Appearance design is two different styles, regardless of the outcome, the interior design of those two models can be said to be the product of different times, and the outcome is clear at a glance.
Due to the limitation of grade and cost, the center console of both models is made of hard materials. However, the flail design, wood grain-like decorative panel, sports three-spoke steering wheel and interior color matching of the new Excelle all create a sense of fashionable home. Moreover, because the interior of the new Excelle adopts Buick family design language, walking into the car of the new Excelle will give you a feeling of sitting in the Regal, thus creating an illusion of leapfrog.
However, when you come to Santana's car, it will give you a sense of crossing. But this kind of crossing does not take you to the future, but takes you back to the past. The straight line runs through the car, and the black interior creates a strong plastic feeling. There is no doubt that Santana's interior style and appearance echo each other and look very calm. However, the calmness of the interior will make people feel a little old-fashioned.
The new Excelle has all the necessary configurations.
Since the official guide prices of the two models are the same, we can make a tit-for-tat comparison between the configurations of 20 18 Excelle 15N CVT luxury model and 20 18 Santana 1.5L automatic fashion version.
It is obvious from the different configurations of these two models that the configuration of the new Excelle is better than Santana. These include electric sunroof, keyless entry system, keyless start system, multi-function steering wheel, rear parking radar, uphill assist, tire pressure monitoring and installation that Santana does not have. Therefore, Buick's brand-new Excelle has pressed Santana in configuration.
Selection of "three cylinders" and "four cylinders"
20 18 excelle 15N CVT deluxe equipped with 1.3L inline three-cylinder naturally aspirated engine, with maximum power 107 horsepower and peak torque 133 nm, matching CVT continuously variable transmission. 20 18 Santana 1.5L automatic fashion edition is equipped with 1.5L inline four-cylinder naturally aspirated engine, with maximum power 1 10 horsepower and peak torque 150 nm, matching with 6AT automatic gearbox.
Judging from the engine parameters, Santana has certain advantages in terms of displacement, cylinder number, output power and torque. Maybe many consumers, like me, don't pay special attention to the power difference between the two cars with 3 horsepower or even 17 Nm. The most tangled thing is the choice of "three-cylinder" and "four-cylinder" engines.
The actual performance of the engine will eventually be verified by actual experience, and no evaluation will be made here. But at this stage, the new Excelle only has a 1.3L three-cylinder naturally aspirated engine, leaving you no choice. The engine is too single, which will really hinder some people's choice, which has become a major disadvantage of the new Excelle.
As a new generation product, Buick Excelle is very satisfactory in appearance, interior and configuration. The price of the top model is less than 6,543,800 yuan, which is cost-effective. The only regret is that all models are only equipped with 1.3L three-cylinder naturally aspirated engine, which will be rejected by many consumers. Moreover, the popularity of Excelle, which has disappeared for two years, has definitely declined, and it is not as good as Santana. It really takes some time and effort to reappear in the public eye.
This generation of Santana has entered the middle and late stage of its life cycle, and its appearance, interior and configuration are no longer dominant. The good news is that although the official guide price of the two models is 99,900 yuan, Santana's preferential treatment in the terminal market is very strong, and the actual price is far lower than that of Excelle. Coupled with Santana's 1.5L inline four-cylinder naturally aspirated engine and other power combinations, as well as good popularity, I believe many consumers will continue to pay the bill.
The new Excelle is suitable for young people who are about 25 years old, pursue fashion and have low requirements for vehicle power system. SAIC Volkswagen Santana is suitable for people over 30 who are practical, care about brand awareness and are price-sensitive.