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Nowadays, when it comes to buying a car, the biggest problem facing young people is not a lack of money, but how to choose if they have it.
There is a safe practice, which is to see who sells well, which relatives and friends drive the most cars, I buy TA. This is a kind of consumer conformity behavior, explained in consumer psychology: the tendency of individuals to try to be consistent with the majority under group pressure.
The most direct example is the Dongfeng Honda CR-V. This generation of CR-V has been around for many years, and its sales have been relatively strong, which is deeply loved by the majority of riders.The reason is that it has been sold for a long time and the sales volume is good enough. It is not wrong to follow everyone to buy.A few years ago, when there were not many SUVs suitable for young people in the car market, there was nothing wrong with this consumption idea. But in recent years, we have more and more choices visible to the naked eye, such as the newly launched GAC Toyota Velanda at the beginning of this year. Its cool appearance has attracted the attention of many young people.
From this, it could be seen that young people today still had a demand for this kind of differentiation. With more choices, many people began to not only be satisfied with practicality, but also hoped for more needs. At this time, choosing the most suitable one for themselves was the best solution.
In the mid-size SUV segment, the Buick Envision has also undergone years of market and consumer testing, and like the CR-V, it is naturally a model that consumers can’t go wrong with. In order to cope with different market segments, just last month, the Buick Envision family also launched a new fashionable sports mid-size SUV Envision S. Designed for young consumers, it is full of personality at first.The Envision S, which is built on the same platform as the Cadillac XT4, not only carries 10% more of the Envision’s genes, but also the high-end and luxurious sense of the XT4…
Honda CR-V, Toyota Willanda and Buick Envision S, three are 200,000 young people favored by the joint venture SUV, the following brother will take you to see which one is the most in line with your mind.
Appearance is the justice of young people
In appearance, the CR-V still continues the style of calm home, using chrome decoration to enhance the look and feel. The appearance of the Willanda is brand new, and the front is angular, which can meet the needs of personalized design.
In terms of interior design, the CR-V’s interior is almost copied from the old designThe novelty is not strong, making it difficult to attract young people’s attention.The highlight is that the center console is covered with a lot of soft materials, which enhances the texture a little bit. Willanda’s interior looks relatively simple, and the configuration is divided into the premium version and the technology version according to the needs of different groups of people.Some comfort configurations are mainly arranged on the premium version, and the technology configuration is almost invisible. And the comfort configurations on the technology version are missing.This may make consumers with difficulty of choice more torn and want to do both.
A car at this price,In order to not fall into the rut, but also to showcase the unique taste of young people, it must be the visual presentation and the sense of luxury in every inch of the car.The Envision’s long hood, short rear overhang, and long wheelbase design create a low-lying, dynamic body posture. The front grille is integrated with the headlights, and the appearance can give people a bright look at a glance. High-end models alsoEquipped withMatrix Pixel intelligent pixel headlights, 84 independent lighting zones, 198 LED lamp beads, can stage a light show at any time, fully meeting the needs of modern young people "life needs a sense of ritual".The Envision S sports version is designed with black paint, combining the best sense of sports and technologyUnconventional design concepts may be more appealing to young people.
The luxury interior of the Buick brand has always been its traditional advantage, and the Envision S brings the sense of luxury to the fullest, more like a small Encore flag. The 360-degree integrated cockpit design surrounds the body, giving people a strong sense of visual wrapping, and the modern and simple design route is more in line with the aesthetics of young people. In terms of materials, the Envision S fully reflects what is called luxury quality. A large area of high-end piano paint technology commonly used in luxury cars is used. The starting point is covered with leather or soft materials, which is delicate and soft to the touch, and the offset of the center control screen to the main driver by 18 ° highlights the driver’s "distinguished" status. And the 360-degree panoramic image and streaming rearview mirror on the high-end version of the Envision S are also readily available. It is not an exaggeration to say that it is a luxury car.
Performance is the inner strength of young people
Comparison of Dynamic Parameters of Envision S, CR-V1.5T and Willanda
In terms of power, the CR-V is equipped with a 1.5T turbocharged engine with a maximum power of 193 horsepower and a maximum torque of 243 Nm. The 2.0L naturally aspirated engine equipped with Willanda has a maximum power of 126 horsepower and a maximum torque of 209 Nm. The transmission systems of these two cars are equipped with CVT stepless transmissions. Although the CVT transmission performs well in terms of smoothness, the problem of lack of stamina has always been prominent, the power response is not positive, and there is no obvious explosive point for insufficient power output.Young people who want to drive have fun with the CR-V and Willanda.
The Envision S is equipped with GM’s latest 2.0T engine + 9AT gearbox, with a maximum power of 237 horsepower and a maximum torque of 350 Nm.The maximum power and peak torque parameters are 44 horsepower and 107 Nm higher than the CR-V, respectively.Moreover, the Envision S also uses a variable-cylinder turbo-increase engine, which can switch between three modes: four-cylinder economy, four-cylinder energy saving, and two-cylinder super economy, achieving high-efficiency power at low speed and high torque, high speed and high power. Even a two-wheel drive model has excellent power output performance. The variable-cylinder technology can also improve fuel economy and save car costs. Not only that, the Envision S also uses a button-type electronic gear, which is more futuristic than the traditional gear lever.
In addition to the powertrain, speaking of the chassis,The Envision S is equipped with a five-bar rear independent suspension, which is a driving configuration that is only possible on luxury brand models. It is definitely a rare design in the same class.Compared with the CR-V’s four-bar linkage, it can provide multi-directional control, better adjustment comfort in the vertical direction, and better adjustment control in the horizontal direction, maximizing handling stability and driving comfort. If it is a consumer who needs four-wheel drive, the intelligent all-road four-wheel drive system and CDC active hydraulic shock absorption system provided by the Envision S Ivia version ensure driving performance while ensuring vehicle comfort and stability, which will definitely satisfy you.
Technology is the attitude of young people towards the world
In the past two years, artificial intelligence is no longer a new word, and in-vehicle connectivity is becoming more and more advanced.
On the CR-V model,It is equipped with a 7-inch screen, and the entry version is even only 5 inches.In today’s mobile phone screen of 6.67 inches, such a configuration is undoubtedly too shabby. The current CR-V model is still equipped with the Honda Conncet multimedia system, which can be navigated, and the voice control only supports making calls.The resolution fluency is not high, and occasionally it gets stuck, which is seriously limited in terms of functionality.Even the most basic Carplay and Carlife have not appeared, which is really Honda’s confused behavior, and it is also very puzzling.For young people who are used to smartphones and certain apps, such specifications are obviously not enough.
In addition to the lowest configuration, Willanda is equipped with a 10.1-inch central control screen.Support for Carlife and factory interconnect mappingServices such as emergency calls for rescue can be achieved through Toyota Enjoy Service, but there is no vehicle to everything.
Data sharing, the convenience brought by the Internet of Everything is no longer limited to mobile phones and computers. The interconnection of cars and mobile phones is absolutely crucial for young people.
The Envision S 10-inch central control touch screen is similar to Willanda, but it is the first time to access Baidu artificial intelligence vehicles to everything. After joining the Baidu ecosystem, the Envision S canSupport Baidu AI intelligent voice assistant, Baidu real-time navigation, Baidu listening at will, etc. Voice control multimedia, navigation, air conditioning are not a problem.There is no need to press buttons during driving.The performance of interconnection definitely surpasses that of its peers.
As a new era SUV, the Envision S is even moreFor the first time, it is equipped with the Buick eCloud intelligent cloud electronic architecture, which supports vehicle-level OTA online updates, significantly enhances communication processing speed, and makes the screen run more smoothly.
Buick OnStar OurHours online assistant can achieve road assistance, real-time vehicle condition viewing, remote start-up and other functions, andThe Envision S offers 100G of lifetime free data annually.
In this car, Carplay and Carlife are not only available, but also more advanced. Carplay uses wireless connectivity, and there is also wireless charging on the Avia model, so there is no need to worry about various inconveniences caused by plugging in.
For young people, compared to CR-V and Willanda,Envision S is cross-era, full of advanced sense, stronger sense of technology, and higher playability!
Safety is the responsibility of young people
In recent years, the comparison of traffic accidents has skyrocketed, and the safety of cars has received more and more attention. Many years ago, it was good to have airbags, and ESP was even enough to stick on the tailgate to show off, and now these are the most common configurations. From the perspective of active and passive safety configuration, the three cars are quite comprehensive. Take the Envision S Limited Edition S Sport Edition and CR-V 240TURBO Zunyao and Willanda 4WD Zunyao as examples.Their airbag layout, lane departure warning, active braking, and other configurations are all available, which can effectively avoid accidents and provide certain protection to personnel in the vehicle after an accident.
Of course, the configuration is on the one hand, and the crashworthiness of different models is different, which is also the necessity of crash testing. At present, the most authoritative crash test in China is the Zhongbao Research Test. Although the previous Haoying incident caused a lot of noise, it is still the most reference.The safety of the CR-V, which belongs to the sister model of Haoying, can also be referenced through the results of Haoying.whileWillanda is built on the TNGA-K platform, which is a sister model to the RAV-4. The RAV-4’s Zhongbaoyan test is not bad.
Although Envision S did not directly participate in the Zhongbaoyan test, itXT4, which is on the same platform as it, has achieved five excellent results in the Zhongbao Research Test.It also has strong reference significance.
At the same time, Envision S placed safety in an important position at the outset of its developmentIt adopts the BFI body design that meets the double five-star safety standard. Its body structure is a six-ring and six-longitudinal cage body, and the proportion of high-strength steel in the body parts reaches 75%.Even if the active and passive safety configurations fail to avoid accidents, the high-strength body will become the last umbrella company for passengers to ensure their safety, which can be said to be armed to the teeth.
Write at the end
After the above comparison, I believe that everyone has the answer to who to choose for these three cars. CR-V, with its years of accumulation, does have a deep group of car owners. It can be regarded as a well-regulated joint venture SUV. As a daily family car, it is not a big problem, but the freshness and technological sense pursued by young people is almost impossible to find.
Willanda can meet the individual needs of young users, but comfort and technology can only choose one, which makes consumers who want both very torn. By comparison, it is not difficult to find.The Envision S inherits the deep car-making strength of the Buick brand SUV. It is not inferior to the CR-V in terms of practicality, nor does it lose to Willanda in terms of personalization. It even has obvious advantages in terms of appearance, three major components, and technology. It is not only powerful but also more advanced.
And now the purchase of Envision S has 5,000 yuan to 20,000 yuan (sports version to 25,000 yuan), 10,000 yuan replacement subsidy, power total car 8 years or 160,000 kilometers long quality assurance and other six courtesy.
No matter from which perspective, the herd mentality can indeed ensure the most basic sense of security in the heart. Personalization without comfort can only satisfy temporary pleasure. Whether it is buying a car or living, modern young people actually have their own unique perspective and way of enjoying life. The advanced sense brought by intelligent technology not only makes it easier to connect people and cars, but also represents a high-quality quality of life for young people.Just like this Envision S, you have a sense of security, high-class, and luxury. Why would you reject it?
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Toyota Crown is well known to people as the eighth generation model. At that time, it had an imported identity, coupled with high prices, it became a luxury car in people’s mouth, and it was also a dream car for many people. Now, the sixteenth generation Toyota Crown is once again meeting Chinese consumers as an imported identity. Can it continue to be brilliant with feelings? This issue of "Quality Selection" will reveal the answer for you.
First, basic information and product highlights
The above manufacturer’s guide price only represents the price on May 23, 2024. If there is any change, please refer to the official website.
The 2024 Toyota Crown was officially launched on April 24, 2024. The new car was launched in two models, both of which were equipped with a 2.5L naturally aspirated engine + a gasoline-electric hybrid system composed of a single motor.
The appearance of the new Toyota Crown looks very solemn. The large-size straight waterfall front grille on the front face is matched with chrome decoration, which looks very imposing. At the same time, the slender through-type headlight group echoes the taillights, effectively stretching the visual width. The design of the diversion grooves on both sides of the front surround, coupled with the shape of the slippery back body and a lot of black decoration, strengthens the sporty atmosphere, which in turn makes the whole vehicle exude a combination of solemnity and dynamics.
In terms of power system, the new Toyota Crown comes standard with a 2.5L in-line four-cylinder naturally aspirated engine codenamed A25B-FXS + a gasoline-electric hybrid system composed of a single motor in front. The engine adopts a longitudinal layout, which brings a better weight ratio. The maximum power of the engine is 136kW, the peak torque is 225N · m, the total power of the motor is 131.9kW, and the total torque is 300N · m. The matching transmission system is E-CVT electronic continuously variable transmission, the acceleration time of 0-100km/h is 8.6s, and the fuel consumption of WLTC comprehensive working conditions is 6.21L/100km.
Second, product competitiveness analysis
The above manufacturer’s guide price only represents the price on May 23, 2024. If there is any change, please refer to the official website.
This time, we selected the 2024 FAW Hongqi H9 (hereinafter referred to as Hongqi H9), which is similar in price and luxurious positioning to the 2024 Toyota Crown (hereinafter referred to as Toyota Crown), and the 2023 SAIC-GM Cadillac CT6 (hereinafter referred to as Cadillac CT6) for comparison. From the price range, the price of Toyota Crown entry-level models is already lower than 300,000 yuan, which is very advantageous. From the design point of view, Hongqi H9 has a unique "national style" element, and provides two appearance styles to choose from. Toyota Crown and Cadillac CT6 are more international, with a typical family style and rich business sports design.
In terms of power system, the Hongqi H9 is equipped with a 2.0T engine + 48V light hybrid system, and the parameter performance is the most eye-catching among the three cars. The Cadillac CT6 is a pure fuel 2.0T engine, and the power reserve is not weak. In contrast, the gasoline-electric hybrid system carried by Toyota Crown, although the power is not dominant, the WLTC comprehensive fuel consumption performance is the lowest among the three cars, which is also in line with the consistent positioning of Toyota brand hybrid cars.
Specific to the vehicle configuration level, it is not difficult to see from the comparison of the configuration table that the new Toyota Crown has absolute advantages. For example, high-end functions such as suspension soft and hard adjustment, rear electric suction doors, induction trunk, and streaming media rearview mirrors are exclusive, and even if there is an import status, the official guide price is the lowest among the three cars, and the cost performance is high.
III. Product quality and service trend analysis
As a replacement model, will the new Toyota Crown have any hidden dangers of quality problems? In this regard, we will start with the faulty problems of FAW Toyota Crown Land in the past year, because both use a hybrid system composed of a 2.5L engine + a single motor. Through the comparison of fault problems, we can preliminarily predict the development trend of future new car quality problems.
After screening the complaint data of FAW Toyota Crown Land Display models for nearly a year, it can be found that the failure problems are mainly concentrated in "audio and video system failure". Further analysis shows that the new Toyota Crown is equipped with a new Toyota Space intelligent cockpit, which is one generation ahead of FAW Toyota Crown Land Display and has been optimized in the UI interface and functions. Therefore, it can be considered that the new car does not have the above problems for the time being. But the actual situation will not be determined until it is put into use for a period of time.
With the continuous development of the automobile market in our country, the level of brand pre-sales/after-sales services and the quality of the purchase experience have gradually become important factors affecting consumers’ final purchase. Therefore, based on the big data of the car quality network, we will provide consumers with a more objective reference for purchasing models by analyzing the common service problems of brands or car series in the past year.
Because the new Toyota Crown was introduced and sold by FAW Toyota, we analyzed the service problem complaints of the FAW Toyota brand in the past year. From the perspective of service complaint problems, "system upgrade problems" and "other" became relatively more service problems complained by car owners. Through further analysis, it can be seen that most of these two types of service problems come from RAV4 Rongfang and Crown Land-based models.
In terms of measuring the word-of-mouth of new car after-sales services, we will analyze the company’s response to the owner’s complaint, and objectively anticipate the word-of-mouth of the new car’s future after-sales services. According to the car quality network data, FAW Toyota’s response rate to its model complaints in the past year was 99.5%, higher than the average level of joint venture brands in the same period. It can be seen that the manufacturer has a more positive attitude towards the owner’s appeal.
Four, after-sales services policy and network distribution
In terms of after-sales services policy, the purchase of 2024 Toyota Crown models can enjoy three years or 100,000 kilometers of vehicle quality assurance (please consult your local dealer for details).
After the vehicle is purchased, it is necessary to involve the daily maintenance of the vehicle. At this time, the number and distribution of brand dealer stores are very important, and it will even have a certain impact on whether consumers buy the brand model. The 2024 Toyota Crown is sold by FAW Toyota channels. According to the statistics of Car Quality Network, FAW Toyota brand currently has 873 dealer stores in China, covering 31 provinces, municipalities and autonomous regions, of which Guangdong, Jiangsu and Zhejiang have relatively large numbers of dealers.
Summarize:
FAW Toyota introduced the 12th to 14th generation Crown models for domestic production. Due to the lack of competitiveness of the 14th generation Crown at the end of the life cycle, it was eventually discontinued, which also directly made the 15th generation models miss the Chinese market. Over time, the 16th generation models have returned to the domestic market as imports again, and the cost performance has been significantly improved. Such a mid-to-large sedan with a typical Japanese luxury style is very attractive to consumers with feelings. If you like Japanese luxury cars, have a budget of about 300,000 yuan, and don’t want to deal with the weak Lexus ES200, then the new Toyota Crown is definitely the best choice.
The million-dollar SUV Lincoln is stable and atmospheric, with a large size and luxurious configuration, which is very eye-catching.
This car not only has an excellent appearance, but also performs well in terms of high-speed stability. It is said to be one of the top ten high-speed and stable SUVs in the world. The vehicle’s high-speed stability is due to its excellent suspension system, which can effectively absorb vehicle vibrations, resulting in a smooth body and stable driving.
This kind of luxury car, I only look at it, full of eyes.