In the sub-category of joint venture seven-seater SUV, Highlander is a choice that domestic consumers can never avoid. Of course, other models of the same level have never interrupted the challenges of this car. As time goes by, the , modern Shengda , which is familiar to the Chinese people, has also evolved some time ago. So what kind of sparks can old opponents collide with each other again?
Under the car uncle will focus on selecting the top-end version of Hyundai Shengda Traveler with the entry-level model of Toyota Highlander. The price difference between the two is only 1,000 yuan, which can be completely negligible. So under this premise, which model will have a higher cost performance?
Appearance design
Modern Shengda Traveler not only adds a suffix to its name, but also completes comprehensive evolution in internal and external design. Among them, the car adopts a family-style design style, and the whole car has avant-garde and fashionable shape. When you suddenly see that the front face is still the same, but after careful comparison and observation, we can still find its upgrade in details. Specifically, the black center grille on the front face of the car has been further increased and has been flattered. The internal style has been adjusted, which looks like an arrow. Coupled with the new silver decoration at the bottom, the front face shape has become more fierce. The car continues to adopt a split headlight design. The LED daytime running light above is sharp, and the main light group with irregular shape design is equipped below. The light source is naturally full LED, and the visual effect is very exquisite.
The simple and simple image of the previous generation of Toyota Highlander has been deeply rooted in people's hearts, while the new generation of Toyota Highlander has become much more refined. The area of the trapezoidal front air intake grille of the car has been reduced, and the flying wing-type chrome trim is added on both sides of the logo, and the bottom is matched with a through-type front surround. The entire front shape is very simple. This model comes with LED headlights standard, and it is only equipped with array light sources since the premium version. The entry-level model is still in the ordinary style, and the visual effect is not outstanding. However, compared with the halogen light sources of the previous generation model, it still has a visible improvement. The fog lamps at the bottom of the car are also LED light sources, but unfortunately their shape is relatively small and lacks decorative elements around it, making it inconspicuous.
The specific length, width and height of the modern Shengda Traveler are 4945×1910×1720 mm, and the wheelbase is 2865mm. The side of the new model's body has little change, the overall shape is natural and smooth, the bottom is matched with a wide and thick black surround, and the window frame is decorated with silver trim, which looks very exquisite.
The specific length, width and height of Toyota Highlander are 4965×1930×1750 mm, and the wheelbase is 2850mm. The measurement data is slightly stronger than Hyundai Shengda, but the wheelbase is 15mm behind. The side design of the entry-level model is a bit simple, and the chrome trim around the windows is standard for the entire series, but it does not match the rear privacy glass. The bottom rims are simple five-spoke styles and the size is only 18 inches. You can see the identity of its low-end model at a glance.
The rear part of the Hyundai Shengda Traveler continues the previous complex design characteristics, among which the color matching of the through-type taillight group is adjusted, a transparent lamp shell is added on the surface, and the internal lamp modules are neatly arranged, with outstanding recognition. The rear surround is decorated with a large area of silver lower guard plate, and a flat exhaust port with double sides is embedded, which has a relatively tough design style.
The rear part of the Toyota Highlander adopts a wide and thick design style, and the taillights on both sides are relatively slender, which echoes the headlights. The license plate area is wider and the same as the rear surround, it is narrow at the top and wide at the bottom. The new car adopts a hidden exhaust design, and the lack of front and rear parking radar and reversing images will make some prospective car owners very upset. In the sub-category of joint venture seven-seater SUV, Highlander is a choice that domestic consumers can never avoid. Of course, other models of the same level have never interrupted the challenges of this car. As time goes by, the , modern Shengda , which is familiar to the Chinese people, has also evolved some time ago. So what kind of sparks can old opponents collide with each other again?
Under the car uncle will focus on selecting the top-end version of Hyundai Shengda Traveler with the entry-level model of Toyota Highlander. The price difference between the two is only 1,000 yuan, which can be completely negligible. So under this premise, which model will have a higher cost performance?
Appearance design
Modern Shengda Traveler not only adds a suffix to its name, but also completes comprehensive evolution in internal and external design. Among them, the car adopts a family-style design style, and the whole car has avant-garde and fashionable shape. When you suddenly see that the front face is still the same, but after careful comparison and observation, we can still find its upgrade in details. Specifically, the black center grille on the front face of the car has been further increased and has been flattered. The internal style has been adjusted, which looks like an arrow. Coupled with the new silver decoration at the bottom, the front face shape has become more fierce. The car continues to adopt a split headlight design. The LED daytime running light above is sharp, and the main light group with irregular shape design is equipped below. The light source is naturally full LED, and the visual effect is very exquisite.
The simple and simple image of the previous generation of Toyota Highlander has been deeply rooted in people's hearts, while the new generation of Toyota Highlander has become much more refined. The area of the trapezoidal front air intake grille of the car has been reduced, and the flying wing-type chrome trim is added on both sides of the logo, and the bottom is matched with a through-type front surround. The entire front shape is very simple. This model comes with LED headlights standard, and it is only equipped with array light sources since the premium version. The entry-level model is still in the ordinary style, and the visual effect is not outstanding. However, compared with the halogen light sources of the previous generation model, it still has a visible improvement. The fog lamps at the bottom of the car are also LED light sources, but unfortunately their shape is relatively small and lacks decorative elements around it, making it inconspicuous.
The specific length, width and height of the modern Shengda Traveler are 4945×1910×1720 mm, and the wheelbase is 2865mm. The side of the new model's body has little change, the overall shape is natural and smooth, the bottom is matched with a wide and thick black surround, and the window frame is decorated with silver trim, which looks very exquisite.
The specific length, width and height of Toyota Highlander are 4965×1930×1750 mm, and the wheelbase is 2850mm. The measurement data is slightly stronger than Hyundai Shengda, but the wheelbase is 15mm behind. The side design of the entry-level model is a bit simple, and the chrome trim around the windows is standard for the entire series, but it does not match the rear privacy glass. The bottom rims are simple five-spoke styles and the size is only 18 inches. You can see the identity of its low-end model at a glance.
The rear part of the Hyundai Shengda Traveler continues the previous complex design characteristics, among which the color matching of the through-type taillight group is adjusted, a transparent lamp shell is added on the surface, and the internal lamp modules are neatly arranged, with outstanding recognition. The rear surround is decorated with a large area of silver lower guard plate, and a flat exhaust port with double sides is embedded, which has a relatively tough design style.
The rear part of the Toyota Highlander adopts a wide and thick design style, and the taillights on both sides are relatively slender, which echoes the headlights. The license plate area is wider and the same as the rear surround, it is narrow at the top and wide at the bottom. The new car adopts a hidden exhaust design, and the lack of front and rear parking radar and reversing images will make some prospective car owners very upset.
Interior design
Toyota Highlander continues the asymmetric layout of the previous generation of models in terms of interior design, but the overall vehicle styling design is still old, and many details of entry-level models can also be found. Among them, the interior of the entry-level model is only black. The interior is matched with the instrument cluster with a traditional pointer + 7-inch display screen, and the central control display screen is only 8 inches. The bottom is matched with a large number of physical buttons and knobs, as if it is to pull us back 10 years ago. In fact, the 8-inch screen is not too small. However, after the screen becomes smaller, the frame of the floating design becomes too thick, which is very visually inconsistent. Fortunately, it still supports mobile phone interconnection mapping and other functions, which is relatively convenient to use.
Interior seats of Toyota Highlander are wrapped in fabric, and only basic manual adjustment is supported in terms of functions. The front seats of the car are very cheap in both the styling and materials, and there are not many surprises in terms of the riding experience.
Hydra Sporter adopts a 2+2+2 6-seat layout, and the second row is equipped with two independent seats. The seats are manually adjusted, but they have functions such as heating. The third row of seats supports electric backrest adjustment, and has functions such as independent air conditioning and charging interface, and the configuration performance is above the passing line.
Toyota Highlander entry-level model adopts a basic 5-seat layout, and the space in the rear seats is very abundant. Under normal circumstances, the leg space can reach more than two punches. The seats support completely folding, and after folding, the trunk remains basically flat, with excellent space expansion.
power system
Hyundai Shengda Traveler power is equipped with a 2.0T turbocharged engine , with a maximum output power of 230 horsepower and a peak torque of 353 Nm. In terms of transmission system, it is matched with an 8-speed manual transmission and has a four-wheel drive system.
Toyota Highlander entry-level model uses oil-electric hybrid system, with the maximum output power of the 2.5L engine is 192 horsepower and the motor output power is 182Ps. In terms of transmission system, it is equipped with an E-CVT continuously variable transmission.
Car Uncle Summary
As a representative model of joint venture mid-size SUVs, Hyundai Shengda Traveler and Toyota Highlander both have high popularity in China. From the comparison of the same price levels of the above two models, it can be seen that the gap between them is still very obvious. Among them, Hyundai Shengda Traveler has an overall advantage in functional configuration, power performance, and in-car materials, while the main advantages of the Toyota Highlander are only reflected in fuel economy. From the perspective of cost-effectiveness, Hyundai Shengda Traveler is naturally more preferred, but it is understandable that some consumers are willing to pay for the brand. After all, in addition to cost-effectiveness, face is also an important consideration. Finally, what Uncle Che even more recommends in this round of duel is Hyundai Shengda Traveler.