Open the understand car emperor sales rankings, and you will find that in the A+ class market, Sagitar has always been a top-selling model, which also proves that this car has attracted the attention of consumers. Therefore, the launch of the new Sagitar on June 28 naturally attracted a lot of attention. Many consumers and car fans are asking about the new Sagitar's appearance and interior appearance, which have been greatly improved, and there are also new features. Will the 1.5T Evo2 power that everyone is looking forward to be popular? Today we will also give you a detailed analysis of the market competitiveness of the new Sagitar to see if it is likely to be popular.
The exterior and interior have undergone major changes, moving towards a younger look.
Different from the minor mid-term facelifts of other models, the changes of the new Sagitar are still very big this time, among which the changes in the front and interior are the most obvious.
Among them, the center grille has been replaced by a star-shaped air intake grille, the matrix-arranged chrome-plated trim strips and the C-shaped outline light strips on both sides are highly recognizable. Also refined enough. And in order to match the air intake grille, the lower surround of the new Sagitar also uses a through-type design, so that the horizontal visual width of the front of the car is stronger.
Compared with the drastic changes to the front of the car, the side of the new Sagitar has chosen to retain the characteristics of the old model. The straight and smooth wrap-around waistline connects the entire vehicle end to end, making the side of the vehicle look quite slender. It is worth mentioning that the length of the new Sagitar has reached 4791mm. The length of nearly 4.8 meters is already above the middle level in the same class, so the originally slender body outline has become more smooth and stretched. The changes at the rear of the car are mainly concentrated on the taillights. The geometrically cut taillights outline a distinct feeling, and the recognition is also improved a lot when lit.
Changes in the interior are mainly focused on improving the sense of technology. The new Sagitar is equipped with a 10.25-inch full LCD instrument panel and a 12-inch floating central control screen (mid-to-high-end models), so you will feel it after sitting in the car. This car is more digital. And it is worth mentioning that the new Sagitar has not only become more digital visually, but also in configuration, function and experience.
Among them, the 12-inch floating central control screen is equipped with Volkswagen's CNS 3.0 smart car infotainment system. This system mainly integrates driving information, audio-visual entertainment, map navigation and other functions, and supports gesture sensor control and other functions. Moreover, the new Sagitar is also equipped with the Zebra system, making it the first Volkswagen brand model to use a visual voice assistant. It is precisely based on the intelligence of these functions that the number of complex buttons in the new Sagitar has been reduced a lot, making the central control look more concise.
In addition, the new Sagitar's steering wheel also has a hands-off detection function, which improves vehicle safety to a certain extent. At the same time, the new car will also be equipped with the Travel Assist driving assistance system, which has driving assistance in the 0-160km/h full speed range, as well as lane keeping, lane change assistance, pre-collision safety system, traffic sign recognition, etc. The overall driving assistance level has reached L2 class.
The space remains at a high level, and the comfort has been improved.
As mentioned earlier, the new Sagitar has increased in length compared to the old model. In addition, its width and height are 1mm and 3mm better. The overall length, width and height of the vehicle It has reached 4791x1801x1465mm, and the wheelbase is still 2731mm. Obviously, the space size of the new Sagitar still maintains a high level.
As for the seats, the front and rear rows of the new Sagitar are wrapped in perforated leather with diamond stitching, and various fabrics such as fabric and suede are also used in local details. Therefore, as far as my personal experience is concerned, based on the new car's improvements in seat padding and wrapping, the new Sagitar will be more comfortable to sit on.
In terms of seating space, taking an experiencer who is 183cm tall and weighs 80kg as an example, after sitting in the front row and adjusting the seat to the lowest position, there is still two fingers left in the headroom. Keeping the front seats still, you can still have one finger of headroom left in the second row, and more than two fists of legroom left.
(1.2T model)
1.2T/1.4T will continue to be in service, with the addition of the 1.5T Evo2
power part, the original 1.2T and 1.4T engines will continue to be in service. The biggest highlight of these two engines is that the technology is mature enough and their reliability and stability are recognized as excellent. Among them, the 1.2T engine will continue to be matched with a 5-speed manual gearbox or a 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox , providing two configurations to choose from. The maximum power of the 1.2T engine is 85kW and the output of the maximum torque of is 2175N·m, which can meet daily use. The WLTC comprehensive fuel consumption as low as 5.75L and 5.71L/100km also meets everyone's demand for economy. For those with limited budgets, the new Sagitar 1.2T model has a further lower price threshold than the old model, which is good news. The
(1.4T model)
1.4T engine is also available in two configurations, with a maximum power of 110kW and a maximum torque of 250N·m. The transmission system is still a reliable and durable 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox. This power combination still maintains a high level. The 0-100km/h acceleration time of 9.2 seconds puts the Sagitar in an upper-middle position in its class. The WLTC comprehensive fuel consumption of 5.96L/100km also continues to promote the Sagitar’s fuel-saving characteristics. Excellent tradition. Therefore, like the old model, the 1.4T model is believed to be the sales pillar of the new Sagitar. After all, it balances performance and economy well. The most interesting thing about
is its 1.5T Evo2 engine. The 1.5T Evo2 engine has a maximum power of 118kW and a maximum torque of 250N·m. The transmission system also uses a 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox. Due to the certain improvement in power, the fastest 0-100km/h acceleration time of the new Sagitar is only 8.8 seconds, which is still a relatively obvious improvement.
Of course, the improvement in the power part of the 1.5T Evo2 engine does not just stop at the parameters, it can still be felt when driving. Among them, the power response is more obvious during the starting and low-speed stages, especially in the sports mode, the engine and gearbox will become more active. However, after all, the power increase is limited, so when the vehicle speeds up, the explosive increase in high-speed stage is not particularly obvious, but the overall performance is still relatively good.
(1.5T Evo2 engine)
However, the advantage of Volkswagen’s 1.5T Evo2 engine is not just to increase power, but to save energy. Technically, this engine uses APS cylinder wall coating and variable-section turbine. At the same time, the new 350bar direct injection system, intercooler , etc. are also present on it, plus the blessing of cylinder passivation technology. , the WLTC comprehensive fuel consumption of the new Sagitar equipped with this engine is only 5.77L/100km, which is lower than the 5.96L/100km of the 1.4T model, and even better than the NEDC comprehensive fuel consumption of the 11th generation Civic equipped with a 1.5T high-power engine, which is 5.9 L/100km is even lower.
Looking at the overall view, the changes in the appearance and interior of the new Sagitar are relatively successful. At least from my personal aesthetic point of view, it does look much better than the current model. As for the configuration, the new car-machine system and intelligent assisted driving configuration are the highlights, which is a big improvement compared to the current model. In terms of core power, both 1.2T and 1.4T are very mature and reliable, especially the 1.4T, which takes into account both fuel consumption and performance. Of course, if you want to try something new, the power system of the 1.5T Evo2 is definitely worth your wait. As for facing competitors, the old Sagitar has been able to achieve relatively good competitiveness at this level, so after the new model improves its product strength, I think the pressure will not be too great. In addition, it is very wise for FAW-Volkswagen to launch the new Sagitar this year. Being able to enjoy the current policy of halving the purchase tax will definitely make the sales performance of the new Sagitar even higher.
