The end of the year is approaching in a blink of an eye. Many car owners have finished their work for the year and want to travel back to their hometowns by car to celebrate the New Year. Some car owners drive cars back to their hometowns, while others drive MPVs back to their hometowns. In fact, for long-distance running, it is more comfortable to drive a medium and large SUV. It has a high seating position and a wide field of vision, a wide body size, good high-speed driving stability, and better passability than cars and MPVs on rural dirt roads. If you don’t have a car yet and plan to buy a medium to large SUV by the end of the year, among the many models, you might as well take a look at these two models, which are safe and comfortable, and have four-wheel drive and are fuel-efficient.
The first model, Changan Ford Explorer
2023 model EcoBoost 285 four-wheel drive ST-LINE 6-seater
Guide price: 379,800
Energy type: Gasoline
The Explorer is the flagship SUV of domestically produced Ford.
The rear of the car has a wide shape and looks stable. The bottom is higher than the ground. With a departure angle of 23 degrees, there is no problem in passing on bad roads.
Entering the front row, the center console is equipped with a 27-inch long screen, which adds a sense of technology to the cockpit. The physical buttons for air conditioning adjustment are retained at the bottom of the screen. The wind direction, air volume, windshield defrost, seat heating, etc. can also be adjusted on the screen, making it easy to operate.
The function layout of the handle area is regular, and the storage boxes all have push-pull covers, which looks clean and tidy. The shift knob has piano paint on it and chrome plating around it. The anti-slip effect and feel when shifting are good.
Its body dimensions are: 5063*2004*1778 mm, wheelbase 3025 mm, and six-seat seat layout.
When a passenger with a height of 1.8 meters sits in the car, there is plenty of space in the first two rows, but the third row feels cramped. If you switch to a passenger who is about 1.7 meters tall, there is a suitable amount of head and leg space in the third row.
The seats in the car are made of a mix of genuine leather and imitation leather. They have moderate softness and hardness and are comfortable for long-term riding. The seat functions are relatively complete, including front seat height adjustment, lumbar support adjustment, electric adjustment, heating, ventilation, massage and other functions. The main driver is equipped with a position memory function alone.
Seat height adjustment, lumbar support adjustment, electric adjustment
The main driver is equipped with a position memory function
The second row of seats is equipped with front and rear adjustment, backrest angle adjustment, heating and other functions. The third row of seats has an electric reclining function.
The second-row seats are equipped with front and rear adjustment and backrest angle adjustment
When the trunk is fully loaded, it can hold a 28-inch suitcase and a small backpack.
Fold down the third row of seats and it can hold four 28-inch suitcases and six large backpacks. It has a strong loading capacity and can fit all the New Year's goods purchased back home. In terms of power,
is equipped with a 2.3T engine with a maximum output of 276 horsepower and a peak torque of 425 N·m. The transmission system is matched with a 10-speed automatic manual gearbox, and the driving mode is front-wheel drive .
Although this car is not a hard-core off-road vehicle , its four-wheel drive performance is still acceptable. Like the cross-axis , it can pass through slippage of the front two wheels and slippage of the rear two wheels.
It has plenty of power for daily driving, and the accordion-type accelerator pedal feels very good. You can apply as much power as you want without any delay. When running on the highway at 100 kilometers per hour, the transmission can be upgraded to 10th gear. The high gear and low speed are relatively fuel-efficient. The measured fuel consumption of the car under comprehensive road conditions is 11.5 liters per 100 kilometers.
active/passive/auxiliary control configuration, including lane departure warning, forward collision warning, reversing side warning, active braking, merging assist, lane keeping assist system , 7 airbags, tire pressure display, child seat interface, front and rear parking radar, 360-degree panoramic image, full-speed adaptive cruise, automatic parking, automatic parking , etc.
summary: The selling points of the Explorer are its strong power, low fuel consumption, good four-wheel drive passability, and many safety features. It can be used for home transportation or long-distance self-driving travel, and driving safety is guaranteed.
second model, Lantu car- Lantu FREE
2022 model DNA Design four-wheel drive extended range version
Guide price: 379,900
Energy type: Extended range
Lantu FREE is the flagship SUV of Lantu Motors. The overall appearance is sporty and fashionable, with an all-black matte appearance. It looks cool, and young people prefer this kind of car paint.
The rear of the car has a full and round shape, and the fishbone-shaped tail light source looks fashionable. Slender arched light strips run through the bottom of the taillights on both sides, improving driving recognition.
Entering the front row, the center console is equipped with three 12.3-inch screens of the same shape. The LCD instrument panel and central control screen are common configurations. The co-pilot screen is rare. The co-pilot passengers can watch movies, TV dramas and entertainment programs.
The shape of the gear handle is relatively traditional. The oval handle feels good in the hand. The storage space and USB socket are under the console. The space utilization rate is high, but it is not very convenient to access items.
Its body dimensions are: 4910*1950*1660 mm in length, width and height, wheelbase is 2960 mm, and the seat layout is five seats.
When a passenger with a height of 1.8 meters sits in the car, there is plenty of space in the front and back rows. There are some bulges in the middle of the rear floor, and the vertical space is enough, and there is no discomfort when placing your feet.
The car seats are made of a mix of leather and suede fabrics, which are comfortable and non-slip. The seats have many comfort configurations. The front row has seat height adjustment, lumbar support adjustment, electric adjustment, heating, ventilation, massage and other functions. The main driver is equipped with a position memory function alone.
The front row has seat height adjustment, lumbar support adjustment, and electric adjustment.
The rear seats are equipped with proportional reclining, central armrest, water cup holder and other functions. It would be great if it can be equipped with backrest angle adjustment. After a long ride, the angle can be adjusted to relieve fatigue.
Open the trunk, and when fully loaded, it can accommodate two 20-inch suitcases and two 28-inch suitcases. Without folding down the rear seats, the luggage compartment has enough space to accommodate all the New Year's goods and luggage you carry.
In terms of power, the extended-range power system consists of a 1.5T engine and two front and rear electric motors . The engine has a maximum output of 109 horsepower, the electric motor has a total maximum output of 694 horsepower, and a peak total torque of 1040 N·m. The transmission system is matched with a 1-speed fixed gear ratio gearbox , and the driving mode is dual-motor four-wheel drive.
Generally speaking, electric four-wheel drive does not have off-road capabilities, and its main function is to enhance driving stability. However, this car is equipped with chassis height adjustment and soft and hard adjustment. When encountering potholes, the chassis height from the ground can reach 213 mm, and the passability is still good.
starts quickly in daily driving. The accordion-style accelerator pedal has a strong back-pressing feeling when you step on the accelerator deeply. The sense of speed is similar to that of the sports car . The engine works mainly to charge the battery and keeps running at a constant speed, so the fuel consumption is relatively low. The measured fuel consumption under comprehensive road conditions is 8 liters per 100 kilometers, and the power consumption per 100 kilometers is 23 kilowatt hours. For a medium and large four-wheel drive SUV with a dead weight of 2.29 tons, it is relatively fuel-efficient.
In addition, this car is also equipped with fast charging and slow charging sockets. The fast charging time is 0.75 hours (charging capacity is 80%), and the slow charging time is 3.75 hours (charging capacity is 100%). It is driven by pure electric power and has a cruising range of 140 kilometers.
active/passive/auxiliary control configuration, including lane departure warning, forward collision warning, rear collision warning, reversing side warning, DOW door opening warning, active braking, merging assist, lane keeping assist system, night vision system, 6 airbags, tire pressure display, child seat interface, front and rear parking radar, 360-degree panoramic image, transparent chassis image, full-speed adaptive cruise, automatic lane change assist, automatic parking, automatic parking, etc.
summary: The selling points of the car are its strong power, economical fuel consumption, complete safety configurations, and extended-range power system. It is not limited by cruising range, has no range anxiety, and does not need to queue for charging.
In terms of car selection, if you have a large family or like the driving pleasure brought by pure mechanical power, you can consider Ford Explorer . The 6-seater layout can be used for home use and business reception, and its practicality is comparable to MPV.
Explorer 2023 EcoBoost 285 four-wheel drive ST-LINE 6-seat guide price: 379,800
Lantu FREE 2022 DNA Design four-wheel drive extended range version Guide price: 379,900
Young people have extremely high requirements for power, so they can consider Lantu FREE. This car not only has a good appearance, but also has low fuel consumption. It can accelerate to 100 kilometers in 4.3 seconds, making it exciting to drive.
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