If you were asked to trade a compact sedan for a quasi-B class sedan, would you be tempted? The threshold for joint venture mainstream B-class sedans is mostly more than 170,000 yuan. To be honest, it is still a bit high for us ordinary people, but it doesn’t matter. If you want to make a big fortune with a small profit, you have to rely on our own brand.
htmlOn September 28, Changan Auto released the 2023 Ruicheng PLUS, which can be regarded as an upgraded version of Ruicheng CC. The entire series has launched 4 models, with a guide price of 99,900-122,900 yuan. As a compact sedan, Ruicheng PLUS seems to have nothing special, so we will give it a comprehensive interpretation.
The inner and outer body size is close to B class car . 2023 Ruicheng PLUS has an appearance size of 4800/1825/1465 (1480) mm, and a wheelbase of 2770mm. Both the physique and wheelbase are closer to the standards of B-class sedans. Compared with the mid-sized sedans of Beijing Hyundai , the three-digit size is leading in all directions, and the wheelbase is tied with Mingtu. Compared with the Yidong PLUS, it is more obvious and ahead of A+-class sedans such as Sagitar .
appearance design highlights the luxury temperament. The visual effect of the front face of is closer to that of new energy vehicles. It is very 3D in the emulation of the fully enclosed center grid. The headlight group adopts a smoked black style and is equipped with LED daytime running lights , LED high and low beam, and automatic headlight . Triangular decorations are added on both sides to highlight certain sports attributes.
side adopts a double waistline design on the upper and lower waistlines, with a sloping back shape that highlights the longer front and short rear, which is quite coupe-like. According to the model, 205mm, 215mm, 225mm wide tires, and 16, 17, and 18-inch aluminum alloy wheels are provided respectively; the tail design still follows the concept of Yidong PLUS, and the through-type taillight group is very exquisite, imitating the headlights and incorporates smoked elements. The LED wide-slide light strip is particularly eye-catching, extending from the light group down to present a gradual wide effect. The bottom is equipped with dual exhaust pipe decoration and willow-shaped reflector.
interior layout is simple and atmospheric. 2023 Ruicheng PLUS adopts a simpler and atmospheric center console design concept. The front windshield is very wide, and the center console compresses as forward as possible without occupying more space in front of the driver; the front end of the flat-bottom steering wheel is a whole large screen, integrating a 7-inch color instrument panel and a 12.3-inch display screen. The mid-to-high-end HUD head-up system is added to achieve the same display of three screens; touch buttons are used, rather than traditional physical buttons, and the T-shaped gear shift lever has been seen on Yidong PLUS.
has richer technological functions. 2023 Ruicheng PLUS comes standard with electronic functions such as GPS navigation, WiFi hotspots, Internet of vehicles, OTA full-vehicle remote upgrade, mobile APP remote control and other electronic functions. It is also equipped with LED headlights, automatic air conditioning, PM2.5 filtering, exterior mirror heating, 2 USB interfaces, induction trunks and other convenient functions. Three of the 4 models are equipped with 360-degree panoramic images, and two are equipped with full-speed adaptive cruise, AR-HUD augmented reality head-up display (52 inches), and the top-end exclusive lip recognition and facial recognition functions.
Even the entry-level model of the 2023 Ruicheng PLUS can easily defeat the entry-level models of mainstream B-class sedans, or even mid-equipped models. More high-tech equipment makes the 2023 Ruicheng PLUS have the confidence to surpass the mid-to-high-end models of mainstream B-class sedans.
space performance successfully surpasses the level. 2023 Ruixing PLUS wheelbase reaches 2770mm, longer than most A+ class sedans, and the second row knees can guarantee space of more than two punches; the entire series is equipped with imitation leather sports-style seats, with three independent headrests in the rear row, and the bulge in the middle of the floor is not obvious, which basically does not affect the comfort of the middle passengers' feet; there are 3 models that add electric seat adjustment, and 2 models that can open the panoramic sunroof, seat heating, ventilation and driving position memory.
has sufficient convenient functions such as interior space, imitation leather seats, electric adjustment, etc., to help the 2023 Ruicheng PLUS easily defeat the entry-level or even mid-end models of mainstream B-class sedans.
power performance is a bit useless. The Accord we are familiar with uses a 1.5T engine, and the entry-level Teana and Camry use a 2.0L self-priming engine. Even for sporting American sedans like Buick Regal , the entry-level 1.5T performance is not excellent. The 2023 Ruicheng PLUS is equipped with a 1.5T engine that can explode up to 138 kilowatts/188 horsepower, with a peak torque of up to 300 Nm, completely surpassing the Regal 552T, with a stronger power adjustment than the German 330TSI, and a stronger torque than the Honda 1.5T, and is also in the leading position among domestic 1.5T engines.
matches this 1.5T engine with a 7-speed wet dual-clutch transmission. The combination of the two is very tacit, the power output is smooth and light enough, and the fuel consumption per 100 kilometers is as low as 6.44L. The chassis adopts the front McPherson + rear multi-link independent suspension combination. The adjustment does not highlight the tough style, and it still takes the comfort route of home, but the power experience is very rapid, and I always feel that there is a little overpowering. Fortunately, the gearbox can curb the movement and will not give you particularly abrupt power feedback.
2023 Ruicheng PLUS brief review: 's physique and space are closer to B-class sedan, the image design is younger and sporty, the interior design is in line with the current trend, and it reflects a broad visual effect of surpassing the level. The super power experience is enough to benchmark any mainstream joint venture B-class sedan, so it is more like a domestic B-class sedan, just lowering its posture under the guise of compactness. Judging from the driving experience of the new car, the steering is flexible but has a virtual position, the accelerator is very sensitive, the brake effect of the brake pedal is slightly linear, the sound insulation of the whole vehicle has room for improvement, the suspension supports in place, but the shock filter is not thorough enough, which is considered a lack of beauty.
is written at the end: 2023 Ruicheng PLUS is not a compact sedan that is more perfect, but its performance has surpassed the mainstream A+ class sedan, and the threshold of 99,900 yuan is quite sincere. For friends who are hesitating between compact and B-class sedans, Ruicheng PLUS may be a more rational choice.
