The hot words among young people are often economy, cost-effectiveness, fashion, dynamism, sense of technology, pushback, loudness, etc. Under the premise that the independent brand compact car market is stabilized by domestic manufacturers, compared with the most popular among young people Lynk & Co 03, the price may be a bit beyond the budget, and BYD Qin PLUS cannot meet the needs of some young people for pure fuel vehicles. Changan UNI-V and Shadow Leopard models will be more affordable in terms of price, precisely because The prices of the two models are similar and the tonality is similar, which makes it inevitable for some consumers to not know how to choose when making a choice. Changan UNI-V is one step ahead, and the 2.0T version it provides will be officially launched on June 25. Will it have an impact on its own and Shadow Leopard sales? Let’s take a look first!
young people? Look at the appearance first!
The visual effect of GAC Trumpchi Shadow Leopard is very outstanding. In order to highlight the individuality, Shadow Leopard also provides three styles of front face design: sports, fighter, and track. The straight waterfall air intake grille and sharp-looking LED daytime running lights The car lights echo each other, and the whole car shows its unique personality. It is the most unconventional compact car for young people to drive today. The right side of the picture is the Shadow Leopard J16 R-Style track version. Changan UNI-V adopts the latest design language of Changan family, and the overall shape looks more youthful and sporty. The borderless closed air intake grille not only enhances the technological feel of the front face, but also visually extends the width of the entire vehicle. The body proportions are very coordinated, and the liftable electric rear wing provides 25kg of ultimate downforce when opened, effectively reducing the drag coefficient by 0.007, which fully demonstrates the aerodynamic performance of and .
Body size:
There is not much difference in vehicle size. Shadow Leopard has a slight advantage, but Changan UNI-V has a better rear space experience with its slightly longer wheelbase. Regarding the 2.0T version, only the length and approach angle have changed. It is speculated that the update of the front fender has led to the change in the length of the entire vehicle.
In terms of side shape, the postures of both models are quite dynamic and full of coupe charm, but the styles presented by the two are slightly different. Shadow Leopard creates a ready-to-go posture through the carving of multiple waist lines on the body. The line transitioning from the C-pillar to the trunk is smooth and natural, without being obtrusive. The side waistline of UNI-V is relatively simple to shape, which also gives its side shape a simple style. Due to the hatchback-style tailgate opening, the shape behind the C-pillar of UNI-V is more like a GT model, with sharp lines that give it a more powerful feel. The editor thinks that the side shape of UNI-V is very similar to the slightly raised Audi A7. It is indeed simple but not simple! It is worth mentioning that the UNI-V is also equipped with an electric spoiler at the rear.
Each has its own advantages in terms of configuration and interior design.
The interiors of both cars are full of dynamics. The Shadow Leopard continues the youthful sporty and fighting style of the appearance. The T-shaped center console layout plus a strip-type air conditioning control area, and the dual screens are involuntarily reminiscent of The interior of the big brother Trumpchi GA8 also adopts three-spoke multi-function steering wheel, yacht-style shifting structure, racing style sports seats and other configurations, which are full of sports genes. Changan UNI-V continues the design style of UNI-K, using a large number of interlaced lines and a center console of different materials to create a sense of structure. The interlacing of triple screens breaks the conventional design, and the entire interior is oriented towards the main driver. This design also Often appears in BMW , Lexus and other luxury cars. As far as the interior is concerned, there is no distinction between the two. The Shadow Leopard's styling is more trendy and avant-garde, while the Changan UNI-V's styling is more unique and individual.
Power parameters of past versions and UNI-V 2.0T version
Changan UNI-V is equipped with 1.5T and 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox , with a maximum horsepower of 188Ps and a peak torque of 300Nm. The 2.0T version of UNI-V uses Aisin 8AT gearbox , with a maximum horsepower of 233Ps, a maximum power of 171kW, a maximum torque of of 2390Nm, and still uses 92# gasoline; the Shadow Leopard is also equipped with a 1.5T and 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox, with a maximum horsepower of 177Ps and a peak torque of 270Nm. Judging from the parameters, the difference is still not big, but when they are both 1.5T, UNI-V has a better book value.
From the actual subjective driving experience, the two models have obviously different driving styles.Changan UNI-V is more similar to a domestic model that is also sporty. Although the parameters on the book are more beautiful, it is very smooth and silky when driving. In contrast, the Shadow Leopard will be rougher and more direct in terms of acceleration performance, with a lot less modifications to the power output, and it will be more impactful in terms of sensory stimulation.
In terms of suspension, both cars use a front MacPherson-rear multi-link combination. This suspension combination is relatively common.
car enthusiast summary:
Changan UNI-V and Trumpchi Shadow Leopard are both positioned as sports family cars. Under the power structure of 1.5T+7DCT, both cars can bring good driving pleasure, and their space and configuration performance Each has its own advantages, which are enough to take into account the needs of young people in terms of home properties and sports performance. The advantage of Shadow Leopard lies in its exterior design. It has a more aggressive front face, rich body lines, and a variety of exterior styles to choose from. UNI-V has been serving young people from beginning to end. The appearance has enough dazzling technology elements and the interior has a clear sense of layering. Now the addition of 2.0T power makes it more powerful, and the power output is both smooth and abundant. How much impact will the UNI-V of
2.0T have on the two cars? Should the Shadow Leopard stand still or take the initiative to attack? Friends, leave your opinions in the comment area!
editor: Wz
