Cheaper than Bo Yue! Space benchmarking Highlander, 1.8T replaces the three-cylinder engine, Geely Haoyue reveals its ambitions

To be a model of straightforward management and direct sales of cars without turning around, it must be Geely. When Li Shufu was asked why he wanted to buy Volvo, he simply said that it was to obtain Volvo's technology, because China's automobile manufacturing investment in research and development is indeed far behind that of developed countries.

This kind of straightforwardness, despite being scolded and risking offending, has made Geely Automobile’s current position as the number one domestic passenger car brand. Geely is also very straightforward when it comes to selling cars. For example, Geely Haoyue, which has just entered the mid-sized SUV market, shouts "big big" in its car sales slogan. ”, “Free Starry Sky Journey”, etc. are much more popular.

The reason why Geely will use such a straightforward slogan in the sales of its new flagship SUV Haoyue is a transformation back to the original intention.

After already owning the SUV crossover Xingyue and the Tech Grammar ICON, Geely, which entered the B-class SUV market for the first time, still wants to go back to the steady route with the Haoyue and enter the market with a low profile. The pricing policy makes people see Geely Automobile's ambitions in the future automobile market.

Can the slogan "Big Big Big" be shouted?

Interpreted from the slogan "big big", we can see such posters and slogans in many 4S stores we visited, which refers to the large size and large space of Haoyue.

The measurement parameters of 4835/1900/1780mm make Geely Haoyue the largest medium-sized SUV among the first-tier independent passenger car manufacturers. Especially in terms of body length design, it has a data advantage of 120mm/85mm compared to Haval H7 and Chuanqi GS8 respectively. In addition, its wheelbase of 2815mm will also give it a significant advantage over the once popular GS8.

Every time a new mid-size SUV appears, whether it is a joint venture or independently produced domestically, it is always compared with the Toyota Highlander.

This time, although the Geely Haoyue cannot completely defeat its opponents in terms of size parameters, it has reached an even level. The data comparison of -55/-25/60mm/25mm is indeed a win for each other. Negative.

This "bigness" is not only large in data, but also reflected in the vehicle's seating space (the first batch of models on the market are standard 5-seat versions, and the 7-seat layout is optional).

In our static riding test, an experiencer with a height of 178cm can get 2 punches of headroom in the front row; while in the rear seats, the experiencer also gets 1 punch 2 punches Refers to the head room, and the knee room is more than 2 punches. More importantly, the rear seats of the vehicle have a fully independent design for the first time, which means that each seat will receive similar ergonomic support and can also be flexibly adjusted independently to make the entire cockpit more comfortable. practical.

However, contrary to the "big" size of the vehicle, Haoyue's pricing exceeded everyone's expectations.

Although the starting price of 103,600 yuan only covers the first batch of 5-seater versions, this starting price is already more compact than that faced by Boyue PROs such as CS75? PLUS and H6? Platinum Edition. Small SUV rivals are lower, and more importantly, this pricing policy does not affect Haoyue's standard configuration specifications.

In terms of appearance design, the front face created with the new design language has standardized LED high and low beams. Combined with the daytime running lights composed of large-size light strips and dense lamp posts, the visual impact it presents will not only be stronger than that of Highlander, but also allow Haoyue to fully embody the meaning of the word "Hao".

In terms of interior design, a large number of soft-textured materials will cover low-end models from the beginning, although the most entry-level models lack configurations and systems such as sunroofs, cruise control, and automatic air conditioning.

But just like Geely’s definition of this car, its selection of entry-level configurations just meets the necessary needs in the current market, including parking radar, uphill assist/steep descent, rear independent air vents, etc. The system configuration is strictly necessary in daily driving.

In addition, Geely Haoyue also caters to the current infotainment needs of young second-child families. The 10.25-inch touch LCD screen has become standard for the entire series. In addition to supporting basic functions such as calls and navigation, it also It will be matched with voice recognition control and intelligent car networking system. They will allow drivers and passengers to experience the fun of modern smart technology functions while driving, which is exactly what old-school mid-size SUVs such as Haval H7 and Toyota Highlander lack.

To avoid the burden of car purchase costs caused by unnecessary configurations and to use the weaknesses of competitors as its own selling points, it can be said that Geely Haoyue's move is ruthless and accurate enough.

Replace the three-cylinder with the "three best"

In order to make the overall driving of the vehicle more stable without burdening the development cost, Haoyue avoided Volvo in its power selection The 1.5T three-cylinder engine developed with advanced technology and the more expensive 2.0T four-cylinder engine. Instead, it used the 1.8TD turbocharged four-cylinder engine, which has the longest usage time, the highest technical content and the least fault feedback among all engines currently in use by Geely.

The power parameters of 184Ps/300N·m, supported by the 7-speed wet dual clutch, are enough for Haoyue to maintain a more active start in dynamic driving, and the biggest advantage of this engine is that it Has excellent low-end torque output. Moreover, it enters the peak range earlier than Haval H7? 2.0T and Highlander 2.0T, which will also allow Haoyue to perform particularly well in uphill, overtaking and other aspects.

Before Geely announced the official price of Haoyue, many domestic media and consumers believed that its starting price of 120,000-130,000 yuan was enough to ensure that it occupied a place in the mid-size SUV class. But now, its starting sales threshold of 103,600 yuan is even lower than the facelifted Boyue PRO. This will naturally help Geely Haoyue become a thunder in the domestic SUV market in 2020.

Although we have not completed the complete dynamic driving test of Geely's "low-price flagship", we can first have the 1.8TD 7-speed dual-clutch support, and then the high-reputation Jiaji of the same platform. I believe that this luxury car Over the Top will not disappoint.

This article comes from the author of Autohome Chejiahao and does not represent the views and positions of Autohome.