intermediate car is the first choice for many people to buy cars now. After all, it is better in terms of space, power, comfort and sense of class. However, this type of car is often relatively high, and ordinary families may not be able to afford it. This issue will introduce several cost-effective intermediate cars, with strong power and sufficient configuration, and the first choice for household use.
The first one is Chevrolet's Malibu XL.
Chevrolet is a very kind joint venture car company, and its models are very discounted, especially the mid-range car Malibu XL. The starting price of 175,900 yuan seems to be a bit high. It is also recommended to be the entry-level version of the 2022 535T automatic sharp version, with a guide price of 175,900 yuan. After the discount, the actual reference price is only over 130,000 yuan, and it is within 150,000 yuan, and the cost-effectiveness is very high. The overall shape of the Malibu XL of
1.5T version is relatively ordinary. At first glance, it is the positioning of the home. The sides are slender, and the shark fins and duckling tail are the finishing touches. As an intermediate car, the length of 4933mm is very advantageous, and the wheelbase of 2829mm is quite standard, so the space is completely sufficient. After actual experience, the passengers of 1.8 meters sat in the second row, with four fingers in the head space, one punch and three fingers in the legs, and the middle platform was not bulging. Unfortunately, there was no central headrest, and the comfort of the passengers in the middle was average when loaded.
Although it is the lowest-end model, the configuration of Malibu XL is still relatively conscientious, such as automatic air conditioning, lumbar support and electric adjustment of the main and co-pilot seats, front seat heating, imitation leather seats, leather steering wheel, open panoramic sunroof, rear parking radar, reversing images, etc. The conventional configuration is basically in place. Unfortunately, high and low beam is a halogen light source, and if you need it later, you must upgrade it to LED headlights by yourself.
power, the low-end model is equipped with a 1.5T engine with a maximum horsepower of 169 horsepower and a peak torque of 250 Nm, matching a 9AT gearbox. This set of power set has a speed of 9.1 seconds at 9.1 seconds. It is relatively average. If you have high demand for power, you can consider the 2.0T version, which can exceed 100 in 7 seconds. However, the price is 20,000 yuan. It is not necessary to use it simply for home use. 1.5T is completely enough. However, the sound insulation of Malibu XL is not good. Although it has active noise reduction, it does not have multi-layer sound insulation glass. If it is fast, the tire noise and wind noise are relatively high. The suspension is a little harder to filter out the vibrations from the chassis, which affects comfort.
Next, let’s talk about a Ford Mondeo, which is also an American-style product.
The early Mondeo also attracted countless fans in China. He became famous with his very distinctive "Martin face", but later gradually faded out of people's sight for various reasons. Now the launch of the new generation of models is once again eye-catching. The starting price of 159,800 yuan is very low. It is recommended to be the second-low-fit 2022 facelifted EcoBoost 245 luxury model with a guide price of 179,800 yuan.
The new Mondeo has a very eye-catching appearance, younger and more dynamic than the old model, and more in line with the aesthetics of young people. The irregular center grid is blackened, and the sharp LED headlights on both sides are closely connected to the center grid. The side shape is very similar to a coupe, with a slender and stable waistline and very elegant. After all, the length is 4935mm and the wheelbase is better, reaching 2945mm, which is close to the level of a C-class car, so the rear leg space is very abundant.
Also a 1.8-meter passenger sat in the second row, with one punch in the head and two punches and four fingers on his legs, so he could easily cross his legs. What is a little disadvantage is that the cushion is a bit short and does not support the thighs very well. The backrest and cushion in the middle are relatively hard, but fortunately, there is a headrest, which makes the comfort better than the Malibu XL.
As for power, it is equipped with a 2.0T engine with a maximum horsepower of 238 horses and a peak torque of 376 Nm, matching an 8AT gearbox. This set of power is stronger than the 2.0T Malibu XL, with a 000 acceleration score of only 6.5 seconds, close to the level of a performance car. However, the fuel consumption is a little high. The actual measurement of the average of 100 kilometers is about 10.5 liters. Fortunately, as long as the number 92 gasoline is added, the overall cost of using the car is fully acceptable.
Finally, let’s talk about the same very popular model Buick’s Regal.
Regal actually has many similarities with Malibu XL. After all, it comes from the same school, and the three major items are almost the same, but Regal has a significantly higher sense of class.The starting price of 196,800 is relatively high, but the terminal discount once reached 50,000. The recommended model is the entry-level version of the 2023 552T Smart Enjoy Edition, and the actual reference price after the discount is less than 150,000.
23 Regal also maintains the Buick family style. The flying wing-style center grille is very recognizable. There are a large number of disconnected trim strips inside, making the front of the car look both stable and youthful. However, although the length of the Regal car reaches 4904mm, from the side, it gives people the feeling that it is only about 4.8 meters. Especially when compared with Malibu XL and Mondeo, the gap is more obvious, which is obviously a design problem. The wheelbase is 2829mm like the Malibu XL, so the space between the two is similar. As long as it is not big and tall, full load can meet the needs.
power, just like the Malibu XL, it is equipped with a 1.5T engine with a maximum horsepower of 169 horsepower and a peak torque of 250 Nm, and is also matched with a 9AT gearbox, exceeding 100 in 9.1 seconds. As for fuel consumption, the actual measurement of the average of 8.5 liters per 100 kilometers is not high or low, and within an acceptable range. However, the problems with Regal are very obvious, and the fetal noise is a bit loud, especially after the speed exceeds the 1990s. The rear head space is relatively small, the middle position is easy to get the head up, the brakes are a bit hard, and it is easy to get tired when frequently pressing the brake feet during traffic jams. If you are used to driving a Japanese car, you may not be very adaptable in the early stage.
Comment: The three American mid-range cars with super cost-effectiveness on will not disappoint in terms of power, configuration, comfort, etc., especially compared with Japanese cars of the same level, the cost-effectiveness is much higher. Although the fuel consumption is relatively not low, it cannot be said to be high in overall consideration. After all, the power is here and home use can also be accepted. So, who do you think is more kind to the above three cars?
