Plain is true! Test drive Fenglanda, what is the performance of the cheapest Toyota SUV?

At present, in the automobile market, all kinds of models are dazzling, and all major car companies have launched their own distinctive models. Some models focus on sports, some models focus on energy saving, and some models focus on intelligence. It seems that every car is labeling itself as "distinctive". In today's automobile market, it is not a simple matter to find a "moderate" model. However, it is precisely a balanced model that will be suitable for more consumers. The Guangzhou Automobile Toyota Fenglanda, which was recently tested by the editor, is such a "plain as water" model.

When I first met Feng Landa, I just felt bland.

When I first saw Feng Landa, the editor really felt "dull". It does not have the aura of the eldest brother Highlander, nor does it have the spirit of the second brother Highlander. Even compared with my younger brother C-HR, it is not as small and exquisite as C-HR. It is the kind of car that is not easily noticed in the vast traffic, but it is this design that can be accepted by more people.

In addition to its design, the positioning of Flanders is also one of the reasons for this situation. In fact, overseas, both Flanders and its brother model Corolla Ruifang are called Corolla Cross, which is a crossover model of Corolla/Lei Ling as the name implies. Corolla/Lei Ling is a very grocery shopping model in the world, but the Flanders based on it are naturally not so prominent.

Secondly, the size of Fenglanda is also destined not to be too bright. Flanders' length, width and height are 4485/ 1825/ 1620mm respectively, and the wheelbase is 2640mm. As a compact SUV, this size is not dazzling in the same class.

Perhaps the most important significance of Flanders' appearance is to lower the entry threshold and let more people buy Toyota SUV models. The starting price is 125800, which is the lowest SUV model in the whole Toyota family.

After a period of contact, its ugly appearance gives many surprises.

After getting Feng Landa, the editor didn't expect much from her. After getting on the bus, he was shocked by its touching reversing image and directly raised front seat. I thought it was a car full of slots, but after a period of contact, the editor had a good impression on it.

The first is the texture of the chassis, which is very "whole" in the description commonly used in the industry. Although the rear row adopts torsion beam dependent suspension, thanks to the blessing of TNGA architecture, the chassis adjustment of Flanders is quite good. As the owner of a Japanese entry-level SUV, if the editor compares it with his own car, the chassis comfort of Flanders can be said to be more than one level higher.

Moreover, it is not simply soft, but has certain support comfort, and there will be no obvious shaking when crossing the ramp. But the fly in the ointment is that when passing through some speed bumps, there will still be some unnecessary jumps in the back row. But in general, in terms of chassis texture, Fenglanda really gives people a lot of surprises.

Secondly, this 2.0 naturally aspirated engine matches the powertrain of CVT gearbox, which also makes people feel good. Although this engine with maximum horsepower 1 and 7 1 does not have much explosive power, it has the advantage that the peak torque reaches earlier, and the power output can be smoother as long as the throttle is lightly given.

The CVT gearbox is also smooth enough to keep up when driving in urban areas. If some drivers like to give "big foot throttle", Fenglanda will also give you a surprise. This CVT gearbox, which simulates 10 speed, will respond quickly when the driver steps on the accelerator deeply, simulate downshifting, increase the speed rapidly, and "shift" at about 5000 rpm. The process of simulating gear shifting is decisive and powerful. Although I know that CVT gearbox has little to do with sports, it still has a good sports atmosphere.

After a thorough understanding of Flanders, its performance is admirable in an all-round way.

After spending some time with Feng Landa, the editor began to like it a little. Although the quality of reversing images is average, it is not a big problem for old drivers. Although the power is Buddha, it is particularly smooth and comfortable to use in cities, and the fuel consumption is quite low; The most important thing is that Feng Landa's performance is really balanced.

In addition to the power and chassis performance mentioned above, Flanders also performed well in other aspects, with no obvious shortcomings. Although the wheelbase of 2640mm is not bright in the same class, the actual ride space is still relatively spacious and the ride comfort is satisfactory.

So is the trunk space. The trunk volume of Fenglanda reaches 438 liters, and the height of the trunk is not high, making it more convenient to carry things. The whole torso is regular, but not all flat. There is a groove on the wheel arch, so some items can be stuck in the groove to prevent them from rolling when driving.

In addition, in the trunk, you can also see four solid anchor points, which can be used to connect and fix luggage when grids or ropes are needed, avoiding some unnecessary troubles and being praiseworthy in practicality.

In addition to these visible practicality, the practicality of Fenglanda is also reflected in many invisible places. For example, the fuel consumption mentioned above. In the few days when the editor used this Fenglanda, it was mainly used for driving in cities, with urban roads as the main use scene and some urban expressways interspersed.

In this usage scenario, the average fuel consumption of this Flanda is basically maintained at 7 liters. If it is an urban expressway or a high proportion of expressways, its average fuel consumption is even only about 5 liters.

For a family car, fuel economy is an important indicator that cannot be ignored, and even an important factor for many consumer groups to decide whether to buy a car. Feng Landa's performance in this respect will not disappoint.

Intangible "practicality" is also reflected in Toyota's premium power. "One car for three generations" is a joke, but it also reflects the impression left by Toyota in the past. The advantages of Toyota are high maintenance rate and low failure rate.

The powertrain of this 2.0L naturally aspirated engine with CVT gearbox is actually widely used in various Toyota models, and its stability is self-evident. And Toyota's high hedge ratio is obvious to all. When the editor finished the test drive and sent the test drive back to the 4S shop, a customer saw me driving this Fenglanda and came to ask me some questions. In the conversation, the customer mentioned the words "only recognize Toyota as a big brand", which actually shows Toyota's position in the minds of many consumers. What is invisible in these accounts is precisely Toyota's greatest advantage.

The cheapest SUV is also of great significance to Toyota.

Once upon a time, the SUVs sold by Toyota in China market were all larger models such as Land Cruiser, Prado and Highlander. Even the most entry-level, it is also a model of this level of Willanda, and the price is close to 200,000. With the "SUV craze" in China market,

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