Bitauto original SUVs have always been the models that Chinese people are keen to buy. They all have large space and high ground clearance. In the field of SUVs, competition among models is very fierce. If you want to sell well, you have to do your best. Therefore, "involution" is a very common phenomenon. They are constantly upgrading while competing for price, space, and power. Now they have finally begun to test the power performance and fuel consumption of their products. This is also the area that most tests product technology. Fuel consumption has always been a shortcoming of SUVs, so hybrid models are a very good choice for consumers. However, the market has been occupied by two cars all year round - Toyota RAV4 Dual Engine and Honda CR-V Hybrid.

But the arrival of the Tucson L hybrid this year has added fuel to the joint venture hybrid SUV market. As a new player, does it have the ability to directly compete with the Japanese? Let's move on.

1. Appearance

Although it is attractive to each eye, from the perspective of appearance and design innovation, the Tucson L Hybrid is more fashionable and dynamic than competing products. .

It uses the latest modern family design language, and its appearance adopts a parametric diamond-cut shape and an angular side profile. The LED daytime running lights adopt a parametric hidden lighting design, which integrates with the grille when turned off and resembles "eagle wings" when turned on, forming a unique and unique shape exclusive to the fifth-generation Tucson L. The "eagle claw" taillight design echoes the shape of the front grille and hidden daytime running lights. The sharp shape brings a strong sense of movement.

The "eagle claw" taillight design echoes the shape of the hidden daytime running lights. The overall sharp shape brings a strong sense of movement, and the texture after the lights are turned on is very high-end, refined and full of texture.

The interior design of the Tucson L hybrid is basically the same as that of the fuel version. It adopts the popular simple technological style, and the central control also uses a large-sized engine screen, the built-in Baidu 3.0 system also conforms to the user's operating habits in terms of usage logic and functions.

2. Configuration

In terms of configuration, the Tucson L Hybrid is also full of sincerity, and is comparable to the Toyota RAV4 Dual Engine and Honda CR-V at the same price. Compared with Rui·Hybrid, Tucson L Hybrid is equipped with front radar, downhill assist system, merging assist and other functions. It is also equipped with a unique electric tailgate. Both the driver and passenger are equipped with electric seat adjustment. The rows also have heated seats.

At the same time, the Tucson L Hybrid has multiple air outlets in the car and provides a multi-port air outlet mode to send the wind evenly and softly, no longer blowing directly on the body, but lingering in the spacious In the cockpit, the discomfort caused by strong wind is eliminated.

The car-machine functions are even more comprehensive, with voice control, car-machine interconnection, and 4G online functions all available, and remote start is at the same level. Japanese competing products are not equipped with it. The Tucson L hybrid’s 10.4-inch screen size is also larger than the Toyota RAV4 Dual Engine’s 10.1 inches, Honda CR-V Rui Hybrid's 7 inches is much larger.

The car UI designs of Toyota and Honda are relatively old, the display effect is average, and the experience is not good. Therefore, judging from the experience of using the car and machine, the Tucson L Hybrid is obviously better than competing products.

In terms of assisted driving, the L2+ assisted driving system equipped with Tucson L can be turned on with one click through the button on the right side of the steering wheel. After turning on the NSCC-based After the navigation intelligent cruise control function, the vehicle will automatically maintain the distance from the vehicle in front and follow the vehicle, and at the same time automatically adjust the vehicle speed and keep the center of the lane driving, etc., which not only ensures the safety of driving, but also effectively relieves the driver's fatigue. .

At the same time, Toyota's TSS 2.0 system also performed reasonably well, but in terms of vehicle tracking and lane centering performance, Hyundai's NSCC is indeed better. , and NSCC’s function of automatically adjusting vehicle speed based on navigation is currently unique in its class.

3. Hybrid analysis

For hybrid models, the hybrid system is also an essential consideration. Toyota’s THS hybrid system is relatively mature, and the RAV4 hybrid The version is composed of a 2.5L self-priming engine and an electric motor, with a combined maximum power of 163kW, and the transmission system is matched with an E-CVT gearbox. CR-V Rui·Hybrid is equipped with the third generation i-MMD hybrid technology. The system consists of a 2.0L engine and electric motor with a combined maximum power of 158kW.

The Tucson L hybrid is built on Hyundai’s new generation i-GMP platform, which has more innovative design and safer It has the characteristics of better sex and power performance, more precise control and wider power adaptability. In terms of dynamic performance, the new generation of i-GMP platform has optimized the weight of the vehicle body, reduced the inertia torque, and enhanced the toughness of the vehicle body in lateral bending, achieving agile handling performance.

The TMED hybrid system for Tucson L hybrid application, in which the 2.0L engine has a maximum power of 110.5kW and a peak torque of 186N·m, and the motor has a maximum power of 44.2kW ​​and a maximum torque of 264N·m, the comprehensive fuel consumption per 100 kilometers is as low as 5.6L. Moreover, the 6AT gearbox matched to the transmission system also has ASC active shift control technology, which can fully ensure smooth power output at full speed. Its output quality is more comparable to the driving quality of fuel vehicles, which Japanese rivals do not have. of.

4. Price Analysis

The price of CR-V hybrid version is 209,800-276,800 yuan, and the price of RAV4 dual-engine is 225,800-259,800 yuan. The starting price of both The prices are similar, both in the price range of 200,000 yuan, but the top models of CR-V hybrid version and RAV4 dual-engine are priced at more than 250,000 yuan, and they have year-round preferential policies.There are not many, so for consumers, top-end models do not mean much.

The price of the Tucson L hybrid is 185,800-225,800 yuan. Compared with competing products, the starting price is 20 Under 10,000 yuan, this price is relatively reasonable and will definitely attract attention. The affordable price and rich configuration also make the Tucson L hybrid capable of competing with Japanese hybrids. What is even more gratifying is that on the basis of affordable prices, manufacturers have also launched corresponding preferential policies, which not only bring more benefits to consumers, but also lower the purchase threshold for joint venture hybrid SUV models.

5. Summary

To sum up, the Tucson L hybrid is very competitive in the same level, and it has a very good appearance. , extremely powerful technological configuration, mature and reliable TMED HEV hybrid system, combined with a very competitive price and sincere car purchase preferential policies, the Tucson L Hybrid is really worth recommending among hybrid SUVs of the same level. car model.

At the same time, the arrival of the Tucson L hybrid has brought more diversified power forms to the Tucson L car series. It is also combined with the Tucson L N Line and the fifth-generation Tucson L with handsome sports packages. The family matrix from "household to sports" has been established, which has brought great pressure to opponents at the same level. Among them, the fifth-generation Tucson L has a sales policy with a comprehensive discount of 20,000 yuan, which can be said to be sincere.