complete safety configurations. In addition to the difference in powertrain, the B4 four-wheel drive Zhiyuan Sports Edition/Deluxe Edition also has The rim size has been upgraded to 19 inches, and the cruise control has been upgraded to full-speed adaptive cruise, and the front seat heating function has been added. Regardless of the rims, the latter two configurations are still good to use.
Cadillac XT4
Official guide price: 261,700-354,700 yuan
The most popular model of Cadillac is undoubtedly the XT5. However, for young consumers, I think the XT4, which is smaller in size but cheaper and has comparable configurations, would be a more suitable choice. Even in the luxury brand compact SUV market, where competition is already fierce, the XT4 still achieved sales of 2,897 units last month, which is not bad.
In terms of appearance, the XT4 is similar to the previous two players. It also adopts a family-style design, but has some detailed adjustments for the smaller body. Cadillac's iconic shield-shaped air intake grille, tear-eye headlights, etc. are not absent. At the same time, the design style and shape of the entire vehicle highlight the sense of strength, whether it is the bulge of the hood, the muscular lines on the side, or the low-lying shape. They all emphasize this point - visually this car will actually be more powerful than Q3, XC40 and other models, which is also the advantage of American SUVs.
In terms of body size, Cadillac XT4 is the largest among the models recommended today. The overall vehicle size is 4600/1881/1627mm, the wheelbase is 2779mm, and the body length and wheelbase parameters are eye-catching. In terms of side design, the Cadillac XT4 is like a smaller XT5. Whether it is the bulging muscular lines of the front and rear fenders or the highly recognizable light groups extending to the sides, this car has the temperament of a typical American SUV.
At the rear of the vehicle, the slender taillights and retracted lines focus the visual focus on the middle of the vehicle. The dual-exhaust exhaust at the bottom is not hidden.
In the interior part, the main advantage of the Cadillac XT4 is that the interior materials are very thick and the soft materials cover a large area. At the same time, the lines do not use conventional straight lines, butThe interweaving of multiple curves creates a layered center console. However, the smaller central control screen somewhat affects the look and feel, especially in today's era of popular large screens, the 8-inch screen is slightly smaller.
However, fortunately, this in-car system is quite easy to use. The new-generation Cadillac mobile Internet experience CUE system, which can realize OTA intelligent cloud updates, in addition to supporting Apple CarPlay and Baidu CarLife, also has built-in Baidu intelligent voice. Internet interactive system.
In terms of interior space, although the Cadillac XT4 has a wheelbase of 2779mm, for American cars, we have always had the impression that space utilization is not high in the past. So what is the space performance of the XT4? Experiencers with a height of 175cm can get nearly two punches of headroom in the front row, and one punch of headroom and more than two punches of legroom in the back row, which is still relatively advanced in the same class. From this point of view, The longer wheelbase does bring more ample rear legroom.
In terms of power, XT4 is equipped with a 2.0T turbocharged engine, supplemented by a 48V mild hybrid system, with a maximum power of 174kW, a peak torque of 350N·m, and a 9AT gearbox. Everyone is familiar with this powertrain, which is already installed on many Cadillac models. The addition of the 48V mild hybrid system can improve the lightness of starting, and the engine itself has a relatively wide maximum torque speed range of 1500-4000rpm. , the starting speed is not high, and it is quite easy to drive. However, in contrast, the car's high power requires sacrificing fuel economy. The WLTC fuel consumption level of the two-wheel drive model is 7.38L/100km, and the WLTC fuel consumption level of the four-wheel drive model is 7.75L/100km. Compared with the Volvo XC40 and Audi Q3 2.0 The T model has increased by about 10%.
Recommended model: Cadillac XT4 28T two-wheel drive premium version (303,700 yuan)
Reason for recommendation: As the sub-top model of the entire series, the comfort configuration is basically complete. The front seat ventilation, heating and massage functions are rarely equipped at this price. More importantly, the current XT4 has nearly The terminal discount of 60,000 yuan highlights the cost-effectiveness of this version. Compared with the previous version, it is only 11,000 yuan more expensive, in exchange for a lot of comfortable features. The top-end version, with a guide price of more than 350,000 yuan, only adds a four-wheel drive system and full-speed adaptive cruise. Overall, the 28T two-wheel drive premium version has the best value for money.
Lincoln Adventurer
Official guide price: 246,800-345,800 yuan
The Lincoln Adventurer has the lowest starting price among the four models recommended today. However, when we compared the configurations, we found that the lowest configuration is not a "beggar's version", so the Lincoln Adventurer can still be seen as sincere in terms of price. . Everyone loves Lincoln carsThe impression of a model is often based on words such as luxury, big, and domineering, and the Lincoln Adventurer is no exception.
Although it is positioned as a compact SUV, the size of this car is really not small. The overall vehicle size of 4615/1887/1630mm is slightly larger than the Cadillac XT4 above. In terms of appearance design, the Lincoln Adventurer also continues the family-style design. The large-sized star-shaped air intake grille, rounded light groups, and muscular front apron can all make people tell at a glance that this is a Lincoln. car model. The hollow star grid design highlights exquisite modern aesthetics.
The Lincoln star logo located in the visual "C position" shines brightly, revealing the noble temperament of the Lincoln brand. It is worth mentioning that the Lincoln Adventurer is equipped with an active closing air intake grille, which is both functional and ornamental.
On the side of the vehicle, the Lincoln Adventurer is different from the previous three cars in that it adopts a through-type waistline, which visually further stretches the length of the vehicle. The lines from the front to the roof to the rear are rounded, and the design style of the entire vehicle uniformly embodies a sense of dignity and grandeur.
The interior has always been Lincoln's strength. Our impression of the interiors of Lincoln models has always been of grand design and generous materials, and the Adventurer has also inherited this advantage. The interior of the Adventurer uses a through-type air-conditioning outlet, a suspended central control screen and a central console to give people a good sense of space. Of course, the actual storage space is also very considerable.
In terms of interior materials, the Adventurer uses Savannah semi-aniline premium leather seats produced by Eagle Ottawa in the United States. The steering wheel is also made of full leather. The 7-color interior ambient lighting is one of the Adventurer's advantages over other cars. There is really nothing fussy about the high-end interior materials - it still has the taste of traditional American luxury.
In addition, the Adventurer has an advantage in terms of seat functions. Compared with the other three cars, the Adventurer has front seat heating and ventilation functions, while the rear seat heating function has not fallen behind. The row of seats supports sliding forward and backward by 150mm, which also gives adventurers a certain advantage in terms of seating space.
Experiencers with a height of 168cm can get two fists of headroom in the front row of the Adventurer, two fists of headroom and more than two fists of legroom in the back row, even though the wheelbase is longer than that of the XC4 It's a lot smaller, but the space experience in the rear is not bad. The rear seats also have a 150mm movement distance front and rear, which is more flexible than the other three cars.
In terms of power, all Adventurer series are equipped with a 2.0T four-cylinder engine with a maximum power of 180kW and a peak torque of 390N·m, matched with an 8AT automatic transmission. book referenceIt goes without saying that among the four cars today, apart from the 45TFSI model of the Audi Q3, the Adventurer has the strongest power parameters - but the former is a top-end model priced at 323,600 yuan, and the 246,800 yuan The Adventurer two-wheel drive Zunyue Edition is equipped with this powertrain.
Like Cadillac, fuel economy is slightly worse with strong power. The NEDC comprehensive fuel consumption of the two-wheel drive model is 7.5L/100km, and the 8L/100km result of the four-wheel drive model is not good. After all, the NEDC standard is not as good as the WLTC standard. Harsh, but considering that the Adventurer is larger and has the heaviest curb weight of 1,669kg, this result is understandable.
Recommended model: Adventurer 22 models 2.0T two-wheel drive elegant version (279,800 yuan)
Reason for recommendation: All series of 2.0T high-power engines, key configurations such as leather seats, full-speed adaptive cruise, induction trunk, 19-inch wheels, and L2-level driving assistance systems are all available. Compared with the previous version The selling price only increased by 20,000 yuan, which is more cost-effective.
Full text summary: The competition in the luxury brand compact SUV market is also fierce. It can be seen that the several models recommended today are actually not very different from price to product strength. It is more about your sense of identification with the brand. and preferences for design. The attention levels of the four models are also relatively similar, so there is actually no big problem in which one you choose. It is currently a relatively slow season for car buying. According to the terminal discounts, except for the Adventurer, the other three cars have considerable discounts and are worth a look.