Is it better for a novice to buy a car or an SUV?

How hot is the SUV? In the national automobile sales list just released in September, Haval H6, the best-selling SUV, has more than 13, cars than LaVida, the representative of Volkswagen.

so many people buy SUVs, I'll buy SUVs. But SUVs are more expensive than cars! Whether to buy a car or an SUV, today, let's discuss it. Specifically from the price, driving quality, space, fuel consumption, safety, car demand and so on.

Price

Nowadays, automobile manufacturers will "platform" their models, for example, Volkswagen's MQB and MLB platforms, BMW UKL platforms and Toyota's TGNA platforms. To put it simply, it is to modularize the production and standardize the processing of various parts of the car. It can not only reduce development time, but also save costs and so on, with many benefits.

many seemingly unrelated cars and SUVs are actually produced on the same platform and have the same roots.

same platform model

brand car SUV Honda Fit Binzhi Toyota Camry Highlander Volkswagen sagitar Tiguan Ford Fiesta Wing Bo Watchmaking: Home of Car Owners

Then the question is, since these cars are made on the same platform, why are SUVs more expensive than the corresponding cars by tens of thousands? For example, the Fit is more than 7,, and the small SUV Binzhi is about 12,.

this is because the same platform can also produce different levels of vehicles, and the SUV is relatively higher in height, with greater kerb quality, which requires more materials. The suspension strength, drive system and even tires of SUV have higher requirements than cars. All these have led to a significant increase in R&D and production costs.

another reason is that SUVs are more popular, the market is selling well, and the price is naturally high.

driving quality

SUVs are more expensive than cars, so the driving quality is better than cars? Of course not. The control and ride experience of most SUVs on the road are far less than that of cars.

Although the SUV sits higher and has a farther view, its cornering and rolling, acceleration performance and sudden braking are not as good as those of a car. This is due to the higher body center of gravity, longer suspension stroke and larger tonnage of SUV. The stability of SUV at high speed is also poor, and the shaking of emergency lane change is more obvious.

compact SUVs can give people a "heavy feeling". Tiguan is more than 18 kilograms heavier than sagitar, which leads to a little less light pleasure. The height of a car body is generally about 1.4-1.5 meters, and the sitting posture is low, so it is easier to experience the feeling of "flying close to the ground" and it is more chic to drive.

of course, the advantages of SUV will come out when it comes to bad roads, jagged roads and rugged sections. SUV has a higher ground clearance, and its minimum ground clearance is generally 18-25mm, while that of cars is 11-15 mm.. In addition, the SUV has shown its advantages in approach angle, through angle and departure angle. The more solid and steady suspension of SUV can give people greater driving confidence, and the higher the chassis, the easier it is to pass through the potholes. If there is a four-wheel drive system and a mechanical differential lock, its performance will be more powerful.

so, buying an SUV or a car depends on what kind of road conditions you are in. On urban roads, cars are more flexible and relaxed; On the bad road, the SUV is even bolder and more assured.

in addition, the higher body of SUV can make people get on the bus more calmly, without bending over and stuffing themselves like a car. This is probably one reason why larger people are more willing to choose SUVs. Some high-end models are also equipped with boarding pedals, which makes getting on the bus more elegant.

space and loading capacity

in terms of space, SUV can almost be said to have won an overwhelming victory. There are only five seats in a car at most, and the back row of a small car is quite cramped. And some SUVs have 5-seat and 7-seat versions. Although the seats in the third row are basically very tasteless, it is very uncomfortable to take a long-distance ride, but it is still no problem to sit in an emergency or for children.

SUV body height is also higher, and there is an advantage in head space. For people who are 1.8 meters tall, they will not push their heads. However, the heads of some cars are very depressed, and some cars are made into Coupe's slip-back shape in order to look good, and the internal space is even more unbearable.

under the condition that the third row of SUV does not fall down, the trunk volume of SUV is not much different from that of cars with the same price. But because the SUV has a bigger opening, it is visually wider. After the third discharge, the volume suddenly increased, which was very impressive. It was no problem to win the car, place potted plants, sofas and so on. However, the platform of some SUV tail boxes is very high, so it is still very difficult and inconvenient to carry them.

another thing to consider is, how many times a year do you have the opportunity to move and buy oranges? Do you really need to drive a 7-seat car by yourself every day? Of course, it is not excluded that some people have rigid needs. Here is just a reminder.

in space, another point of SUV that is often overlooked is that its trunk is connected with the passenger compartment.

this will lead to two problems. One is that the rear wheel and suspension will directly transmit noise to the car, reducing the overall NVH. Especially at high speed, the noise will be louder and annoying. This also requires more sound insulation materials to do a good job of sound insulation, which also leads to a higher price of SUV. The other is connectivity, and the smell of the trunk goods will be transmitted to the carriage. If it is sneakers or uniforms that have just finished sports, the smell will definitely be unpleasant.

fuel consumption

before buying a car, I am most concerned about which one to buy. After buying a car, the biggest concern is fuel consumption.

the fuel consumption of an p>SUV may be 2% higher than that of a car of the same grade and power level. Due to the structure of the body and shape, SUV has a larger windward area and greater wind resistance. At high speed, air resistance will become a major factor affecting fuel consumption.

In addition, in order to achieve more stable driving stability, wider tires are needed to improve the grip, which inevitably increases the fuel consumption.

The larger the body and weight of an p>SUV, the larger the power system is needed to drive it, which also makes its fuel economy worse than that of a car of the same class.

Of course, the fuel consumption of cars has reached a near-abnormal level, and many SUVs can also save fuel, especially many models can provide comfortable and environmentally friendly driving modes.

safety

SUVs are big and burly, especially for some hard-line models. Then its safety must be better than that of cars? It's not like this. This is more about giving people a sense of security, which is not necessarily the case.

In collision safety testing institutions at home and abroad, the scores of SUVs on the same platform are often lower than those of cars. It seems that safety and safety after actual collision are two concepts. What really affects safety is not only the thickness of iron sheet, but also the strength of frame and material. The front engine compartment was originally used to collapse and protect passengers in the event of an accident. The most important thing is to see the integrity of the passenger compartment.

SUV's higher body and chassis lead to its higher center of gravity, which makes it easier to roll over during high-speed side collision and avoidance. This is also an accident with a very high mortality rate, which is inherently inferior to cars. Because of its low body, a car may be inserted into the bottom of a large truck when it is rear-ended, which is also very dangerous. But cars are lighter, more flexible and easier to control in an emergency. If the technology is good, disaster can be avoided.

car demand

in short, both SUVs and cars have their advantages and disadvantages, but some are obvious and some are not. Which one to buy depends on your own needs. See if you need a higher, bigger and more functional car, or a car with better driving quality, more flexibility and fuel economy. It also depends on your travel needs, road conditions and so on.

Finally, we have to go back to the question of price. Now the price of cars has been pushed down to 1, yuan. There are many options for joint ventures and independent companies, such as Yinglang, Corolla and Santana. The 1,-piece SUV can only choose some independent brands, such as BYD Yuan and Baojun 56. If it's about 15,, there are independent larger SUVs such as Bo Yue, Chang 'an CS75 and Haval H6, and there are also joint ventures such as Binzhi and Angola. 2, yuan can go to the joint venture compact SUV, such as Maverick and CRV. And more than 3, can see 7 seats, such as Highlander and Sharp.