Compared with Sonata, Mai Rui Bao xl is the benchmark of B-class sports car.

From the modeling point of view, Sonata's sporty atmosphere is more intense, and the low body is matched with fierce and exaggerated front face modeling, which makes the overall sports style unquestionable.

In contrast, Mai Rui Bao xl is a lot of low-key, and the lines of the whole body are very tough, with the unique characteristics of American muscle cars, distinctive personality and dynamic.

The appearance of the two cars is not much to say. The appearance itself is a matter of opinion, and each has its own aesthetics. Personally, I prefer Mai Rui Bao xl, which is introverted and uninhibited.

Power supply/control

Sonata: 2.0T 8AT, with a maximum horsepower of 240 horsepower and a peak torque of 353 Nm;

Mai Rui Bao XL: 2.0t+9AT, with maximum horsepower of 237 horsepower and peak torque of 350 Nm.

In terms of chassis, both cars use front McPherson independent suspension and rear multi-link independent suspension.

Judging from the powertrain parameters, the two cars are almost the same. If you actually drive, neither car will let you down, and the acceleration performance is almost too similar.

Sonata's machine is more explosive in the front and middle section, with outstanding acceleration ability, and is equipped with D-CVVT intake and exhaust continuous variable timing system, so it can ensure good fuel economy while giving consideration to abundant power.

Mai Rui Bao's Ecotec series engines, from GM, have the same excellent performance in the early stage, higher engine stability and more linear power output at high speed.

Mai Rui Bao XL 100 km acceleration time: 7.4 seconds

100-kilometer acceleration time of the tenth generation Sonata: 8.2 seconds.

Judging from the acceleration time of 100 kilometers, Mai Rui Bao XL has a good advantage, which is the power advantage in the early stage. However, Sonata has a good acceleration ability in the middle section and a strong sense of pushing back. The lightweight of the two cars is quite good, and the whole car does not exceed two tons, which is one of the reasons for the excellent power performance.

Although the suspension structure is the same, there is obviously a gap in training. Mai Rui Bao XL's training is biased towards sports, and the overall roll suppression is quite good. The support when cornering is excellent, which can give the driver great confidence. However, the suspension of Sonata is still relatively soft and comfortable, but the turning roll is still a bit obvious, but due to the timely intervention of its electronic system, the overall effect is still good.

But from the driving experience, Mai Rui Bao XL is undoubtedly more fun to drive.

Mai Rui Bao XL adopts 9AT and Sonata adopts 8AT.

However, the performance of the two gearboxes is excellent enough, responsive, fast shifting and high stability, which are all things that a car of this class should have. There is basically nothing wrong with it.

Finally, talk about space.

Mai Rui Bao XL: 4933mm *1854mm *1473mm, with a wheelbase of 2829mm.

Sonata: 4955 mm *1860 mm *1450 mm, with a wheelbase of 2890 mm.

Although it is a sports car, it is a B-class car after all. People in China have always been keen on big space, so it is absolutely impossible for a sports car to lack space.

In terms of size, Mai Rui Bao XL is not dominant in terms of length, width and height, but the body height is higher. In terms of wheelbase, Sonata is slightly better.

In the actual experience, the head space in the back of the two cars is almost the same, mainly because the Sonata has a low body but a low center of gravity, so the head space in the car is not crowded. After the actual experience of the rear space, Sonata has certain advantages, mainly the flatness and space utilization rate of the rear floor, so the overall ride comfort is higher.

the end

Generally speaking, the current market prospects of the two models are not very good, because the audience of the B-class car itself is relatively small, so if you want to improve your competitiveness, you must reach a point of convergence between sports performance and comfortable home use. Therefore, judging from the performance of the two cars at present, I personally think that Mai Rui Bao XL has a certain balance and Sonata is more athletic.