With the same car purchase budget, would you choose a joint venture or a domestically produced car?
If time goes back 10 years, most people will definitely answer: joint venture. Because at that time, domestically produced cars really couldn't compare with joint ventures in terms of historical heritage and technological accumulation. If I ask you today, many people may hesitate. After all, with the continuous progress of the domestic automobile industry, the gap with joint venture brands has become smaller and smaller, and even overtaking has been achieved in some areas.
So now, with the same budget, should I choose a joint venture or a domestic one? In order to find the answer, we recently found two cars, the 2022 Eado PLUS and the classic Sylphy, for a comparative test drive. The information obtained about the two cars is as shown in the picture above, and the prices are basically not much different.
(Eado PLUS)
(Sylphy)
Appearance: Eado PLUS is in its prime, the classic Sylphy is outdated
First of all, in terms of appearance, don’t tell me that everyone has their own preferences, just the classic Sylphy and Eado PLUS As long as people with normal aesthetics would say that the classic Sylphy is better looking than the Eado PLUS. Of course, let's not say that Eado PLUS is suitable for young people and Classic Sylphy is suitable for middle-aged and elderly people. After all, no matter how old you are, who doesn't like a "young" one?
(Eado PLUS)
(Sylphy)
Specifically, you can see their differences in the front part of the car. Eado PLUS uses a large-size gradient air intake grille, which is integrated with the headlights on both sides. The through-type light strips and red trim strips create a strong visual impact and sense of movement. The V-shaped grille design used in the classic Sylphy. After all, the 14th generation Sylphy has been launched, so the appearance of the classic Sylphy can really be said to be outdated.
(Eado PLUS)
(Sylphy)
The outlines of the two cars on the side of the body are the shape of the traditional sedan . However, the body size of the Eado PLUS reaches 4730x1820x1505mm, which is quite larger than the classic Sylphy (length, width and height 4631x1760x1503mm) ) circle. In addition, the Eado PLUS is equipped with 17-inch tires, while the classic Sylphy is 16 inches, so the side of the Eado PLUS looks significantly larger and slender.
(Eado PLUS)
(Sylphy)
The difference at the rear is also more obvious. Eado PLUS continues the fashion and sportiness of the front of the car, using a through-type taillight and a design with two exhaust outlets on both sides, which is more in line with the aesthetics of young people. . The tail shape of the classic Sylphy is relatively conservative and does not use any trendy design.
(Eado PLUS)
Interior: The two cars are no different from products of two eras
In the interiors, Eado PLUS and Classic Sylphy also feel like products of two eras. Eado PLUS continues to cater to the trend of the times and is equipped with dual 10.25-inch joint screens, electronic shifting mechanisms, etc. At the same time, the materials used in the car are also quite rich, such as piano paint panels, textured decorative panels, slush-molded materials, and metal buttons. Matching each other, coupled with the red and black color matching, has a good visual impact.
( Sylphy )
The interior of the classic Sylphy is mainly practical. The symmetrical design and the large number of physical buttons in the car show the practicality that Japanese cars have always pursued. The content display of traditional mechanical instruments is relatively clear, but the sense of technology is definitely not as good as that of Eado PLUS. In addition, the classic Sylphy is not equipped with the more practical and convenient Internet of Vehicles, which just shows the advantages of domestic cars compared to the joint venture car at the same price.
configuration: Eado PLUS achieves a comprehensive crush on
Needless to say, the overall vehicle configuration. From the configuration table, the classic Sylphy is basically equipped with some basic configurations.In comparison, in terms of safety, Eado PLUS has more active safety warning systems, active braking, parallel assist, and tire pressure display functions; in terms of assistance/control configuration, Eado PLUS has more rear parking radar 540 than it. ° Panoramic images, full-speed adaptive cruise, automatic parking and Uphill assist function; in addition, there are panoramic sunroofs that can be opened, induction rear tailgate, keyless entry from the main driving position, keyless start, remote start, built-in driving recorder, wireless charging for mobile phones, and exterior rearview mirrors. Heating/electric folding/locking, automatic folding and automatic air conditioning are also the advantageous configurations of Eado PLUS. Obviously, the classic Sylphy, which is a joint venture in the same price range, really cannot compare with the configurations of domestic cars.
(Eado PLUS)
(Sylphy)
As for the riding experience, the seats of Eado PLUS are wrapped in imitation leather material, the main driving position supports electric adjustment, and the rear row has air-conditioning outlets and a central armrest. The seats of the classic Sylphy are wrapped in fabric and are not that rich in functions. However, it continues the advantages of the Nissan brand. The seat comfort is indeed good, the filling is relatively soft, and it will not be too tiring after a long ride. As for the seating space, the wheelbases of both Eado PLUS and Classic Sylphy are 2700mm, so there is no obvious difference between them in this aspect.
(Eado PLUS)
(Sylphy)
Power: Eado PLUS achieves dimensionality reduction and combat
Seeing this position, many joint venture car fans may refute that appearance and configuration are generally the advantages of domestic products, and cars are used as transportation , the difference between the two cars can be seen only when driving. Since we have got two cars, it is impossible not to drive them, but before driving, let’s take a look at the engine parameters of the two cars. The Eado PLUS is equipped with the Blue Whale NE1.4T turbocharged engine , which is the largest The power is 118kW (160 horsepower), the maximum torque of is 12260N·m, and it is matched with a 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox. The classic Sylphy is equipped with a 1.6L naturally aspirated engine with a maximum power of 90kW (122 horsepower) and a maximum torque of 155N·m, matched with a CVT continuously variable transmission. As for the parameters, I don’t need to read too much into them. I believe everyone knows which one is better and which one is worse.
In actual driving, I drove the classic Sylphy first. When driving this car, my feeling can basically be described as "torture". Except for the speed range of 0-30km/h, the vehicle is sensitively adjusted to Let you feel a little bit about this car In addition to power, this car can basically be described as "just roaring but not moving" in other speed ranges. Especially in the high-speed range exceeding 100km/h, it is very weak to accelerate and overtake. Therefore, as a driver, the classic Sylphy It gave me a very bad feeling and impression, but my colleagues sitting in the back seat reported that the back seat of this car is quite good.
After comparing with the classic Sylphy, the Eado PLUS is much more comfortable to drive. Although it is only a 1.4T small-displacement turbocharged engine, I feel that the power reserve of this engine is really Pretty good, at least from 0-80km /h speed range can be described as ease. Even in the speed range above 100km/h, the acceleration performance will be a little worse than at low speeds, but when you floor oil want to overtake, its power is It can give you full confidence. As for the control level, Eado PLUS can be evaluated according to the "good" standard. After all, it is a family sedan, and comfort must be taken into consideration, but it is still much better than the classic Sylphy.
(Eado PLUS)
(Sylphy)
Comparison summary:
Through the above comparison, it is not difficult to find that when facing Japanese family sedans such as Sylphy, the role of Eado PLUS has indeed changed from a chaser to a competitor. There are even signs of overtaking. In terms of appearance and interior, Eado PLUS is obviously younger and sportier. In other aspects, Eado PLUS also has obvious advantages in terms of vehicle configuration and power output, but there is not much difference in terms of space. However, from the price point of view, there is not much difference between the two cars. Even Eado PLUS is more friendly to the people, and Eado PLUS shows more advantages. In this comparison test drive, I naturally want to give more opinions on Eado PLUS. Good review.
