The competition in the compact SUV market has been at a fierce stage in recent years, which has also led to the increasingly "involution" of compact SUV models of independent brands. Even some products that have reached the mid-size SUV level in terms of size have also been sold by independent brands. Brands market it as a compact SUV, such as the Xingyue L owned by and Geely .
Although the price range of 137,200 yuan to 185,200 yuan is already at a relatively high level among self-owned brand compact SUVs, its sales performance has been relatively good since its launch, and its current monthly sales can stabilize at more than 10,000 units. So, what are the advantages of Geely Xingyue L in the same level? Let’s take the main-selling two-wheel drive premium model as an example to experience it.
In terms of appearance, the front face of the Xingyue L adopts the Geely family design style. The polygonal air intake grille is decorated with a straight waterfall structure, and the black Geely logo brings an excellent texture. The headlights on both sides are also blackened, with lenses inside, and the daytime running lights adopt a pulse shape, which is more refined in style.
The lower enclosure part adopts a through-type design style, and a banner-type structure is used internally for decoration, which effectively stretches the horizontal visual width of the front face and enhances the layering of the front of the car.
In terms of side shape, the roof line slopes slightly downward from the B-pillar, and the shark fins create a relatively strong sporty atmosphere. Chrome strips are installed around the windows and side skirts, which effectively increases the sense of class. The waistline adopts a through-type shape, extending from the front to the rear of the car, making the visual effect appear slender and majestic.
In terms of tail styling, the taillight group adopts a through-type design, and the through-type chrome strip effectively stretches the horizontal visual width of the tail. The shape of the lower enclosure echoes the front face, with a relatively strong sense of hierarchy. The exhaust pipe adopts a hidden layout, which is slightly low-key. In terms of size, the length, width and height of the actual model are 4770/1895/1689mm, and the wheelbase is 2845mm. This size can be classified as a medium-sized SUV, but Geely still classifies it as a compact SUV.
In terms of interior, the new car adopts a family-style design language and provides a three-spoke multi-function steering wheel, a full LCD instrument panel, an embedded central control screen, a co-pilot infotainment screen and an electronic gear lever. The style is relatively simple, and the sense of technology is well established.
The size of both screens reaches 12.3 inches, the display effect is relatively delicate, and the operation smoothness is also satisfactory. After all, the built-in Qualcomm 8155 chip is. In terms of functions, it supports online navigation, online audio and video, voice recognition, mobile phone remote interconnection and other functions, and also provides some third-party App options.
In terms of space, thanks to the 2845mm wheelbase, the rear legroom of the Xingyue L is very abundant. A passenger with a height of 1.7 meters has more than 3 punches of remaining legroom in the rear seat and can easily cross his legs. Moreover, the bulge of the center floor of the rear row is relatively small, and there is enough space in the longitudinal direction. Three passengers in the rear row will not be crowded. In terms of configuration, the two-wheel drive premium model priced at 155,200 yuan provides auxiliary driving functions such as lane departure warning, lane keeping assist, active braking, and full-speed adaptive cruise. Other configurations include front and rear parking radar, panoramic images, and automatic start and stop. , automatic parking , uphill assist, steep hill descent, panoramic sunroof, electric induction trunk, keyless entry, one-button start, electric adjustment/heating of the front seats, ventilation of the main driver's seat, matrix automatic LED Headlights, adaptive high and low beams, automatic wipers, automatic air conditioning and rear air vents.
In terms of power, the two-wheel drive version is equipped with a 2.0TD EVO engine with a power of 218 horsepower and a peak torque of 325N·m. It is matched with a 7-speed wet dual-clutch gearbox and accelerates to 100 kilometers in 7.9 seconds.
In daily driving, the performance of this engine in low torque and mid-range is satisfactory. It is more than enough for daily commuting. The response speed of the gearbox is also relatively fast. There is basically no sense of frustration at low speeds, and the overall smoothness is also good. Satisfying.There is also a certain amount of explosive power in the rear section, making overtaking easier when cruising at high speeds. The gearbox can downshift quickly to increase power output by pressing the accelerator deeply.
The suspension adopts a combination of front MacPherson and rear multi-link. The overall tuning style is more comfortable, and the filtering of road bumps is relatively good. The suspension can also rebound quickly when passing speed bumps, and the impact inside the car is strong. Not particularly strong. When turning and merging, the suspension also has a certain degree of toughness, and the roll performance is not serious.
Generally speaking, Xingyue L has a tall and imposing appearance, a very technological interior, a leapfrog level of space, and the configuration is completely worthy of the price. In terms of power, thanks to the blessing of Volvo gene, the overall feeling is relatively strong, which can meet the needs of daily driving, and even bring some small surprises in sports mode. The comprehensive fuel consumption of about 9.5L/100km is acceptable for such a large SUV, so I think the Xingyue L is worth recommending.
