Just like Changan Ford EVOS and Dongfeng Citroen Versailles C5 X, the positioning of the two cars is similar, and they are very important strategic products of their respective brands, so consumers will compare them more or less.
The listing price of Versailles C5 X forefoot14.37-186,700 yuan; The rear foot Ford EVOS released the pre-sale, and the pre-sale price range was 22.78-26.08 million yuan. At first glance, the C5 X of Versailles is indeed more conscientious, so many consumers are also questioning that Ford EVOS is more expensive. But is this really the case? Aside from the factors of brand influence, from the author's recent experience of driving Ford EVOS in Changsha, I personally feel that there are too many surprises, and selling this price is really not expensive at all.
Full of fashion and ceremony, 10 will not be out of date. If we use two sentences to describe the design difference between Versailles C5 X and Ford EVOS, it is that the former is like a station wagon and an SUV, but it is actually a car; The latter is both like an electric car and a car, but it is essentially a fuel-efficient coupe SUV. But from personal preference, it may be more inclined to the latter.
When I first saw the EVOS real car, it was easy to think of the previous Mustang Mach-E. Both cars adopted Ford's latest family design, but in terms of details, perhaps EVOS would be more interesting.
For example, when I approach the vehicle with my car key, the 3D scale of the front grille I breathe fluctuates, the head and tail lights light up from the inside out in turn, and the hidden door handle pops up on the side of the vehicle. At the same time, the atmosphere lights in the car are also lit in turn, and every detail reveals a sense of ceremony, which is not available in the same class.
The most interesting part of EVOS is naturally the side of the car body. In the words of Ford designer, "its upper body is a coupe and its lower body is an SUV. * * * has shaped the dynamic form of EVOS. " The elegant slip back not only retains the beauty of the coupe SUV, but also does not affect the head space in the back row, which is the ingenuity of its design. Although the design is subjective, as far as visual effect is concerned, it will not be out of date even after 10 years.
If the avant-garde and fashionable appearance is enough for you to stop and wait and see, then the excellent spatial performance will make it return to the household attribute. In terms of body size, the length/width/height of EVOS is 4920/ 1920/ 1600mm, and the wheelbase is 2945mm, which is basically at the same level as Highlander. However, as far as seating space is concerned, EVOS is really not generally large. According to the author's actual measurement (178cm), there are two fists in the head space and half an elbow in the leg space, and various postures are arranged.
At the same time, the design of the big five seats ensures the space of the trunk, and the higher opening range makes it have the sense of sight of the hatchback. In addition, the rear seats support a ratio of 4/6. Although it can't be leveled completely, it is more than enough for daily use.
Upgrade the technology configuration experience and be the most "intelligent" fuel vehicle. If it doesn't look like a fuel car, you may really think that it is an electric product made by new forces when you get in the car. Exaggerated 1. 1 meter long screen, with the development trend of iphone 100. More importantly, its resolution is surprisingly high. 12.3-inch full LCD instrument panel has a resolution of 2K, and the resolution of 27-inch multimedia screen reaches 4K, which is not inferior to that of mobile phones.
Of course, its actual experience is also very good. Because there are too many functions, the author also spent some time unlocking them one by one. Pay attention to a few more distinctive points:
The first point is that the screen supports dual split screen and split screen interchange. For example, in split-screen mode, the co-pilot can adjust the navigation, then slide directly to the left, or even directly project on the dashboard for AR navigation, and then the co-pilot becomes your navigator. When the screen is split left and right, the co-pilot can also perform entertainment operations, such as watching iQiyi videos. , feel b&; 10 speakers; O the sound effect of sound; Or you can wear Bluetooth headsets, leave each other alone and immerse yourself in the immersive experience.
When displayed in full screen, the functional areas are clearly divided. The more interesting function is that the system has added a function of "space-time secret letter", which can display the edited information at a specified time. If she meets an anniversary, this function will definitely make her cry.
Second, the car is equipped with a new generation of SYNC+2.0 Zhixing Internet system, which can support 70+ semantic voice interaction at most. In addition to conventional voice-controlled air conditioners and skylights, EVOS can also control the trunk, seats, steering wheel, ambient lights and so on. Through the voice, and there is absolutely no need to talk.
The third point is the FACE ID face recognition login system. There is an on-board infrared camera in the front of the center console, which is used to identify and authenticate the driver's facial features. It is mainly used to automatically log in to the car account, avoid secret payment, and accurately match personal preference settings, such as screen theme setting, seat memory adjustment, rearview mirror position adjustment, air conditioning temperature setting, ambient light setting, media preference, music, navigation and other settings. For family consumers who only have one car at home, the trouble of readjusting before getting on the bus is avoided.
Fourthly, EVOS is equipped with the first Ford smart car infrastructure collaboration system in China, which realizes the mass production of C-V2X technology. When EVOS is driving in the area covered by V2X signal, the vehicle will automatically identify the state of the signal light at the intersection ahead and inform the driver by counting seconds, so that the driver can easily grasp the current speed. In addition, the V2X system will give a green light warning according to the current lane of the vehicle. Early warning is divided into two early warning functions: instrument and natural voice, which are also practical.
With it, you are the one who can control the traffic lights, which sounds cool. Unfortunately, at present, only Wuxi and Changsha are supported. It is expected that the intelligent transportation systems in nine major cities in China will be upgraded through OTA by the end of this year.
Original Ford, 2.0T+8AT+6.6 seconds. Speaking of this, you may say that Ford has changed, but if you drive it, you will find that its driving control genes have not changed, and it is still the original Ford.
In terms of power, the new car is equipped with a 2.0T four-cylinder turbocharged engine, with a maximum power of 238 HP and a peak torque of 376 Nm, matching the 8AT gearbox, and the acceleration time is only 6.6 seconds. At the moment when small displacement is prevalent, this powertrain is excellent.
From the actual experience, abundant power reserve makes you feel that it is not like a medium-sized SUV, but more like a compact car, which can accelerate overtaking without pulling too high a speed. As for this 8AT gearbox, the lifting gears are all positive, and the smoothness makes you unable to pick out any faults, which is completely satisfactory for daily use. Many people may ask why there is no four-wheel drive? On the one hand, it is based on the consideration of price factors, on the other hand, it is the positioning of its urban SUV.
As for the chassis, it is still a familiar sports style and has a solid sense of American cars. Even for such a big guy, sitting in the car doesn't feel like taking a boat. You can feel the toughness of the chassis when you pass the speed bump. When you make a sharp turn, enough support will allow you to constantly test its limit and bring some driving pleasure. The steering assistance of the vehicle is relatively soft, and personally, it would be better if the steering assistance can be adjusted with the change of driving mode.
Of course, if you are tired of driving, EVOS is also equipped with a new generation of L2+ class co-pilot 360TM intelligent driving assistance system, in which the BlueCruise active driving assistance function integrates full-speed domain adaptive cruise (with automatic car following) and lane centering assistance, and can also control acceleration, deceleration and steering, greatly reducing the driver's long-term driving pressure and effectively alleviating driving fatigue.
Finally, to put it simply, it is definitely more appropriate to describe EVOS with "the fuel car most like the new power". At the moment when electric vehicles are popular, Ford has taken a different approach and brought us a fuel SUV with avant-garde appearance and interior, satisfying those consumers who are stubborn about fuel vehicles.
Back to the price level, the pre-sale price of 227,800-260,800 yuan is really not expensive. After all, the prices of Honda CR-V (16.98-276.800 yuan) and Toyota RAV 4 (17.58-259.800 yuan) which are one level lower have generally reached the level of 250,000 yuan, not to mention the larger size, more dynamic modeling, stronger sense of science and technology and stronger power of Ford EVOS. Maybe only when you have experienced it yourself will you realize that it is worthwhile.
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