As an "evergreen" model in the domestic car market, the FAW-Volkswagen-Sagitar has relied on its affordable price, spacious seating space, good mechanical quality, good fuel economy and Volkswagen brand since its birth in 2006. With the support of the brand, it has quickly become a benchmark product in the compact car market. It has sold a total of 3.5 million units in 16 years and has become one of the most popular models among domestic consumers.
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html On June 28, the new generation Volkswagen Sagitar was officially launched. A total of 7 models of the new car were launched, with a price range of 127,900-172,900 yuan. Compared with the old model, the biggest highlight of the new car is not the optimization and adjustment of the appearance, but the upgrade and adjustment of the power. The top model "300TSI" will also be equipped with Volkswagen's latest technology. So, what are the highlights of this new car? Can it become consumers' first choice when buying cars? Let's not rush to a conclusion, we might as well follow the professor's footsteps and take a game.Get to know the new car in one minute:
1. It still follows the Volkswagen family design language
2. The large screen is full of technology and is more popular with consumers.
3. The 1.5TSI evo engine is faster and more fuel-efficient.
The new car is the seventh generation model of the Jetta family. , the appearance is roughly the same as the overseas version.
The front face adopts a mid-grid matrix air intake grille. The interior of the grille is embellished with horizontal chrome plating, which is integrated with the silver chrome trim strip above, making the new car really look like a "little Passat ". The matrix headlight set has also been optimized. There is a "U"-shaped LED daytime running light strip inside the light set, which is more recognizable when lit.
The lower part adopts a more radical front surround design, with butterfly grilles on both sides, making the entire front face highlight the design style of a contemporary sports sedan.
In terms of body size, its length, width and height are 4791mm/1801mm/1465mm respectively, an increase of 38mm compared to the old model, and the wheelbase is still 2731mm. It is at an above-average level in the joint venture brand’s compact family sedan lineup, and is suitable for home use. For consumers, there is no need to worry about the cramped rear space.
The side of the car body is not modified with too many redundant lines, and the overall outline does not adopt major changes. The addition of blackened window line trim makes the vehicle look more slender and creates a strong coupe style.
Since the high-end models have added 18-inch wheels and are equipped with 225/45/R18 tires, the market price is also quite affordable. You don’t have to worry about the high cost of tire replacement caused by large-size wheels.
Speaking of eye-catching places, we have to mention the rear surround. The addition of through-type chrome trim strips and red reflective strips not only creates a strong sporty atmosphere, but also fits the needs of contemporary young consumers. Aesthetic concepts.
Turning your attention to the interior, you can find that the new car uses straight lines to extend the beauty, thus interpreting the modern spirit of Volkswagen .
The 12-inch central control LCD screen adopts a full lamination process, which not only increases the size, but also presents a super technological visual look. Compared with the old model, the new car's resolution display effect is clearer and the picture is more delicate, which undoubtedly has advantages over its competitors.
In this era of joint venture brands also competing for intelligence, the control screen is embedded with the family's third-generation infotainment system CNS3.0, and supports a series of functions such as in-car navigation, voice control, mobile phone interconnection, and Internet of Vehicles upgrades, shortening the car's time. The distance between people can not only meet the driver's needs, but also improve the human-computer interaction experience.
In addition, the new car is also equipped with a three-spoke multi-function steering wheel, an LCD instrument panel and a square air-conditioning outlet. It is still a very familiar design.
In terms of safety configuration, the new Volkswagen Sagitar is also unambiguous. It is equipped with the Travel Assist driving assistance system, which can realize the full journey driving assistance function of 0-160km/h. While the safety aspect is instantly improved, it also allows you to Able to easily navigate complex road conditions.
In the power part that everyone is very concerned about, the new Volkswagen Sagitar will provide three different powertrains for consumers to choose from. Among them, the low-power version is equipped with a powertrain consisting of a 1.2T engine + 5MT/7-speed dual-clutch gearbox , with a maximum horsepower of 116Ps and a peak torque of 200N·m. The mid-range model will be equipped with a 1.4T engine. It is matched with a 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox. The maximum output horsepower and peak torque are 150Ps and 250N·m respectively. The acceleration time from 0 to 100 kilometers is basically the same as that of the old model.
The high-power version is equipped with a 1.5TSI evo engine, and the gearbox remains the same as the 1.4T version. Its maximum power is 160Ps and its peak torque is 250N·m. Due to the engine's built-in variable-section turbine technology, high-compression ratio Miller cycle technology and other black technologies, its combustion efficiency has been increased to 37.5%. In addition, with the support of the high-pressure common rail fuel system, active cylinder shut-off technology, and gasoline particulate matter traps, it can achieve better fuel economy and effectively reduce particulate matter emissions.
Looking at the current domestic joint venture brand compact family sedan market, the main competitors faced by Volkswagen Sagitar are GAC Toyota Lingshang, FAW Toyota Asia Lion and other models.
In terms of vehicle intelligence, which is of great concern to everyone, the new Sagitar is equipped with the third-generation infotainment system CNS3.0. Since the vehicle system has been further optimized, it can give immediate feedback to user instructions without the need for Touching the screen enables gesture-controlled page turning, which is undoubtedly more advantageous than the two Japanese models mentioned previously.
As for the power part that everyone is most concerned about, the new Sagitar is equipped with 3 different powertrains for consumers to choose from, which will cover consumers of different age groups. This is unmatched by Lingshang and Asia Lion.
At present, after optimizing and upgrading all aspects, the new Sagitar still has strong competitiveness compared with its Japanese competitors at the same level. So, can it continue to write the evergreen legend of FAW-Volkswagen in the "involution" compact car market? Let us wait and see together.
